Things to Do This Weekend in Washington DC

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Washington DC. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Cherry Blossom Arcade 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library · 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 12

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Mystery Book Club

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC

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Anacostia Library Parents Meet-Up and Play Group

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 1800 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

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Reunion Choir Work-in-Progress Clips & Conversation

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Woodridge Neighborhood Library · 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018, Washington, DC

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Coffee & Conversation

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Youth Learn to Ride

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 6–12

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MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, Washington, DC

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Mt. Pleasant Library Friends Merch and Book Sale

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Find Your Joy: Community Coloring Celebration

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Friends Book Sale

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Palisades Neighborhood Library · 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC

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Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, Washington, DC

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San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 PM UTC · Nationals Park · 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC

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Accessible Movie Screening: Lilo and Stitch

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Raíces: A Writing Workshop Series on Resistance and Healing

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Adult Craft:

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC · Ages 18+

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Volunteer Expo

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Canto Tea Chat｜飲茶 + 傾偈

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Yoga Classes

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC

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Essay Writing

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC

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Braille Class

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Arab American Heritage Festival

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Bird Walk Screening

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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STEM at the Library: LEGO & DUPLO Play

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC

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Earth Day Celebration

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

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People's Archive Poetry Program

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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FIX IT HOLD

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

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Book Discussion: "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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Legos: Creative Club

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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Sew it Seams: Beginner and Intermediate Open Sewing Lab

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 18+

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Pins and Needles: Crochet

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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STEM Fun: Boats!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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Tail Waggin' Tutors

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Bladensburg · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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Mini STEAM Fair

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · South Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages Up to 5

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Craft and Create: Soap

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Spauldings · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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Beginning Ukulele

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2026

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Capitol View Neighborhood Library · 5001 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019, Washington, DC

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Yoga With NZINGA

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · 3660 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, Washington, DC

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