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Thursday, June 11, 2026
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See on calendar →Saturday, June 20, 2026
See on calendar →Calling all 3-6 year olds on wheels for a 0.5-mile & 1.3-mile on-street ride with a live band and Woom bike fundraiser giveaway. Perfect for kids on trikes, bal…
Fun for the entire family, these 30-40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Free and open to all.
Monday, June 22, 2026
See on calendar →Join us for an hour of creative building with blocks! Children can build towers, cities, and imaginative structures, fostering motor skills, spatial awareness,…
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to explore, play, and learn together! This program features hands-on sensory play, building, and early learning activi…
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for babies from birth until they begin walking! Free and open to all. Meets in Meeting Room 1.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
See on calendar →These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to three years old. Free and open to all. Meets in Meeti…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning! Free and open to all.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
See on calendar →The National Children’s Museum welcomes the 'Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!' exhibit to its Visiting Exhibit Hall. Young learners can engage in hands-on mat…
Get moving with Freestyle DansFit® at Eastern Market Metro Park! This is a free, high-energy outdoor dance fitness class that is fun for all ages—kids, teens, a…
Thursday, June 25, 2026
See on calendar →The Great American State Fair is a once-in-a-generation, 16-day national exposition celebrating America's 250th Birthday on the National Mall.
Meet Northeast Library staff in a conference room at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE for story time fun! These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhy…
Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Meet Northeast Library staff in a conference room at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE for story time fun! These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhy…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Let books inspire you to create something new! Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting session designed to stimulate creativity and design skills.
Sunset Cinema is back at the Wharf this year, showing movies on a 20-foot outdoor LED screen for free. Seating opens at 7:00 PM on Transit Pier and the movie be…
Friday, June 26, 2026
See on calendar →After several years of major renovations, the newly designed National Geographic Museum of Exploration officially opens to the public! One of the opening exhibi…
A playtime experience designed to engage children's senses of touch, sight, hearing, and movement. Children can play with textures, water, light, and interactiv…
Join dancer and educator Kelly King for a high-energy program that combines storytelling, creative movement, and dance! Children will explore books through phys…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for their popular, free catch-and-release fishing program. This is a fantastic, hands-on activity for ki…
This outdoor concert is perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! King Bullfrog is a high-energy kindie rock t…
Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with free live outdoor performances at Eastern Market Metro Park! A wonderful, family-friendly event for all…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
Enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor concert along the scenic Yards Park boardwalk. The Hi-Fi! Soul Band delivers an energetic and versatile performance spanni…
Saturday, June 27, 2026
See on calendar →Discover taiko—full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition—in this high-energy, highly interactive program featuring traditional and contemporary songs, dyna…
Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Bring Asian street food and night market energy to DC. Stop by Tingey Plaza for a casual weekend bite, rotating vendors, music, and a fun market experience with…
These 30-to-40-minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Sto…
The 34th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is Washington DC's biggest food and music festival, taking place right at the foot of Capitol Hill along Penns…
Join Shop Made in DC on Saturday afternoons for crafternoons! Bring a project or come and make at our classroom table! We will have various art supplies availab…
Get moving with Freestyle DansFit® at Eastern Market Metro Park! This is a free, high-energy outdoor dance fitness class that is fun for all ages—kids, teens, a…
Bring the kids for hands-on discovery and exciting demonstrations that bring science to life! Best for grades 3-6 but fun for all ages. Kids can see scientific…
Celebrate Pride Month with a fun, colorful rainbow painting craft session! Kids can express their creativity and explore color mixing using child-friendly paint…
Monday, June 29, 2026
See on calendar →Join us for an hour of creative building with blocks! Children can build towers, cities, and imaginative structures, fostering motor skills, spatial awareness,…
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to explore, play, and learn together! This program features hands-on sensory play, building, and early learning activi…
Children and families are invited to join museum educators to look at art, do hands-on activities, listen to music, and participate in story time. Each session…
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, and bounce play t…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
See on calendar →This story time is designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and interactive movement together. It is a wo…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story…
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
See on calendar →Explore how Shakespeare’s words and stories became part of American history in this free exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declarat…
Bring your imagination and engineering skills to the LEGO GeoSMART Club! Kids and tweens will use LEGOs and magnetic geometry kits to complete fun, interactive…
Popsicles in the Garden - Join Northeast Neighborhood Library for a sweet summer treat and a fun community gathering in the library garden! Perfect for kids of…
Get moving with Freestyle DansFit® at Eastern Market Metro Park! This is a free, high-energy outdoor dance fitness class that is fun for all ages—kids, teens, a…
Thursday, July 2, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Lots of fun for little ones! Join Northeast Library staff at La Cosecha for a fun storytime program. Free and open to all.
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Sunset Cinema is back at the Wharf this year, showing movies on a 20-foot outdoor LED screen for free. Seating opens at 7:00 PM on Transit Pier and the movie be…
Friday, July 3, 2026
See on calendar →The National Building Museum is partnering with New York-based design firm Snarkitecture for a spectacular interactive summer installation. THE PLAYGROUND trans…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Kids and teens can explore "The Source", a new experiential research gallery at the Library of Congress designed to bring primary sources to life. Visitors can…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for their popular, free catch-and-release fishing program. This is a fantastic, hands-on activity for ki…
Celebrate summer with live music in the heart of Capitol Hill! Bring a picnic blanket, grab some local bites, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment under t…
Get an early start to Independence Day and America's 250th celebrations with free live music performances at Eastern Market Metro Park! Perfect for families, ki…
Join the crowd at Yards Park for a free outdoor concert along the boardwalk featuring live music by SALTY. This special show doubles as the official release par…
Saturday, July 4, 2026
See on calendar →Avoid the massive crowds on Independence Day by attending the full dress rehearsal of 'A Capitol Fourth' on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This is a beloved…
Celebrate Independence Day with the local Capitol Hill community at the annual Barracks Row 4th of July Parade! The parade marches down 8th Street SE, featuring…
Celebrate Independence Day at the National Archives with a patriotic tradition that includes a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence on the muse…
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Library of Congress with a special July Family Day!
Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at historic Eastern Market! After the Capitol Hill parade, enjoy free live jazz from Herb Scott, free face-painting, and ball…
The National Independence Day Parade march down Constitution Avenue is a major highlight of July 4th in Washington, DC. The parade features marching bands, fife…
Bring the kids for hands-on discovery and exciting demonstrations that bring science to life! Best for grades 3-6 but fun for all ages. Kids can see scientific…
Sunday, July 5, 2026
See on calendar →Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the premier Independence Day celebration in the nation! Broadcast live on PBS, the star-studded 'A Capitol Fourth' conce…
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the spectacular July 4th Fireworks display over the National Mall!
Monday, July 6, 2026
See on calendar →Join us for an hour of creative building with blocks! Children can build towers, cities, and imaginative structures, fostering motor skills, spatial awareness,…
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to explore, play, and learn together! This program features hands-on sensory play, building, and early learning activi…
Children and families are invited to join museum educators to look at art, do hands-on activities, listen to music, and participate in story time. Each session…
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
See on calendar →These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to three years old. Free and open to all. Meets in Meeti…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning! Free and open to all. Meets in the Large Meeting Room.
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
See on calendar →Popsicles in the Garden - Join Northeast Neighborhood Library for a sweet summer treat and a fun community gathering in the library garden! Perfect for kids of…
A creative workshop designed to let kids use their imagination to build, design, and explore stories. This interactive session fosters storytelling, teamwork, a…
Thursday, July 9, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Friday, July 10, 2026
See on calendar →Join the Library of Congress for its 9th annual Summer Movies on the Lawn series on Capitol Hill! This year's lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary and…
A playtime experience designed to engage children's senses of touch, sight, hearing, and movement. Children can play with textures, water, light, and interactiv…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for their popular, free catch-and-release fishing program. This is a fantastic, hands-on activity for ki…
Celebrate summer with live music in the heart of Capitol Hill! Bring a picnic blanket, grab some local bites, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment under t…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
The free Navy Yard Summer Concert Series is BACK at the Yards Park boardwalk! Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and be…
Saturday, July 11, 2026
See on calendar →Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Northeast Library (FOSEL). Come browse a massive trove of used books, including an extensive selection of children's…
Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join Shop Made in DC on Saturday afternoons for crafternoons! Bring a project or come and make at our classroom table! We will have various art supplies availab…
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Free and open to all.
Bring the kids for hands-on discovery and exciting demonstrations that bring science to life! Best for grades 3-6 but fun for all ages. Kids can see scientific…
Monday, July 13, 2026
See on calendar →Join us for an hour of creative building with blocks! Children can build towers, cities, and imaginative structures, fostering motor skills, spatial awareness,…
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to explore, play, and learn together! This program features hands-on sensory play, building, and early learning activi…
Children and families are invited to join museum educators to look at art, do hands-on activities, listen to music, and participate in story time. Each session…
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
See on calendar →These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to three years old. Free and open to all. Meets in Meeti…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning! Free and open to all. Meets in the Large Meeting Room.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
See on calendar →Thursday, July 16, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Enjoy special summer evening hours at the U.S. Botanic Garden on the third Thursday of the month. The Conservatory and Children's Garden stay open late until 8:…
Celebrate the Bluegrass Forever stamp with an evening of live music from King Street Bluegrass, printmaking, and hands-on activities at the National Postal Muse…
Friday, July 17, 2026
See on calendar →Join the Library of Congress for its 9th annual Summer Movies on the Lawn series on Capitol Hill! This year's lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary and…
A playtime experience designed to engage children's senses of touch, sight, hearing, and movement. Children can play with textures, water, light, and interactiv…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Get ready to wiggle and giggle! Join us for a fun session of music, instruments, singing, and active movement. Perfect for energetic little ones and their careg…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for their popular, free catch-and-release fishing program. This is a fantastic, hands-on activity for ki…
Celebrate summer with live music in the heart of Capitol Hill! Bring a picnic blanket, grab some local bites, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment under t…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
The free Navy Yard Summer Concert Series is BACK at the Yards Park boardwalk! Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and be…
Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster-related films to romp through the grounds with Dinosaurs & Declarations! Watch t…
Saturday, July 18, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Free and open to all.
Join Shop Made in DC on Saturday afternoons for crafternoons! Bring a project or come and make at our classroom table! We will have various art supplies availab…
Sunday, July 19, 2026
See on calendar →Monday, July 20, 2026
See on calendar →An interactive play session with building blocks (Duplos, Legos, and foam blocks) designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children to develop spatial rea…
A fun, interactive program for toddlers (ages 1-3) and their caregivers. Toddler Explorations features sensory play, music, movement, and early literacy activit…
Children and families are invited to join museum educators to look at art, do hands-on activities, listen to music, and participate in story time. Each session…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
See on calendar →These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to three years old. Free and open to all. Meets in Meeti…
Enjoy a fun, interactive puppet show for kids at Eastern Market! Big Barn's Puppet Show is a neighborhood favorite, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and youn…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning! Free and open to all. Meets in the Large Meeting Room.
Join us at the Northeast Library for American Sign Language Story Time! Perfect for families wanting to learn ASL basics through stories and songs. Meets in Mee…
Thursday, July 23, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Friday, July 24, 2026
See on calendar →Join the Library of Congress for its 9th annual Summer Movies on the Lawn series on Capitol Hill! This year's lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary and…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for their popular, free catch-and-release fishing program. This is a fantastic, hands-on activity for ki…
Celebrate summer with live music in the heart of Capitol Hill! Bring a picnic blanket, grab some local bites, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment under t…
Groovy Nate is a multi-dimensional performance and teaching artist who creates exciting educational shows and workshops, using funky grooves played on his loop…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
Saturday, July 25, 2026
See on calendar →Every summer, the Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament serves up exciting competition along with other fun activities for fans of all ages. See some of the s…
Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Free and open to all.
Please join us for our July Kidical Mass ride! This is a fun 4-mile slow bike ride from Capitol Hill down to Yards Park for families, ending with a fun gatherin…
Monday, July 27, 2026
See on calendar →Thursday, July 30, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! A wonderful opportunity for babies (birth to 5) and their caregivers to socialize, play, and explore. Free and open to all.
Friday, July 31, 2026
See on calendar →Join the Library of Congress for its 9th annual Summer Movies on the Lawn series on Capitol Hill! This year's lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary and…
Otakon is a massive, weekend-long convention celebrating Asian pop culture and its fandom—including anime, manga, video games, music, and more! Located at the W…
Celebrate summer with live music in the heart of Capitol Hill! Bring a picnic blanket, grab some local bites, and enjoy an evening of free entertainment under t…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing, a free catch-and-release fishing program at the Diamond Teague Park dock (loca…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
Saturday, August 1, 2026
See on calendar →Thursday, August 6, 2026
See on calendar →Come join Solid State Books for a wonderful children's storytime session at our H Street location! Perfect for families, toddlers, and young readers. Free admis…
Join East City Bookshop every Thursday for silly songs, great books, and all around fun. Geared for kids ages 0-4 with a caregiver. Free admission, no RSVP requ…
Friday, August 7, 2026
See on calendar →Join the Library of Congress for its 9th annual Summer Movies on the Lawn series on Capitol Hill! This year's lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary and…
Kick back in the afternoon under the shade of the historic Eastern Market farmer's line shed and enjoy some live jazz! This week features a free live performanc…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing, a free catch-and-release fishing program at the Diamond Teague Park dock (loca…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
Saturday, August 8, 2026
See on calendar →Friday, August 14, 2026
See on calendar →Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing, a free catch-and-release fishing program at the Diamond Teague Park dock (loca…
Kick back in the afternoon under the shade of the historic Eastern Market farmer's line shed and enjoy some live jazz! This week features a free live performanc…
DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 25…
Thursday, August 20, 2026
See on calendar →Friday, August 21, 2026
See on calendar →Kick back in the afternoon under the shade of the historic Eastern Market farmer's line shed and enjoy some live jazz! This week features a free live performanc…
Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing, a free catch-and-release fishing program at the Diamond Teague Park dock (loca…
Saturday, August 22, 2026
See on calendar →The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC is the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall!
The 26th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is one of the most anticipated literary events in DC. Book enthusiasts, young and old, can enjoy a fu…
The 26th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is one of the most anticipated literary events in the country, bringing together book enthusiasts of…
Friday, August 28, 2026
See on calendar →Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing, a free catch-and-release fishing program at the Diamond Teague Park dock (loca…
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors, perfect for little ones to run, dance…
Kick back in the afternoon under the shade of the historic Eastern Market farmer's line shed and enjoy some live jazz! This week features a free live performanc…