Washington, DC family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am–3:30pm

"Giving Thanks" Family Day at the Library of Congress

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building — Washington · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Drop-in family activities and collection displays celebrating harvest festivals, designed for kids and families.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Library of Congress ↗

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Library storytimes & programs (105, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesPokemon Scavenger Hunt · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amMontgomery College Outreach Information Table · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10amPreschool STEAM Play at Courthouse · Courthouse Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyReady 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 · At 4 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 4 branches

Bowie Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Hyattsville Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Bladensburg Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
New Carrollton Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby Storytime at Aspen Hill · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at the Maggie Nightingale Library · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPop-Up Baby Play Date · Twinbrook Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

10:30amPre-K Story Hour / Hora de Cuentos de Prekinder · Pop-Up Locations, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSpanish/English Bilingual Storytime · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

10:30amYoga for Little Ones · Davis Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Open Play · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Marilyn J. Praisner Library · Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPlay and Grow: Ages 0-3 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amBaby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2:30pmHow to Use Ebooks · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmBaby Lap Time · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmLEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmPokemon Craft Night · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

4pmSTEM Fun: Build and Create! · Bladensburg, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesPokemon Scavenger Hunt · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amCrafty Kids Take and Make at Courthouse · Courthouse Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amKensington Share Fair - In-person · Kensington Park Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amSaturday Play Day at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDown Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Rockville Memorial Library Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amLegend of the Three Sisters Tale and Craft · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amParents Meet Up & Play Group · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Maggie Nightingale Library · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to a Dog · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Kensington Park Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 2 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amBaby Drum Circle · , Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amDance Party: Fall Fest · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amDC Zinefest · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amFamily Story Time - For Ages 0-5 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time With ASL Interpreter · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amProctored Practice SAT Test and Score Review · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

11amSensory Storytelling with ReadAbility · Gaithersburg Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmCraft and Create: Family Art Time · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPuzzle Swap · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

12pmSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBook Page Bookmarks · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmDistrict Arcade 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmMovie: "Elio" (PG) · Surratts-Clinton, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPiscataway Conoy Tribe Wellness and Sage Practices · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

1pmPunks Like Us: A DC Punk Archive Pop Up Museum · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmSTEM Fun: Marble Run · Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

1:30pmLegos: Cozy Cabins, Autumn Architecture, and Harvest Haulers! · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

1:30pmThe Great Arlington Bakeoff · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBook Discussion: "Swim Home to the Vanished" by Brendan Shay Basham · Bladensburg, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmCelebrate our 75th Anniversary with Rock Painting · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyChess Club · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Courthouse Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 4pm

Library event page →

2pmChess Club at MLK - Learn to play, play to learn! · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmComposting 101 · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDream Lab: Rock Your Music School Audition · Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons & Dragons - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora Hills · Aurora Hills Library, Arlington, VA 11+ · Free

2pmGame On: An Afternoon with Game Kastle · Hyattsville, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHealthy Eating for Kids · Hillcrest Heights, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Create: Sunflower Bracelets · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmLegos: Creative Club · Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmOne Shot Adventures: Learning To Play TTRPGS! · Kensington Park Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmSilent Reading and Book Discussion · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmWrite to Right: Social Justice Writing Workshop · Potomac Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMath Pals · Central Library, Arlington, VA 6-10 · Free

3pmScience Saturday - Computers and Coding · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

3pmTail Waggin' Tutors · Beltsville, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

3pmThe Terry Club - a writing workshop · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmAccessible Game Meet-Up · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmDenim Holes, Tears, and Wears · Potomac Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmKids Stem: Experiment with monkey string, watercolor diffusion, and more · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmSocrates Cafe · Davis Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmThree Sisters Gratitude Celebration · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesPokemon Scavenger Hunt · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amStory Time @ Planet Word · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amLittle Dragon Story Hour · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmSeasons of Change with American Girl · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKimjang DC 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmLearn to Crochet! · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSit & Stitch · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmThe YoYo Club · Central Library, Arlington, VA 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmQuilt 101 · Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmAll Ages Book Club · Deanwood Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmKnit and Crochet Together + Learn to Knit & Crochet! · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (79, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amPreschool STEAM Play at Courthouse · Courthouse Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyReady 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 · At 4 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 4 branches

Bowie Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Bladensburg Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Hyattsville Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
New Carrollton Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby Storytime at Aspen Hill · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime at Davis · Davis Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30amFamily Story Time · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyPlay and Grow: Ages 0-3 · At 3 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 3 branches

South Bowie Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Laurel Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Accokeek Fri, Nov 20 · 12pm

Library event page →

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSongs & Silliness with Mr. Jon & Friends · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Marilyn J. Praisner Library · Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amMusic and Movement · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyStories and Movement with Metropolitan Ballet Theatre · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Little Falls Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Germantown Library Sun, Nov 22 · 1pm

Library event page →

11:30amBaby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmBaby Lap Time · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyTail Waggin' Tutors · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Beltsville Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Bladensburg Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

Library event page →

3:30pmLEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyPreschool Play and Learn · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Twinbrook Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Long Branch Library Sun, Nov 22 · 11am

Library event page →

3:30pmSew it Seams: Learn the Basics · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

3:30pmTeenyBopper Cinema · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmAnime Manga Club · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmFresh Voices Open Mic · Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmPreschool Art Lesson · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

5pmPins and Needles: Crochet · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amCrafty Kids Take-and-Make at Columbia Pike · Columbia Pike Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amSensory Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at White Oak, plus Stay 'n Play · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amParachute Party Family Storytime · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Maggie Nightingale Library · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlaytime @ the Library · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyRead to a Dog · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Potomac Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amRead to a Dog - In-person · Kensington Park Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSTEM at the Library: LEGO & DUPLO Play · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStory Time for the Spectrum · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amFamily Story Time - For Ages 0-5 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time With ASL Interpreter · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amKids Drum Circle · Petworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amNative Voices with Dovie Thomason · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

11amRead to a Dog at Long Branch Library · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmEnd Of Year Recital · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBoard Games @ White Oak Library- In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmNanowrimo Write In · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

1pmTail Waggin' Tutors - Held in the Storytime Room · New Carrollton, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

1:30pmPet Rock Adoption · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGame On · Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGame On: Magic the Gathering · Largo-Kettering, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGeorgetown Library Chess Club · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

2pmKids Create: Fall Scented Play Dough · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmNeedlework Social: Crochet and Conversation · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEM Fun: The Great Feast Challenge · Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

2:30pmPokémon Club for Kids · Twinbrook Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

3pmSTEM at the Library: LEGO & DUPLO Play · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmWoodridge Still Life Drawing Group · Woodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmSTEM at the Library: Make your own kaleidoscope! · Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Storytime with Local Author Mirka Hokkanen · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO Builders · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmPage Turners & Touchdowns · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmIntro to GIMP Digital Art: Dress a Cat - In-person · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmOrigami Club · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmRead to a Superhero · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmZine Machine: Papercraft, Prose, and Publish · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (34, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amBuild It! · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSpanish/English Bilingual Storytime · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPreschool Dance Party · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2:30pmHow to Use Ebooks · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amDino-Vember Craft Morning · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Maggie Nightingale Library · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlaytime @ the Library · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyReady 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 · At 3 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 3 branches

Bladensburg Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Hyattsville Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
New Carrollton Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amFamily Story Time - For Ages 0-5 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time With ASL Interpreter · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amRead to a Dog · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

11amSensory Storytelling with ReadAbility · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmMovie: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (PG) · Surratts-Clinton, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyChess Club · At 3 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Courthouse Library Sat, Nov 28 · 2pm
Maggie Nightingale Library Sat, Nov 28 · 4pm
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 28 · 4pm

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2pmComputers and Coding at Davis Library · Davis Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEM Club · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

2:30pmLEGO Challenge: Ages 5 and up · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBilingual Storytime at the Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (71, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amPreschool STEAM Play at Courthouse · Courthouse Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyReady 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 · At 4 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Bowie Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Hyattsville Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Bladensburg Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
New Carrollton Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

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10:30amBaby Storytime at Aspen Hill · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amL'heure du conte · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMusic and Movement · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · times varyPlay and Grow: Ages 0-3 · At 3 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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South Bowie Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Laurel Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Accokeek Fri, Dec 4 · 12pm

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10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime Followed by Stay and Play! It's First Friday Storytime! · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime Yoga at Little Falls Library · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Storytime · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Marilyn J. Praisner Library · Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amIntergenerational Storytime · Aurora Hills Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStorytime with a Police Officer · Gaithersburg Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStrong Start Playgroups · Deanwood Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amBaby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmBaby Lap Time · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmLEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmPreschool Play and Learn · Twinbrook Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · Free

3:30pmSew it Seams: Learn the Basics · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmBraille Club · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmPins and Needles: Crochet · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmRead to a Dog at White Oak Library · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amDance Party · Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Aspen Hill Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Rockville Memorial Library Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am

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10:30amFamily Storytime at Connie Morella · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFTC Scrimmage: Robotics Showcase · Gaithersburg Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Library · Olney Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay Date at the Maggie Nightingale Library · Maggie Nightingale Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 2 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amDifferent Together Summit · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Story Time - For Ages 0-5 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time With ASL Interpreter · Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amLego Construction (and Duplo, too!) · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSTEM Explorers: Create Your Own Gingerbread House · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTEM Fun: STEM Playground · Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · Free

12pmSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBoard Games @ White Oak Library- In-person copy · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO® Free Play · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmMoney Mission: Level Up Your Skills! · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

1:30pmDrop In Solo Role Playing Journaling · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 2pmGame On · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Accokeek Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm
Fairmount Heights Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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2pmLEGO® Afternoon · Gaithersburg Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmNeedlework Social: Crochet and Conversation · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPokémon Trading Card Club · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPuzzle Swap! · Southeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2:30pmLego (and Duplo!) Construction · Twinbrook Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmBaby Drum Circle · Petworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmCrochet4Change · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmValeria Stewart Live! · Central Library, Arlington, VA 11+ · Free

3pmWinter Cards and Decorations · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmCrafts at the Library: Penguin Bottles · Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmLego Construction (and Duplo, too!) · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmDonated Winter Clothing Pop-Up Swap at Central Library · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmQuilt 101 · Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmKnit and Crochet Together · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

About this page

320 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Washington, DC this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026