Washington, DC kids' events Dec 4–6, 2026

Washington, DC family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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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

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 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

Library event page →

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

See all 2 branches

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

Library event page →

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

Library event page →

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

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81 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 79 free and 79 indoors.

Updated November 11, 2026