Blogs in this list highlight events, activities and things-to-do that are free-to-attend for children and/or families in the DC metro area. Some blogs may include a mix of free and paid events. Read the descriptions and follow the links for additional information.
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DC Art All Night returns September 11 – 12, 2026, with free art activations, musical performances, and hands-on activities happening across the city. With so many activations happening in different neighborhoods, figuring out where to take kids can feel a bit overwhelming, so I’ve sorted the kid-friendly entertainment by neighborhood for both Friday & Saturday
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Get Ready for Summer Movie Nights! Nothing says summer quite like watching a movie under the stars! Whether you’re packing a picnic for an outdoor movie night or looking for affordable theater deals on a hot afternoon, families across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia have plenty of options this season. This guide highlights free
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Empowering educators across DC photo credit: DC Collaborative This Teacher Resource Hub, created in partnership with DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative, is designed to support educators across the Washington, DC metro area. Whether you’re looking for professional development, or exploring creative opportunities for your students, this curated list highlights events, grants, and programs to
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Which activities will you explore? You know those random days off between camp sessions, school breaks, or just a “let’s play hooky” kind of day… what is there to do? This running list highlights recurring kid-friendly activities in the DMV, including free storytimes, museum programs, and everyday things-to-do across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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Here’s a fun way to explore the world around you with input from your whole family. With a little planning, you can create a cultural bucket list that maps out meaningful experiences right in your own backyard. Whether you use it during cultural heritage months or as a year-round tradition, your list can include museums,
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Winter Break is here! Use this list to plan the next two weeks through January 4th. It includes weekend happenings, daily activities, ongoing celebrations and New Years festivities. Don’t forget to bookmark it and share with friends! Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout winter break for kids (ages 3+) – teens.
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Each fall, organizations and libraries across the state of Maryland hold special events that celebrate curiosity, innovation, and discovery in science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M) through the Maryland STEM Festival. In this guide you’ll find events sorted by age group to explore throughout the month. The 2026 Maryland STEM Festival is packed with hundreds
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Have a Fang-tastic Time! Get ready for not-so-scary Halloween-themed fun for kids of all ages! Listed below, you’ll find celebrations across the DMV + themed activities like arts & crafts and free movie screenings. Don’t forget to bookmark this list & share it with friend. Notes: All listings link (blue text) to the event homepage.
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Take Flight at the National Air & Space Museum This Museum is currently closed due to a lapse in funding I will update this alert once it reopens. Hey there! We previewed the newest installation of galleries at the National Air and Space Museum on Thursday, July 24, 2025. This museum, located on the National
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Building Stories at the National Building Museum Looking for the best children’s storytimes in the DMV? Whether you’re a parent of a curious toddler, an energetic preschooler, or a book-loving big kid, the DC metro area is packed with free and low-cost storytime events designed to spark imagination and foster a love of reading. From
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