- Updated: 1/25/2026
Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout the weekend for kids (ages 3+) – teens. I place a special emphasis on literacy, STEM & other educational based events as well as family fun festivities. Please click the links to review the most up-to-date information prior to heading out!
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 27, 2026
Maryland
- Friday (2/27) at 10:00 am | Dr. Suess’ Birthday Celebration at Watkins Nature Center in Kettering ($) (Best for ages 2-6) ♥
- Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with us with puppet shows, engaging stories, and Seuss-inspired crafts and activities. A perfect morning for preschoolers and their families!
- Friday (2/27) at 10:30 am | Soul Dance Party at Discoveries: the Library at Annapolis Mall
- Spend your morning listening to a story and dancing to some African American artists who have made their mark!
- Friday (2/27) at 11:00 am | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
- Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
- Friday (2/27) at 2:00 pm | Winter Afternoon Games, Puzzles, Coloring & Crafts at Connie Morella Library in Bethesda
- Friday (2/27) at 7:30 pm | Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief at Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville ($) ♥
Northern Virginia
- Friday (2/27) at 12:30 pm | National Day of Reading with Mayor Catherine Read at City of Fairfax Library
- Friday (2/27) at 5:00 pm | Celebrate World Wildlife at Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
- Meet a variety of animals from different parts of the world! Participants will get a chance to meet and touch animals up close.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Washington, DC
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Saturday Morning Live! presents Words, Beats & Life at the National Theatre ♥
- An outstanding and imaginative hip-hop production with DC’s own Words, Beats & Life!
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Just Drop In! at National Building Museum ($)
- Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions – A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America and The Tuskegee Chapel: Paul Rudolph x Fry & Welch. Kids will interact with some of the main themes of the exhibition by exploring mortar, stained glass, and get the chance to collectively design a school in a hands-on workshop!
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:30 am | Celebrate the Books from Birth 10th Anniversary at MLK Memorial Library ♥
- Includes a FREE concert with family favorites Marsha and the Positrons, Family Improv Fun by Story Tapestries, interactive storytimes, craft stations & more!
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Mini World Terrarium Making at art Enables in NE
- Inspired by the new and delightfully unexpected exhibition “Shrimps on the Mountain,” this hands-on, drop-in workshop invites participants to explore scale, contrast, and playful juxtapositions by building their own miniature terrariums.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art Closing Weekend at National Gallery of Art ♥
- Includes musical performances & artists talks!
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm | Art & Me | Family Workshop: New Year Animals at the National Museum of Asian Art (Best for ages 3-8) ♥
- Craft animal artworks by arranging and attaching shapes, inspired by the techniques used in ancient China.
- Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 pm | FREE Lunar New Year Family Celebration at Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute in NW DC
- No registration required! Includes face paint, photo opportunities, kung fu movie screening, lion dance performances, kung fu demos & more.
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Afro House: Spirit Fest 2026 at Anacostia Arts Center ♥
- Festival includes live performances from local creatives, a creative marketplace, and so much more.
- Saturday (2/28) at 4:30 pm | Liberated Muse: A Tribute to Zora Neale Hurston at Planet Word in NW
- Special tribute performance by the multidisciplinary arts collective Liberated Muse, celebrating the legacy of groundbreaking author, anthropologist, and one of the most iconic writers of 20th-century African American literature, Zora Neale Hurston! This special tribute will highlight Hurston’s life and most acclaimed works from the vibrant Harlem Renaissance era and beyond.
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour at College Park Aviation Museum ($)
- Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Animal Encounters: Winter Birds at Mount Rainier Nature Center ($)
- Meet the nature center’s live animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey.
- Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 pm | Family Day: Black History Month Exhibition at Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington ♥
- Families, educators, and community members are invited to explore the exhibition through guided tours and enjoy a hands-on art activity inspired by Black history and culture designed for learners of all ages.
- Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 pm | Black History Arts & Crafts at Surratt Historic Site & Museum in Clinton ($) (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
- Instructors will walk you through the steps of making your own Kente cloth, face masks, or even musical instruments like shekeres.
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Crafting Cultural Connections: Hands-on Jewelry Making Experience at Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington ($)
- This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore the artistry of jewelry-making while connecting with the rich traditions of the Basotho people in Southern Africa.
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Miles Davis & John Coltrane 2026: 100th Birthday Tribute at Surratts-Clinton Library
- 2026 marks the 100th birthday of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Join Muneer Nasser and his trio for a special tribute celebrating their groundbreaking music and enduring influence.
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:30 pm | Kids Create: Pokémon Creators at Upper Marlboro Library (Best for ages 7-13)
- Unleash your inner Pokémon Trainer! Paint and design your own Pokéball, explore different habitats to see where Pokémon thrive, and create your very own Gym and team.
- Saturday (2/28) at 3:30 pm | All Ages Family Show at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar at National Harbor ($)
Maryland
Montgomery County
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Black History Month Family Day at Josiah Henson Museum and Park ($) ♥
- Includes educational, hands-on activities that demonstrate what a child’s life was like in Dawn, the settlement he created after taking his family to Canada via the Underground Railroad.
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Havana Hop at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 5-10) ♥
- Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing!
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:30 am | Film: Akeelah and the Bee at Rockville Memorial Library ♣
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:30 am | Lunar New Year Family Storytime at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg (Best for ages 0-5)
- Special Lunar New Year storytime with themed craft to follow.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Make a Winter Tissue Paper Tree Landscape at Kensington Park Library (Best for ages 6-10)
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Celebrate Lunar New Year at Westfield Montgomery
- Experience lion and dragon dances, art demos and more by our community partners from the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC). Plus, enjoy live music with traditional Chinese instruments and vocal performances.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
- Redheads & Freckles Day ~ Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Scotland Annual Black History Month Event in Potomac ♥
- Activities include special guest presentations, storytelling, books, arts and crafts and refreshments
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Crime Solvers: STEM at Germantown Library
- Identify fingerprints, compare shoe prints, and determine the source of unknown liquids. Become a Junior Crime Scene Investigator and solve the crime!
- Saturday (2/28) at 4:00 pm | Celebrate Lunar New Year with Li-Ming Chinese Academy! at Wheaton Library ♥
- Highlights of the event include a Lion Dance, a Shadow Puppet Show, demonstrations of Tai Chi, and an exciting yo-yo performance.
- Saturday (2/28) at 6:30 pm | Family Game Night at the Harriett Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia
- This Game Night will feature a variety of cultural card and board games from around the world.
- Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 pm | Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief at Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | The B&O 199th Birthday Bash at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- Includes time capsule activity and birthday wishes for the trains, morse code jewelry making workshop, balloon drop, cake & more!
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | The Uncle Devin Show at Odenton Library
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Black Superhero Showcase at Discoveries: the Library at Annapolis Mall
- Celebrate Black superheroes and comic book artists! Discover the incredible stories and cultural impact of characters from your favorite comics. Costumes encouraged!
- Saturday (2/28) at 6:30 pm | Family Game Night at the Harriett Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia
- This Game Night will feature a variety of cultural card and board games from around the world.
Northern Virginia
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Disguised Dessert: Hamburger Cupcakes Decorating Studio Class at Tiny Chefs in Alexandria ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | 1st Stage Storytime: “What Does it Mean to be Kind?” in Tysons ♥
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm | Engineering Expedition with the YAB at Children’s Science Center LAB in Fairfax ($) ♥
- Build working electrical circuits out of conductive clay, engineer your own bouncy ball, program robots, and more! The Youth Advisory Board is made up of high school students from across the DMV area who are dedicated to sharing their love of STEM with the community.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Family Program: Alexandria Black History at Alexandria Black History Museum (Best for grades 2nd+)
- Meet Authors Jeff Gottesfeld, and Michelle Y. Green along with illustrator and Howard University graduate Kim Holt, for a family program that highlights their new book; Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality.
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Drop-In Art Making at LOOK An Unexpected Arts Experience in Arlington ♥
- Includes drop-in screen printing, mixed media journaling, printmaking & more!
- Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Scavenger Hunt Adventure at the Lake at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($)
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Snakes Secret Lives at Lake Accotink in Springfield ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design.
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Crafty Kid Series at Burke Branch Library in Alexandria
- Love you Berry Much! (putting together craft requires gluing, cutting, and coloring)
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Washington, DC
- Sunday (3/1) at 10:00 am | Free Community Day: Women’s History Month Kickoff at the National Museum of Women in the Arts ♥
- Sunday (3/1) at 3:00 pm | Omnium Circus – I’m Possible II at Warner Theatre ($)
Maryland
- Sunday (3/1) at 10:30 am | Read Across America Day at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- Listen to prominent Marylanders read beloved children’s books. There will be a new reader every half hour, swag giveaways, and a “book tasting”! Also happening on Monday (3/2) too!
- Sunday (3/1) at 11:00 am & 12:30 pm | Family Workshop: Wet Felting at KID Museum ($)
- Work together with your family or group to create a unique fabric collage! Experiment with the art of wet felting as you come up with your own designs.
- Sunday (3/1) at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
- Redheads & Freckles Day ~ Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
- Sunday (3/1) at 1:30 pm | Meet a KID Maker: Kat! at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) ♥
- The immune system is the body’s way of protecting us from outside invaders like germs and toxins. Our body uses white blood cells to combat unwanted intruders… But what if you used a robot? Here at KID, we use our 2-dimensional friend “Sick Sam” to explore developments in robotic medicine. Join biologist and Maker Educator Kathleen for a life-size science experiment!
- Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 pm | Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief at Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville ($) ♥
- Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 pm | Celebrate Read Across America with Clifford the Big Red Dog at Gaithersburg Library (Best for grades 3rd & under) ♥
- Come dressed as your favorite literary character and visit with Clifford and/or stop in and read with us! You can read one-on-one with a trained JCA Interages volunteer OR you can pick a story to have read to you.
Northern Virginia
- Sunday (3/1) at 10:00 am | Primitive Basics at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($) (Best for ages 6+)
- Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out canoe and using a bow and arrow.
- Sunday (3/1) at 11:00 am | Grand Princess Show and Character Experience at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria ($) ♥
- Get ready for a magical day filled with your favorite princesses. Watch an enchanting show featuring ten beloved princesses, as they sing and dance their way into your hearts. After the show, get the chance to meet and greet each princess and take photos!
- Sunday (3/1) at 12:00 pm | Frozen and Pikachu Host Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- Sunday (3/1) at 12:00 pm | Drop-In Art Making at LOOK An Unexpected Arts Experience in Arlington ♥
- Includes drop-in screen printing, mixed media journaling, printmaking & more!
- Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 pm | Furry Friends at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($) (Best for ages 6-10)
- Learn about all the furry friends that call Arlington home and why fur is so important for survival.
- Sunday (3/1) at 3:30 pm | Salamander Search at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($)
- Search for salamanders along Long Branch Creek.
Sensory Friendly & Accessible
- Friday (2/27) at 4:00 pm | Braille Club at MLK Memorial Library
- Low vision and blind kids in grades K-12 are invited to Braille Club! Read together, play tactile games, make crafts and more.
- Friday (2/27) at 6:00 pm | Sensory Friendly Night of Planet Word in NW
- This program is designed for neurodivergent adults and those with sensory sensitivities. Guests may explore the interactive exhibits at their own pace and have the option to participate in an activity during their visit. Some exhibit elements will be modified to accommodate sensitivities to light and sound.
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Havana Hop at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 5-10) ♥
- Sensory Friendly Performance ~ Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing!
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:30 am | Story Time for the Spectrum at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
For Tweens & Teens
Washington, DC
- Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 am | Collage Tarot at MLK Memorial Library (Best for ages 13+)
- Using mixed media, participants will create their very own tarot deck.
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:30 pm | Teen Studio: In the Shadows at Hirhhorn Museum
- Experience artist Paul Chan’s installation 3rd L̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ (2006). Then, make paper puppets and tell a story using shadow puppetry!
- Saturday (2/28) at 8:00 pm | The Curtis Family C Notes Concert + Workshop at Sankofa Cafe in NW
- Join The Curtis Family at Sankofa for a powerful live performance followed by an interactive workshop. Experience inspiring artistry, meaningful engagement, and an opportunity to connect through creativity and community.
Maryland
- Friday (2/27) at 6:00 pm | Trailblazers: Rediscovering the Legacy of African Americans in Conservation at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia ♥
- Local naturalist, Sharon Dorsey, presents an engaging workshop that uncovers the inspiring stories and contributions of African American naturalists including Holt Collier, Ray Arliner Young, Mary Wilson, and Colonel Charles Young.
- [Virtual] Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 am | Dungeons & Dragons Oneshot ~ Avatar the Last Airbender
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Black History Month Program: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World at Marietta Historic Site & Museum in Glenn Dale (Best for ages 12+)
- Author, historian, and professor, Dr. Richard Bell, will discuss his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, which offers a fresh look at the impact of the American Revolution by focusing on disenfranchised people and minorities in the colonies, including free and enslaved Black people.
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Stop the Bleed at Hyattsville Library (Best for teens & adults) ♥
- Learn three quick techniques to help save a life—how to use your hands to apply pressure, pack a wound to control bleeding, and correctly apply a tourniquet. These techniques will empower you to act in an emergency and potentially save a life.
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Black Social Television: How Black Twitter Changed Television at Oxon Hill Library (Best for teens & adults)
- This program will explore the power of Black voices in media and culture, and how this influence is transforming what we watch and the way television is made.
- Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 pm | Black Voices, Bright Futures ~ Local Author Panel & Book Fair at Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center (For all ages)
- Black Voices, Bright Futures highlights the powerful work of four DMV-based Black authors, each bringing their unique perspectives and creative voices to our community.
- Saturday (2/28) at 3:00 pm | Genealogy Workshop: Preserve Your Family Legacy at Hyattsville Library ♥
- Learn how to build family trees using these free online resources: Canva, Ancestry and WikiTree. Digital files, or vintage photos, certificates, newspaper clippings and memorabilia can be digitized to enrich your family tree.
- Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 pm | Dare to Dream: Poetry Workshop at Rockville Memorial Library ♥
- Celebrate National Reading Month with visiting spoken word artist and poet Regie Cabico.
- Sunday (3/1) at 2:30 pm | Open Studio: Textiles at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) (Best for grade 4th+)
- Tools Available: Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing, Loom Knitting, Embroidery, and Grommet Press
Northern Virginia
- Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 am | Red Cross Babysitting Class at Arlington Mill Community Center ($) (Best for ages 11-17) ♥
- Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 pm | Disguised Dessert: Hamburger Cupcakes Decorating Studio Class at Tiny Chefs in Alexandria ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
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