- Updated: 5/28/2026
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!
Coming Up this Weekend
Friday, May 29, 2026
Washington, DC
- Friday (5/29) at 11:00 am | Building Stories Story Time at MLK Memorial Library ♥
- Enjoy listening to a visiting National Building Museum educator read books featured in the Building Stories exhibit, sing songs, and participate in a coloring craft and building activity afterwards!
- Friday (5/29) at 5:30 pm | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park in SE
- Samurai Sword Soul – An engaging mix of comedy routines, humanistic-theme drama, and thrilling sword fights!
- Friday (5/29) at 6:30 pm | The Washington Ballet at CityCenter DC in NW ♥
- This vibrant and versatile program brings together the best of the season—including the breathtaking beauty of Giselle and the vibrant, contemporary edge of Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, performances by students of The Washington School of Ballet, plus new choreography from Artistic Director Edwaard Liang and company dancer Andile Ndlovu.
- [For Adults] Friday (5/29) at 7:00 pm | From Query to Bookshelf: AANHPI Creators discuss Children’s Book Publishing at Loyalty Books Petworth
- Panelists will discuss the business side of books—from query to book deal, marketing your work, sustaining creativity, navigating representation, and advocating for authentic stories.
Maryland
- Friday (5/29) at 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park in Silver Spring (Best for ages 2-5) ♥
- American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at this performance.
- Friday (5/29) at 1:00 pm | May Family Farm Tour at Old Maryland Farm in Kettering ($)
- Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.
Northern Virginia
- Friday (5/29) at 7:00 pm | Encore’s Production of Dare to Dream Jr. A Disney Musical Revue at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for ages 4+) ♥
This production is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Washington, DC
- Saturday (5/30) at 9:30 am | NMAAHC at the National Zoo (Best for ages 0-5) ♥
- Celebrate Black Birders Week with NMAAHC Kids at the National Zoo! Children are invited to come enjoy other bird-focused sensory activity stations, outdoor nature play and the Bird House to meet new birds.
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | We Make History: Opening Weekend at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum ♥
- Ground the day with a restorative sound bath, explore the FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand, and enjoy Big Moments, Little Stories, a story time and hands-on art activity for families with children, 18 months to 5 years of age. Get creative with Collage Your Story, Your History, a hands-on workshop with Pyramid Atlantic that invites you to reflect on your own story and its place in a shared history.
- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am | Ready Set Go! Toddler MultiSports Day at Langdon Park Community Center in NE
- This event is a structured play event that allows toddlers and their parents to explore all of the toddler sports we offer within our toddler division.
- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm | Art Guardians | Family Workshop: The Missing Piece at National Museum of Asian Art (Best for ages 6-11) ♥
- Grab your tools and fix a broken object like a real art conservator! This workshop invites families to repair damaged pottery using kid-friendly materials. Fix a missing section of your provided piece of pottery while discussing an essential question: Should repairs disappear, stay subtle, or be easy to spot?
- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm | Story Time with the Author: Laurel Goodluck at Smithsonian’s American Indian Museum (Best for ages 5-9)
- Hear award-winning author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation Citizen, and Tsimshian Alaskan Native) share her newest book Stories Are the Heart of the World during a special installment of Story Time. Goodluck will also read some reader favorites such as Fierce Aunties! Yáadilá! Good Grief!, Rock Your Mocs, and more!
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | Riggs Park Day at Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center in NE ♥
- Community appreciation day in collaboration with MPD, Friends of Riggs LaSalle and Lamond Riggs Community Association.
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | The Dragon Clan Show! at 900 D St. SE (Eastern Market) ♥
- Experience the thrill and danger of The Dragon Clan! Featuring professional martial artists, Stupendous Events LLC’s The Dragon Clan is an interactive, expeditious, and state-of-the-art ninja performance. It includes epic stunts, impressive weapon handling, and breathtaking magic tricks from three of our four spectacular ninjas: Thunder the Lightning Ninja, Blaze the Fire Ninja, Shiver the Ice Ninja, or our newest member, Sage the Earth Ninja.
- Saturday (5/30) at 1:00 pm | Double Dutch Fun with DC Retro Jumpers at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in NE
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm | The Washington Ballet at CityCenter DC in NW ♥
- This vibrant and versatile program brings together the best of the season—including the breathtaking beauty of Giselle and the vibrant, contemporary edge of Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, performances by students of The Washington School of Ballet, plus new choreography from Artistic Director Edwaard Liang and company dancer Andile Ndlovu.
- Saturday (5/30) at 3:00 pm | Roving Leaders Western Trail Ride at Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center in NE
- Come out for great music, free pony rides, and a mechanical bull. Please feel free to bring your own chairs, coolers, tents and line dance vibes!
- Saturday (5/30) at 4:00 pm | Affirmation Rocks Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library
- Saturday (5/30) at 5:00 pm | Comics for Kids Workshop with LA Johnson at Merry Pins in NW ($)
- Ever had a story stuck in your head but didn’t know how to get it onto the page? Join illustrator LA Johnson for a high-energy, two-hour deep dive into the world of sequential art.
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am | We the People – Prince George’s 250 Block Party at Bowie Library/Bowie Center for Performing Arts ♥
- At the We the People Block Party, you will enjoy performances, live music, film screenings, panel discussions, activities, games, demonstrations, food and drink local to Prince George’s County and the DMV region!
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival at Fairwood Park in Bowie ♥
- Includes live music, kids zone, arts & crafts & food vendors!
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | Pull, Slide, Spin! Make Your Characters Come Alive at Brentwood Arts Exchange ♥
- Inspired by the expressive characters in Brentwood Arts Exchange & Art Enable’s exhibition Real Characters, this hands-on, drop-in workshop invites visitors to step inside the imaginative worlds of Maurice Barnes and Nonja Tiller and create their own characters using “pop-up” book methods.
- Saturday (5/30) at 1:00 pm | Japanese Koto Recital at New Carrollton Library
- Experience the serene beauty and harmonious melodies of traditional Japanese koto music, performed by the Washington Toho Koto Society. The koto, a 13-string instrument made of paulownia wood, embodies elegance and simplicity, reflecting the tranquility of Japanese nature.
- Saturday (5/30) at 1:00 pm | Black Birders Week: Wings of Watkins at Watkins Nature Center in Kettering (Best for ages 5+) ♥
- Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
- Saturday (5/30) at 3:30 pm | All Ages Family Day Dueling Piano Show at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar National Harbor ($)
- Saturday (5/30) at 4:00 pm | A Night Under the Stars: Pre-School Prom at Upper Marlboro Community Center ($)
- Enjoy a magical evening filled with twinkling lights, music, and fun. Dressed in their best, children will dance, play, create crafts, and socialize in a joyful, starry-themed celebration.
- Saturday (5/30) at 7:30 pm | Shrek the Musical at The Bowie Playhouse ($) ♥
Maryland
Montgomery County
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:30 am | Make a Masterpiece: Impressionism at Rockville Memorial Library
- Learn all about Impressionist art and artists! Then create your own Monet-inspired masterpieces. Come dressed for a mess.
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:30 am | STEM Explorers: Ocean Habitat Craft at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg (Best for ages 3-8)
- Learn about ocean habitats with a fun art project!
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:30 pm | History at Home at Gaithersburg Community Museum (Best for ages 6+) ♥
- Ever wondered about the story behind that dusty trunk in the attic or wanted to map out your family tree? History isn’t just in a textbook — it’s in your home. Join the museum and local experts to learn how to uncover, preserve, and share your family history.
More Maryland Events
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | Howard County AAPI Festival at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia ♥
- Includes live performances, food & local vendors, games, crafts & more!
- Saturday (5/30) at 3:00 pm | Creative Coping: Art for a Clear Mind at Waldorf West Branch Library
- Unwind, create, and take a moment for yourself at Creative Coping: Art for a Clear Mind, a relaxing, family-friendly program designed to support mental wellness through creativity.
Northern Virginia
Arlington County
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | Aurora Hills Library Centennial Celebration ♥
- There will be drop-in activities, crafts, visual historical displays, outdoor activities (weather permitting), and recordings of written and oral memories of the library.
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | Celebrate Hula with Halau O’Aulani at Westover Library ♥
- Enjoy the music and dancing, learn some basic moves, and share refreshments with us afterwards.
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | Animal Olympics at Potomac Overlook Regional Park ($) (Best for ages 7+) ♥
- Through games and active learning, explore animal adaptations…you may just earn an Olympic medal at the end!
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | History Hike: The 1775 Emancipation Proclamation at Arlington Mill ($)
- During this 2-mile hike, see sites in Arlington associated with both slavery and the Revolution and reflect on their meanings.
- Saturday (5/30) at 3:00 pm | Encore’s Production of Dare to Dream Jr. A Disney Musical Revue at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for ages 4+) ♥
This production is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans!
Northern Virginia
City of Alexandria
- Saturday (5/30) at 9:00 am | Ready Kids at Beatley Jr. Central Library ♥
- Includes a bilingual musical performance by 123 Andrés, touch-a-truck, mobile art lab & family prep stations: Learn how to build a safety go-bag.
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | Colorful Candy Bouquets Studio Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am | Kids Book Journaling Workshop at Barrett Branch Library (Best for ages 6-12)
- Learn a creative way to keep a record of their reading for the year. Registration is required.
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | Ice Cream at Historic Huntley ($)
- Make and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream as Huntley’s Harris family may have done. Discover how the histories of ice cream and Huntley follow a similar path from elite luxury to family fare.
- Saturday (5/30) at 4:30 pm | Natural Resources Meet & Greet at Mount Vernon Recreation Center ♥
- Meet Alexandria’s Natural Resource Managers and discover the land, water, wildlife, and plants that make the city thrive!
More Northern Virginia Events
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | Super Snakes at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) ♥
- Join a naturalist to meet live snakes and learn why snakes are important!
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | Spring Discovery Hike at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($)
- Observe tapoles, turtles and other aquatic life in Carper’s pond or catch a glimpse of the bald eagles along the Potomac Heritage Trail.
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | Salamanders Undercover at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($) (Best for ages 7-12)
- Join a naturalist as we roll logs and dip nets looking for terrestrial salamanders, aquatic newts and tadpoles and some of the many plants and critters they live and interact with.
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- Saturday (5/30) at 11:00 am | Big Lick Comic Con at Manassas Mall ($) ♥
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Washington, DC
- Sunday (5/31) at 1:15 pm | Sunday Movie Matinee ~ Wicked at Anacostia Neighborhood Library ♣
- Sunday (5/31) at 1:35 pm | Family Funday at Nationals Park ($)
- Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
- Sunday (5/31) at 2:00 pm | Hagar’s Seeded Fruit: A Literary Exodus Book Fair at Sankofa Cafe in NW ♥
- Providing Free Books for Youth PreK – 12th Grade with an Afrocentric Focus (fiction and nonfiction titles)
Maryland
- Sunday (5/31) at 10:00 am | Invent the Future Expo at KID Museum in Bethesda ♥
- More than 650 middle school students from across the region spent months researching, prototyping and building new skills as they worked to answer one powerful question: What will you make to improve life on this planet? Includes activities, exhibits & more!
- [Few Tickets Left] Sunday (5/31) at 10:00 am | Family Discovery Hike at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton ($)
- Sunday (5/31) at 11:00 am | Drag Story Hour at Long Branch Library
- Sunday (5/31) at 1:00 pm | Skate to Celebrate May Fitness Month at Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington ($)
- Sunday (5/31) at 2:00 pm | Shrek the Musical at The Bowie Playhouse ($) ♥
- Sunday (5/31) at 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Zootopia 2 presented by Kaiser Permanente at National Harbor ♣
Northern Virginia
- Sunday (5/31) at 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series at Metropolitan Park in Arlington
- Make watercolor prints inspired by the Native plants of Metropolitan Park!
- Sunday (5/31) at 11:00 am | Big Lick Comic Con at Manassas Mall ($) ♥
- Sunday (5/31) at 12:00 pm | Kids’ Renaissance Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- Sunday (5/31) at 1:00 pm | 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration at John Carlyle Square Park in Alexandria ♥
- This free, family-friendly event will bring the spirit of the 1940s to life with children’s activities and educational exhibits & more!
- Sunday (5/31) at 3:00 pm | Encore’s Production of Dare to Dream Jr. A Disney Musical Revue at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for ages 4+) ♥
- This production is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans!
- Sunday (5/31) at 3:30 pm | Aquatic Wild Activities for Kids at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($)
- Take part in two activities based on K-12 curriculum on: aquatic animal adult/young stages “Are You Me?” and “Water Safari” to explore water resources for wildlife. Activities will be indoors and outdoors in the park.
Sensory Friendly & Accessible
- Friday (5/29) at 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park in Silver Spring (Best for ages 2-5)
- American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at this performance.
- Friday (5/29) at 10:30 am | Sensory Playtime at Southwest Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 1-5)
For Tweens & Teens
Washington, DC
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:00 am | Find Your Story… Short and Sweet at MLK Memorial Library ♥
- A day of writing and writers at MLK Library celebrating the art of short pieces of writing.
- 10:30 am | My Soul is a Wild, Wild Horse Galloping Across Galaxies ~ The Art of the 11-word poem
- 11:30 am | Short and Sweet: The Power of One Line Poetry ~ Writing the Monostitch Poem
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:30 pm | Teen Studio: On My Block at Hirshhorn Museum (Best for ages 13-19)
- Look closely at Aliza Nisenbaum’s Mis cuatro gracias (Brendan, Camilo, Carlos, Jorge) (2018). Then practice linocut stamp carving with guest artist Rose Jaffe. Work with repetition and pattern building by using the stamps to print on canvas tote bags.
- Sunday (5/31) at 1:00 pm | Teen Volunteer Project: Grocery Pack with We Are Family at Edlavitch DCJCC in NW (Best for ages 11-18)
- We Are Family, which supports senior citizens who are choosing to age in place, will join us to pack groceries for their clients. This project is eligible for 1.5 SSL hours.
- Sunday (5/31) at 2:00 pm | Comictropolis: From the Boondocks to a Galaxy Far Far Away ~ An afternoon with Rodney Barnes at MLK Memorial Library ♥
- Enjoy a conversation with award-winning writer/producer Rodney Barnes. After the talk, learn how to create comic books with Shawn Martinborough.
Maryland
- Friday (5/29) at 2:00 pm | Teen Zone at Bowie Library
- After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities!
- Friday (5/29) at 3:30 pm | Project Launch Pad: Design, Print & Launch Your Own Brand at Bowie Library
- Project Launch Pad is a high-energy, 8-session “startup incubator” where teens don’t just learn about business—they build one from the ground up.
- Friday (5/29) at 6:30 pm | The Power of You at Kentland Community Center in Landover (Best for ages 10-17) ♥
- This FREE mental health and self-care event will be specifically tailored for youth. The programs will focus on empowering attendees by addressing mental health challenges, self-care practices, and personal development.
- Saturday (5/30) at 12:00 pm | Teen Drop-In Sewing at Gaithersburg Library (Best for ages 12-17)
- No matter your skill level, drop-in for an hour dedicated to sewing.
- Saturday (5/30) at 1:30 pm | Soulful Saturdays ~ Create. Heal. Become. A Youth Creative Wellness Series by Artbae at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington (Best for ages 13-21) ♥
- Each workshop is led by professional artists + licensed therapists, creating a safe, expressive space for young people to explore identity, emotions, and personal growth through creativity.
- Sunday (5/31) at 11:00 am | Teens Night Out – College Sports Recruiting Panel at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center ♥
- Sunday (5/31) at 11:00 am | Youth Nature Photography at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($) (Best for ages 11-16)
- Sunday (5/31) at 2:00 pm | Hands-on Financial Literacy and Product Design at Rockville Library (Best for ages 10-13)
- Dive into basic financial literacy skills as you explore spending, saving, and investing. Then, pivot to learning about the world of business as you design your own product!
Northern Virginia
- Friday (5/29) at 1:30 pm | Film Screening Remarkably Bright Creatures at Burke Branch Library in Alexandria
- Read the book, then join us to watch this 2026 film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 novel.
- Saturday (5/30) at 9:00 am | Red Cross Babysitting Class at Arlington Mill Community Center ($) (Best for ages 11-17)
- Saturday (5/30) at 10:30 am | The CHAT ~ Change Happens with Alexandria Teens at Barrett Branch Library in Alexandria (Best for ages 14-19)
- Participate in this special recorded conversation about being a teen.
- Saturday (5/30) at 1:00 pm | Colorful Candy Bouquets Studio Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | Intro to Punch Needle at Made in ALX ($)
- Learn and develop basic punch needle skills to make a punch needle flower!
- Saturday (5/30) at 2:00 pm | Teen Volunteer Corps at Central Library in Arlington (Best for grades 7-12)
- Learn more about how volunteering at the library works and get started working on different volunteer tasks!
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