Washington–Arlington–Alexandria · DC / VA / MD / WV

Things to do with kids in Washington, DC

72 family events in the next 30 days, plus 46 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-11). Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Recurring / by appointmentAdventure Theatre MTC Academy Youth Musical TheatreAdventure Theatre MTC Academy · Elementary grades K–6 and teens 7–12; pre-professional grades 4–12 audition only. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentArtWorks Bethesda Youth Drawing and PaintingArtWorks Fine Art Studio Bethesda · Children 6–12 and teens 13–17. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentArtWorks Potomac Youth Drawing and PaintingArtWorks Fine Art Studio Potomac · Children 6–12 and teens 13–17. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentAshburn Art Classes — Fall 2026 Weekly SeriesAshburn Art Classes · Children; numerical cutoffs not published in reviewed page. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentBach to Rock Bethesda Youth Music Lessons and BandsBach to Rock Bethesda · Kids n Keys 5–7; band and glee 7+; DJ 10+; instrument lessons have separate placement. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Visit on your scheduleBrick City interactive LEGO exhibitionNational Building Museum · Families; numerical ages not stated · $7 per youth age 3–17; $10 per adult museum exhibition ticket; member terms separate.
Visit on your scheduleBrookside Gardens — Children’s Garden and conservatoriesBrookside Gardens · Family activity; numerical ages not specified. · General daytime garden admission is free; special events and organized classes are separately priced.
Recurring / by appointmentBuilding Readers ClubNational Building Museum · Kindergarten–grade 6 and families; younger children welcome · Free club registration and club programs; free museum admission only on a scheduled club program day, redeemed at check-in.
Visit on your scheduleBuilding Stories interactive exhibitionNational Building Museum · Special attention to grades K–3 with adults; intergenerational audience · $7 per youth age 3–17; $10 per adult museum exhibition ticket. Membership and eligible club program days may waive admission.
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas Ashburn Coding and RoboticsCode Ninjas Ashburn · Ages 5–14; placement varies by program. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentCookology Child and Caregiver Cooking ClassesCookology · Children as young as 3; caregiver classes and youth camps have separate age groups. · Class-specific fee; the child-caregiver format charges for the child, with the accompanying adult included.
Recurring / by appointmentCREATE Arts Center Youth and Teen Art ClassesCREATE Arts Center · Youth and teens; exact class age bands not exposed in the reviewed page. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentDC Fencers Club Youth Beginner Epee and SabreDC Fencers Club · Child groups ages 7–11 or 7–12; teens have separate classes. · $159 nonmember or $136 member per monthly package of one class weekly. Loan gear has an additional fee; USA Fencing membership required.
Recurring / by appointmentDraper Spark!LabSmithsonian National Museum of American History · Designed ages 6–12 and families · Free
Recurring / by appointmentDynamite Gymnastics North Bethesda Youth ProgramsDynamite Gymnastics Center · Programs from 18 months through adults; ask for school-age placement. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Session in progressExhibit Explorations — fall 2026 youth group pilotSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History · Grades 6–12 and at least 11 years old; groups of 20–80 or 20–40 · Free
Recurring / by appointmentFamily building, literacy and scout programsNational Building Museum · Storytime and Little Builders: 5 and under; STEAM: 9–13; Just Drop In: 3–10; scouts: Daisy–Cadette; adults attend. · Fees vary by program; ordinary exhibition tickets$10/adult,$7/youth3–17. GreatHall/shopfree.
Recurring / by appointmentGirl Scout private badge workshopsInternational Spy Museum · Girl Scout troops; badge-specific numeric eligibility not published · Private workshop pricing not visible; free downloadable scavenger hunt does not make museum admission free.
Visit on your scheduleImagination Gallery — Phillips family art spaceThe Phillips Collection · All ages; children and adults together · Age 18 and under free; adult $20, senior 62+ $15, student/educator with ID $10, military $12, members free.
Recurring / by appointmentImagination Stage Youth Theatre and Filmmaking ClassesImagination Stage · K–12 and early-childhood tracks; class-specific grades govern enrollment. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Visit on your scheduleimagiNATIONS Activity CenterNational Museum of the American Indian · Recommended for ages 10 and under; Pre-K–4. · Free admission; no museum tickets required.
Visit on your scheduleKID Museum — Sunday Open ExploreKID Museum · Family experience; every child accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. · $15 per person age 3+, including adults; timed two-hour admission. Workshop add-ons may cost extra.
Recurring / by appointmentLead By Example Centreville Youth TaekwondoLead By Example Taekwondo Westfields · Children and teens; exact branch class cutoffs require confirmation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentLevine Music NW DC Youth LessonsLevine Music NW DC · Children and teens; instrument placement and class eligibility require consultation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentLevine Music West Falls Youth LessonsLevine Music West Falls · Children and teens; instrument placement and class eligibility require consultation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentLexicon Lane family word-sleuthing adventurePlanet Word Museum · Best ages 8+; under 18 accompanied by adult; up to four visitors recommended per case · $50 per puzzle case, not per person; up to four visitors recommended per case. Private group $500/$1000 options separate.
Recurring / by appointmentMcLean Karate Kids Weekend ClassesMcLean Karate Kids at McLean Racquet & Health Club · Ages 4–12, all levels. · $225 nonmember or $175 club member for eight classes. One-time tryout listed at $30.
Visit on your scheduleMeadowlark Botanical Gardens — daytime family visitMeadowlark Botanical Gardens · Family activity; numerical ages not specified. · Per person: ages 6–17 $5; adults 18–59 $9; age 60+ $5; ages 5 and under free. Evening light show separate.
Recurring / by appointmentMovement Crystal City After-school ClimbingMovement Crystal City · Separate groups 6–8, 9–12 and 13–17. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Visit on your scheduleNational Archives Discovery CenterNational Archives Museum · Activities designed for preschool–6th grade; all ages invited. · Free general admission and games. Optional timed-entry reservation $1.
Visit on your scheduleNational Children's Museum: STEAM PlayNational Children's Museum · See official program guidance. · Adults and children aged 1+ $18.95 each; children under 1 and members free.
Recurring / by appointmentNova Explore Archery Beginner CourseNova Fencing & Archery Club · Explore Archery ages 8 and up; Try Archery single session is separately 13+. · $195 per person for the six-week Explore Archery course with equipment. Membership not required for this introductory course.
Recurring / by appointmentNova Labs MakerSchool After-school STEM and SewingNova Labs MakerSchool · Grades 1–12, generally grouped 1–3, 4–6 and teens. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentNova Youth Beginner FencingNova Fencing & Archery Club · Youth Beginner ages 7–12. Separate ABCs course for 4–6 and teen/adult course for 13+. · $195 per child for eight sessions, twice weekly, equipment included; beginner course does not require annual club membership.
Recurring / by appointmentSilver Stars Artistic GymnasticsSilver Stars Gymnastics · Comets 5–6, Meteors 7–10, Asteroids 11–14. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentSportrock Alexandria Intro to Organized Youth ClimbingSportrock Alexandria · Youth program; exact introductory age cutoffs require local branch confirmation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentSportrock Lorton Intro to Organized Youth ClimbingSportrock Lorton · Youth program; exact introductory age cutoffs require local branch confirmation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentSportrock Rio Intro to Organized Youth ClimbingSportrock Rio · Youth program; exact introductory age cutoffs require local branch confirmation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentSportrock Sterling Intro to Organized Youth ClimbingSportrock Sterling · Youth program; exact introductory age cutoffs require local branch confirmation. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentSTEM2Go — Anacostia Monthly Take-Home ProjectsAnacostia Neighborhood Library — Children’s Section · Published5–12and13–19audiences · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed detail
Recurring / by appointmenttheCoderSchool McLean Code CoachingtheCoderSchool McLean · Code Coaching ages 7–18; robotics 8+, AI/Python 10+, Java 12+. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Recurring / by appointmentThree Little Birds After-school Machine Sewing SeriesThree Little Birds Sewing Co. · Ages 8 and up. · $165 per child for the five-week series. Small-project supplies included; larger projects may require purchased supplies.
Recurring / by appointmentThree Little Birds Parent-and-child Trick-or-treat Bag SewingThree Little Birds Sewing Co. · Ages 6 and up with an adult. · $65 per booking for one child and one parent. Fabric, webbing and sewing supplies purchased separately; machines and decorating felt/glue provided.
Recurring / by appointmentTop Secret Family Guide museum missionInternational Spy Museum · Family guide for agents10 and under; main exhibits best9+; under18 accompanied by adult · Requires paid general admission with variable plan-ahead pricing; children6 and under museum-free, members free. No dated price snapshot reused as universal fee.
Recurring / by appointmentVisArts Children and Teen Art ClassesVisArts · Age-grouped instruction 2–17, including school-age/tween/teen tracks. · Current class tuition not exposed in reviewed evidence.
Visit on your scheduleWegmans WonderplaceSmithsonian National Museum of American History · Designed ages 0–6 with adults; older siblings in mixed-age groups permitted · Free