# Things to do with kids at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

> 0 upcoming family events and 3 ongoing programs and visits at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC, in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

No sourced events ahead yet; the whole Washington, DC area: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc.md

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Art Studio at the National Portrait Gallery](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/art-studio-at-the-national-portrait-gallery--listing-e4384d2b75128153a6a5792a) — Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (listed Oct 24 - Dec 19, 2026), Education Center E151 · Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Art Studio is the National Portrait Gallery's free, drop-in art program for visitors of all ages. Each weekend session introduces a different artistic medium, with the gallery's…
- [Art Walk Sketching Tour at the National Portrait Gallery](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/art-walk-sketching-tour-at-the-national-portrait-gallery--listing-00592508a98cd684deb6faa2) — Saturdays 11-11:30 a.m. (listed Oct 24 - Dec 19, 2026), meets in the G Street Lobby · Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Art Walk is a free, 30-minute themed sketching tour at the National Portrait Gallery on Saturday mornings from 11 to 11:30. Portrait Gallery educators lead the group to up to…
- [Portrait Gallery Kids](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/portrait-gallery-kids--listing-28cb19fe6c413bea4981897b) — Mondays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (listed Oct 26 - Dec 14, 2026), Education Center E151 · Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery · Free · checked Oct 20. Portrait Gallery Kids is the National Portrait Gallery's free Monday program for children and families. Each week from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., gallery educators explore a…

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