Discover the best kid-friendly events & activities for the whole family in Washington, DC
Oct
2026
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Shark Dive
Oct 31, 2026 - Dec 26, 2027
Explore the National Aquarium's state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center
Get an exclusive peek into life at the Aquarium before it opens!
Nov
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Nov 01, 2026
Free family friendly event, including tours, an open studio for art-making, demonstrations from local artists, and family quilt documentation.
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Nov 01, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Follow Big Bird and Elmo on a journey of the night sky
DC Design Tours
Nov 01, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Discover Gothic grandeur, lush gardens, and architectural gems in DC’s historic streetcar suburb.
Hard Rock Cafe
Nov 01, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
Commanders Football Lives Here!
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Now - Jan 24, 2027
Discover the story of the enduring friendship between three towering figures in American art: Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko.
