Indoor Things to Do in DC

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Join the fun, show off your creativity, and bring book characters to life!

Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Birding)

Calling all budding birders! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about birds of all types and practice our birding skills. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in

Tech Time

Need extra help with your phone or tablet? Need help with a job application? Need extra help with a computer? Come to Tech time where you can get extra help from a librarian.

Technology Help

One-on-one help with basic technology every second & third Tuesday of the month.

Toddler Explorations

Join on the Children's Floor for a fun toddler play time!

Birds of the World Scavenger Hunt

Search for 16 unique and colorful birds hidden around the children’s area and learn where each species can be found in the world. Find them all to earn a small prize!

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Lego Hour

Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room! If you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week before the program.

Music and Movement

Dance at the library!

Family Story Time

Story time program for children ages 0 to 12. Held in the reading area on the 2nd floor of the Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library at 10:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Music and Movement!

Join us for a children's dance party!

Baby Lap Time

Come sing, talk and read with your pre-walking babies!

Family Story Time at Goethe-Institut

Space is limited; admission is first-come, first-served.

Play Date at NMNH: Awesome Arachnids!

Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Come join us as we celebrate the many wonderful ways arachnids help our planet, make observations of different arachnid species, and create art inspired by the different colors and shapes found on arachnids!

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other han

Art in the A.M.

Inspire early childhood creativity with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages up to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. During this program, participants will explore the exhibition Much Here Is B

Mixed Media Approaches with Chinedu

Explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art!

Music and Movement

Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited and tickets are distributed on first come, first served basis when the library opens.

ASL Story Time

Join us at the Northeast Library for American Sign Language Story Time!

Come Play Mahjong!

We'll learn Hong Kong style, as it’s the most versatile and makes it easier to transition to other styles later. Beginners are highly encouraged! Our group is growing... Join us!

Flights of Fancy Story Time: Space Spinners

Listen to a funny story about two tiny spiders who stowed away on a Space Shuttle. Find out more about the experience of space travel. Learn about the real experiments of sending spiders to space to see whether they can spin webs in microgravity. Takes place at the Steven F. Udva

Highlights Tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director

On this extra special tour with the Postal Museum's Director or Deputy Director, explore the wonders of our museum like never before! Meet at the Information Desk for an exclusive 45-minute tour.

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ

Coffee, Cinema & Conversation

Coffee, a short film and a conversation.

Tech Tuesdays

Learn How To Use Your Devices

Floor Yoga for Seniors

Align the muscular and skeletal structures, along with breathing techniques using both held and moving postures. Modifications are offered by the instructor to accommodate all participants.

Coffee, Cinema, & Conversation

Join a friendly conversation circle prompted by a film. Chat & connect with others. Movies are not listed.

Tours | Arts of Japan

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum's renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600-1630), Japan, mid-17th century,

DC | Welcome to a Native Place

Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Pre

Travel Fiction Book Club

Travel around the world right from your living room. Each month we will read and discuss a novel set in a different country.

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

Tech Help Tuesdays

Need extra help with a computer, laptop, phone or tablet? Come to Tech Help Tuesdays where you can get extra help from library staff.

Terrific Movie Tuesday

On Tuesday, October 20 at 2 p.m.the Chevy Chase Library will screen the 1987 film 'Broadcast News.' The film will be screened in the second floor meeting room.

Knitting for Beginners - In Person

Learn the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Students learn by practice and may start a knitting project during class.

Yoga

Gentle Chair Yoga

MLK Manager Meeting

Weekly Meeting

Tour | The Peacock Room at 150

Learn how a dining room built in London 150 years ago has become one of the most famous artworks in the United States today. This free guided tour closely examines American artist James McNeill Whistler's famed Peacock Room, inspired by Asian art and decorated with Chinese blue a

Techy Tuesdays

In this 2-hour clinic, you will be able to learn how to use the functionality of your devices, including Chromebooks, cellphones, tablets, laptops, Kindles, etc. Bring your own devices.

Coffee & Conversation

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee and Tea provided.

Palisades Study Hall

A quiet place for students to complete homework, study, or finish projects.

The Upskilling Labs workshop

A workshop series on emerging tech in partnership with DCPL + The Upskilling Labs.

Lego Challenge!

Calling all builders! Join us for some Lego fun each Tuesday!

Teen Scene @ Tenley

A weekly program for teen patrons with various activities on a rotating basis.

Teen Lounge

Teens 13-19 are invited to bring their best attitudes for fun and games and music! Bring a friend!

Teen Trivia

Trivia for teens

Tabletop Tuesday: Pokémon Club

It's gamer time!

Gamer's Galaxy

Video game program for teens!

Tabletop Tuesday

It's gamer time

Toddler Craft

Join us as we create paper monsters! Ages 2-5 Registration Recommended!

Tech 101

Join us to learn basic tech skills and get your questions about technology answered.

Supper With Magic School Bus

Watch Magic School Bus and eat free supper at our Afterschool Meal program with Capital Area Food Bank!

CAV Teen Art Program

Join us every Tuesday in the Teen Space at Capitol View Library for our weekly Art Program Series! Each session blends creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration through art.

Tuesday Night Movies

DC Public Library Film Series

Brick Squad: Anacostia Adult Lego Club

Join us for Anacostia’s Library Adult Lego Club. Building Mindfulness, Confidence, find focus and meeting new friends.

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Summer - The Donna Summer Musical

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

Mahjong Night 麻将之夜

Come play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong. All levels welcome, including complete beginners! 来玩美式或港式麻将吧！欢迎各个水平的玩家，哪怕是完全的新手也没问题！

Unique and Exciting Knitting Techniques - In Person

Knitters confident in their beginning skills are invited to try techniques that provide an entertaining experience for the knitter and a beautiful knitted piece too. Liven up your projects with double knitting, thrumming, knitting backwards, strip knitting, and freeform knitting.

The Intimidating Book Club

Intended for those who have always wanted to read that one classic novel of gargantuan proportions but never did (or didn't finish).

PeelingFlesh

Beginner's American Sign Language Classes

Join us at the Francis A. Gregory Library for our Beginner's American Sign Language (ASL) classes, designed to introduce you to the basics of ASL in a supportive and engaging environment.

ASL For Beginners

Join us at the Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library for engaging begginers American Sign Language (ASL) classes led by the excellent instructor Alondra Jones.

From Charts to DNA

Intermediate workshop on charting, DNA and practical next steps.

MARIS

MARIS is proud to partner with LIFEBEAT, a program of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, on her upcoming tour. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit the program, and LIFEBEAT will be offering resources on sexual health, harm reduction,…

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Tuesday Talks

Lance Kramer, Documentary Filmmaker at Meridian Hill Pictures, with his brother and director Brandon Kramer, speaking about their film "Holding Liat."

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings

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'Motherhood in Fiction' Lecture Series

The theme for our 2024-2026 book discussion series will be “Motherhood in Fiction.” Every meeting will be on Zoom and will feature a lecture from a local professor, followed by a discussion.

Queer Book Club

Queer Book Club is a small but enthusiastic community that meets monthly to discuss queer-themed books spanning numerous genres.

History Film Forum presents "Faith Healers"

The History Film Forum proudly presents Faith Healers , in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Faith Healers explores the history of doctors who left the Philippines to care for patients in the United States. The documentary traces Dr. Zorayda Lee-Llac

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future t…

All The World's a Stage

The Score (play)

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This show is for All Ages. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Doors for this event open at 6:30PM. Show starts at 7:30PM. For Pre…

Five For Fighting with String Quartet

Five For Fighting with String Quartet, with Lace & Lee

Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Anthem / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future…

Texas Is the Reason

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 30 Years of Pokemon!

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support.

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary with a DC-themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt!

Evil Laugh

Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!

Capitol View Library Creative Art Contest

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s)

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Join the fun, show off your creativity, and bring book characters to life!

Small Biz Assist with DSLBD

Come to the library to get support for your small business.

Stitching Circle

Bring your own materials/project for an hour of camaraderie and crafting! And snacks!

Wonderplace

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on

Baby & Toddler Story Time

This is for 10AM. No waitlist/walk-ins. One session PER day, please. Join us at the Georgetown Library for stories, rhymes and songs for little ones ages 0-2! Online pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Virtual ESL Conversation Circles

Practice your English-speaking skills by joining the weekly virtual ESL Conversation Circles.

Toddler Play Party

Play is one of the best ways to strengthen pre-literacy skills. Join us for unstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.

Legos in the Library!

Come play Legos in the library! For children ages 2-6 and their involved caregives!

Birds of the World Scavenger Hunt

Search for 16 unique and colorful birds hidden around the children’s area and learn where each species can be found in the world. Find them all to earn a small prize!

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Big Objects, Big Stories: Point of Pines Plantation Slave Cabin

Join us for a docent-led tour to get a fresh look into the Museum's featured object. At each of these 15-minute talks visitors will hear incredibly big stories about a big object. About this Program: Visitors cannot overlook the Point of Pines Plantation Slave Cabin, a circa earl

Spark!Lab

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditio

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other han

Family Story Time

Fun for the entire family, these story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Ticket required, on a first come first serve basis.

Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Summer - The Donna Summer Musical

Tuesday through Saturday Evening: Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. Sunday Evening: Doors open at 5:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday Matinee & Sunday Brunch: Doors open at 10:30am, Show starts at 12:30pm. Self-Served Buffet…

Family Story Time

Enjoy a story time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards!

Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence

A gentle yoga practice designed to allow participants to stretch and relax

Family Story Time

Story time program for children ages 0 to 12. Held in the reading area on the 2nd floor of the Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library at 10:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Stretch & Flex

Gentle stretching and flexibility exercises

Health Converstion with Medstar

Come have a community health conversation share stories and experiences.

Coffee & Conversation

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

This is for 10AM. No waitlist/walk-ins. One session PER day, please. Join us at the Georgetown Library for stories, rhymes and songs for little ones ages 0-2! Online pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Book Signing & Pastry Pop-up with Chef Carla Hall

Meet and greet celebrity chef Carla Hall in the Sweet Home Café and grab a signed copy of her latest book, Carla Bakes. The café will also host a special pastry pop-up station featuring desserts from the cookbook. In Carla Bakes , Hall shares "80 joyful recipes designed

Family Play Hour

A play hour following our Wednesday story time program for children to socialize and play with each other

ASL Story Time

Join us for American Sign Language (ASL) Story Time!

Family Story Time

Fun for the entire family, these story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Ticket required, on a first come first serve basis.

Highlights Tour

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Computer Basics & NorthStar

In this 2-hour class, you will learn the parts and functions of the computer, the mouse, and the keyboard, as well as the features of the Desktop.

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Meet Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the enormous garrison flag that inspired the lyrics to America's national anthem and later became known as the Star-Spangled Banner. What was it like to live in a nation defending its sovereignty? Learn about the War of 1812, considered Americ

Wellness Wednesday

Join the Portrait Gallery and wellness expert Aparna Sadananda for mindfulness programs inspired by the Portrait Gallery's collection. Explore artful meditations, sound baths and musical meditations. For a detailed schedule of wellness programs please reference the specific dates

Mid-Day Games Galore

Board Games, Card Games and More!

Permanent Collection Tour

The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.

DC | Welcome to a Native Place

Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask questions pertaining to the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. Pre

Highlights Tour

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Mental Health Drop-In Hours

Drop-in hours to meet with a licensed social worker for support and connection to community resources.