The DC Kids Events Calendar updates daily and covers story times, festivals, museum programs, free outdoor events and school-holiday activities for kids of every age. Also see our weekend roundup or our free things to do in the DC area or the full things-to-do archive.
Use the Add Event button on the calendar to submit it free.
Plan your family’s week in minutes
Whether you’re looking for a free Saturday morning activity, a rainy day museum visit or something special for the school break, the calendar makes it easy to narrow things down. Search by date, browse by category or filter by location to find events close to home, then click through to see times, prices, age ranges and directions. Signed in users can save events to come back to later, so planning the weekend doesn’t have to happen on Friday night.
From toddlers to teens
Our listings cover the full range of family life in the DC area: library story times and baby sing-alongs, hands-on science and art workshops, seasonal festivals and holiday markets, sports clinics, theater for young audiences, camps and open houses. Many events are free, and new listings are added every day, so it’s worth checking back often.
Hosting a family event?
Libraries, museums, nonprofits, schools and local businesses are welcome to submit events to the calendar at no cost. Add your event and reach thousands of Washington Parent readers looking for their next family outing.
