THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
The Ember List · the DC area
Crafting & hands-on events in the DC area
Browse craft fairs, pottery & ceramics workshops, paint-and-sip nights, and maker markets in the DC area.
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 30 best craft & maker events in the DC area between October 1 and October 7. Updated daily.
Highlights for October 1 – October 6
Skate and Create (Wheaton Ice Arena)
Parents and toddlers skate together, then enjoy a fall‑themed coloring craft in the party room. Thursday, October 1, 10:45 AM–12:15 PM. Admission $10 for child (3‑4) and one parent; skate rental included; no registration required.
Kids' Club at Westover Library (Westover Library — Longfellow Room)
Kids in kindergarten to grade 5 make paper circuits with Code Ninjas during a library club meeting. Thursday, October 1, 4:15–4:45 PM. Ages K–5.
Capitol View Library Creative Art Contest (Capitol View Neighborhood Library)
Teens create spooky‑themed artwork for a contest, with painting sessions and a community vote at the Monster Mash event. Friday–Wednesday, October 2–7, 2026, all day. Ages 13–19; submit artwork by October 20; prize awarded at Monster Mash on October 30.
Harvest Festival (Agricultural History Farm Park)
A day of hayrides, pumpkin painting, live music, kids' crafts, farm animals, and food trucks at the Agricultural History Farm Park. Saturday, October 3, 11 AM–4 PM.
Teen Studio: Picasso Portraits (Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC)
Teens create cubist portraits inspired by Picasso using cut, layer, and rearrange techniques. Saturday, October 3, 2:30–4:30 PM. Ages 13–19; free.
General Admission (KID Museum, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 140, Bethesda, MD 20814)
A maker day at KID Museum with a magical forest of light, visiting artists, and hands‑on studios for textiles, electronics, woodworking and more. Sunday, October 4, 10 AM–4 PM. $15. Tickets required for all ages 3+, pre‑purchase recommended.
The Fandom Society (Centreville Regional Library — Centreville Conference Room)
Teens gather to craft, make buttons, play games, and chat about their favorite fandoms in a relaxed space. Tuesday, October 6, 4:30–5:30 PM. Ages middle and high school; registration encouraged but walk‑ins welcome.
Our best picks: craft & maker events in the DC area — October 1–7
For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each club meeting we explore arts, books and crafts through a different fun activity. At this meeting, we'll have a special visit from Code Ninjas Arlington who will teach us how to make paper circuits! Series schedule: October 1 - Code Ninjas Presents: Paper Circuits November 5 -…
Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels! We'll spread out a drop cloth in meeting room #2, then give everyone access to tempra paint and brushes. Kids can learn how to wield a brush to make the marks they want, while wo…
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
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Want to have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind accessory for your upcoming formal season? Make Tiffany-style jewelry on a two-dollar budget. Bring ideas or pictures of what you want to wear, and find inspiration from red carpets and movies. For Grades 9-12. Check the program calendar for additional DIY jewelry programs. Pleas…
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SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by learning about art and culture, then by creating an artwork! Art professor Michael Hilliard will introduce the art of a specific culture then lead participants in the creation of their own artwork. Participants will have the option to display their artwork at the Twinbrook L…
Come join us for a fun-filled fall day at the Farm Park with traditional crafts, activities, music, and food during our Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 3! Harvest Festival is fun for the whole family! Activities include: Hayrides & Pumpkin Painting Live Music & Local Vendors Kids' Crafts & Historical Games…
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Join Mr. Sean in plating witn non-Newtonian fluids as we make Oobleck that gives off an eerie glow in honor of spooky season. All materials provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc. Looking for something to do until our STEAM program? Take a look at these resources for kids using your l…
Drop in to Teen Studio and create a cubist portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso! — Teens: Ready to level up your art? Join us for Teen Studio, a free art-making program exclusively for teens ages 13–19. Push your artistic boundaries using materials and techniques inspired by artists whose work is now on view at the Hirsh…
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
YIKES! at SPARK! is a Halloween themed art market on October 4. SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build community and be inspired at SPARK! Hang out with us the first Sunday of the month at the new…
Join us for a fun-filled day of making at KID Museum! Enter a magical forest of light, meet and work with visiting artists, and explore our expanded maker studios featuring textiles, electronics, woodworking, and so much more. KID Museum is a one-of-a-kind experience like no other. Admission: $15.00 per person (ages 3…
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE, TICKETS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading…
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Fresh off Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship, pastry chef Rochelle Cooper impressed master chocolatier Amaury Guichon with her technical skill and creativity. She is passionate about crafting elegant desserts and sharing the techniques that make chocolate both approachable and extraordinary. Handmade Chocolate…
Join us for a fun and creative art workshop series where students will explore drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects while learning new artistic techniques. Each session features a unique, hands-on project, from character design and watercolor landscapes to comics and imaginative illustrations, allowing students…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be making three different Mexican paper crafts, Papel Picado (Perforated Paper), Flores de Papel (tissue paper flowers), and Las Estrellas Ornaments (Star ornaments). Ages 6-12. REGISTRATION Registration is required. Please register each child of the appropriate age (6-12 ye…
Kick back, relax and join us for an hour of arts and crafts! No art experience needed—just bring your imagination! All supplies are provided. Program open to all middle school and high school aged students. Questions about this program? Contact the branch @240-777-0678 Check out our MCPL Teen Page for more activities a…
Join us to enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!See the schedule below for this month's craft.Schedule:
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
Nail art, coloring, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with fun and simple crafts, including making buttons with the covers of your favorite books for Banned Books Week . All materials provided--just bring your creativity and a friend. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you…
Craft and chat with other teens in a relaxing, fandom-friendly space! The Fandom Society typically meets monthly on the first Tuesday, and we do something different each month. Whether it's creating a new art project, making custom buttons with our buttonmaker, playing a board game, or just sharing what we love about e…
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
This program will be taught through group story time, museum artifacts, songs and a hands-on art project. — There is so much beautiful music! Let’s explore some of the instruments people of the past used and how they look similar or different to the instruments we have today. Early learners aged 18 months to four years…
Join us for a low-stress, drop-in activity designed for school-age children and their adult to unwind, express creativity, and relax. Coloring sheets will be provided along with other materials. This hands-on activity will stimulate your child's creativity and imagination, while helping them develop critical fine motor…
Join us on Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Cosmic Smashbook. Cosmic Smashbooking is a guided art-journal experience. Each week we explore a new journal prompt and create an easy art page inspired by a prompt. Newcomers welcome any time. No artistic talent needed. Teens and adults welcome.
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