Things to do in the DC area

4 PM – 6 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Please join the Southwest Library for our Teen Lounge to game, chill, and vibe with your friends. Your spot, your time, your lounge!

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Little Falls Library · Bethesda

Interested in learning about the game Warhammer? We have the supplies AND the people who can teach you how to play. Learn, build, paint, and prepare for gameplay (occurring outside of library) every Thursday. Program will end at 5:00 on October 15. For 12-18-year-olds Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery…

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Teen players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library every first and third Thursday in the Teen Area on the second floor to play Dungeons and Dragons! If you don't know the rules, we'll teach you! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!…

7 PM – 8 PM·Virtual, Virtual · Alexandria

A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcom…

Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

This program is for grades 6-12 Start your weekend with a blast of creativity! Whether you're flying solo or teaming up with friends, come build wild creations, tackle fun challenges, or just kick back and chat. We’ve got the LEGO® bricks—you bring the imagination. NO REGISTRATION. For more information, call Glencarlyn…

5 PM·Downtown Silver Spring

RAISE NATION'S EPIC SOCIAL GAME NIGHT SERIES Get ready for a high-energy social experience where games, music, laughter, and new connections come together! Raise Nation’s Epic Social Game Night Series was created to give adults a fun and exciting night out—without having to travel to Washington, DC to find it. Througho…

8 PM – 10:15 PM·F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD

6 performances | Sept. 25 and 26, Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. | Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. By Ken Ludwig Directed by Laura W. Andruski A hilarious whodunit from the master of farce, Ken Ludwig, “The Games Afoot” follows a Broadway star known for playing Sherlock Holmes. When a murder occurs during a holiday party at his…

10 AM – 6 PM·Mount Vernon Avenue · Alexandria

Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival held in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October. Every year, thousands of visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria, between Bel…

11 AM – 4 PM·Agricultural History Farm Park · Derwood

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…

11 AM – 2 PM·Wheaton Library

Stacks of Fun: Wheaton’s 75th Anniversary Party celebrates 75 years of Montgomery County’s library system and the important role Wheaton Library has played as a founding branch. This community celebration highlights the library as a vibrant gathering space where residents connect, learn, and explore together. The party…

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

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…

3 PM·600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580

Get ready as the GLOW Block Party is returning to Pennsylvania Avenue for the second edition! October 3, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

8:30 PM·Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

This performance will be ASL interpreted. Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra headline the 21st annual ARTS by George! in a wickedly entertaining performance you won’t want to miss. ARTS by George! is “an evening like no other,” supporting George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVP…

2700 Art Space, 2700 S. Nelson St., Arlington, VA 22206

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…

10 AM·Carroll Ave in Takoma Park to Carroll Street, NW, Takoma Park

The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 45th year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC. Festival goers will enjoy the day exploring over 1…

1 PM – 4:45 PM·Petworth Neighborhood Library · Washington

The Library and Loyalty Bookstores are honored to present the second biennial Liwanag Filipino Lit Fest DC in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC! We're thrilled to be in community with our friends Bel Canto Books and the incredible Liwanag Lit Fest in Long Beach, CA, making this a bicoastal celebration! Buildi…

2 PM – 4:15 PM·F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD

6 performances | Sept. 25 and 26, Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. | Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. By Ken Ludwig Directed by Laura W. Andruski A hilarious whodunit from the master of farce, Ken Ludwig, “The Games Afoot” follows a Broadway star known for playing Sherlock Holmes. When a murder occurs during a holiday party at his…

3 PM – 4 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Join us for an afternoon of music! This "Jazz@Central" concert is with The U.S. Army Blues - Jazz Organ Ensemble . They will be honoring the 100th birthday of renown trumpet player Miles Davis. Musicians: SFC Chris Burbank (Trumpet), MSG Luke Brimhall (Trombone), SSG Daniel Andrews (Sax), SFC James Collins (Organ), SFC…

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Pohick Regional Library — Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Burke

Need volunteer hours for school, your college application or just want to give back to your community? Join TAB to share ideas to improve teen programming and earn volunteer credit hours. After the meeting, new prospective teens will be encouraged to register to officially become a part of our new TAB. Grades 7-12.

Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

2:45 PM – 4:45 PM·Davis Library · Bethesda

Looking for a place to hangout after school? Visit the Teen Lounge to study, meet new people, play games, make crafts, or just relax! Games and materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0922 Check out the MCPL teen page for resources and program…

4 PM·Event Location, Hyattsville Teen Center, Hyattsville

Teen Center Drop-In Hours offer a welcoming, supervised, community space for middle and high school students. Youth stop by to decompress and unwind in a safe, positive environment after the school day, play games, make friends, connect with peers, do homework, explore interests, and access meaningful support. With car…

5 PM – 6 PM·Wheaton Library

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…

3:45 PM – 5:30 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

A weekly program for teen patrons with various activities on a rotating basis. Possible programs include video games, origami, craft activities, special presenters, and more! Please call the library at 202-727-1225 for more details. Program is open to patrons age 11-19.

4 PM – 5:30 PM·Sterling Library

Learn to make realistic-looking ice cream that won't melt on set, style it like a food stylist, light it with off-camera lights, and photograph it using your smartphone. Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library — Centreville Conference Room

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…

5 PM – 7 PM·Kensington Park Library

Join us for Monthly Teen Movie Night! This months film, in honor of Banned Books Week is Banned Together. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is requested not required. Film Description From Kanopy: "A diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and dra…

Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us at Lamond Riggs and enjoy various board games, card games and MORE! It’s a fantastic opportunity to socialize with other teens and have fun! Located in our meeting room on the first floor.

4 PM – 6 PM·Rockville Memorial Library, Teen Space

Looking for a place to hangout or study after school? Come meet new people, play games, make crafts, do homework or just relax! Games and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Make sure to stop by on the first Wednesday of the month - we will have a therapy dog for teens from 4:30-5:30! Questions…

5 PM – 6 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Dive into a spy thrilling presentation spanning 250 years of American espionage! Get ready for true stories packed with cloak-and-dagger adventures from the Revolutionary War all the way to the 21st century.