THURSDAY
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NOVEMBER
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Things to do with kids in the DC area this week
632 things to do with kids in the DC area this week, November 3–9, 317 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to find them. The list covers Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Sterling, Ashburn and 58 more towns. Last updated November 3, 2026.
All kids & family events in the DC area — November 3–9
Mount Rainier Nature Center hosts Toddler Time with hands‑on nature exploration, stories, songs, crafts and outdoor discovery, each session featuring a themed focus for ages 2–5.
Parent‑tot skate at Wheaton Ice Arena followed by a Turkey Time coloring craft in the party room, $10 includes skate rental, ages 3–4.
FRIDAY
6
NOVEMBER
Scavenger Hunt: Gobble Gobble at Middleburg Library — participants search hidden clues to assemble a Thanksgiving feast, for all ages.
Scavenger hunt at Rust Library challenges kids to locate Mr. Turkey and his friends for a small prize, ages 10 and under.
SATURDAY
7
NOVEMBER
Gobble Gobble cooking demo with ping pong, board games, arcade games, refreshments, a Sensory Room, and treat making at the Old Firehouse Center, for ages 17 and under.
Interactive story sparks imagination, then kids craft paper plate turkeys at Bladensburg, celebrating art for ages 5 and under.
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Questions
What kids activities and family events are listed for the DC area?
Story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more, suited to toddlers through school-age kids. They come from local Washington-area sources, such as public libraries, parks and venues. Best picks is the short list; All shows every event.
How often is this calendar updated?
Every day. We rebuild the page each night, so past events drop off. We check our sources for new and changed events every week.
Are these events free?
Some are, and some charge. To see only free ones, choose All, open Filters and pick Free. That shows events listed as free, so check the event's page for any sign-up before you go.
How do I find things to do with kids this weekend in the DC area?
Choose All, open the Day filter and pick This weekend. Add the Age and City filters to narrow it by your kids' ages or your town.
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