ZooLights

Fri · Nov 20·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.

Ranger-led junior naturalist hike through Rock Creek Valley, covering half to one‑and‑half miles, teaches observation skills; meet on the Center front porch, ages 8+, bring water and layers.

Fri · Nov 20·Peirce Mill Barn is located at 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Read and sing about nature with a park ranger, featuring nature books, animal puppets, body movements, and songs at Peirce Mill Barn.

Fri · Nov 20·10 AM – 6 PM·Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

ZooLights at the National Zoo (Smithsonian's National Zoo) — One million LED lights, animal lanterns and live music line the zoo’s main paths; entry passes required, all ages.

Fri · Nov 20·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.

Sat · Nov 21·Meet at the Dumbarton Oaks Park sign on R St. NW between 31st St. NW and Avon Pl. NW. · Washington

Park rangers guide a walk through Dumbarton Oaks, highlighting Beatrix Farrand’s design philosophy, legacy, and ongoing restoration efforts.

Sat · Nov 21·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play explores outdoor wonders in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with nature‑themed activities for toddlers and caregivers, for all ages.

Fri · Oct 30·10 AM – 2 PM·Washington DC

World Lemur Day takes place in Washington DC.

Tue · Nov 10·10 AM – 2 PM·Washington DC

Book Talk: In the Company of Pandas with Dr. Brandie Smith takes place in Washington DC.