DEA National Drug Take Back Day!

Sat · Oct 24·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens submit spooky house artwork for a community vote at the Monster Mash, with painting sessions on Tuesdays and a submission window Oct 20‑24, for ages 13–19.

Sat · Oct 24·6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

A National Park Service ranger leads a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery, exploring Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they preserve, part of Freedom 250.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet at the bookstore in the memorial. · Washington

Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.

Sat · Oct 24·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Free medication disposal drop-off at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, with staff guiding safe, anonymous drop of unneeded Rx meds, for ages 18 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 12 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

English Conversation Group (Tenley‑Friendship Neighborhood Library) — Professional interpreter Carol Ruppel leads a small weekly ESL conversation circle for intermediate‑level learners to practice English, ages 18+.