End of Summer Party

Thu · Sep 3·Battleground National Cemetery 6625 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC

Calling all future Junior Rangers! Get ready to travel back in time, uncover amazing stories, and discover what life was really like during the Civil War! At the Junior Ranger Discovery Club, every meeting is a new adventure. Collect Civil War trading cards, investigate what soldiers and families ate, discover what Civ…

Thu · Sep 3·Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens · Washington

Join a Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Ranger for a Ranger led tour of the Aquatic Gardens! The talk will cover the history of the park, the waterlillies and lotuses that are grown in the ponds, and the importance of the marshes that are connected to the ponds. Meet the ranger in front of the visitor center where the talk w…

Thu · Sep 3·National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts for Ms. Americana: Historical Paintings by American Women Artists, a sweeping celebration of American women's artistic legacy, on view through October 11.

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

About the Movie Computer-animated tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of the group, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. But the two learn to band together when they're faced with the bratty kid from next door, who just loves to make minc…

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 6:45 PM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Filled with stories, songs, and fun activities, these programs promote language skills, imagination, and a love of reading and learning. Pajamas are encouraged but not required! If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event.

Fri · Sep 4·Fort Stevens is situated along 13th Street, Quackenbos Street NW, and Rittenhouse Street NW. · Washington

What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped p…

Thu · Sep 3·5 PM – 6 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Have a knitting or crocheting project you'd like to share? Want company while you work up your next skein of yarn? Curious about knitting or crocheting but don't know where to start? Join us at Marianne's Cafe at MLK for our crafting circle. Come to knit, crochet, chat it up, learn a new skill or all of the above. Chec…

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7:45 PM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Come out and share what you've learned and learn from other players in a relaxed, open environment. Come get questions answered, and develop your strategy during live game play. No matter if you are an experienced player or are new to the game, players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Some sets…

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Game ON: Adults & Seniors SCRABBLE, Large Meeting Room · Washington

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 8 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Landfall (2020) Duration: 1hr 30 min An intimate and lyrical portrait of trauma, resilience, and resistance in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, LANDFALL exposes the island’s deepening economic and environmental crises and its fraught relationship with the United States. Next Up: October 1: Listen to Me: A Cinematic Jo…