Be a Junior Naturalist Hike

Sun · Sep 27·Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Stop by the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium to learn about the flora and fauna of Rock Creek Park! Rangers will have a table setup, or offer a short program, to teach kids and visitors of all ages about our wild and wonderful urban oasis.

Sun · Sep 27·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Celebrate Rock Creek Park Day and Love Note Day on September 26 by creating your own park-inspired button! Draw a favorite animal, tree, trail, or write a short love note about what makes Rock Creek Park special. Make it colorful, make it creative, and wear your love for the park!

Sun · Sep 27·Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · Washington

The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session! September 22nd is the first day of fall and we are celebrating with a Scavenger Hunt. These images are hidden throughout the Children's Room, and kids can look for them at their own pace during library open hours. Find all the pictur…

Sun · Sep 27·10 AM – 4 PM·Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing, American History Museum · Washington

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…

Sun · Sep 27·10 AM – 4 PM·Wonderplace, 1 West, American History Museum · Washington

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…

Sun · Sep 27·10:30 AM – 4 PM·NMAAHC - Multiple Locations, African American History and Culture Museum · Washington

Friday, September 25–Sunday, September 27, 2026 Join us to celebrate 10 years of the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a weekend full of music, dance, art, family activities, food, and community. Visitors of all ages are welcome to gather, create, move, and make memories together during speci…

Fri · Sep 25·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature! This program includes books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses, and a very short hike. During the walk, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children…

Sat · Sep 26·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Discover how DC Wildlife helps protect the District’s wild animals and the places they call home! Learn how sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife are rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild, and find out simple ways you can help people and wildlife live together safely.

Sat · Sep 26·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

Bring a picnic supper to Peirce Mill, enjoy a free concert, and savor the waning days of summer in Rock Creek Park. Free public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Rain date : October 3, 5 - 7 pm

Sat · Sep 26·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

Lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt, the adventurous president who believed that time spent in nature built character, courage, and a stronger nation. Beginning at Peirce Mill, this 1.5-mile (round-trip) guided hike winds through scenic trails and rugged landscapes that Roosevelt…