Art Attack

Tue · Oct 13·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

Tue · Oct 13·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

Calling all budding birders! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about birds of all types and practice our birding skills. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents…

Tue · Oct 13·10 AM – 11 AM·Southeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Toddler Explorations is an interactive program for toddlers that uses play and exploration to develop pre-literacy and social skills. This program is ideal for children ages 6 months to 5 years.

Tue · Oct 13·10 AM – 9 PM·Georgetown Cupcake (3301 M St NW), DC · Washington

Themed cupcakes are available October 1-31 for spooky season! — Georgetown Cupcake’s new Trick or Treat Dozen features 1 Vanilla Bat, 1 Pumpkin Spice, 1 Chocolate Marshmallow Ghost, 1 Salted Caramel, 1 Lava Fudge, 1 Midnight Cookies & Creme, 1 Red Velvet, 1 Vanilla Candy, 1 Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake, 1 Pumpkin Chees…

Wed · Oct 14·4 PM – 5 PM·Southeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Children ages 3-10 and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Meeting Room (Ground Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.

Thu · Oct 15·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library · Washington

This program is for ages 8 - 12. Sewing is a great skill to learn! From the multiple hand-stitches, to mending holes, and reattaching those pesky buttons that may fall off. These are life skills that one can learn at an early enough age. Join Children's Librarian, Mark, as he teaches and gets the kid's started on their…

Sun · Oct 11·11 AM·Moonshot Studio, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

Sat · Oct 17·10 AM – 2 PM·Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Get into the art-making spirit in October at Open Studio. Get inspired by Joan Mitchell and express your emotions through color! — Get into the art-making spirit in October at Open Studio! Each week we’ll get inspired by a different artwork on view from artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Pablo Picasso, Joan Mitchell, and…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 6 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 16 notable Hispanic and Latine figures hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can explore at their own pace during open hours as they learn about important artists, activists, leaders, athletes, and more. Find all 16 figures and bring your completed sheet to the desk to…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Our peers can help with job searching, benefits, housing referrals, help getting a DC ID, vital documents, clothing, food, and other resources. Ask for a peer at the information desk. All are welcome.

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Let your creativity soar while building new worlds here at the Mount Pleasant Library. This event is geared towards Daycares, community members are also welcome!