Autumn Sketching in the Smithsonian Gardens - In Person

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 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Washington

Open Studio at Hirshhorn Lower Level Art School offers paint sticks, scratch paper, glitter to create night‑sky artworks inspired by Max Ernst’s Beauty of the Night, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10:15 AM – 2:15 PM·S. Dillon Ripley Center, S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW · Washington

Hand embroidery basics taught at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, with a simple project that leaves participants confident to finish their work.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM · 1:30 PM·Asian Art Museum, ImaginAsia Studio · Washington

Explore outdoor sculptures, learn conservation methods, then create personal outdoor art to take home at the Asian Art Museum’s ImaginAsia Studio, for ages 3–8.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 11:30 AM·G Street Lobby · Washington

National Portrait Gallery leads a themed sketching tour of three portraits, then offers a hands‑on artmaking activity in the Education Center, all materials provided, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM·Moonshot Studio, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

Hands‑on art‑making projects at Moonshot Studio, The REACH, Kennedy Center, celebrate creativity, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·11:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Portrait Gallery, Education Center, E151 · Washington

Free drop-in art program at the Portrait Gallery’s Education Center explores rotating mediums and occasional guest‑artist workshops, for all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·10:15 AM – 3:15 PM·American History Museum, Multiple floors · Washington

Docents lead Highlights tours, gallery spotlight talks, and hands‑on cart programs across the museum’s floors.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Anacostia Community Museum, Sunburst Lounge · Washington

Cozy story time at Anacostia Community Museum’s Sunburst Lounge features books, indoor play, creative exploration and sensory toys supporting tactile and movement experiences, for ages 18 months–7 years.