International Spy Museum

Wed · Oct 7·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…

Wed · Oct 7·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…

Wed · Oct 7·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004

Capital Harvest on the Plaza 2026

Wed · Oct 7·Battleground National Cemetery 6625 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC

Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Battleground National Cemetery and discover the stories of the soldiers buried here. Learn who these men were and how their service helped shape our nation's history. Uncover clues about the lives of the soldiers, and think about how we remember people who ser…

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!