Monster Mash

Thu · Oct 29·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.

Thu · Oct 29·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop‑in play about bats in the Bird House Classroom, with hands‑on activities for early learners and families, all ages welcome.

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM – 4 PM·American History Museum, Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing · Washington

Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.

Thu · Oct 29·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Explorers Eatery, 1600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Greg and giant squid expert Dr. Clyde Roper attempt the first Crittercam attachment to a sperm whale to film a giant squid in its natural habitat.

Thu · Oct 29·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Participants use tempra paint and brushes to mark recycled cardboard panels on a drop‑clothed floor, collaborating with an instructor in meeting room #2, for ages 12 and under.

Thu · Oct 29·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Petworth Neighborhood Library · Washington

Spooky Halloween craft hour at Petworth Neighborhood Library features pumpkin decorating and bookmark making, for ages 19 and under.

Thu · Oct 29·6:15 PM – 8:15 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Tai Chi Chuan (Hill Center DC) — Beginner and intermediate classes teach Wu‑style movements, push‑hands, saber, sword and spear practice, guided by Sifu Larry Hawkins, all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·9 AM – 10 AM·Georgetown Neighborhood Library · Washington

English Conversation Club (Georgetown Neighborhood Library) — Practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting, ages 18 and up.

Sun · Oct 25·1 PM – 4 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Five-round team chess showdown at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, with boards, pieces, low‑vision sets, and a chance to become DCPL champion, ages 5+, free, registration required.