Children's Paint N' Sip

Thu · Oct 8·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…

Thu · Oct 8·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. 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 and guardians must re…

Thu · Oct 8·10 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…

Thu · Oct 8·12 PM – 8 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 9·6 PM – 11 PM·Blues Alley Jazz Club (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC · Washington

Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Mexican Jazz Series. — Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Mexican Jazz Series. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute, we will have a performance by Mexican artist Mireya Ramos on O…

Wed · Oct 7·10:15 AM – 11 AM·Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW), DC · Washington

This program will be taught through group story time, museum artifacts, songs and a hands-on art project. — There is so much beautiful music! Let’s explore some of the instruments people of the past used and how they look similar or different to the instruments we have today. Early learners aged 18 months to four years…

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…

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!

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

The Mt. Pleasant Library invites children from 0 to 5, accompanied by an adult, to enter into a world of fun and make-believe. Through stories, songs and movement, children will be able to discover the joy of reading and savor the flavor of language. La bibliothèque de Mt. Pleasant invite les enfants de 0 à 5 ans, acco…