Beyond "In the Room Where It Happened"

Tue · Nov 17·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.

Tue · Nov 17·8 AM·Waldorf Astoria, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004

FedTalks 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria showcases a glimpse of future government technology.

Tue · Nov 17·9:15 AM – 9:45 AM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Baby & Toddler Story Time (Northeast Neighborhood Library) — 20‑30‑minute sessions of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to three, for ages 5 and under.

Tue · Nov 17·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play explores outdoor wonders in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with nature‑themed activities for toddlers and caregivers, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet at the bookstore in the memorial. · Washington

Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the Korean War Memorial Kiosk. · Washington

Ranger-led exploration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s history and art in front of the Korean War Memorial kiosk.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the plaza at the base of the stairs. · Washington

Ranger-led exploration of Lincoln Memorial history and art on the plaza at its base.

Sat · Oct 24·Meet in front of the World War II Kiosk. · Washington

Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger at the World War II Kiosk.