Autumn Sketching in the Smithsonian Gardens - In Person

Sat · Oct 24·Talbotton, Georgia, Talbotton, GA 31827 · Washington

A stunning example of rural Gothic architecture and Georgia’s centuries-old Episcopal infrastructure, Zion Church in Talbotton has stood at the heart of the state’s historical and cultural preservation efforts for many years. Its annual Talbotton Blues Festival is one of the many fundraising and culture-sustaining even…

Sat · Oct 24·The entirety of Beach Drive will be open to automobile traffic. Ranger events will be occurring at Picnic Grove 6. · Washington

Experience Rock Creek Park from a different perspective during Scenic Driving Days, one of only two opportunities each year to travel the full length of Beach Drive by car. Enjoy a leisurely drive beneath the forest canopy alongside Rock Creek. Stop at Picnic Grove #6 to meet park rangers, explore activities and displa…

Sat · Oct 24·1550 Anacostia Ave NE Washington, DC 20019

Join us for a morning of stewardship volunteering at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required. Participate in a variety of park stewardship activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some activities…

Sat · Oct 24·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…

Sat · Oct 3·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA · Washington

The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back thousands of years as a seasonal celebration in several Asian cultures, focused on families and communities gathering to celebrate abundance under the Harvest Moon. In the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Asian Americans United hosts an annual street festival with programming t…

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 12 PM·African American History and Culture Museum · Washington

Explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors will view priceless objects, connect to the past, and hear about the actions of ordinary men and women, demanding freedom and transforming our nation. Photo Credit: NMAAHC

Sat · Oct 3·10 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…