Things to do this weekend in Washington, DC

Fresno, California, Courthouse Park, 1100 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721 · Washington

The Great Valley Gathering is a free, three-day public event celebrating the living traditions, music, dance, storytelling, craft, and foodways that shape California’s Central Valley. Produced by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts and rooted in the region’s rich agricultural history, the festival highlights a…

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…

11 AM – 12:45 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Family Fun Film Series Join us every Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Large Meeting Room for a special Hispanic Heritage Month film celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Each week features a different film suitable for…

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

In the Alma Thomas Teen Space, teens aged 13-19 years old can play video games! Games will vary each week.

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…

11 AM·Moonshot Studio, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

12 PM – 1 PM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Help cut the ribbon for Capitol View Library's new kids' braille book collection - the city's first circulating braille book collection East of the River! After a ribbon cutting ceremony, we will read a story, play accessible games, and make a community art project celebrating the power of braille! For questions or rea…

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Drop in to Teen Studio and create a cubist portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso! — Teens: Ready to level up your art? Join us for Teen Studio, a free art-making program exclusively for teens ages 13–19. Push your artistic boundaries using materials and techniques inspired by artists whose work is now on view at the Hirsh…

3 PM·600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580

Get ready as the GLOW Block Party is returning to Pennsylvania Avenue for the second edition! October 3, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

5 PM – 7 PM·Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum · Washington

FREE Registration recommended. As the Hirshhorn anticipates celebrating its newly revitalized Sculpture Garden’s opening at the end of October, the 21st Century Consort will mark this significant moment with a musical exploration of gardens and the life that unfolds within them. An Unsecret Garden invites audiences int…

10:30 AM · 1:30 PM·Molina Family Latino Gallery Entrance, 1st Floor East, American History Museum · Washington

Step into the rhythm of salsa on a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s National…

11 AM·Moonshot Studio, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

11 AM – 2 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Fresh off Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship, pastry chef Rochelle Cooper impressed master chocolatier Amaury Guichon with her technical skill and creativity. She is passionate about crafting elegant desserts and sharing the techniques that make chocolate both approachable and extraordinary. Handmade Chocolate…

1 PM – 4:45 PM·Petworth Neighborhood Library · Washington

The Library and Loyalty Bookstores are honored to present the second biennial Liwanag Filipino Lit Fest DC in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC! We're thrilled to be in community with our friends Bel Canto Books and the incredible Liwanag Lit Fest in Long Beach, CA, making this a bicoastal celebration! Buildi…

2 PM – 6 PM·Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum · Washington

FREE Registration recommended. As the Hirshhorn anticipates celebrating its newly revitalized Sculpture Garden’s opening at the end of October, the 21st Century Consort will mark this significant moment with a musical exploration of gardens and the life that unfolds within them. An Unsecret Garden invites audiences int…

2 PM – 4:30 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

The afternoon brings together three powerful experiences: Music in Common’s Black Legacy Project, featuring songs, stories, and multimedia performances that trace Black history; a spoken-word showcase hosted by Nina Ligon; and a bold, interactive social justice improv performance from the CFA Repertory Theatre’s “Say I…