Kids Events in Washington

Check out happening kids events all around Washington, DC

34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle: America's Food and Music Festival!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW USD 21 to 80

2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed USD 0 to 162

Chase Young Football Camp 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 am The Fields At RFK Campus Free

Bluey's Big Play at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Sun, 05 Jul at 03:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

Juneteenth Community Day: Honoring Opal Lee

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Panda Fest DC 2026

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am 6th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest USD 12 to 40

Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide

 Mon, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Capital One Arena

2026 DC Turkish Festival

 Sun, 18 Oct at 11:00 am 300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Free

Blueys Big Play - Washington

 Wed, 24 Jun at 10:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

Jazz in The Parks: Rockwell Shapiro with Opener Marsha Goodwin-Wood

 Sat, 11 Jul at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

Empower the Community Weekend - ECW 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am Walter E. Washington Convention Center USD 36

Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

 Thu, 25 Jun at 10:00 pm Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater

Free Washington D.C. Star Wars/Superhero/Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington D.C.)

National STEM Festival: Open Build Day (FREE Public Expo, All Ages)

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 1850 K St NW Free

The Milk Carton Kids with Willie Watson

 Mon, 21 Sep 9:30 Club

Crowned Society · A Natural Hair Block Party

 Sat, 22 Aug at 03:00 pm Dock 5 at Union Market District USD 23 to 162

Jazz in The Parks: Langston Hughes II, Kids Opener The Great Zucchini

 Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

The Format, The Get Up Kids in Washington

 Fri, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm Lincoln Theatre

Bluey Returns - Washington, DC

 Wed, 24 Jun The Kennedy Center

Jazz in The Parks: Gracie Jay with Opener Music With Mr. Rob

 Sat, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed Free

Black Gov Tech | Juneteenth Adult Field Trip @ African American Museum

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am National Museum of African American History and Culture Free

The Milk Carton Kids at 9:30 Club

 Mon, 21 Sep 9:30 Club

Juneteenth Sunset Party ft. Future Band and Live Band Karaoke!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm metrobar DC USD 13 to 86

Bluey Returns - Washington, DC

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am The Trump Kennedy Center

2026 DC Explorers Bike Camp Week 1

 Mon, 13 Jul at 08:30 am REI Co-op USD 50

#CareFreeBlackGirlCookOut DC

 Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm Sycamore & Oak USD 0 to 45

Friday Night Concert Series: THE DC TRANSIT BAND

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:30 pm The Yards Park Free

Juneteenth Jamboree 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center USD 0 to 23

Summer 2026 Teen ANIMATION/ANIME Course | 5 Week or 3 Week Options

 Mon, 29 Jun at 12:30 pm Foundry United Methodist Church Free

2026 DC Explorers Bike Camp Week 2

 Mon, 10 Aug at 08:30 am REI Co-op USD 50

OVRDZE 9

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Edgewood Arts Center USD 18 to 29

DC Smithsonian & Monuments Heist Exploration Game

 Wed, 01 Jul 1000 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA USD 10

Mambo Fridays at Bryant St Market: Featuring DJ Mambo Soul

Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm Bryant St Market

Popsicle Festival 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 1611 4th St NW Free

DC Pickle Bash

 Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am 7350 Georgia Ave NW Free

Tara Hoot's Fabulous Fun Story Time at City Ridge!

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm City Ridge Free

Summer In The City

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Oxon Run Park USD 0 to 535

Father's Day Weekend at Puttery Washington D.C.

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am Puttery Washington D.C. USD 19 to 48

Calling DC High Schoolers: 6 Weeks of FREE Hands-On STEAAM Innovation

 Mon, 29 Jun at 09:00 am 4250 Connecticut Ave NW Free

Story Time with DC Public Library and CityDance Studios

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:30 am Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

Mega Strong Workout on the National Mall!

 Sun, 28 Jun at 09:00 am Thomas Jefferson Memorial USD 27

Ninja Kidz - Washington

 Sun, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

Safe Summer Kick-Off & Block Party

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm 5201 Ames St NE Free

Great Hall Story Time

 Tue, 23 Jun at 11:45 am National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Build, Create, and Explore | Architecture and Urban Planning

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am University of the District of Columbia Free

ABC- A Blerd Cook Out

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:00 pm Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique USD 29 to 39

Ghosts of Washington D.C. Outdoor Exploration Game

 Wed, 01 Jul Neptune Fountain USD 13

Girls Rock! DC July Showcase

 Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 pm Black Cat Free

RDS Summer Camp

Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am DMV

Honey How?! Family Program (On-site Drop-in Family Program)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am U.S. Botanic Garden

Medical Ascension Med Mania Carnival

 Sat, 01 Aug at 12:00 pm University of DC (Congress Heights Campus) Free

Pinstripes Kids Club - Washington, DC

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Pinstripes USD 8

The "OATH" (One Dream. One Nation. One Horizon)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm UDC Theater of The Arts USD 45 to 55

Think B4U Move: The Art of Strategy Chess Tournament & Program

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

 Wed, 01 Jul Dupont Circle USD 10

The Great Kaplan Family Magic Show 3 PM

 Sun, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm Capital Hilton USD 18

City Growers: Urban Farming Summer Camp

 Mon, 20 Jul at 09:00 am University of the District of Columbia Free

Emarosa, SLO, VEAUX, dreamfone, slo/tide in Washington

 Wed, 02 Sep at 08:00 pm DC9

2nd Annual Freedom To Flip Out

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Lyman's Tavern Free

Trick or Treat at Tudor Place

 Sat, 31 Oct at 10:00 am Tudor Place USD 12 to 23

PrideCon 2026: Youth Pride Fest

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Exact Location Provided Upon Registration Free

SCSU DC Alumni Chapter Annual Cookout

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm Anacostia Park Free

National Children's Center (NCC)® STEAM Summer Camp

 Tue, 23 Jun at 08:30 am 3400 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, USA

20 CUTS in Washington D.C.: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game

 Wed, 01 Jul 4 Dupont Cir NW USD 10

The Ries Brothers

Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 pm Pearl Street Warehouse

America's Youth Justice Story

 Thu, 10 Sep at 09:00 am Georgetown University Capitol Campus USD 90 to 110

Red Rover Movement's Adult Field Day

 Sat, 19 Sep at 01:00 pm Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #24 USD 0 to 75

Mambo Fridays 2nd Anniversary Celebration: Featuring DJ Hong & DJ Mambo Soul

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Bryant St Market

Summer Camp: Branching Out In Brookland (August 10-14)

 Mon, 10 Aug at 08:30 am Casey Trees USD 250

Washington D.C. Ghost Hunt Game: Stories of a Haunted City!

 Wed, 01 Jul Canal House USD 8

Big D & The Kids Table | Matamoska! at Songbyrd DC

 Thu, 03 Sep at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Annual Mental Health & Wellness Exhibition

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Eastern Market Free

Tudor Tots: R is for Rainbow!

 Wed, 24 Jun at 10:15 am Tudor Place USD 0 to 12

Victorian Cemetery Potluck Picnic

 Sat, 14 Nov at 01:00 pm Congressional Cemetery

HTC Youth Boxing Summer Program

 Wed, 24 Jun at 04:00 pm HARD TRAINING CLUB USD 109 to 429

Our Future, In Common

 Sun, 28 Jun at 01:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Free

Books and Blankets in the Park

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion Free

FBI Experience Outdoor Escape Game in Washington D.C.

 Wed, 01 Jul Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters USD 10

Domestic Church Day / Día de la Iglesia Doméstica

 Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 am Saint John Paul II National Shrine USD 0 to 5

DC Rawhides: Country Western Dancing

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Eastern Market, Washington, D.C.

Storytime & Craft / June 3 / 12-1:30pm

 Thu, 11 Jun at 10:00 am Because Science Free

Storytime & Craft / June 10 / 12-1:30pm

 Wed, 10 Jun at 12:00 pm Because Science Free

The Logos Theatre Camp: "The Man Without a Country"

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Storytime & Craft / June 17 / 12-1:30pm

 Wed, 17 Jun at 10:00 am Because Science Free

Hidden Companions by Ahmad Nabil

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

Tudor Tots: G is for Garden!

 Wed, 12 Aug at 10:15 am Tudor Place USD 0 to 12

Top Tier Titan w/ Samiah, Muddlehead

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:30 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

NSBE DC Hands-On STEM - Suspension Bridge Challenge

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Conference Room 401-E Free

Spanish Cinema Now + Kids: "Valentina"

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:30 pm Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain Free

Strong Start Playgroups 2026 - Woodridge Neighborhood Library

 Fri, 26 Jun at 11:00 am Woodridge Neighborhood Library Free

Big Moments, Little Stories

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:30 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Pretty in Pink

 Sat, 12 Sep at 01:00 pm Pepco Edison Place Gallery USD 0 to 1,039

Anacostia Ice Cream Social

 Thu, 16 Jul at 04:30 pm DC Prep Anacostia Elementary Campus Free

Authors Ryan Pote & Beau L'Amour In Conversation w/C.E. Albanese

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Barnes & Noble Georgetown Free

Edgewood Movie Night Takeover

 Tue, 21 Jul at 04:00 pm Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street Free

Emery Heights Community Day

 Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 pm Emery Heights Community Center Free

Growing Community: How Does Our Garden Grow?

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Youth Summer Camp: Ages 3-6

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am 4618 14th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20011

Youth DJ lesson: Words Beats & LIfe Hip-Hop Experience

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:30 am Words Beats & Life Headquarters (The St Stephens Church) USD 98

Father's Day Dungeons & Dragons Event (Role Playing Games)

 Sun, 21 Jun at 01:00 pm 4000 Albemarle St NW USD 23 to 162