Eastern Market
Explore Eastern Market on a weekend day filled with local farmers, fresh produce, artisanal foods, and crafts. Stroll outdoor stalls, sample street eats, and soak up a lively, family-friendly market atmosphere.
Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet
An engaging baby ballet class for ages 2.5–3.5 at Hill Center DC, guiding toddlers through music, movement, and early ballet steps. The session emphasizes balance, rhythm, and positive social play in a friendly, parent-free setting designed to foster confidence on the dance floor.
Family Workshop: From Print to Paint
Family-friendly workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Library exploring printmaking and painting. Hands-on activities invite kids and adults to transform prints into colorful paintings, guided by museum educators in a welcoming, art-filled setting inspired by literary motifs.
Learn Anime & Animation: Teen Course (12-17)
An in-person teen animation workshop at Hill Center DC for ages 12-17, teaching 2D hand-drawn and digital animation. Led by a trained animator, the course covers beginner to advanced techniques using accessible online tools, with opportunities to meet other young animators in a collaborative setting.
HSA Outdoor Holi
Celebrate Holi with GWU HSA at Square 80 on March 21 from 2–4 pm. Enjoy color throws, music, and cultural festivities with fellow students and community members. RSVP via Engage or Eventbrite for this lively, family-friendly campus celebration of color, unity, and tradition.
Common Good City Farm Spring Celebration Resource Fair & Seed Swap
Spring celebration at Common Good City Farm featuring a seed-and-plant swap and a resource fair. Common Good will supply seeds; guests are encouraged to bring seeds to swap. There are activities for all ages and free food to share on the farm.
Young Playwrights in Progress: Spring Workshop Performances
Young Playwrights’ Theater presents Young Playwrights in Progress — Spring Workshop Performances at DC Theater in Washington, D.C. This showcase features scenes created by young playwrights during the Spring workshop, offering fresh voices and collaborative theater in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast arrives on stage as a dazzling musical in Washington. This Broadway-style production features beloved songs, lavish costumes, and spectacular sets, offering a magical, family-friendly night of live theater for Disney fans.
Georgetown Flea Market
Georgetown Flea Market in Washington, DC offers a lively Sunday outdoor stroll through stalls of antiques and collectibles. Browse vintage finds, meet local vendors, and soak up the Georgetown neighborhood atmosphere at this longstanding market.
Frontlines: Infant and Child CPR
Hands-on CPR workshop at Hill Center DC teaching infant and child CPR, choking relief, and AED basics for parents and other caregivers. Combines live practice with expert instruction in a supportive group setting to equip attendees with essential life-saving skills.
Cherry Blossom Picnic
Annual Cherry Blossom Picnic hosted by Dear Asian Youth. Meet at Kogan Plaza on the GWU campus at noon and walk together to the National Mall for a relaxed cultural gathering under the cherry blossoms.
The Okee Dokee Brothers @ Music Center at Strathmore
A family-friendly folk concert by The Okee Dokee Brothers at the Music Center at Strathmore. Expect lively Americana storytelling, catchy acoustic songs, and wholesome vibes in an iconic Bethesda venue—great for kids and parents alike.
Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026
GW Desis hosts Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026 Holi at Potomac Square. Celebrate spring with colors, high-energy Bollywood and Indian music, and campus-friendly bites. A festive, inclusive gathering for unity, joy, and new beginnings on GW's campus.
Gottaswing Beginners and Intermediate
Gottaswing offers beginner and intermediate swing dance classes at Hill Center DC, teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop with rotating partners. No partner needed and all ages welcome (under-14 must be accompanied by an adult).
Friendship in Bloom
An indoor exhibition of 250 drawings and haiku by elementary students from Japan and Washington, D.C., celebrating sakura and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration. Hosted at the Japan Information & Culture Center, this family-friendly showcase blends art and poetry for classrooms, families, and culture buffs.
Kelp! I Am Stuck in a Forest!
Explore a kelp forest inside the National Museum of Natural History's Sant Ocean Hall. This engaging exhibition invites visitors of all ages to discover marine life, kelp ecosystems, and the creativity of ocean science through interactive displays.
Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo
A 45-minute dance class for children aged 3–6 at Hill Center DC, featuring Ballet, Tap and Jazz in a high-energy session. Kids learn basic positions and terminology while moving, singing, and imagining in a fun, healthy environment.
Storytime
Storytime at the National Building Museum is a free, family-friendly session featuring read-alouds, songs, and activities that promote early language and literacy skills for young children and their families in a welcoming museum setting.
Mindful Movement Yoga with Anne Harrison
Join Mindful Movement Yoga with Anne Harrison at Hill Center DC for a beginner-friendly, slow-flow yoga class that links foundational poses with breath and gentle movement. The session includes tai-chi-inspired warmups and is designed for seniors, new moms, and any adult seeking mindfulness, mobility, and calm. A welcoming indoor class focused on movement, breath, and meditation.
Pop-up Stargazing in College Park
Join a night of pop-up stargazing at the National Air and Space Museum's Calvert Hills field in College Park. Guided viewing helps families and curious adults spot planets, constellations, and galaxies under open skies.
Just Drop In!
Drop-in craft session at National Building Museum where kids become architects and designers through hands-on activities. A fun, educational program led by museum educators that sparks imagination as young creators build mini-models and explore spaces.
Blossom Kite Festival
Celebrate spring at the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall with colorful kites, live music, and family-friendly fun near the Washington Monument Grounds. A beloved DC tradition, this outdoor festival invites spectators to enjoy aerial displays and festive entertainment under the cherry blossoms.
Howard University Softball vs South Carolina State
Howard University hosts South Carolina State in a college softball clash at the Nationals Youth Academy in Washington, DC. Expect fast-paced action, campus pride, and a casual, family-friendly afternoon of softball.
Bloom Break at the National Building Museum with Konbini by Daikaya
Join a family-friendly, Japanese-inspired workshop at the National Building Museum as spring blooms. The program features hands-on activities in language exploration, paper craft, and illustration, offering a playful, creative space for kids and their grown-ups to learn and make together.
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