Washington DC family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Alexandria
Family-friendly things to do in Alexandria in 2026: 182 kid-friendly events plus 75 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- James Mulligan Park
- Fort Washington Park
- Beverley Park
- Beach Park
- Judy Guse-Noritake Park
- Escape Room Live
- Hooff's Run Park and Greenway
- National Harbor Stonehenge Overlook
- North Hill Community Green Space
- North Hill Park
- Northhill Townhomes Greenspace
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- Lego Club
- Baby Time
- Baby Time
- Crazy Comix Club
- Art Escape
- Family Storytime
- Bilingual Storytime
- Halloween Baby and Toddler Time
- Weekly Kids Play Date
- Bead Buddies
- Duncan and Dragons Teen
- Storytelling Spooktacular
- 1s and 2s Time (first session)
- Stitcher's Space
- Just Babies--Happy Halloween!
- 1s and 2s Time (second session)
- Teen Art Cafe
- Knit Nite!
- English Language Learning (ELL) - Intermediate Conversation
- Bilingual Story Time
- PreSchool Story Time: Halloween!
- Bilingual Story Time
- Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
- Film Screening
Family-friendly spots in Alexandria
OutdoorsJames Mulligan Park
OutdoorsFort Washington Park
OutdoorsBeverley Park
OutdoorsJudy Guse-Noritake Park
WellnessEscape Room Live
OutdoorsHooff's Run Park and Greenway
OutdoorsNational Harbor Stonehenge Overlook
OutdoorsNorth Hill Park
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Upcoming family events in Alexandria
MonOct 26
- 10:15 AMBaby TimeWiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
- 11:15 AMBaby TimeWiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
- 3:30 PMCrazy Comix ClubDo you love comics? Drawing? Graphic novels? Then join crazy comix club! (Ages 6-12) Come create your own comic, talk about your favorite…Free
- 6 PMArt EscapeTeen Creative Space Ages 14-18. Drop in for an evening of art, your way. Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring…Free
TueOct 27
- 10:15 AMFamily Storytimetes de niños Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!Free
- 10:30 AMBilingual StorytimeHora de cuentos bilingue Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
- 11 AMHalloween Baby and Toddler TimeHoliday Fun For Ages 0-23 months Costumes encouraged, but not required!Free
- 3 PMWeekly Kids Play DateJoin us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers.Free
- 4 PMBead BuddiesDrop in to make bracelets, necklaces, and new friends! (Ages 6-12)Free
- 5 PMDuncan and Dragons TeenThe Kingdoms of Living Giants Join DM John in a dino DnD adventure!Free
- 6 PMStorytelling SpooktacularCelebrate the spooky season with slightly scary stories for the whole family! (All ages) While all ages are invited, please note that the…Free
WedOct 28
- 10:30 AM1s and 2s Time (first session)Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2 Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones!Free
- 10:30 AMStitcher's SpaceSew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday! Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and…Free
- 11 AMJust Babies--Happy Halloween!A Halloween Themed Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months Trick or Treat!Free
- 11:30 AM1s and 2s Time (second session)Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2 Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones!Free
- 4 PMTeen Art CafeA drop-in art space for teens Coffee, crafts, and conversation (Ages 13-18) Cafe, arte, y conversación (Edades 13-18) Bring your projects…Free
- 6 PMKnit Nite!A knitting club for kids ages 8-18. Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.…Free
- 6:30 PMEnglish Language Learning (ELL) - Intermediate ConversationWant to practice your English and learn more vocabulary?Free
ThuOct 29
- 10:15 AMBilingual Story TimeCuentacuentos Bilingüe A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years).
- 11 AMPreSchool Story Time: Halloween!Get ready for Halloween Get in the holiday spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement and more.Free
- 11:15 AMBilingual Story TimeCuentacuentos Bilingüe A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years).
- 1:15 PMBaby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children!
- 2 PMFilm Screening"Practical Magic" Fall into the spooky spirit early with an afternoon matinee of 1998 classic "Practical Magic." The film is rated PG-13.Free