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Free things to do with kids this weekend in Washington DC (October 23–25)

Updated October 25, 2026

The weekend of October 23–25 in Washington DC brings Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library (Sunday) and Friends of Fairfax City Library Fall Book Sale - Bag Sale at Fairfax County Public Library (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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21dated family events
21likely free options

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Free family events in Washington DC this weekend: October 23–25

Sunday, October 25

21 events · 21 free

  1. Family Nature Program

    DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Washington · Ages 3–13

    Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Washington DC.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Friends of Fairfax City Library Fall Book Sale - Bag Sale

    Fairfax County Public Library · Tysons · Ages 3–12

    General public book sale hours are Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24 from10am-3pm.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Friends of the Virginia Room Book Sale

    Fairfax County Public Library · Tysons · Ages 3–12

    General public book sale hours are Friday October 23, Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25 from 10am-3pm.

    Free Official ↗

  4. Halloween Take and Make

    Fairfax County Public Library · Tysons · Ages 5–13

    Halloween is coming! What says "Halloween" more than bats? Visit the library's Information Desk to pick up a fun simple origami bat craft…

    Free Official ↗

  5. Quilting 102!

    PO DIY · Tysons · Ages 10–13

    For next level quilting. This class is for confident and independent quilters. Learn more advanced techniques. No registration necessary…

    Free Official ↗

  6. Battle of the Branches Chess Tournament

    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space · Washington · Ages 10–13

    Join your neighborhood library team in a DCPL system-wide chess showdown for the chance to be crowned DCPL chess champion!

    Free Official ↗

  7. Chess at Rockville Memorial Library

    Rockville Memorial Library - Adult Programming Room · Rockville · Ages 5–13

    The Rockville Chess Club will host Open Play from 4:00pm to 5:50pm.

    Free Official ↗

  8. Friends of Chantilly Library Used Book Sale

    Chantilly Conference Room, Chantilly Meeting Room · Tysons · Ages 5–12

    Find bargains and treasures from a great selection of gently used fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs, CDs and audio books, for children and adults.

    Free Official ↗

  9. Tween and Teen STEM - Strawberry DNA Extraction

    Gaithersburg Library · Gaithersburg · Ages 10–13

    A MD STEM Festival Event Tweens and teens can join us for this fun STEM experiment in the honor of MD STEM Fest.

    Free Official ↗

  10. Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

    Pohick Meeting Room 1 · Tysons · Ages 5–13

    Do you love graphic novels? Join our tween book club where we will compare and contrast two graphic novels at every meeting followed by a…

    Free Official ↗

  11. Washington Commanders Football

    Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity) · Washington · Ages 10–13

    NFL Football at Bellevue Library Come enjoy watching the Washington Commanders Football Team play.

    Free Official ↗

  12. Lego Club

    James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room · Alexandria · Ages 5–12

    Calling all builders! (Ages 6-12) Calling all builders!

    Free Official ↗

  13. Cricut Reservation

    Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington · Ages 10–13

    Use the Cricut at the SOW STEAM Lab Reserve a Cricut for two hours to work on your own projects.

    Free Official ↗

  14. Sewing Machine Reservation

    Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington · Ages 10–13

    Use the sewing machine at the SOW STEAM Lab Reserve a sewing machine for two hours to work on your own projects.

    Free Official ↗

  15. Chantilly's Close-KNIT Community

    Fairfax County Public Library · Tysons · Ages 10–13

    knitting group invites knitters of all levels to bring in a project, chat with fellow knitting enthusiasts, and learn from each other in this weekly get together.

    Free Official ↗

  16. Intro to GIMP Digital Art: Dress a Cat - In-person

    Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library · Silver Spring · Ages 5–12

    Learn the basics of the GIMP interface as you customize a rad cartoon cat!

    Free Official ↗

  17. Little Pages: English Learning Storytime

    Fairfax County Public Library · Tysons · Ages 3–12

    Enjoy stories and writing activities designed for kids learning English as a second language.

    Free Official ↗

  18. Fall Fun Day!

    West End Neighborhood Library · Washington · Ages 10–13

    Mitchell Park Visit the book bike and the DCPL table at the 21st annual Fall Fun Day at Mitchell Park (23rd & S Streets NW) . The event…

    Free Official ↗

  19. Burke Historical Society Presents: Yankee Doodle Spies: Historical fiction and research

    Pohick Meeting Room 1, Pohick Meeting Room 2 · Tysons · Ages 10–13

    Burke Historical Society Lecture Series. Scott W. O’Connell, a retired U.S. Army officer and Senior Defense Intelligence Executive, will…

    Free Official ↗

  20. Math, Art, Play!

    White Oak Library · Silver Spring · Ages 5–12

    patterns, symmetry, and more! Explore math through art, pattern, and hands-on making! Explore the creative side of mathematics with…

    Free Official ↗

  21. Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

    Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington · Ages 10–13

    Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary with a DC-themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt!

    Free Official ↗