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Things to do with kids this weekend in Washington (October 23–25)

Updated October 25, 2026

The weekend of October 23–25 in Washington brings Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library (Sunday) and Battle of the Branches Chess Tournament at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

Weekend snapshot

9dated family events
7likely free options

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Family events in Washington this weekend: October 23–25

Sunday, October 25

9 events · 7 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. 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 ↗

  3. 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 ↗

  4. 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 ↗

  5. 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 ↗

  6. Family Museum Program

    Smithsonian Events · Washington · $ · Ages 3–13

    Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Washington DC.

    Official ↗

  7. 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 ↗

  8. Night of the Living Zoo

    National Zoo · Washington · Ages 5–12

    Get ready for a spine-chilling evening! The Smithsonian's National Zoo is bringing its adults-only Halloween party back from the dead Oct.…

    Official ↗

  9. Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

    Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington · Ages 10–13

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

    Free Official ↗

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