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Garden Play: Trees!Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · Smithsonian Gardens
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Play Date at NMNH: Awesome Arachnids!Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Classes & workshops
Art & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor SculptureNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Arts & exhibitions
Art WalkNext published session: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT – 11:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Portrait Gallery
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Teen Studio: Are You Surreal?Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT
Washington, DC · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
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Play Date at NMNH: Bats!Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian Sleepover at the American History MuseumFri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of American History
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DC | Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of the American Indian
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The World & Me: Bat Week Extravaganza with special guests…Arachnids!Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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NMAAHC Kids at the National Postal Museum for Halloween!Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
Washington, DC · National Postal Museum
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Play Date at NMNH: Animal Spotlight - Bison!Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Arts & exhibitions
Asia After Dark | Diwali FestivalFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Family Fun | DiwaliFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Asian Art
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Celebramos a los Veteranos: A Festival of Service and RemembranceSat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of American History
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Growing Community: Garden as Places of ArtSat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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The World and Me: National Bison DaySat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of Natural History
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Film & screenings
DC | Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Day 2026Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of the American Indian
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Markets & shopping
DowntownDC Holiday MarketFri, Nov 13, 2026 – Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · Announced date range; consult the organizer for individual sessions and opening hours
Washington, DC · DowntownDC Holiday Market
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NMAAHC Kids Book DayNext published session: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST – 12:30 PM EST
Washington, DC · National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Classes & workshops
History in the Making: Carter G. Woodson Zine LabSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM EST
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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Growing Community: Fall HarvestSat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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Arts & exhibitions
Season’s Greenings: National Parks and Historic PlacesThu, Nov 26, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Conservatory season; closed December 25; check visiting hours
Washington, DC · United States Botanic Garden Conservatory
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Coffee & GratitudeFri, Nov 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST
Washington, DC · Anacostia Community Museum
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