# DC Littles: things to do with little kids in Washington, DC, DC this weekend

> Halloween lands on Saturday, when the National Postal Museum has a free costume parade and Mount Vernon opens the estate for trick-or-treating. Over at Arena Stage, Kidchella throws a dance party for kids 6 and under. Friday brings Hill-O-Ween at Eastern Market, and libraries around the area have costume parades all week. This week has 41 outings, 36 of them free and 24 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 41 outings at 34 places; 36 free; 24 indoor; plus 1 sold out (still listed, marked SOLD OUT). For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–3pm) at National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002. Cost: Free; no registration. Ages 0+. Indoor. Halloween at the Postal Museum by Union Station. DC Public Library leads story times at noon and 2pm, and the costume parade starts at 1pm. Leave the masks at home. Source: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp-scream-family-festival Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/stamp-and-scream-family-festival-at-the-national-postal-museum/
- **Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon) at Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Cost: Adults $10, kids 1–6 $5, under 1 free. Ages 0+. A morning dance party made for kids 6 and under, Halloween costumes welcome. Source: https://www.arenastage.org/community-learning/youthfamily-programs/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/kidchella-halloween-edition-at-arena-stage/
- **Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–6pm) at Eastern Market, 225 7th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Capitol Hill’s Friday-before-Halloween party around Eastern Market, with trick-or-treating for kids in costume. Source: https://www.hilloweendc.com/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/hill-o-ween-on-capitol-hill-eastern-market/
- **Spooky Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–2pm) at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016. Cost: Tickets required; see the event page. Ages 4+. A scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating in and around the cathedral. The activity booths are aimed at ages 4 to 12. Source: https://cathedral.org/calendar/family-fun-day-7/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/spooky-family-fun-day-at-washington-national-cathedral/
- **Costume Carnival at the Gateway Pavilion** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–7pm) at Gateway Pavilion at St. Elizabeths East, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Events DC’s free Halloween carnival in Congress Heights, with trick-or-treating and a costume contest. Source: https://eventsdc.com/events/costume-carnival-1 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/costume-carnival-at-the-gateway-pavilion-st-elizabeths-east/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum, National Postal Museum. 11am–3pm. Cost: Free. https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp-scream-family-festival
2. **After nap**: Fall Festival (Woodridge Library), Woodridge Neighborhood Library. 12–5pm. Cost: Free. https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17694815

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Trunk-or-Treat (Benning Library) (free); Outdoor Halloween Party (Georgetown Library) (free); Southeast Kids Halloween Party (Southeast Library) (free); Monster Mash Party (Parklands-Turner Library) (free); Monster Mash (Capitol View Library) (free); Fall Craft Hour (Petworth Library) (free); Baby Laptime (Southwest Library) (free); Children’s Halloween Party and Costume Parade (McGee Library, Silver Spring) (free); Not-So-Spooky Baby Storytime (Quince Orchard Library) (free); Bilingual Firefighter Family Storytime (Long Branch Library) (free); Pajama Storytime (Germantown Library) (free); Costume Parade Storytime (Largo-Kettering Library) (free); Halloween Baby Lapsit Storytime (Central Library, Arlington) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill (free); Costume Carnival at the Gateway Pavilion (free); Halloween Family Storytime (Central Library, Arlington) (free); Halloween Storytime (Westover Library) (free); Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2 (Greenbelt Library) (free); Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 (Oxon Hill Library) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage; Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum (free); Spooky Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral; Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon; Tudor Place Trick or Treat; Fall Frolic at Glen Echo Park (free); Día de los Muertos at the National Museum of the American Indian (free); Halloween Eye Spy Train at Wheaton Regional Park; Trick-or-Treat at MLK Library (free); Story Time for the Spectrum (Chevy Chase Library) (free); Family Story Time (MLK Library) (free); Family Story Time with ASL Interpreter (Northeast Library) (free); Fall Festival (Woodridge Library) (free); Trick-or-Treat (Petworth Library) (free); Kids Drum Circle (Petworth Library) (free); Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade (White Oak Library) (free); Not-So-Spooky Stories and Fun (Wheaton Library) (free); Learning Through Art: Día de los Muertos (Germantown Library) (free); Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Central Library, Arlington) (free); Halloween Storytime (Aurora Hills Library) (free); Playday at the Library: Monster Mash (Upper Marlboro Library) (free) (sold out)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Celebración Día de los Muertos at The Wharf (free); Halloween Eye Spy Train at Wheaton Regional Park; Día de los Muertos at The Wharf (free)

## All outings this week

- **Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–6pm) at Eastern Market, 225 7th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Capitol Hill’s Friday-before-Halloween party around Eastern Market, with trick-or-treating for kids in costume. Source: https://www.hilloweendc.com/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/hill-o-ween-on-capitol-hill-eastern-market/
- **Costume Carnival at the Gateway Pavilion** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–7pm) at Gateway Pavilion at St. Elizabeths East, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Events DC’s free Halloween carnival in Congress Heights, with trick-or-treating and a costume contest. Source: https://eventsdc.com/events/costume-carnival-1 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/costume-carnival-at-the-gateway-pavilion-st-elizabeths-east/
- **Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon) at Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Cost: Adults $10, kids 1–6 $5, under 1 free. Ages 0+. A morning dance party made for kids 6 and under, Halloween costumes welcome. Source: https://www.arenastage.org/community-learning/youthfamily-programs/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/kidchella-halloween-edition-at-arena-stage/
- **Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–3pm) at National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002. Cost: Free; no registration. Ages 0+. Indoor. Halloween at the Postal Museum by Union Station. DC Public Library leads story times at noon and 2pm, and the costume parade starts at 1pm. Leave the masks at home. Source: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp-scream-family-festival Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/stamp-and-scream-family-festival-at-the-national-postal-museum/
- **Spooky Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–2pm) at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016. Cost: Tickets required; see the event page. Ages 4+. A scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating in and around the cathedral. The activity booths are aimed at ages 4 to 12. Source: https://cathedral.org/calendar/family-fun-day-7/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/spooky-family-fun-day-at-washington-national-cathedral/
- **Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–5pm) at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Cost: Ages 11 and under $26, 12 and up $31. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat around Washington’s estate, with a costume parade at 3:30. Kids eat free at the Mount Vernon Inn from 5 to 8. Source: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/trick-or-treating-at-mount-vernon Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/trick-or-treating-at-mount-vernon-george-washingtons/
- **Tudor Place Trick or Treat** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–noon) at Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, 1644 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Cost: Non-member child $20, member child $15, accompanying adult $10; registration required. Ages 0+. A morning trick-or-treat through the gardens of a Georgetown house museum. Sign up ahead. Source: https://tudorplace.org/event/38664/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/tudor-place-trick-or-treat-historic-house-garden/
- **Fall Frolic at Glen Echo Park** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–4pm) at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. Cost: Free; puppet and theater shows are ticketed. Ages 0+. Crafts, a costume contest and trick-or-treating at the park’s art studios. The Puppet Co. has “Jennie the Cat” at 11:30 and 2:30, and Adventure Theatre has “Beatrice Likes the Dark” at 11 and 2. Park at 5801 Oxford Road. Source: https://glenechopark.org/fallfrolic Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/fall-frolic-at-glen-echo-park/
- **Día de los Muertos at the National Museum of the American Indian** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–5pm) at National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St. and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20560. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free day of Día de los Muertos music, dance and crafts on the Mall. Source: https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-national-museum-of-the-american-indian/
- **Celebración Día de los Muertos at The Wharf** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3–6pm) at The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Face painting, sugar skull decorating and a light procession along the waterfront. Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/diadelosmuertos/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/celebracion-dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-wharf/
- **Halloween Eye Spy Train at Wheaton Regional Park** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30am–4:30pm) at Wheaton Regional Park, 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902. Cost: $9 covers the train and the carousel; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The miniature train runs a Halloween eye-spy route for its last weekend, and the ticket includes a carousel ride. Source: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/wheaton-miniature-train/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-eye-spy-train-at-wheaton-regional-park/
- **Trunk-or-Treat (Benning Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30–6:30pm) at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and a costume contest with prizes, inside the library. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17317668
- **Outdoor Halloween Party (Georgetown Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5pm) at Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The branch’s yearly Halloween party for kids and caregivers on the patio. It moves inside if it rains. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17395332
- **Southeast Kids Halloween Party (Southeast Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–7pm) at Southeast Neighborhood Library, 403 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween party for kids at the Capitol Hill branch. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17650597
- **Monster Mash Party (Parklands-Turner Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–5:30pm) at Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library, 1547 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Fall fun and a Halloween party in Congress Heights. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17556686
- **Monster Mash (Capitol View Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30–7pm) at Capitol View Neighborhood Library, 5001 Central Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20019. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The branch’s annual Monster Mash party. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17637002
- **Fall Craft Hour (Petworth Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30–5:30pm) at Petworth Neighborhood Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Decorate a pumpkin and make spooky bookmarks. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17633891
- **Trick-or-Treat at MLK Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Trick-or-treat around the central library all day. Costumes encouraged. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17701803 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/trick-or-treat-at-mlk-library-martin-luther-king-jr/
- **Story Time for the Spectrum (Chevy Chase Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, 5625 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A sensory-friendly story time for kids of all abilities, especially kids on the autism spectrum. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17092131 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/story-time-for-the-spectrum-chevy-chase-library-neighborhood/
- **Family Story Time (MLK Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:30am) at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, stories and play for ages 0 to 5. Free tickets are first come, first served from opening. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17701491 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/family-story-time-mlk-library-martin-luther-king-jr/
- **Family Story Time with ASL Interpreter (Northeast Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:30am) at Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A family story time with an ASL interpreter. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15280027 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/family-story-time-with-asl-interpreter-northeast-library-neighborhood/
- **Fall Festival (Woodridge Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12–5pm) at Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A fall festival in the park behind the library. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17694815 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/fall-festival-woodridge-library-neighborhood/
- **Trick-or-Treat (Petworth Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3–5pm) at Petworth Neighborhood Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Afternoon trick-or-treating at the library. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17620758 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/trick-or-treat-petworth-library-neighborhood/
- **Kids Drum Circle (Petworth Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–12pm) at Petworth Neighborhood Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011. Cost: Free. Ages 1+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Musical play time with drums. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17656086 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/kids-drum-circle-petworth-library-neighborhood/
- **Baby Laptime (Southwest Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 1–2pm) at Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place Southwest, Washington, DC 20024. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and rhymes for babies from birth until they walk. Free. Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17136431
- **Children’s Halloween Party and Costume Parade (McGee Library, Silver Spring)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–6pm) at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween party and costume parade on the library’s fifth floor. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17064198
- **Not-So-Spooky Baby Storytime (Quince Orchard Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11am) at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A baby story time with optional costumes, followed by play time. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17138211
- **Bilingual Firefighter Family Storytime (Long Branch Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11–11:30am) at Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A bilingual story time with a local firefighter and their truck. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17617523
- **Pajama Storytime (Germantown Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30–7:15pm) at Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An evening story time. Pajamas encouraged. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17264094
- **Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade (White Oak Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11:30am) at White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Not-so-spooky stories, then a costume parade. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17542420 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-storytime-and-costume-parade-white-oak-library/
- **Not-So-Spooky Stories and Fun (Wheaton Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11:30am) at Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween story time. Costumes encouraged. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17006574 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/not-so-spooky-stories-and-fun-wheaton-library/
- **Learning Through Art: Día de los Muertos (Germantown Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 3–4:30pm) at Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Music, face painting and crafts about Día de los Muertos. Free. Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17183620 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/learning-through-art-dia-de-los-muertos-germantown-library/
- **Costume Parade Storytime (Largo-Kettering Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–11:30am) at Largo-Kettering Branch Library, 9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD 20774. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://pgcmls.info/event/17685640
- **Halloween Baby Lapsit Storytime (Central Library, Arlington)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15–10:45am) at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween lapsit for babies up to 12 months. Free. Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16751110
- **Halloween Family Storytime (Central Library, Arlington)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:15–10:45am) at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween stories for families with young kids. Free. Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16751191 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-family-storytime-central-library-arlington/
- **Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Central Library, Arlington)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–5pm) at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween scavenger hunt around the library, all day. Free. Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16764574 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-scavenger-hunt-central-library-arlington/
- **Halloween Storytime (Aurora Hills Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, VA 22202. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween story time for families. Free. Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16993317 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-storytime-aurora-hills-library/
- **Halloween Storytime (Westover Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween story time for families. Free. Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16814459 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-storytime-westover-library/
- **Día de los Muertos at The Wharf** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3–6pm) at The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A family afternoon at The Wharf with Fiesta DC, with live music and cultural performances for the Day of the Dead. Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/diadelosmuertos/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-wharf/
- **Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2 (Greenbelt Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:15–10:45am) at Greenbelt Branch Library, 11 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A fall-themed baby storytime with stories, songs and fingerplays. Free. Source: https://pgcmls.info/event/17269420 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-0-2-greenbelt-library-branch/
- **Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 (Oxon Hill Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–12pm) at Oxon Hill Branch Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Cost: Free. Ages 0–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, music and play for children 0–3 with and without special needs. Room for 12 community children, first come, first served, and no entry after a five-minute grace period. Source: https://pgcmls.info/event/17558517 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/play-and-grow-ages-0-3-oxon-hill-library-branch/
- **Playday at the Library: Monster Mash (Upper Marlboro Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–12pm) at Upper Marlboro Branch Library, 14730 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Cost: Registration full (Free). **SOLD OUT** (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates). Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A monster-themed play morning for ages 0 to 5, rain or shine. Free. Source: https://pgcmls.info/event/17300230 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/playday-at-the-library-monster-mash-upper-marlboro-library-branch/

## Holiday season in DC

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Washington, DC in November](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Washington, DC in December](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/free/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/yearly/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
- Sponsored spots are labeled on the HTML pages and are not part of this editorial list.
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/stamp-and-scream-family-festival-at-the-national-postal-museum/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/kidchella-halloween-edition-at-arena-stage/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/hill-o-ween-on-capitol-hill-eastern-market/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Spooky Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/spooky-family-fun-day-at-washington-national-cathedral/) (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 28 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Washington, DC this weekend?
This week we found 41 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 28 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum, Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage, Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Washington, DC this week?
15 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Kidchella: Halloween Edition at Arena Stage](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/kidchella-halloween-edition-at-arena-stage/), [Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/hill-o-ween-on-capitol-hill-eastern-market/), [Spooky Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/spooky-family-fun-day-at-washington-national-cathedral/) and [Costume Carnival at the Gateway Pavilion](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/costume-carnival-at-the-gateway-pavilion-st-elizabeths-east/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in DC this week?
Yes, 36 of this week’s 41 picks are free, including library storytimes and Hill-O-Ween on Capitol Hill. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Washington, DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Washington, DC when it rains?
24 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Washington, DC this week?
8 storytimes are on this week’s list, including [Story Time for the Spectrum (Chevy Chase Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/story-time-for-the-spectrum-chevy-chase-library-neighborhood/) (Sat 10:30–11am), [Family Story Time (MLK Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/family-story-time-mlk-library-martin-luther-king-jr/) (Sat 11–11:30am), [Family Story Time with ASL Interpreter (Northeast Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/family-story-time-with-asl-interpreter-northeast-library-neighborhood/) (Sat 11–11:30am) and [Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade (White Oak Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/events/halloween-storytime-and-costume-parade-white-oak-library/) (Sat 10:30–11:30am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in DC](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Washington, DC this week?
5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Laptime (Southwest Library), Not-So-Spooky Baby Storytime (Quince Orchard Library) and Halloween Baby Lapsit Storytime (Central Library, Arlington). All of them are free, and 4 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/washington-dc/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Washington, DC list?
We go through DC’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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