Washington, DC weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am–3:30pm

"Giving Thanks" Family Day at the Library of Congress

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building — Washington · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Drop-in family activities and collection displays celebrating harvest festivals, designed for kids and families.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Library of Congress ↗

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Library storytimes & programs (56, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amMontgomery College Outreach Information Table · Aspen Hill Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmHow to Use Ebooks · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmPokemon Craft Night · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amKensington Share Fair - In-person · Kensington Park Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 2 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amDC Zinefest · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amProctored Practice SAT Test and Score Review · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

12pmCraft and Create: Family Art Time · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPuzzle Swap · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

12pmSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBook Page Bookmarks · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmDistrict Arcade 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmMovie: "Elio" (PG) · Surratts-Clinton, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPiscataway Conoy Tribe Wellness and Sage Practices · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

1pmPunks Like Us: A DC Punk Archive Pop Up Museum · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmThe Great Arlington Bakeoff · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBook Discussion: "Swim Home to the Vanished" by Brendan Shay Basham · Bladensburg, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmCelebrate our 75th Anniversary with Rock Painting · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyChess Club · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Courthouse Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 4pm

Library event page →

2pmChess Club at MLK - Learn to play, play to learn! · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmComposting 101 · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDream Lab: Rock Your Music School Audition · Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons & Dragons - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora Hills · Aurora Hills Library, Arlington, VA 11+ · Free

2pmGame On: An Afternoon with Game Kastle · Hyattsville, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmOne Shot Adventures: Learning To Play TTRPGS! · Kensington Park Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmSilent Reading and Book Discussion · Long Branch Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmWrite to Right: Social Justice Writing Workshop · Potomac Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThe Terry Club - a writing workshop · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmAccessible Game Meet-Up · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmDenim Holes, Tears, and Wears · Potomac Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmSocrates Cafe · Davis Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesPokémon Scavenger Hunt · Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmSeasons of Change with American Girl · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKimjang DC 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmLearn to Crochet! · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSit & Stitch · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmThe YoYo Club · Central Library, Arlington, VA 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmQuilt 101 · Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmAll Ages Book Club · Deanwood Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmKnit and Crochet Together + Learn to Knit & Crochet! · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (36, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmSew it Seams: Learn the Basics · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

3:30pmTeenyBopper Cinema · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmAnime Manga Club · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmFresh Voices Open Mic · Greenbelt, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

5pmPins and Needles: Crochet · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amCrafty Kids Take-and-Make at Columbia Pike · Columbia Pike Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amSensory Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amPlaytime @ the Library · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

12pmEnd Of Year Recital · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBoard Games @ White Oak Library- In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmNanowrimo Write In · Connie Morella Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

1:30pmPet Rock Adoption · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGame On · Fairmount Heights, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGame On: Magic the Gathering · Largo-Kettering, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmGeorgetown Library Chess Club · Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

2pmNeedlework Social: Crochet and Conversation · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWoodridge Still Life Drawing Group · Woodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesRecipes and Remembrance: Keeping Our Family Traditions Alive · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPage Turners & Touchdowns · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmOrigami Club · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

2pmZine Machine: Papercraft, Prose, and Publish · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (15, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amBuild It! · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmHow to Use Ebooks · Little Falls Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amPlaytime @ the Library · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1pmMovie: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (PG) · Surratts-Clinton, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyChess Club · At 3 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 3 branches

Courthouse Library Sat, Nov 28 · 2pm
Maggie Nightingale Library Sat, Nov 28 · 4pm
Aspen Hill Library Sat, Nov 28 · 4pm

Library event page →

Sunday, Nov 29

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 11 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — Vienna, VA · Fairfax Co. · Virginia suburbs

Half-mile walking trail of holiday lights through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at NOVA Parks ↗

Nov 14 – Jan 3

ice! and Christmas at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort — National Harbor · Prince George's Co. · Maryland suburbs

Indoor ice-sculpture attraction featuring scenes from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, plus the resort's Christmas village and holiday activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Gaylord National ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

ZooLights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo — Washington, DC · District of Columbia Co. · DC

Free holiday light display at the National Zoo (Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m., Sun 5–8 p.m.).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (35, free)

From DC Public Library, Montgomery County (MD), Prince George's County and Arlington (VA) public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:15amFamily Storytime at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Westover Library · Westover Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmHere's the Stitchuation! · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3:30pmSew it Seams: Learn the Basics · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 11+ · Free

4pmBraille Club · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

4pmPins and Needles: Crochet · Accokeek, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amFTC Scrimmage: Robotics Showcase · Gaithersburg Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amGraphic Novel Creation · Wheaton Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amReading All-Stars with Northstar · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

10:30amSew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 2 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:45amYoga With NZINGA · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amCoffee & Conversation · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

11amDifferent Together Summit · Bowie, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTEM Explorers: Create Your Own Gingerbread House · Quince Orchard Library, Montgomery County, MD 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmSew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1 · Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmBoard Games @ White Oak Library- In-person copy · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMoney Mission: Level Up Your Skills! · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

1:30pmDrop In Solo Role Playing Journaling · Chevy Chase Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 2pmGame On · At 2 DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's and Arlington branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Accokeek Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm
Fairmount Heights Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

Library event page →

2pmNeedlework Social: Crochet and Conversation · Glenarden, Prince George's County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPokémon Trading Card Club · Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPuzzle Swap! · Southeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

3pmCrochet4Change · Germantown Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

3pmValeria Stewart Live! · Central Library, Arlington, VA 11+ · Free

3pmWinter Cards and Decorations · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10amTai Chi for You - In-person · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

10:30amStop in for Stories at Central · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmDonated Winter Clothing Pop-Up Swap at Central Library · Central Library, Arlington, VA 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess at Rockville Memorial Library · Rockville Memorial Library, Montgomery County, MD 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWashington Commanders Football · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCricut Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmQuilt 101 · Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

1:30pmSewing Machine Reservation · Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC 11+ · Free

2pmKnit and Crochet Together · White Oak Library, Montgomery County, MD 11+ · Free

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150 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026