HOLD THE POINT!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Free · Hains Point Picnic Area, 2301 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Daily Bird Walks at Hains Point. We're showing up for the birds and the place they call home.
Free things to do in Washington DC: no-cost concerts, talks, festivals and family events this weekend and beyond, with dates and venues, updated daily.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Free · Hains Point Picnic Area, 2301 Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Daily Bird Walks at Hains Point. We're showing up for the birds and the place they call home.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM · Free · National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Tuesday, October 27th, is all about bats! Families can celebrate Bat Week by making observations of different bat species for o
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM · Free · Italian American Museum of Washington DC, 229 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Schedule your docent-led tour of the IAMDC
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:30 AM · Free · National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Ed
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challen
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Barrel House Cafe & Bar, 1341 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. It's free to attend.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Free · National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 4:30 PM · Free · The Institute of World Politics, Commodore Barry Room, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Join us for a talk on a counterterrorism career, from the Doomsday Plane to the front lines of national security and global operations.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Art of Living Foundation, 2401 15th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA, 2401 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the very first time or looking to deepen your existing practice, this session is welcoming
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join the editors of What a Dream Can Do —Deputy Director Michelle D. Commander, Assistant Director for Collections Michèle Gates Moresi, and Senior Editor for Publications Douglas Remley—and advisory
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Sinners and Saints, 2309 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy featuring comedians from the DMV and beyond. Every Tuesday at Sinners and Saints.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Red Derby, 3718 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Come play everyone's favorite game at Red Derby every Tuesday!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Politics and Prose at Union Market, 1324 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join us for an evening in conversation with bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus, for her latest book, Peck & Peck.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Free · Everyday People DC, 1013 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Join us for a FREE weekly comedy open mic happening every Tuesday! Enjoy all night happy hour specials and standup comedy!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Hotbed, 2477 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
DC's newest comedy club features some of DC’s best comics every night of the week at Hotbed in Adams Morgan
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Karma Hookah Bar/ Former Exotic Hookah, 2409 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for a FREE weekly comedy open mic happening every Tues! Enjoy all night happy hour specials and stand up comedy!
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, 2450 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
FREE Catfish Stand-Up Comedy at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub in Adam's Morgan
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Free · The Farm At Kelly Miller, 301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
Plant garlic hands-on at The Farm at Kelly Miller, support DOL farmers, and learn to grow and harvest.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Free · National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:30 AM · Free · Adams Morgan Plaza, 1800 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Explore Adams Morgan’s rich roots and vibrant culture on this fun, in-person deep history tour!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:45 AM · Free · National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join us for Story Time in collaboration with the DC Public Library! Children and their grown-ups can enjoy story time as an interactive way to exercise language and literacy skills. Story Time is desi
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Saint-Ex, 1847 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
The comments section is the best part of most articles. That's why we've anthropomorphized it into a comedy show!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Spark Social, 2009 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. It's free to attend.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Spark Social, 2009 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
A casual one-hour happy hour meetup
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Katzen Arts Center at American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
Join Villa Albertine & American University for Raising Lady Liberty, a screening and panel marking the Statue of Liberty’s 140th anniversary
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · The Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Help protect Democracy at Winning Wednesday! This is a chance to volunteer and to meet other activists.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Flagg Building, Corcoran School for the Arts and Design, George Washington University, Please use New York Avenue Door, 500 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052
Please join us for an artist lecture and workshop with Cannupa Hanska Luger and Eric Gottesman on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30pm!
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · 508 I St NW, 508 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Join us with author Cynthia Chin-Lee as she discusses women's suffrage and her process in children's book writing!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
East City Bookshop welcomes Silas House to discuss his book, The Tulip Poplars, in conversation with Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join DC Fray and Hi-Lawn for FREE, in-person bingo on Wednesdays this summer at Union Market! Bring your own blanket and relax on the green!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
TRIVIA AT ROOFERS UNION IS BACK! In partnership with Sporcle!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Solid State Books, 1809 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fourth Wednesday of the month: 7pm ; SSB 14th Street
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · metrobar DC, 640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join us every Wednesday night for the fun and challenge of trivia!
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Temple Mother Earth, Washington, Washington, DC 20020
A sacred weekly gathering for presence, breath, reflection, restoration, and sisterhood.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Juneberry Garage, 6810 Cameron Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
DC Bird Alliance's favorite game night is back! Join us for Wingspan, birds, friends, and a signature cocktail.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · 2440 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
CODE RED's got a live jazz trio bringing the heat every Wednesday from 7 PM - 9:30 PM!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · 2401 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for an evening of deep breathing and meditation at the Find your Calm-A Masterclass - your ticket to peace of mind awaits!
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join the History Film Forum at the National Museum of American History for a Halloween season screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon ! Originally filmed for the 3D technology of the 1950s, Creatu
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · The Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Enjoy a free private tour of this fabulous mansion in the heart of Dupont Circle.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · STFU Navy Yard, 1299 1st Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Step into the unknown with Secret Sounds at STFU, an exclusive, immersive music experience of R&B, Neo-Soul, & other soulful genres collide.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Hotbed, 2477 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
DC's newest comedy club features DC's best stand-up comics performing on both professional and free comedy shows
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Aura Bar & Lounge, 5247 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
Got midweek burnout? Enjoy free stand-up comedy in Friendship Heights, DC! Relax with $5 Happy Hour Pass deals & a tight 90-min show.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Karma Hookah Bar/ Former Exotic Hookah, 2409 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for a FREE weekly comedy open mic happening every Wed! Enjoy all night happy hour specials and standup comedy!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free · Haydee's Restaurant, 3102 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Join us every Wednesday for hilarious comedy, delicious food, and a karaoke after-party. You'll laugh so hard you’ll flip funny side up!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free · Grand Central Restaurant & Bar, 2447 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Come out for a fun and hilarious night at Grand Central Restaurant in Adams Morgan. The show starts at 9 PM, doors open at 8 PM
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Aura Bar & Lounge, 5247 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
Wednesday 10 PM dark comedy in DC. You vote, the winner books next week. Free RSVP, $5 add on pass = first shot free + late night specials!
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Free · AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design®, 1735 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
Build a haunted house, follow a trick-or-treat trail, and join a costume parade at AIA Global Campus in DC.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · National Air and Space Museum, 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Listen to a funny story about two tiny spiders who stowed away on a Space Shuttle. Find out more about the experience of space travel. Learn about the real experiments of sending spiders to space to s
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 11:15 AM · Free · National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Stop by this informal session to meet curator Yve Colby and learn about inventor Mary Florence Potts.
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Free · National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Visitors beware, you're in for a scare! Join us for an eerie educational experience in the Ocean Hall, where costumed scientists will share curious creatures and spooky specimens in the spirit of the