4 listings in Washington, DC: free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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The Botanic Garden's free holiday show returns November 26 with poinsettias, model trains running past national parks and historic places built from plant parts, and DC landmarks made of natural materials. No tickets needed. On December 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 29 it stays open until 8pm with live holiday music from 5pm.
Gaithersburg marks the 100th anniversary of its tree lighting with an evening of holiday music, dance and song at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne. Admission is free. It's outdoors with lawn seating and limited chairs.
National Gallery of Art, East Building · Washington
On the first Saturday of the month the East Building turns into a free festival: a kids' play space, bilingual storytime, drop-in artmaking, face painting and children's yoga. Most activities are first come, first served; a few need registration. Next dates: November 7 and December 5, 2026. The January 2, 2027 festival is canceled.
National Gallery of Art, East Building · Washington
A weekly hands-on space for the youngest art lovers to play, build, sort and stack in the East Building atrium. It's free, there's no registration, and you can drop in any time during the session. Children must be with an adult. No session on December 29, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · nga.gov
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