Washington DC Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

PRESIDENTS DAY EXHIBITION PREVIEW DAYFREE : Get an early look at the new Presidents Day exhibit focusing on American leadership and history before the official opening. This special preview event usually has hands-on activities tailored for older kids interested in civics and historical artifacts.A special early access opportunity to a new, educational exhibit celebrating an upcoming national holiday.

📍National Museum of American History, National Mall· Morning · 8-14 years · Free

WINTER CRAFTING WORKSHOP : Sign up for a fun Saturday workshop where kids can create their own winter-themed art projects using various mediums. It’s a great indoor activity to keep those hands busy and creative.A focused, hands-on creative activity scheduled for a Saturday afternoon that keeps kids happily occupied indoors.

📍Local Art Center, Georgetown· Afternoon · 5-10 years · $25

CHILDREN'S THEATER PERFORMANCE: THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE : See a delightful live theater adaptation of a popular children's book series, perfect for younger elementary kids. The production quality at this venue is always excellent and a DC staple.High-quality, age-appropriate live theater performance based on beloved children's literature.

📍The Puppet Co., Glen Echo Park (Immediate Suburb/Accessible)· 11:00 AM · 3-9 years · $15

SUNDAY STORYTIME AT PLANET WORD : Bring the little ones for a fun storytime session focusing on words and language at the amazing Planet Word museum. It’s a super engaging way to kick off a Sunday morning before exploring the rest of the exhibits.A fun, interactive story session perfect for the youngest explorers, included with your museum ticket.

📍Planet Word, Downtown DC· 10:30 AM · Ages 3-7 · Included with Admission

KID-FRIENDLY CHEMISTRY LAB DEMO : Watch exciting, safe chemistry experiments designed to wow older kids and tweens. This is not just watching; there are opportunities for supervised participation in making harmless, colorful reactions!An engaging, slightly more advanced science demonstration that appeals to the older end of your age range.

📍Local Science Museum Annex, Foggy Bottom· 2:00 PM · 7-14 years · $15 per child

WINTER NATURE WALK AND SCAVENGER HUNTFREE : Explore the winter landscape of Rock Creek Park with a guided nature walk focusing on animal tracks and winter ecology. They provide a simple scavenger hunt list to keep little eyes sharp!A fantastic, completely free way to get outside and enjoy nature, even in the cooler February weather.

📍Rock Creek Park Nature Center, Northwest DC· 10:00 AM · 4-12 years · Free