Family-Friendly Fun in the DMV: Jan. 16-18

This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, there’s plenty of ways to do good in the DMV, along with events that are fun for the whole family like a volunteer service day and a free resource fair.

Stomp

Jan. 16-18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. | Washington, D.C.

The famous percussion show is coming to the National Theatre for its 30th anniversary! 

$67-$147 | broadwayatthenational.com/show/stomp/

GIVE WARMTH DC: 4th Annual MLK Day of Service 

Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Washington, D.C. 

Volunteers will assemble resource bags for D.C.’s unhoused population at Vera Cocina & بار. Donations are encouraged. 

$58.51, kids free | tinyurl.com/GiveWarmthDC4

Free Resource Fair: Fresh Start Fair

Jan. 18, noon-3 p.m. | Greenbelt, MD

A free community event focused on educational and career opportunities for kids and teens in the city of Greenbelt, also features a vendor fair, video game truck and grocery giveaway

Free | greenbeltmd.gov

More Great Events from Our Online Calendar

Our online event calendar is updated frequently with events from schools, community organizations, libraries, fun centers and more. Here are some of our favorites from Jan. 16-20.

Jan. 16 | Mini Snow Machines – Washington, D.C.

Jan. 17 | Winter Bird Walk – Great Falls, VA

Jan. 18 | Sensory Friendly Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Rockville, MD

Jan. 19 | 2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade – Washington, D.C.

Jan. 20 | Play Date at NMNH: Investigating Insects – Washington, D.C.

Visit our calendar for more events!