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Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
📍 Washington · North & East D.C. · Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary with a DC-themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt!
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📍 D.C. · FREE THIS WEEKEND
Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C. This Weekend
8 verified free listings in Washington, D.C. this weekend: dated events from Friday evening through Sunday come first, then free places open this weekend. Nothing here needs a ticket; if an organizer asks for an RSVP, the card says so.
Updated · every listing links to its official source.
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Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Southwest Neighborhood Library
Celebrate 30 Years of Pokemon!
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English Conversation Club
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Want to improve your English language speaking skills? Want to practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting?
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Washington Commanders Football
📍 Washington · North & East D.C. · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Come enjoy watching the Washington Commanders Football Team play.
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Cricut Reservation
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Southwest Neighborhood Library
Reserve a Cricut for two hours to work on your own projects.
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Sewing Machine Reservation
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Southwest Neighborhood Library
Reserve a sewing machine for two hours to work on your own projects.
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Baseball Film Series
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
A six-week series of baseball movies will be held on Sundays at 2 p.m. during November and December at the Juanita E. Thornton-Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW.
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The Nightingale of Iran and Monajat featuring Galeet Dardashti
📍 Washington · Central D.C. · Jack Morton Auditorium
Blending storytelling, music, and cultural history, this special presentation by Galeet Dardashti, celebrates Persian Jewish heritage and explores the intersections of faith, family, and artistic expression. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Judaic Studies and the Annual Frieda Kobernick Fleischman Lecture. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the performance will begin at 7:00 pm. --- Event
Details Official page ↗Free this weekend in Washington, D.C.: highlights
Coming up first: Pokémon Scavenger Hunt (On now, through Nov 8, Washington), Pokemon Scavenger Hunt (On now, through Nov 8, Washington), English Conversation Club (Sun, Nov 8, 9:00 AM, Washington) and Washington Commanders Football (Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM, Washington).
Of the 8 verified listings for free this weekend in Washington, D.C., 8 are free and 0 are paid; 8 are dated events and 0 are places you can visit any open day. The most common kinds are library (7) and arts & culture (1). The most listings are in Washington (8).
Tips for free this weekend in Washington, D.C.
- Weekend free events in Washington, D.C. fill up fastest; if a card mentions an RSVP, do it as early as you can.
- Saturday mornings are best for markets and outdoor events; Sunday afternoons tend to be quieter at museums.
- Have a rain plan. Outdoor events can be cancelled at short notice, so keep a free indoor option nearby.
- Everything on this page is free to attend, so mixing two or three in one neighborhood makes a full day without spending anything.
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FAQ
What is free to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend?
8 free events this weekend are listed here, soonest first, each linked to its official page.
How many of these are free?
8 of the 8 listings are free to attend or enter; the other 0 show the price from the official site.
How current is this list?
It is rebuilt from verified listings on every visit and was last updated Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:07 AM EST. Ended, cancelled and removed listings drop off automatically.
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