Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 27 Free Things To Do in DC with Kids
![Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 27 Free Things To Do in DC with Kids Young kids can enjoy free weekly play dates at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Photo by Kelly Verdeck, via Flickr. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)](https://static.mommypoppins.com/styles/image960x650/s3/smithsonian_national_museum_of_natural_history_washington_photo_by_kelly_verdeck_via_flickr.jpg)
Everyone knows Washington, DC has so many free offerings, but did you know the depth of the free activities available? They extend well beyond the National Mall.
The holidays are over, and we know you might not want to spend one more dollar. The good news is that we live in an area rich in free museums, activities, and events. Many of those free museums have weekly storytimes and activity centers catered towards children.
There are also free theater productions this month, including the Wheaton Family Theatre Series and Saturday Morning Live! at the National Theatre. GALA Theatre is hosting a Three Kings Day celebration, too. And there are plenty of First Day Hikes and MLK Day events.
Check out our Guide to Free Things To Do in DC with Kids for more free family fun. Plus, we are always adding free events to our events calendar.
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GALA Theatre
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
National Portrait Gallery
National Museum of African American History & Culture
The R.I.S.E Center to Anacostia Park
National Portrait Gallery
National Postal Museum
National Portrait Gallery
National Postal Museum
National Air & Space Museum
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
American History Museum
National Museum of American History
National Portrait Gallery