If you’re looking for some affordable, perhaps even free things to do in DC, here are activities for every day this week. Some are family-friendly too and perfect for kids currently at home. Enjoy!
- Monday –
- Learn something new (virtually!) at the Anacostia Community Museum – The Anacostia Community Museum has an exhibit called “A Right to the City Digital Exhibit.” You can learn how Washingtonians have reshaped their neighborhoods. More information here.
- Learn something new (virtually!) at the Anacostia Community Museum – The Anacostia Community Museum has an exhibit called “A Right to the City Digital Exhibit.” You can learn how Washingtonians have reshaped their neighborhoods. More information here.
- Tuesday –
- Take a work from home break and look at old photos – The Library of Congress has lots of vintage photos to look at, especially if you need a break from work. There’s a radio-controlled car from 1928 and photos from looking down onto North Capitol Street from decades ago. Best of all, it’s all free. More information here.
- Take a work from home break and look at old photos – The Library of Congress has lots of vintage photos to look at, especially if you need a break from work. There’s a radio-controlled car from 1928 and photos from looking down onto North Capitol Street from decades ago. Best of all, it’s all free. More information here.
- Wednesday –
- Take a cycling class outdoors – Cycled! in Takoma Park has reopened as of July 8th. They are offering outdoor spinning classes Tuesdays-Thursdays in the evening at 7:30 p.m. and weekends during the mornings. *Note: Classes fill up fast so be prepared to be on a waitlist or pay extra to get in.* More information here.
- Take a cycling class outdoors – Cycled! in Takoma Park has reopened as of July 8th. They are offering outdoor spinning classes Tuesdays-Thursdays in the evening at 7:30 p.m. and weekends during the mornings. *Note: Classes fill up fast so be prepared to be on a waitlist or pay extra to get in.* More information here.
- Thursday –
- Practice self-care with Recharj – The modern meditation and power nap studio on NY Ave. NW is offering virtual livestreamed classes in destressing, mind massage, yoga nidra and more. Right now Recharj is offering their first 10 days of unlimited classes for just $30. More information here.
- Practice self-care with Recharj – The modern meditation and power nap studio on NY Ave. NW is offering virtual livestreamed classes in destressing, mind massage, yoga nidra and more. Right now Recharj is offering their first 10 days of unlimited classes for just $30. More information here.
- Friday –
- Check out virtual cinema at the Avalon – The Avalon Theatre may be closed right now but they are offering virtual cinema. Movies that are currently available (as of Mon. 7/20) include a documentary on former Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and a film on the legacy of Flannery O’Connor. The movies are free to stream. More information here.
- Check out virtual cinema at the Avalon – The Avalon Theatre may be closed right now but they are offering virtual cinema. Movies that are currently available (as of Mon. 7/20) include a documentary on former Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and a film on the legacy of Flannery O’Connor. The movies are free to stream. More information here.
- Saturday –
- Learn how to make a boozy ice cream cocktail – Learn how to combine two of the best things in the world—cocktails and ice cream—with a class by Ice Cream Jubilee founder Victoria Lai. Tune in to the Yards Instagram Live for more information. More information here.
- Learn how to make a boozy ice cream cocktail – Learn how to combine two of the best things in the world—cocktails and ice cream—with a class by Ice Cream Jubilee founder Victoria Lai. Tune in to the Yards Instagram Live for more information. More information here.
- Sunday –
- Have a story time with an astronaut – The Global Space Education Foundation has organized astronaut read alouds and uploaded them (if you’re wondering how, they send children’s books to the International Space Stations for astronauts to read). The Story Time from Space Library is free too! More information here.
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