Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups. Featuring songs and read-alouds presented by children’s librarians from the DC Public Library, Sunday Storytime is ideal for ages 2–6.
Each Sunday Storytime combines stories, songs, and hands-on fun for families. After storytime, attendees are invited to explore the museum or stop by the pop-up DC Public Library wagon to check out children’s books using their library cards.
WAMU 88.5 is a proud media sponsor of Planet Word.
Registration for this event includes general admission to the museum. For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact support@planetwordmuseum.org.

Local Event: Sunday Storytime

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Sunday Storytime

Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups....

Stop into our newest cafe at 1150 1st St NE, Ste 1, Washington, DC 20002 on October 15, 2026! We’re bringing feel-good meals no matter what you’re craving.
Join us at our Grand Opening for giveaways, savings, and so. much. flavor. Let’s celebrate!
Be one of the first 100 guests to receive a FREE You Pick Two® for a Year certificate*. That’s 12 FREE You Pick Two meals! Ribbon Cutting &amp; Breaking Bread Ceremony mid-morning—because the best part of baking bread is sharing it. FREE Baguette**, giveaways and so much more!
Get ready to slide into a booth for a “let’s catch up” meal with your bestie, or grab that perfect drive-thru “I just need five minutes” meal. Whatever you’re feeling, at Panera—It just meals good ™.
Can’t make it to our Grand Opening? Visit PaneraBread.com to explore our menu and sign up for MyPanera® to start earning rewards and so much more!

*YOU PICK TWO® CERTIFICATE
Must be a MyPanera member to be eligible for this offer. Valid only for digital orders (web/app/kiosk) at the participating Panera cafe. You must be logged into your MyPanera account and use the unique code printed on certificate at checkout to receive this offer. Limit one use per month during redemption period. Max discount up to: $20 per redemption. If order contains multiple YP2™ meals, discount applies to lowest priced YP2. Not valid on lobster items, shrimp items, catering orders or orders placed on third party sites. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Delivery order minimum $8-10 applies, exclusive of any taxes/fees/charges (varies by location). Menu prices for delivery are higher and fees apply. Void if modified, copied, reproduced, transferred, purchased, traded, or sold. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud, electronic or technical malfunctions, or other unforeseen circumstances. While supplies last. This offer is exclusive to you and your MyPanera account and cannot be reproduced, transferred, or used by anyone else. Only one MyPanera account is permitted per person. Signing up for more than one MyPanera account per person constitutes fraud and Panera will cancel all accounts and revoke all rewards. Other restrictions may apply. Visit <a href="https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company-information/terms-of-use.html#themypaneraprogram" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">panerabread.com/en-us/company-information/terms-of-use.html#themypaneraprogram</a> for complete MyPanera terms.
**Only on October 15, 2026. While supplies last. Limit one per guest. Other terms and restrictions may apply.
**One per person. Limited quantity. While supplies last. Opening day only.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163857/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Panera Bread® Grand Opening in Washington on October 15, 2026

Panera Bread® Grand Opening in Washington on...

Stop into our newest cafe at 1150 1st St NE, Ste 1, Washington, DC 20002 on October 15, 2026! We’re bringing feel-good meals no...

Panera Bread® Grand Opening in Washington on October 15, 2026

Planet Word Museum 925 13th St. NW (Entrance on K Street) Washington, DC 20005

You’re invited to celebrate six years of Planet Word! In addition to signature exhibit experiences, enjoy exclusive pop-up talks and demonstrations from the curatorial and tech teams as well as special museum-wide activities.
Highlights
Museum-wide activities (12:00–4:00 p.m.) including a self-guided building history &amp; architecture audio tour (Bloomberg Connects), scavenger hunt, and wordplay table games. Curator pop-up talk: “What’s New in the Library” (12:30–12:45 p.m.). Tech Talk in The Spoken World (3:00–3:30 p.m.), including the Globe Raising experience and behind-the-scenes tech fun facts. If you participated in this year’s BookBusters Reading Challenge, visit the BookBusters Lounge (Classroom B, 2nd Floor) starting at 1:00 p.m. to meet other participants, pick up a free button, and enjoy special activities; the raffle drawing takes place at 2:00 p.m.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164177/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Planet Word Community Day

Planet Word Community Day

You’re invited to celebrate six years of Planet Word! In addition to signature exhibit experiences, enjoy exclusive pop-up...

Sensory Friendly Morning is designed for families with neurodivergent children or teenagers to explore the museum at a quieter, less-crowded time. The recommended age for this experience is 10 and up, but all are welcome. The experience is self-guided, and guests can choose to participate in additional activities; some exhibit elements will be adapted to accommodate sensitivities to light and sound.
All guests are invited to participate in the Halloween theme with optional, not-scary costumes and trick-or-treating around the galleries for fun fidgets, bookmarks, and mini-books.
Prior to the event, registered guests will receive pre-visit materials (including a social narrative and sensory map). Registered guests are welcome to drop in at any time during the event.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160902/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Sensory Friendly Morning: Halloween Edition

Sensory Friendly Morning: Halloween Edition

Sensory Friendly Morning is designed for families with neurodivergent children or teenagers to explore the museum at a quieter,...

The Writer's Center

Location: Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda MD 20815
The Award-Winning, 5 Star Comedy Show, The Magic Duel, live on stage at The Writer's Center. Amazing, funny and interactive.
Since 2014, this 5-star rated performance (Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Google) has wowed audiences with its charm and humor, earning hundreds of glowing reviews. Bring the whole family, and prepare to be fooled—badly!
As with all Magic Duel shows, you can cancel or exchange your tickets no questions asked up to 7 days before the show. After that, you can still exchange them for a different date or a Gift Card for a $20 service fee.
"This show is sensational. It was funny and spontaneous and included many members of the audience." 5-Star TripAdvisor Review<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160176/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Halloween Magic at The Writer's Center

Halloween Magic at The Writer's Center

Location: Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda MD 20815
The Award-Winning, 5 Star Comedy Show, The Magic Duel, live on...

Planet Word Museum 925 13th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005

Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups. Featuring songs and read-alouds presented by children’s librarians from the DC Public Library, Sunday Storytime is ideal for ages 2–6.
Each Sunday Storytime combines stories, songs, and hands-on fun for families. After storytime, attendees are invited to explore the museum or stop by the pop-up DC Public Library wagon to check out children’s books using their library cards.
Location: Classroom B (Planet Word Museum)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160909/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups. Featuring songs and read-alouds presented by children’s librarians from the DC Public Library, Sunday Storytime is ideal for ages 2–6.
Each Sunday Storytime combines stories, songs, and hands-on fun for families. After storytime, attendees are invited to explore the museum or stop by the pop-up DC Public Library wagon to check out children’s books using their library cards.
Location: Classroom B (Planet Word Museum)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164178/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Sunday  Storytime

Sunday  Storytime

Mary's Land Farm

Some meals are more than food; they're a celebration! This intimate, hands-on cooking class invites you to mark the holiday season the Italian way: with beautifully composed dishes, rich tradition, and the kind of warmth only a shared table can bring. Chef Alba guides you through a festive menu that balances holiday indulgence with the natural refinement Italian cuisine does so effortlessly.
🎄 The Spirit of the Italian Holiday Table From a showstopping baked pasta wrapped in golden crust to a velvety zabaglione to close, every dish is crafted to feel genuinely special — the kind of cooking worth savoring slowly.
🍽️ What You'll Make Timballo di Pasta — festive baked pasta wrapped in a delicate golden crust, layered with rich, comforting flavors Cod in Burrata Cream with Thyme and Lemon — silky burrata, brightened with lemon and fragrant thyme Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Amaretti — sweet caramelized onions with a delicate amaretti crumble Panettone with Zabaglione Cream — a classic Italian holiday finish, velvety and indulgent
 📅 Event Details Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Location: Inn at Mary's Land Farm
Space is limited and this one will fill quickly so reserve your seat and celebrate the season with Chef Alba.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/158536/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: An Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner

An Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner

Some meals are more than food; they're a celebration! This intimate, hands-on cooking class invites you to mark the holiday...

Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups. Featuring songs and read-alouds presented by children’s librarians from the DC Public Library, Sunday Storytime is ideal for ages 2–6.
Each Sunday Storytime combines stories, songs, and hands-on fun for families. After storytime, attendees are invited to explore the museum or stop by the pop-up DC Public Library wagon to check out children’s books using their library cards.
Location: Classroom B (Planet Word Museum)

 Join Planet Word for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed especially for young children and their grownups....

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The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
Expo program:
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 <li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li>
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 <li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3:30 p.m.*) Employers share information about their current full- and part-time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li>
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Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to
join us for the expo on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

Silver Spring

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia...

The free JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

Edmund Burke School

Explore our campus and classrooms, connect with Burke faculty, students, and parents, and get any admissions questions answered.10 AM&nbsp;- Middle School |&nbsp;1:30 PM&nbsp;- High&nbsp;School

Local Event: Admissions Open House

Admissions Open House

Explore our campus and classrooms, connect with Burke faculty, students, and parents, and get any admissions questions...

To Be Provided

The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth chorus, Capital Force! Students learn barbershop from top educators and will perform locally and on the Barbershop Harmony Society International stage at Virginia Beach in February in the beautiful Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.Join the kickoff rehearsal

The kickoff meeting on October 18 includes voice placement, an informal audition, vocal warm-ups, and singing together. You will also learn about the season’s dates and rehearsal expectations. Interested singers are welcome to register and try the first rehearsal before deciding whether to join.
Who can join?
Capital Force welcomes singers in grades 7-12 from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Seventh graders are considered on a case-by-case basis with a recommendation from a parent and teacher.
Location and registration
Rehearsals take place in Alexandria. For participant safety, the exact rehearsal location is emailed to registered participants. Capital Force is supported in part by a grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Questions to info@aaccsings.org. For more information and registration go to <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home</a>

Local Event: Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

Old Town Alexandria

Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth...

Bloomingdale's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

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Sunday Storytime

OCT

11

10:00 AM

925 13th St NW, Washington, DC

Panera Bread® Grand Opening in Washington on October 15, 2026

OCT

15

6:00 AM

1150 1st St NE, Washington, DC

Planet Word Community Day

OCT

18

12:00 PM

Washington DC, DC

Sensory Friendly Morning: Halloween Edition

OCT

25

8:30 AM

925 13th St NW, Washington, DC

Halloween Magic at The Writer's Center

OCT

31

5:00 PM

The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda, MD

Sunday Storytime

NOV

8

10:00 AM

Washington DC, DC

Sunday Storytime

NOV

8

10:00 AM

925 13th St NW, Washington, DC

An Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner

DEC

12

12:00 PM

Mary's Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Ln, Ellicott City, MD

Sunday Storytime

DEC

13

10:00 AM

925 13th St NW, Washington, DC

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Admissions Open House

Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness