Sat 12–3 pm

Pumpkin Painting: Creative Minds at Anacostia Community Museum

Name: Pumpkin Painting: Creative Minds at Anacostia Community Museum
Start: 2026-10-31T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum · Washington · Free

Free pumpkin-painting craft for all ages at Anacostia Community Museum, Halloween Saturday afternoon.

Drop-in workshop Saturday, Oct 31, noon–3pm at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE; free, decorate pumpkins with paint and flowers, suitable for all ages.

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