Dating in Washington, DC
In shortWashington, DC is full of driven people with full diaries. Planning ahead is normal here, which can work in your favour: a booked class shows you mean it.
A first date idea
A Smithsonian Studio Arts class
Smithsonian Associates runs hands-on Studio Arts classes for people aged 16 and up, held in person at the S. Dillon Ripley Center on the National Mall and online. Some are longer introductory courses, and many can be repeated. Check the listings for meeting times.
Source: Smithsonian Associates, checked 8 November 2026
Take a Smithsonian art class on the National Mall, then dinner nearby.
