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NMAAHC Kids: Joyful Fridays 

Virtual Event

NMAAHC Kids: Joyful Fridays Fridays in March; 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Joyful Fridays welcome children every Friday in March to create art that celebrates black joy, history and culture. This special program is inspired […]

Virtual Drag Queen Story Time with Ruth Allen Ginsburg

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum online for our annual Pride festivities and celebrate inclusivity and love for all. Enjoy a lively story time performance with beloved DC drag queen […]

Free

Good Kid-izen Series

Color Burst Park 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia, MD

When: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 10am-12pm What: A summer-long series of fun and learning celebrating inclusion, diversity and education. June 26: Global Passport July 10: Celebrate […]

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison – One Stop Shopping 

Online

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison - One Stop Shopping Tuesdays through Aug. 31, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. 30 mins. Free, advance registration is required https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/student-programs/virtual-field-trips/ The American bison—or […]

Brownies: Outdoor Adventurers

Tudor Place

Discover bugs, birds and wildlife living at Tudor Place while on an outdoor adventure. Brownies become garden detectives as they identify different species of bugs and birds, learn how to […]

$10

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

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THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Dr. Wonderful and her dog, Newton, want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. But how can they study the moon when it’s so far away? By blasting off into space, of course! On their amazing journey, this detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers […]

TBD

Eggstravaganza!

Tudor Place

Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]

$8 – $18

Eggstravaganza!

Tudor Place

Join us for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn. Afterwards, make […]

$8 – $18

Living Earth Festival 2023: Native Nations Confronting Climate Change

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

From water scarcity to floods and erosion, Native nations are addressing climate change across Indian Country. During the Living Earth Festival, join the museum for a weekend of conversations, demonstrations, […]

Free

Zuni Olla Maidens Performance

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

An all-women’s group, the Zuni Olla Maidens from New Mexico are known for the Pottery Dance, in which they move in carefully choreographed steps with painted jars balanced on their […]

Free

O Say Can You Play

Tudor Place

Happy Birthday America! Celebrate Independence Day with this family-friendly outdoor program. Play traditional outdoor games and make a historic toy to bring home before sneaking a peek at rarely displayed objects from the Tudor Place Collection. Make a day of it and bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden after the program.

$5 – $15

Christmas Revels: The Magical Medieval Tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Get ready for a night of enchantment and adventure at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC! The holidays in the DMV aren't complete without Christmas Revels, one of DC's most beloved holiday traditions. Featuring a diverse and multigenerational cast, from ages 8-92, join the legendary ladies and gallant knights of King Arthur's court to welcome a […]

$17 – $70