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Parent’s Night Out

Veritas City Church 3255 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Veritas City Church is excited to announce another Parent’s Night Out! Bring your kids for a night of fun while you enjoy an evening to yourself. Knock out some errands, […]

$10

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Summer Cool-Off for Families

Tudor Place

Kids and families keep cool with hands-on science. Explore fun—and sustainable—ways to stay cool all summer long! Dash through mist, enjoy a cool iced tea in the shade, decorate a […]

$5 – $15

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Kaypi Peru Festival

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

You are invited to the free three-day Kaypi Peru Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian. This event highlights the South American nation’s rich and diverse cultural heritage […]

Free

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 […]

Carousel Family Day: Carousel Crafts

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for the first Carousel Family Day as part of the celebration of the carousel’s 100th anniversary. Pre-registered participants will be able to celebrate the […]

Free

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

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Physics in Action – Kayak

online MD, United States

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic invented the kayak, a dynamic water vessel that changed the world. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, participants will explore […]

Free

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Art Making – Stretching the Canvas

online MD, United States

Explore contemporary Indigenous artists from Stretching the Canvas: Eight Decades of Native Painting, an exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City. In this live […]

Free

Living Earth Family Day

Online

Celebrate summer with virtual hands-on family activities. Inspired by corn, sunflowers and strawberries, these projects highlight Indigenous food plants. Create Your Own Sunflower Bracelet: Sunflowers are a common crop among […]

Free

Growing Gardeners

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

By learning about seasonality, the labor of planting seeds, and how gardens were depicted in the Federal period, Girl Scouts and children from the general public will appreciate where their […]

$5 – $15

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

Tudor Tots: Back to School

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Tudor Tots: Back to School

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Tudor Tots: Celebrating Family

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Homeschool History Days: School and Fun

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. See our full schedule below: September 22: School and […]

$5 – $7

Tudor Tots: Changing Seasons

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Cadettes: Tudor Trees

Tudor Place

At Tudor Place, we care for trees that are over 200 years old. In this program, learn about what is involved in caring for these trees. Explore the connection between […]

$10

Daisies: Garden Explorers

Tudor Place

Daisies are invited on an exciting exploration of Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acres to discover how resources are used wisely. Participants will read and discuss Clover’s story as a group, learn how to protect nature from trash and will create a masterpiece using recycled materials. This program fulfills all the requirements to earn the Clover […]

$10

Homeschool History Days: Art at Dumbarton

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. See our full schedule below: October 20: Art at […]

$5 – $7

Día de los Muertos Virtual Family Celebration

Online

Celebrate Día de los Muertos online with Ballet Folklórico Mi Herencia Mexicana and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. There is fun for the whole family during this virtual performance. Watch as Ballet Folklórico Mi Herencia Mexicana demonstrate several Mexican folk dances including El Toro Viejo from Sinaloa and the popular, El Son de La Negra […]

Free

Haunted Halloween Hunt

Tudor Place

Experience Halloween at Tudor Place with a spooky one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Wear your costume and come with your friends and family. Create a creepy craft to take home, then explore our garden to discover bats, spiders and other outdoor Halloween secrets. Scavenger hunt finishers will receive a special prize. Suggested Ages: 7 – 12 years […]

$3 – $10

Brownies: Be the Architect

Tudor Place

What does it mean to be an Architect? An Inventor? Explore the history of Tudor Place’s architecture, put your own inventing skills to the test and earn your Inventor Badge! This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to put their minds to work, stretch their creative thinking skills, learn something new, and […]

$10

Juniors: The Roaring Twenties

Tudor Place

Travel back in time to learn about the women who lived and worked at Tudor Place in the 1920s. Create a 1920s character, plan a living history party and earn the Playing the Past Badge. This program is perfect for girls and troops who want to get up and move, think imaginatively, explore local history […]

$10

Homeschool History Days: Winter Warmth

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$5 – $7

Homeschool History Days: Love Letter

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$5 – $7

Homeschool History Days: Bygone Games

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$5 – $7

In-Person Pride Family Day

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Celebrate Pride with your chosen family at SAAM! Join us outside the museum on the F Street plaza and proudly march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Enjoy a […]

Free

Tudor Tots: Why do Leaves Change Colors?

Tudor Place

Join us for our first Tudor Tots program of the fall season. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers learn about changing leaves and other clues […]

$5

Tudor Tots: What’s Growing Now?

Tudor Place

Come explore the different types of plants that bloom in the fall. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will learn about the tradition of the […]

$5

Tudor Tots: Who Lived Here First?

Tudor Place

Indigenous people called Washington DC home long before anyone else did. Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the indigenous people whose ancestral homelands are in Washington DC. Young learners […]

$5

Tudor Tots: How Do You Celebrate the Fall?

Tudor Place

Halloween may make October seem like a spooky time of year, but many different cultures celebrate this season in their own way. Come learn about the holidays that are celebrated […]

$5

Tudor Tots: What Are You Thankful For?

Tudor Place

Come learn more about Thanksgiving traditions with us. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers are invited to discover how Thanksgiving started, and the important role that indigenous people play in this holiday. Enjoy a group reading of a Thanksgiving story, create a turkey craft and sing along to Thanksgiving songs.

$5

Tudor Tots: What Winter Holidays Do You Celebrate?

Tudor Place

The winter season is filled with so many different holidays; come learn how different people celebrate during this time of year. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and […]

$5

A Family Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour of Christmas favorites that will have your family singing all the way home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph! This one-hour concert is […]

Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games

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

Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.

Free

Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games

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

Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and join Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, sharing Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.

Free

Native Cinema Showcase Screening: Encanto

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

Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. The magic of this wondrous, charmed Encanto has blessed each child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child that is […]

Free

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

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

National Presbyterian Church Easter Egg Hunt

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Kids pre-K through 5th grade are invited for a fun Easter egg hunt! Join us on Easter Sunday, April 9, after the 10:00 am Easter worship service. For more information […]

Free

Capital Book Fest Children’s Book Festival

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17 as a special edition of Capital Book Fest, pops up outdoors on Wilson Plaza at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC). […]

Free

National Presbyterian Church Summer of Serving

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

This summer, we invite you to bring your friends, family, and yourself as we have a great time serving together! This opportunity will be: Every Sunday after each worship service […]

“Spanish is the Language of My Family” Book Festival

National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC, United States

Venue: Postal Museum Event Location: Historic Lobby and A trium Cost: Free Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/spanish-is-the-language-of-my-family-book-festival-tickets-63030915063 7 Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program Link: https://postalmuseu m.si.edu/guest-artist-program Come by the National Postal Museum for a day of fun-filled activities for the whole family that celebrates the release of the new book Spanish is the Language of My Family. Written […]

Free

Basic Printmaking for Adults with Karen La Du – Weekly -12 Weeks

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Weekly Class - 12 weeks Thursdays, September 14 to December 7, 2023 6 to 8 pm Unlock your creativity and discover the captivating world of printmaking in this engaging workshop […]

$480