The World & Me: Bat Week Extravaganza with special guests…Arachnids!

Sat · Oct 31·9:30 AM – 10 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great for children who…

Sat · Oct 31·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

Calling all spooky animal lovers! Celebrate Bat Week with creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about the important work bats do. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and gu…

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 4 PM·Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing, American History Museum · Washington

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 4 PM·Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC

Come check out the Takoma Park Flea/Art Market the last Saturday of each month at Seeker’s Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012, from 10-4 pm.  This month we will host the Justin Ciabotti Jazz Quartet in the Seeker’s parking lot from 2-4 pm. Our bilingual story teller, Laura Kleinmann will entertain chi…

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 11 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Jr. Ballet is designed for movers ages 5-8 who enjoy ballet dancing. In this class, students build coordination, confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills; all while having fun.This class introduces foundational ballet skills, technique and vocabulary that will transfer well in ballet classes as they progress. Studen…

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 4 PM·Wonderplace, 1 West, American History Museum · Washington

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Meet in the Historic Lobby, Postal Museum · Washington

Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas. Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 12 PM·African American History and Culture Museum · Washington

Explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors will view priceless objects, connect to the past, and hear about the actions of ordinary men and women, demanding freedom and transforming our nation. Photo Credit: NMAAHC

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 5 PM·3 East, American History Museum · Washington

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.