Bring your little one and some of their favorite snacks for a celebration of autumn within Rock Creek Park. We’ll enj oy st ories, a song, and t reats in the fall foliage. This will also be a great chance to try out that Halloween costume before the big day. Note: No food or drink will be provided at this event.
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During this ½ mile excursion, beginner explorers learn the hiking essentials, such as trail safety, what to wear or bring to a hike, and how to Recreate Responsibly all while looking at and respecting nature found in our woodlands. This ranger-led hike is intended to create treasured trail experiences for families inte…
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…
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. Due to inclement weather, Wonderplace will open at 12 noon on Friday, J…
Stroll among the historic streets, manicured gardens, and Victorian row houses as you hear stories and deep, dark secrets about DC’s finest neighborhood’s forgotten past. — Come along to hear about the ghosts and spirits that still haunt these streets…if you dare. This is a family-friendly ghost tour through Georgetown…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning!
This program is for ages 8 - 12. Sewing is a great skill to learn! From the multiple hand-stitches, to mending holes, and reattaching those pesky buttons that may fall off. These are life skills that one can learn at an early enough age. Join Children's Librarian, Mark, as he teaches and gets the kid's started on their…
Join us at the Anacostia Community Museum for a cozy story time that brings children, caregivers, and community together through books, creativity, and play. Stories will connect with ACM’s current exhibition and celebrate themes of community, family, neighborhood, history, and the fall and winter seasons. Families are…
Step back in time with a ranger-led tour of the Old Stone House, the oldest building in the nation’s capital. Discover what life was like in the 18th century as you explore its simple rooms, learn about early residents, and uncover the stories hidden within its stone walls. Perfect for visitors of all ages, this short…
Join a ranger for a pleasant hike through the woods and along the creek. Ranger's choice of route - the hike may be between 1.5-3.5 miles. Come prepared with proper footwear and clothing, water, and curiosity to connect with nature. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center and Planetarium.
The Milkhouse Ford trail offers both beautifully forested nature and a glimpse into Washington DC’s history. Ramble with a r anger for a guided hike on this 1.7-mile loop, where you will encounter 5000 years of history, from traces of Indigenous land usage, to Fort DeRussy (which saw action during the Civil War), to th…
Listen to a funny story about two tiny spiders who stowed away on a Space Shuttle. Find out more about the experience of space travel. Learn about the real experiments of sending spiders to space to see whether they can spin webs in microgravity. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday…
Step inside Peirce Mill, a rare surviving 19th-century gristmill in Rock Creek Park, and discover how waterpower once supported daily life in Washington, DC. Built in the 1820s, the mill served local farmers by grinding grain into flour and cornmeal. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the mill’s machinery, including t…
