In-person Family Program: Salute the country’s 250th birthday by taking an all-American road trip at the American History Museum . Unfold your map, turn on the engine, and follow the road through the museum’s galleries in a memorable overnight adventure. Geared for children ages 8 to 14 years old, accompanied by an adult.
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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.
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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…
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…
Enjoy a fall Friday in the Enid A. Haupt Garden with one of our knowledgeable volunteers or staff for a free garden tour! Discover the history of this urban oasis and explore the new Garden Time Machine installation, part of the Growing Tomorrow exhibition. Tours are offered each Friday in October at 10:00 a.m. and run…
