Inspired by the Folger’s exhibition, To Hear Her Speak, families will learn about the importance of collecting to telling their story Attendance is free with a recommended $10 donation. There are two sessions available with these recommended ages: 11:30am – 12:30pm | recommended ages 5-7 1:00pm – 2:00pm | recommended ages 8-11
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A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.
Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.
Immersive Saturday Spanish at Hill Center DC offers games, music, and interactive activities with native instructors in small groups, fostering natural speaking for ages 4–8.
Immersive 8‑week Saturday Spanish program at Hill Center DC offers games, music, interactive activities and native‑speaker instructors in small groups for ages 9–14.
Interactive story time at the American Indian Museum’s imagiNATIONS Activity Center features a Native‑authored picture book, museum objects, and a related craft, for ages 3–9.
Guided musical play with hand drums, tambourines, shakers, and rhythm sticks at Petworth Neighborhood Library, fostering rhythm and social skills for ages 5 and under.
Measure for Measure, a Shakespeare dark comedy set in 1950s American South, staged at Folger Shakespeare Library under Helen Hayes Award‑winning director Psalmayene 24.
Open-captioned production of Measure for Measure, Shakespeare’s dark comedy set in 1950s American South, directed by Helen Hayes Award winner Psalmayene 24, at Folger Shakespeare Library.
Curator’s Talk at Folger Shakespeare Library features Dr. Patricia Akhimie and scholars discussing Black women’s influence on Shakespeare over 400 years.
Artist Rain Young leads a hands‑on workshop where participants design cartoon‑style Washington Spirit player sports cards to take home, at Anacostia Community Museum’s Program Room, all ages.
Dungeons & Dragons tabletop sessions guide kids through short hero quests using math, strategy, and negotiation at Woodridge Neighborhood Library, ages 5–12.
Mark Miazga leads a two‑hour virtual workshop using the Folger Guide to develop hands‑on Macbeth lessons, close‑reading strategies, scene work, and a unit sequence.
