Mary Livingston Ripley Garden and Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden Tour

Fri · Sep 25·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature! This program includes books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses, and a very short hike. During the walk, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children…

Fri · Sep 25·The Old Stone House is located on 3051 M Street NW · Washington

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…

Fri · Sep 25·Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC

Fri · Sep 25·Civil War Defenses of Washington

Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them. What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? What was it like…

Fri · Sep 25·10:30 AM · 1:30 PM·Molina Family Latino Gallery Entrance, 1st Floor East, American History Museum · Washington

Step into the rhythm of salsa on a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s National…

Fri · Sep 25·11 AM · 1 PM·Smithsonian Castle · Washington

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions…