A Story Building Workshop with Leah Henderson

Fri · Sep 4·Fort Stevens is situated along 13th Street, Quackenbos Street NW, and Rittenhouse Street NW. · Washington

What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped p…

Fri · Sep 4·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 4·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

A woman lives in the countryside with her lively dog, her shy cat and her cuddly sheep. She decides to plant an apple tree so she can make a pie for her birthday. She is surprised by an unexpected little helper. Warm colors and beautiful singing bring special magic to this 30 minute show. Recommended for ages 2-8. Join…

Fri · Sep 4·10 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. Due to inclement weather, Wonderplace will open at 12 noon on Friday, J…

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 11 AM·East Building Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Hands-On Activities

Fri · Sep 4·10 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…

Thu · Sep 3·2:45 PM – 5 PM·Palisades Neighborhood Library · Washington

Come cool off in the library with some colorful lanyard crafts! Plastic lanyard and string will be provided. All ages welcome.

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Discover new flavors and fresh reads! Join us for a relaxing tea tasting paired with a sneak peek at exciting new books. For all ages. Sample tasty teas while diving into fun, real-life topics in a relaxed space. For teens and adults.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 6 PM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer for a free Tech 101 workshop in the computer lab, where you'll learn basic tech skills such as: Creating an email or changing your password Navigating online applications Email and cloud management Managing storage on your smart devices Come with your questions! Call 202…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Meet us at the library's large meeting room after school! Enjoy tasty foods, music, and good vibes. This program is targeted to school-age kids, Be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, or shellfish.