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Join us for our weekly "Build It" program. Create one-of-a-kind structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, recycled everyday materials & more.

Join us for our weekly "Build It" program. Create one-of-a-kind structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, recycled everyday materials & more.
Join us for our weekly "Build It" program. Create one-of-a-kind structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, recycled everyday materials & more.
Join us for our weekly "Build It" program. Create one-of-a-kind structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, recycled everyday materials & more.
Join us for our weekly "Build It" program. Create one-of-a-kind structures with LEGOs, magnetic tiles, recycled everyday materials & more.
Join NY Times #1 best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds —creator of The Dot —for a special celebration of International Dot Day at the Hirshhorn, the biggest dot on the National Mall. Special read-aloud sessions and book signings with Reynolds will be held in the Ring Auditorium, and “dot light” tours featur…
Celebrate the art, culture, and creativity of stamps at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum during our Family Festival and USPS’s First Day of Issue Celebration for the new 2026 Christmas Cookies Forever® Stamps. Enjoy hands‑on artmaking, explore stories and traditions, and join us for a joyful unveiling of this y…
The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.
Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels! We'll spread out a drop cloth in meeting room #2, then give everyone access to tempra paint and brushes. Kids can learn how to wield a brush to make the marks they want, while wo…
Children ages 3-10 are welcome in the Children's Reading Room (2nd Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.
Come out and share what you've learned and learn from other players in a relaxed, open environment. Come get questions answered, and develop your strategy during live game play. No matter if you are an experienced player or are new to the game, players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Some sets…
About the Movie Computer-animated tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of the group, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. But the two learn to band together when they're faced with the bratty kid from next door, who just loves to make minc…
Filled with stories, songs, and fun activities, these programs promote language skills, imagination, and a love of reading and learning. Pajamas are encouraged but not required! If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event.
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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…
Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence, and help children start speaking Spanish naturally. Through engaging games, music, and interactive activities led by experienced native…
For Ages: 8 and Up What does home mean to you? Is it a place, a person, a favorite object, a family tradition, or a memory you carry with you? Drop in for a hands-on zine-making experience that invites you to explore what home and belonging mean to you. Using photographs, drawings, words, collage, and other creative ma…