Baby Playtime

Thu · Oct 8·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

Thu · Oct 8·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. 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 guardians must re…

Thu · Oct 8·10 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. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…

Thu · Oct 8·2 PM – 2:30 PM·Georgetown Neighborhood Library · Washington

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…

Thu · Oct 8·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Air and Space Museum · Washington

Listen to a funny story about two tiny spiders who stowed away on a Space Shuttle. Find out more about the experience of space travel. Learn about the real experiments of sending spiders to space to see whether they can spin webs in microgravity. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday…

Thu · Oct 8·11 AM – 12 PM·National Air and Space Museum in DC, Air and Space Museum · Washington

NMAAHC Kids at NASM This program takes place at the NATIONAL MUSUEM OF AIR AND SPACE ( 650 Jefferson Drive SW. Washington, DC 20560 ) and requires free timed entry passes to enter the museum. NMAAHC Kids joins our friends at the National Air and Space Museum in DC for Flights of Fancy Story Time . Meet us there Enjoy a…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 6 PM·Rosedale Neighborhood Library · Washington

The STEAM of Photography: Freezing and Capturing Moments at Rosedale Library with Jessica Wallach.

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 6 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Players of all ages are invited to play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess on a jumbo chess board. No registration required. The program is free and open to the public.

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5 PM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate!