Millennium Stage Films. Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. In this witty, satirical farce, three secretaries (Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin) discover they can turn their male-controlled workplace into a model office—even as their scheme spins wildly out of control.
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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…
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…
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…
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.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Join us for a free performance in the River Pavilion at The REACH. Water Seed’s music is a fusion of funk, rock, hip hop, and jazz, which the band has coined as “Future Funk.” Their sound is characterized by tight, intricate grooves, soaring melodies, and powerful vocals—dri…
Celebrate National Dolly Parton Day with a free evening of festivities and film at the REACH! Enjoy a special presentation celebrating Parton’s Kennedy Center Honors legacy and an outdoor screening of her classic comedy 9 to 5 . Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion —rhinestones, fringe, big hair, boots, and…
Join the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at the 2026 NSO Season Opening Celebration, recognizing the Orchestra’s 96th anniversary and 40th year of partnership with the Kennedy Center.
