Meet the Expert: Lowrider Bike

Mon · Sep 28·2:15 PM – 3:15 PM·American History Museum · Washington

Stop by this informal session to meet Program Producer Odalys Lugo Morales and learn about the history and culture of lowriders.

Thu · Oct 15·11:15 AM – 12:15 PM·American History Museum · Washington

Stop by this informal session to meet Program Producer Odalys Lugo Morales and learn about the history and culture of lowriders.

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 25·7 PM – 8 PM·Heritage Hall, African American History and Culture Museum · Washington

Join Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III for the final edition of Understanding America, moderated by award-winning journalist Laura Coates, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. As the museum marks a decade of transforming how millions of…

Sat · Sep 26·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA · Washington

The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back thousands of years as a seasonal celebration in several Asian cultures, focused on families and communities gathering to celebrate abundance under the Harvest Moon. In the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Asian Americans United hosts an annual street festival with programming t…

Sat · Sep 26·Detroit, Michigan, 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201 · Washington

2–4:30 pm ET Through collaborations with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and community-based organizations across Metro Detroit, the Concert of Colors will host a series of free neighborhood events celebrating the cultural traditions that have helped shape our nation. Together, these programs remind us that the journ…