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DinoRoars at the Smithsonian National Zoo
Travel back in time with “DinoRoars”—a self-guided safari around the Smithsonian’s National Zoo—and meet massive animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. From June 1 to August 31, visitors will be able to look up and listen as the roar of a 39-foot-long T. rex joins the symphony of Zoo animal chirps, squawks and chuffs. On exhibit […]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage on the National Mall, the Festival has featured participants from all fifty states and more than one hundred countries. The 2019 Festival will look […]
2 events,
Where’s Waldo? Glass Truck Tour
Where’s Waldo? Glass Truck Tour
Join a fun family-friendly mobile truck tour coming to DC on Saturday, July 6th from 10am - 5pm! The truck will be traveling to key cities to promote “Where’s Waldo?", a new show on Universal Kids that will be premiering this summer. WASHINGTON, DC-- SATURDAY, JULY 6 Yards Park Plaza 355 Water Street SE Washington DC 20003 […]
2 events,
Moms Clean Air Force: Play-In for Climate Action
Moms Clean Air Force: Play-In for Climate Action
Head to the Hill on Thursday, July 11th, for the Moms Clean Air Force's family friendly and 6th annual Play-In for Climate Action. Enjoy kids’ activities and music by Latin GRAMMY Award-winning children’s musician, Mister G. Listen to inspiring speakers and legislators promise us they will fight for climate safety, fight to keep toxic chemicals […]
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Ladybug release at National Museum of the American Indian
Ladybug release at National Museum of the American Indian
Ladybugs are beneficial insects—they help control aphids and act as a natural pesticide for plants in place of chemicals. Children and adults are invited to the release of ladybugs into the museum’s field of corn, squash and beans. About 9,000 ladybugs will be released by Smithsonian horticulturists and entomologists throughout the summer which will provide a […]
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Kaypi Perú Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian
You are invited to the free three-day Kaypi Perú Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian. This event highlights the South American nation’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and traditional arts. Kaypi Perú,which means “This is Peru” in the indigenous language of Quechua, includes an art market, music and dance performances, hands-on activities […]
Ladybug release at the National Museum of the American Indian
Ladybug release at the National Museum of the American Indian
Ladybugs are beneficial insects—they help control aphids and act as a natural pesticide for plants in place of chemicals. Children and adults are invited to the release of ladybugs into the museum’s field of corn, squash and beans. About 9,000 ladybugs will be released by Smithsonian horticulturists and entomologists throughout the summer which will provide a […]
Camp Milk Bar
Camp Milk Bar
Camp Milk Bar-- yes please!!! School’s out, baking’s IN. The Camp Milk Bar class bring kids ages 3-12 into the Milk Bar classroom to get their hands messy & learn the sweet tricks of the truffle trade. Kids will roll up their sleeves and learn how to make our classic cake truffles from scratch. Each […]
3 events,
Shark Bites and Brews
Shark Bites and Brews
#welovesharks! Kick off Shark Week with all things shark on District Pier. Ride the great white mechanical shark, cool off with a trip down the monster shark water slide, or get your picture taken at the Winks Photo Booth. For the adults, we’ll be pouring shark themed beers at the bar – grab a cold Landshark […]
3 events,
Citi Open Kids’ Day
Citi Open Kids’ Day
Citi Open Kids’ Day powered by Net Generation – Sunday, July 28 (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) Rock Creek Park Tennis Center (5220 16th NW, Washington, D.C. 20011) FREE for ages 10 & under Kids rule the court at the Citi Open on Sunday, July 28, for the Citi Open Kids’ Day powered by Net […]