(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
The Kennedy Center 2021-22 in-person productions: We Are All Connected: October 9, 2021 on the REACH Plaza (Ongoing after Oct. 9) As part of the Center’s 50th Anniversary season celebration, Education Artist-in-Residence Mo Willems will work with local community to create a “playscape” on the REACH Plaza! This exciting public art piece is inspired by one of Willems’ abstract works… Continue Reading…
Washington, DC is one of the lucky cities that get to host the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a hot pop-up showing up in select cities and selling out fast! If this is your first “immersive” experience, do not fear, it really is calm and can be enjoyed if you are 2 or 92. Set in a large warehouse space at… Continue Reading…
Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful… Continue Reading…
I’ve relayed to you my love for The Kreeger Museum in past posts and now I am excited to share they are bringing back family-friendly events to the museum! Saturdays at The Kreeger Museum: Winged Things– Make a thing and give it wings! Kids use their imagination to create a unique “winged thing” and see it take flight! Registration is… Continue Reading…
October 7: Mini-chess camp at Chevy Chase Community CenterThe DC State Chess Federation is offering a FREE (donations accepted) mini-chess camp, for children K-12, who are beginners and advanced players. The mini-camp is from 9am-12pm on Thursday October 7, 2021, at the tables outside of the Chevy Chase Community Center (next to the Chevy Chase Library), located at 5601 Connecticut Ave… Continue Reading…
All weekend Georgetown French Market is a popular Parisian-inspired open-air market which features sidewalk sales and specials from more than 25 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd., plus French fare, a caricature artist, music, a strolling mime, and more. Neighborhood restaurants will also offer specials and French fare, including sweet and savory… Continue Reading…
Your children’s favorite storybooks of knights, castles, and dragons become a reality when you step inside the magical Maryland Renaissance Festival. Back from a cancelled year due to COVID-19, this beloved festival is back and as fun as ever, running every Saturday and Sunday through October 24 in Crownsville, Maryland. There is enchantment and merriment from the moment you enter the castle… Continue Reading…
In addition to checking things off our fall bucket list, there are plenty of exciting events happening in October that will allow families to experience Washington, DC. Don’t miss out on a fall favorite– apple and pumpkin picking! Frederick Oktoberfest October 1st & 2nd Weiner 500 Oktoberfest at the Wharf on October 2nd Oktoberfest at The Boro on October 2nd Jazz… Continue Reading…