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Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

November 12, 2021

Friday

5:30pm-8:30pm: Side Yards
Side Yards is a can’t-miss evening of surprises located at Yards Park! Guests will be treated to DC’s best performers who provide family-friendly thrills and delights unlike anywhere else in the city. Multiple stages of entertainment showcase the exciting and unusual talents of contortionists, magicians, escape artists, sword swallowers, aerialists, lollipop lyra performers and more. Guests will be in awe as jugglers, stilt walkers, and bubble artists create a fun and thrilling atmosphere. In addition to Side Show performances, attendees are able to enjoy interactive activities including tarot card and palm reading, balloon artistry, glitter tattoos, and more!

6:00pm-8:00pm: Family movie night at The Lane
It’s like a normal movie night, but WAY BETTER. Not your living room, order from our cafe for dinner (popcorn is free!), and we’ll clean up all of the tiny pieces of popcorn that end up everywhere. Comfy clothes and PJs welcome! We’ll have blankets set out for each family. This month, we’re watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (a short flick!) so there will be plenty of time for open play too. Free for members! Cost is $20/kid (adults are free) for non-members. Reserve your spot here.

6:30pm-10:30pm: Kids Night Out at Silver Stars Gymnastics
While Silver Stars is known for expertly guiding children through all aspects of balance beam routines, trampolines and rope climbing, Kids’ Night Out offers children the chance to explore the various apparatuses at their own pace. These events take place on the second and fourth Saturday evenings of every month highlighting all the fun of Open Gym, but as a drop-off program. We offer Free play, movies, games, pizza and more!

Saturday

10:00am-12:00pm: Clean the Creek
Join Little Falls Watershed Alliance and meet at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Little Falls and Mass Avenue in Bethesda to clean the Little Falls Parkway and Creek. There will be boots and grabbers to lend as well as gloves, safety vests. and
bags. The event is pre-approved for MCPS SSL hours. Kids under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult supervisor.

11:00am AND 1:000pm: S.P.I.E.S. & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis Imagination Stage virtual show
Full of surprises, fun, and memorable characters, each performance takes the cadets (audience) through a series of puzzles, codes, and challenges on a quest to help Spy Team 7 recover the stolen Heart of the Dragon from the evil Dr. Levinious. The experience is led by a hilarious improvisational actor playing the role of Pat, who interacts with individual spy cadets in the Zoom room. Part online escape room, part interactive game, this creative and immersive theatrical experience is a live virtual event perfect for ages 5+. Just $28 for the whole household!

11:00am-1:00pm: The Boro’s Gambit
The Boro, Tyson’s premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, invites you and your best check-mates to its first-ever outdoor chess tournament, The Boro’s Gambit. Catch every move at the Sandlot as Grandmaster Rashad Babaev, an international chess sensation and resident of The Boro, competes in a simultaneous game against 30 players. After the main event, put your moves to the test and challenge others to jumbo chess and checkers set up around Boro Park. Spectators of all ages and players at all levels are welcome to participate in The Boro’s Gambit! Plan a full day at The Boro and check out some of the many shops and restaurants.

3:00pm: Elf on the Shelf Musical at the Lyric
This holiday season, the beloved tradition that has captured the hearts of families everywhere returns to the live stage! The Elf on the Shelf: The Musical is the thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves. Featuring an original story and score, dazzling sets and costumes, and heartfelt moments that will bring the family together, this joyous and uplifting celebration will leave audiences captivated by the splendor of the season.

4:30pm-9:00pm: LuminocCity Festival Holiday Lights at Roer’s Zoofari
Inspired by the power and warmth of light overcoming the darkness, our theme this year is “Shine Again”! Lumi and the team have been hard at work preparing for this year’s immersive light festival!

Sunset – 9:00pm: National Harbor Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Watch the 54-foot tree comes to life nightly with a breathtaking light show in the heart of the Waterfront District. Show runs on the half an hour from sunset to 9pm. Join Saturday nights from November 13 – December 18 at 5:30pm for a spectacular fireworks display.

7:00pm: Master Chef Junior Live at Warner Theatre
This high-energy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef & MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! The family-friendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MasterChef & MasterChef Junior contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages.

Sunday

11:00am AND 1:000pm: S.P.I.E.S. & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis Imagination Stage virtual show
of puzzles, codes, and challenges on a quest to help Spy Team 7 recover the stolen Heart of the Dragon from the evil Dr. Levinious. The experience is led by a hilarious improvisational actor playing the role of Pat, who interacts with individual spy cadets in the Zoom room. Part online escape room, part interactive game, this creative and immersive theatrical experience is a live virtual event perfect for ages 5+. Just $28 for the whole household!

2:00pm-4:00pm: Movie on the Potomac: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of the delicious dining establishments, and meet on the Plaza’s big screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages! Holiday movies every Sunday through January.

Holiday prep {updated lists to come}:
Stocking stuffers under $10
Gift Guide for Kids
Memberships & Experiences
Subscription Boxes

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Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

August 27, 2021

In honor of National Dog Day {yesterday}, **here** is a round-up of dog-friendly patios from Washingtonian and above, a photo of our pup!

Friday

5:00pm-8:00pm: Friday Night Fishing at Diamond Teague Park
It’s the final event of summer. The free event is first come, first onto the dock. All supplies are provided. There is the chance that when you arrive, you will be placed on the waitlist if the dock is at capacity. There will be a 1-hour fishing limit if there is a waitlist. Click link above for more information and sign the waiver.

7:00pm: Story Pirates Virtual Back to School Celebration
Whether your kids are gearing up to return to school in-person or virtually, or have already started, Story Pirates want to turn their ideas and school experiences into a hilarious comedy show for the whole family. Just RSVP here to attend!

8:00pm: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Wolf Trap
Presented by the National Symphony Orchestra, watch a screening with a live soundtrack! Set 30 years after Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A New Hope, the fourth episode of the saga, returns to the desert planet of Tatooine. A young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) begins to discover his destiny when, searching for a lost droid, he is saved by reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness). A civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and Obi-Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and make use of the stolen plans to destroy the Empire’s ultimate weapon.

Saturday

9:00am-3:00pm: Maryland Youth Ballet Open House
Join this OPEN HOUSE and try a class, watch a performance, meet the teachers, tour the facility, and more! The event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for timed entry to MYB.

10:00am-2:00pm: Growing Gardeners at Dumbarton House
During the “Growing Gardeners” program, children will learn about seasonality and the labor of planting seeds, coming to a new appreciation of where their food comes from and recognizing the importance of gardens in the past and the present. Registration includes a tour of the house, a garden activity booklet to help you explore our historic grounds, a coloring book about the history of Dumbarton House, and a seed experiment to take home!

10:00am-7:00pm: Maryland Renaissance Fair
Take a time machine back to medieval times. With plenty of entertainment, including music, joisting, puppetry, pony rides and so much more. Dates are: August 28, 29, September 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

12:00pm: Olney Outdoors presents Stoopkid Stories
Stoopkid Stories is a compilation of fun, and exciting stories. You follow 7 young Black characters every episode, as they face a new adventure and will have to overcome different obstacles dealing with their friends, family, school and community. Each story has a lesson and will hopefully spark conversations in households, schools and playgrounds all over the world.

7:00pm: Opera in the Outfield
Celebrate the twelfth season of free opera broadcasts by joining Washington National Opera at Nationals Park for Rossini’s Cinderella. Gates open at 5 p.m. for pre-opera activities.

Sunday

10:00am-1:00pm: The Loft Collective (formerly Little Loft) Open House
After an 18-month closure, the studio is reopening as The Loft Collective, offering many of the same programs you may remember, as well as some new classes that focus on making as a conduit for making meaning and making connections. With an eye on public art and a diverse group of artists, they are introducing a series for young teens that explores the power of art to amplify voices, shift mindsets, and impact change.

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The summer tab on our site has everything you need to make the hot days fun. Splash parks, pools, our bucket list, movies and music are a few to check out. Head there before summer is over!

Think ahead:
It’s time to celebrate Christmas in July! Single tickets are now on sale for DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at D.C.’s National Theatre, located on Pennsylvania Avenue just steps from the White House. The production will open the 2021/2022 Broadway at The National season as the first live performance in the venue since March of 2020. THE GRINCH will play for two weeks only, from November 23 through December 5, 2021, with multiple performances available on Black Friday.

Get tickets for The Big Bounce, coming to Washington, DC next weekend. The Big Bounce America is back, bigger and better than ever for 2021! The World’s Biggest Bounce House is now supersized to over 13,000 square feet and is joined by three amazing attractions for you all to explore: The Giant, America’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Course, airSPACE and our brand new sports themed inflatable, Sport Slam!

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Spirit Untamed on-demand giveaway

June 25, 2021

A few weeks ago we did a Spirit Untamed giveaway to get you into the theatre to see the new movie if you were comfortable. Now we have 20 rental codes to give away so you can watch the movie in the comfort of your home! The movie is on-demand NOW! To get access to the movie for free and to watch from home, comment on this post with an adventure you plan to embark on this summer or hope to one day. Winners will be sent a code on Saturday by 11:30am EST to the email you list when commenting.

About Spirit Untamed, Rated PG:
An epic adventure about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse, Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation.

Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) never really knew her late mother, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), a fearless horse-riding stunt performer from Miradero, a small town on the edge of the wide-open frontier.

Like her mother, Lucky isn’t exactly a fan of rules and restrictions, which has caused her Aunt Cora (Academy Award® winner Julianne Moore) no small amount of worry. Lucky has grown up in an East Coast city under Cora’s watchful eye, but when Lucky presses her own luck with one too many risky escapades, Cora picks up stakes and moves them both back with Lucky’s father, Jim (Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal), in Miradero.

Lucky is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy little town. She has a change of heart when she meets Spirit, a wild Mustang who shares her independent streak, and befriends two local horseback riders, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace, Captain Marvel) and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin, Little). Pru’s father, stable owner Al Granger (Emmy winner Andre Braugher, Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), is the best friend of Lucky’s father.

When a heartless horse wrangler (Emmy nominee Walton Goggins, FX’s Justified) and his team plan to capture Spirit and his herd and auction them off to a life of captivity and hard labor, Lucky enlists her new friends and bravely embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse who has given her freedom and a sense of purpose, and has helped Lucky discover a connection to her mother’s legacy and to her Mexican heritage that she never expected.

Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron and includes an Emmy-winning TV series. The film is directed by Elaine Bogan (Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television’s Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and is produced by Karen Foster (co-producer, How to Train Your Dragon). The film’s co-director is Ennio Torresan (head of story, The Boss Baby), and the film’s score is by composer Amie Doherty (Amazon’s Undone, DreamWorks Animation’s Marooned).

#SpiritUntamed stars Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace and more!

Spirit Untamed movie pass giveaway

May 27, 2021

(from left) Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace) riding Boomerang, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) riding Spirit and Pru Granger (Marsai Martin) riding Chica Linda in DreamWorks Animation’s Spirit Untamed, directed by Elaine Bogan.

About Spirit Untamed:
An epic adventure about a headstrong girl longing for a place to belong who discovers a kindred spirit when her life intersects with a wild horse, Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved story from DreamWorks Animation.

#SpiritUntamed stars Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace and more!

Giveaway: Enter to win a 4-pack of passes to see Spirit Untamed June 1, 2021 at 7pm at AMC Tyson’s Corner. Comment below with the last movie you saw in a theatre! Winner will be randomly selected and notified on the comments below Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Note: Due to Covid protocols the theater will only fill the theater to 30% capacity,

Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

May 7, 2021

Ongoing-
For a few ways to spend Mother’s Day this weekend, we love the list we created of things to do if you stayed local for Spring Break. It is a perfect mix of outdoor and adventure with some great adult options as well.

Georgetown Glow is another event we plan to cross off our Spring bucket list soon. Taking place from April 9-June 27 it is sure to be a must-see for everyone this spring as it takes place outdoors throughout Georgetown. It is the region’s only free curated outdoor public light art experience. Established in 2014, the innovative exhibition has quickly become one of DC’s most anticipated events each year. The 7th edition of GLOW is an extended, two-part series featuring a total of eight art works, including six by local DC artists, to ensure a safer and more comfortable visitor experience. Plan to head back this summer. Following Spring GLOW, visitors are invited back for Summer GLOW featuring three artworks that will transform Georgetown’s public alleys, July 2–September 26.

Don’t delay! Only a few performances of Spy Academy from Imagination Stage left. Saturday, May 8: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.Sunday, May 9: 1:00 p.m.The show concludes in two weekends. For a limited time for $5 off you can use the code: cadet5

Remake Learning Days Across America is an innovative learning festival for families and youth! Taking root in 17+ regions, these hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers and more. Explore from April 22 – May 23, 2021. Select our region from the drop-down to see the events taking place near you!

Drive-in’s are the new way to see movies thanks to the pandemic and our area has a few! DC Party Box and Capitol Riverfront both have flicks playing this weekend.

Saturday–
9:30am: Carousel Story Time (virtual)
Kicking off this weekend with A Carousel Tale by Elisa Kleven. Says Kleven. You can watch Carousel Story Time our Glen Echo’s website and on their YouTube channel! Carousel Story Time is presented in collaboration with the Puppet Co.

10:00am: InterAct Story Theatre: KidStory Theatre Festival @ Home
This year’s KidStory Theatre Festival runs all month long! Throughout the month, InterAct artists share their interpretations of some of the fabulous stories written by kids for kids in the KidStory Theatre creative writing and drama program. All Wheaton Family Theatre Series events are FREE and open to the public! Each program will stream on their Facebook page at and their Youtube channel at each Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning May 8.

1:00pm-4:00pm: Brookland Arts Walk Art Hop
Just in time for Mother’s Day! The Arts Walk is home to 27 art studios producing a diverse range of art and craft including fine art, photography, sculpture, furniture, pottery, jewelry, candles, beauty goods, art prints, paper goods, and more! It’s the perfect place to find the most unique Mother’s Day gifts this year. There will also be a dance performance, maker pop-ups, specials, and more.

2:30pm-3:30pm: Nature: Prints, Paintings & Processes at Robinson Nature Center
Join Visual Artist Beth Yashnyk on an exciting examination of nature and art! From fun scavenger hunts around the Nature Center’s grounds to experimental printmaking and painting projects, explore the many qualities that make natural materials the perfect tools for creating works of art. The world around us is beautiful, so why not use it to create something stunning?! Families with children Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5

Saturday & Sunday Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley and Hyattsville–
Love your Mom with a gift of nature and nourishment from Pizzeria Paradiso and Grounded Plants. Your Mom’s favorite pizza and salad (or $25 Pizzeria Paradiso gift certificate) and a choice of houseplant from our friends at Grounded Plants make up this delicious and delightful gift package. Mother’s Day Artful Eats: Art Works Now and Pizzeria Paradiso bring you a DIY Mother’s Day gift collaboration. Eat Your pizza and design a jewelry tray out of clay! All ages are welcome. Nourish your creativity and belly and make a gift for Mom!

Sunday- Happy Mother’s Day!
Send Mom away to Sip & Paint at the Omni Shoreham
Take a cruise and have brunch along the Potomac
Queen for the day with tea at The Fairmont
Tidal Basin pedal boating and swan boat tickets or head to one of these boathouses for some Spring & Summer kayaking: Ballpark Boathouse, Fletcher’s Boathouse, Mariner Sailing School, The Wharf

Make a donation to DC Diaper Bank and support other Mom’s

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Ultimate guide to Halloween and fall in and around Washington, DC

October 7, 2020

There are many orchards and fall festivals that are adhering to social distancing guidelines for those of you who want to pick a pumpkin or sip warm apple cider this fall. We have been crossing off items from our fall bucket list and hope you are starting to enjoy the fun that comes with fall too. Here are the guidelines DC recommends in regards to Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Outdoor and drive-in Halloween themed movies:
Park Up DC: child and adult movies
DC Party Box: spooktacular drive-in movies October 9-25
Capitol Riverfront movie series: movies through October 30
Halloween drive-up movie night: October 30

Halloween and fall events:
DC Party Box is aiming to save Halloween 2020 with a contactless drive thru trick or treating Halloween experience in Rockville and drive-in movies, complete with trick-or-treating (get candy and give-aways for the whole family) and interactive exhibits (LED screens, live actors, etc).

Creepy Climb at Summit Ropes: October 10, 17, 24 & 31
Creepy Climb starts this Saturday, October 10th at 6:45pm. Our once a year event will be held every Saturday evening thru October 31st. This is truly a unique experience that combines the ultimate indoor adventure with a low-level light display featuring all of your favorite Halloween haunts! There are only 40 passes available each Saturday, and they are selling out fast! This is an event you don’t want to miss, so click the button below to book your reservation. Your reservation is 75 minutes, which includes training, harnessing and 60 minutes of ropes adventure time. This is only held once a year so Book NOW!

Soul Strolls at Congressional Cemetery: October 16-17 & 23-24
Trespass into the past and discover the secrets of some of Congressional Cemetery’s “residents.” Soul Strolls, the Cemetery’s annual twilight tours, explore the stories of individuals buried here through guided tours and costumed interpreters. Experience the history of this hallowed ground exactly the way it should be experienced in October – in twilight and darkness, happening upon vignettes and individuals under the guidance of one of our “Dozen Decent Docents.” Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6 and 10 pm. Adult tickets are $35; children 12 and under are $15.

Glow in the Park: October 16, 24, 30 & 31
Glow in the Park at the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring is available on select dates but some are sold out. 2 hours of climbing & ziplining, additional 40 minutes for the intial orientation. Tickets available every 10 minutes starting at 6pm until 8:20pm.

Halloween Toddler Time at B&O Railroad: October 22 at 10:00am
During this special Halloween Toddler Time, all participants enjoy a socially-distant craft at 10 AM and Halloween story time at 10:30 AM in our Roundhouse, followed by a costume parade, with pre-filled goodie bags available for pick-up at the end! Costumes recommended but not required. Event included with admission. Free for B&O Members.Story: Little Blue Truck’s Halloween by Alice Schertle

Drive thru at the Zoo: October 24 & 25 SOLD OUT
Start your engines and prepare for some spooky fun during Boo Drive Thru, sponsored by Mars Wrigley, a special edition of the beloved children’s trick-or-treating event. Pack your car full of ghouls, ghosts, princesses and superheroes and cruise down the Zoo’s North Road, all in support of Friends of the National Zoo. Supernatural sights await along your drive—and so do treat bags stuffed with M&Ms, Twix and more!

Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon: October 24 & 25
Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities & demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.

Halloween in the Garden: October 24
Join Anne Marie Sculpture Garden for a socially-distanced, low-touch/no-touch day of Halloween fun and games! Working with local health department, they have reconfigured the beloved Halloween event into a family-group based celebration of the fall season. Activities will be spread out across 30 acres, giving families plenty of room to social distance! Dress up, put on your masks, and come enjoy an awesome day of socially-distanced trick-or-treating, low-touch/no-touch games, great photo opps, music, and yummy food and drinks!

Fall Frolic at Lee-Fendall House: October 24
Enjoy some safe and seasonal fun with the family in the garden of the Lee-Fendall House during our Fall Frolic! Put on your Halloween costumes and join for crafts, a ghost hunt, a Trick or Treat walk, and more! Sessions are at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance. Only 10 participating children per session, plus accompanying family members, face masks are required.

My Gym Halloween Party: October 24, 30 & 31
Dress up in your favorite costume (and mask!) and join for a 45 minute Halloween-themed circle time, games, a costume parade, and not so spooky fun! They’ve decorated and planned for both In Gym and Outdoor entertainment to make it fun and exciting for the kids as well as safe and comfortable for parents. Every child will leave with a My Gym Halloween Treat! My Gym Potomac – In Gym Events (Up to 9 children/adults) on Oct. 24th 10am and 11am & Oct. 31st 10am and 11am. Outdoor Events: Inverness Recreation Club field: Oct. 24th 3pm and 4pm & Oct. 30th 4pm and 5pm

Virtual Halloween Concert: October 30 at 6:30pm
What do Sharon and Randi and their family do for Halloween during a pandemic? They dress up in costumes and make music together, of course! Fans of all ages are invited to dress up in their Halloween attire and join Sharon and Randi for a very special LIVE virtual show, SKINNAMARINK with Sharon and Randi, Back by Popular Demand!

Trackside Trivia: Halloween Edition at B&O Railroad: October 30
from 6:00-10:00pm
Trackside Trivia returns for a frightfully fun night of spooky trivia, drinks, food, and laughs! Whether you want to scare the competition stiff or just distract them with laughter, costumes are encouraged. We’re even holding a special Halloween themed scavenger hunt to keep you on your toes! Pre-ordered tickets include one free drink.

Hill-O-Ween: October 30 from 5:30-7:30pm
Capitol Hill celebrates Halloween as a community each year in front of Eastern Market on 7th St. Count on moon bounces, hay rides, treats, face painting and many, many costumes.

“Halloween Party” LIVE Virtual Family Concerts: October 31 at 12:00pm and 5:00pm
Double the fun, a family ticket grants admission to one or both livestreams! To join in the fun, fans of all ages should plan to grab their superhero capes, their instruments (or noisemakers), their dancin’ shoes, and a stuffed animal (for their heads)! Halloweeny stuffed animals like cats, bats, or even friendly monsters would be great for kids to bring to this show.

The Station at Riverdale Park’s: October 31, from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Join this FREE, family-friendly Halloween event. The Station will be hosting socially-distanced outdoor activities including mini golf, a self-guided photo scavenger hunt, prize raffle, and more! Guests can also enjoy food and drinks from The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more as well as a food truck on-site, and of course, candy.

Rockville Sweet Treat Drive Thru & Car Costume Contest: October 31 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Join a fun and safe way to Trick-or-Treat in your car while maintaining social distancing. Celebrate this Halloween in style, get the family together and decorate your car in the Halloween spirit and you could win a prize! Children will also be able to take home a goodie bag with Halloween cookie (gluten free), crafts and candy. So, grab your keys, dress up in your favorite costumes, and make your way to the park to collect sweet treats and crafts at fun Halloween stations throughout the parking lot.

Mister G Help Save Halloween virtual concert: October 31 at 4:00pm and 7:00pm
There will be two worldwide virtual concerts from the historic Academy of Music Theatre. Tickets are FREE, but space is limited so sign up here to claim a front row seat in your living room. Each family that reserves their free spot to our Help Save Halloween costume party will also receive a printable activity pack.

Halloween Spooktacular: October 31
Enjoy trick-or-treating, socially-distanced fun and activities, a family-friendly movie, pizza, popcorn and more at The St. James. Halloween Spooktacular is a great way to enjoy a fun-filled, safe Halloween evening. Bring your own blanket for socially-distanced family movie night in The St. James Field House. Your ticket includes the following: Trick-or-treating (pre-wrapped candy only), Halloween activities and fun (masks required), 1 slice of pizza, 1 bag of popcorn, Spot in the Field House to watch Hotel Transylvania.

Corn mazes:
Liberty Mills Farm– Virginia’s largest corn maze
Winterbrook Farm– Maryland’s largest corn maze
Summers Farm
Montpelier Farm
Wayside Farm

Date nights:
Halloween Hayride & Haunted Bonfire
Enjoy a tractor driven hayride in the darkness with demons and devils. We will then gather around a HAUNTED bonfire where we can enjoy roasting hotdogs, marshmallows and making s’mores (all will be provided and included in the ticket)!

Grief & Ghost Tours at Lee-Fendall House: October 23 & 24, 30 & 31
Celebrate Halloween with a look at Victorian mourning traditions coupled with stories of tragic deaths and mysterious occurrences at the Lee-Fendall House. Customs such as draping the mirrors after a death, funeral practices, hair jewelry, mourning clothing, and séances will be explored. These tours offer a rare opportunity to see the house after dark. Tickets are $10 and must be reserved in advance due to limited space. Face masks are required.

Markoff’s Haunted Forest
Field of Screams
Ebe Haunts Trail of Terror
Fields of Fear
Shocktober
Six Flags Fright Fest

Weekend picks for families and more

July 31, 2020

Saturday–
10:30 am: Me gusta leer! Songs and stories with 123 Andrés
Join the library and 123 Andrés for this virtual Summer Challenge program on Facebook Live! We love stories! Join us for songs that tell stories, in this music show in Spanish and English. Act out the stories with Andrés and Christina, using our fingers, silly faces, and our whole bodies, and sing along with these traditional and original songs. Be a part of the show! Post a photo of your child enjoying a favorite book, and tag @123conandres and @dclibrary for a chance to have your image featured on the show.

Saturday & Sunday–
A Kid’s Play About Racism
A groundbreaking online performance for families that explains what racism is, how to know it when you see and experience it, and ideas for what you can do about it. Forty-one producing TYA theaters are proud to bring this world premiere, online theatrical experience to children and families in communities across the country. Lead Producers Bay Area Children’s Theatre, Alliance Theatre, and Seattle Children’s Theatre. For ages 5+ but all ages welcome!

Drive-in at RFK
Various showtimes as well as a variety of movies!

Smithsonian American Art Museum ARCADE
We have moved our annual SAAM Arcade activities online! During this two-day virtual program, explore how video games act as a medium for expanding the way Americans tell and experience stories. Enjoy exclusive limited-time access to play games featured in our Indie Developer Showcase. Sign up for a special screening of the feature-length documentaries Indie Game: The Movie and Not for Resale. Let your creativity shine with step-by-step instructions for video game–inspired crafting at home.

Peach Daze Fuzztival at Great Country Farms
Enjoy the refreshing Peach Wine Slushies or their Summer Peach Wine, made with fresh and juicy Great Country Farms peaches. Plus, enjoy peachy food specials! Reservations are required for Saturdays & Sundays to help maintain proper social distancing.

Take Action!
Goods For Good is partnering with KindWork’s and Harvest Share to match donated produce from local gardens/groceries with those in our neighboring Montgomery County communities who are food insecure. Bring a small amount or a bounty. Bring goodies from your own garden or from your CSA box, local farmers market or supermarket. Drop off on the front porch in Chevy Chase DC at 3740 McKinley St NW or in Adams Morgan at 2034 Allen St, NW anytime from July 31^st – August 2^nd.

Reopened-
Smithsonian National Zoo
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
National Gallery of Art
DC Public Library (14 branches)
Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
International Spy Museum
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
DC’s Museum of the Bible
U.S. National Arboretum
Glenstone Museum
The Carlyle House
The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The Cold War Museum
The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
B&O Railroad Museum
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Garden
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Boathouses

Looking ahead-
Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to join her for a special “Dinosaur Beach Party” Virtual Family Concert. This LIVE interactive performance for the whole family will take place on Sunday, August 9 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Laurie’s website: HERE.

Strathmore’s 12th Annual Uke Fest

Summer bucket list

July 8, 2020

Our bucket lists each season are typically full of new and exciting seasonal activities and exhibits happening in Washington, DC. While this bucket list is not listing those nor does it include my favorite summer adventures such as Jazz in the Sculpture Garden or our annual family trip to Dutch Wonderland, I still think it has some fun ideas to get your family outdoors. We’d love to hear how you are spending your summer.

Quick links:
51 new statehood murals
U.S. National Arboretum
Drive-in movie at Union Market or a drive-in which is a drive away, past Baltimore and in Virginia near Winchester, Columbia Pike drive-in
Kayak
Bike
Breweries & Vineyards
Delaware beach