9:30am AND 10:30am: Harambe with Baba Ras D at Bloombars
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community.With more than 10 years of experience in youth development, education and conflict resolution, program instructor Baba Ras D’s “Harambe” is a morning jolt of inspiration for parents, caregivers and children. Recommended for ages 0 to 7 years. $7 per child $3 per adult suggested donation.
10:00am-3:00pm: Dog Days of Summer at National Postal Museum
(2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20002)
Come join the Dog Days of Summer Family Festival to get to know Owney the Dog, and understand the role animals play in our postal system to help transport and protect mail. In honor of Owney’s story, they’ve teamed up with local animal rescue groups and the Amtrak Police K-9 Unit. Demonstrations will showcase the work of K-9 dogs and other fun and hands-on activities inside the museum. Story time begins every half hour in the Museum Atrium.Compete with your friends or family members to see which one of you can deliver mail the fastest to the bottom of the canyon! In the outdoor terrace space, there will be an adoption fair.
11:00am-2:00pm: Hands-on Science: Health & the Human Body at Koshland Science Museum
(525 E St NW)
Explore how the human body works through hands-on science this July at Koshland. Each session investigates a different aspect of the body – everything from DNA to why our skin burns after too much sun exposure. Visitors can compare DNA and amino acids, experiment with biomedical engineering, discover the different lobes of the human brain, and much more! Registration is recommended but not required. Appropriate for ages 10+.
2:00pm: National Dance Day at the Kennedy Center
(2700 F St NW)
Watch, learn, and dance at this FREE community celebration of National Dance Day, culminating in a night of Dancing Under the Stars. Activities starting at 2:00pm and then at 6:00pm – A special Millennium Stage performance in the Grand Foyer and at 7:30 pm – Dancing Under the Stars. The return of our popular summer night social kicks off with a beginner-level swing dance lesson by Gottaswing, followed by two hours of dancing with The Tom Cunningham Orchestra.
Sunday-
10:00am-1:00pm: Family Day at Citi Open Tennis Tournament
(16th and Kennedy St NW)
Clinics will be available for children to participate in, face painting, a zumba class, PetConnect will have puppies on hand, balloon animals and a DJ. The best part: If you’re under 10 years old, you get in for free and get a FREE ticket to the Citi Open. And if you’re older than 10, it’s only $10 for a ticket into the tournament! We’ve been to this a few years in a row and our kids have a blast each time. The entire tournament runs July 29- August 6, 2017 and is at Carter Barron. There are free shuttles across town and on-site parking. See website for more details.
10:00am-11:00am: Nous Bloombars
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
The Alliance Francaise is very proud to continue its partnership with BloomBars, bringing back a weekly music program for children. Nous Bloomons is a celebration of French language and culture through song and dance, led by Achille Ango. Achille grew up in Cameroon (Central West Africa). After graduating from High School, he went to France where he lived for seven years studying and playing music. He has taught French to children, and played music with various bands in the Washington area for more than 20 years. He now teaches French in an immersion school using music as a vehicle. If you want to have fun, dance, jump and sing “à tue-tête”, join us at BloomBars! $7 suggested donation per child. $3 per adult.
1:35pm: Washington Nationals take on Colorado Rockies
(1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003)
6:00pm: Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor
(165 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD 20745)
Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars—and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor. Pack your picnic blankets, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza’s big screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages! Movie: Monsters, Inc.