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Weekend Picks: November 17-19, 2017

November 17, 2017

In addition to my baby girl turning 3 this weekend, there is a lot happening in our area. Find time in between prepping for Thanksgiving to get out to some of these once a year events!

Final weekend of The Adventures of Peter Pan at Synetic Theatre. Take flight to Neverland with Peter Pan, his Lost Boys and the Darling children! In this magical place filled with fairies, pirates, and mermaids, Peter Pan and crew will battle the delightfully sinister Captain Hook with acrobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat! This production is recommended for ages 7+ for moments younger viewers may find frightening.

26th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is taking place Saturday & Sunday on the campus of George Mason University. Demonstrations, Exhibits, and Door Prizes. Mini-mines for children to dig in and get free fossils and minerals. Over 20 Dealers with Fossils, Minerals, Crystals and Gems for sale.

The Junior League of Northern Virginia’s 17th Annual The Enchanted Forest will take place November 18-19, 2017, at the Westin Tysons Corner. The event will feature live entertainment, Kids in the Kitchen holiday activities, visits from Santa, a model train display, kids’ crafts, gifts for purchase, premium events for adults and kids, and a silent auction of more than 80 lavishly decorated themed trees and wreaths. The Enchanted Forest is your first opportunity to take photos with Santa, get a head start on your holiday shopping, and kick off your holiday season.

Friday-

6:00pm-8:00pm: Pike & Rose Tree Lighting
(11580 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, MD. 20852)
Light up the Season! Join us for our Annual Neighborhood Tree Lighting. Enjoy: Holiday Music and Entertainment, Tastings & Food Specials, Seasonal Sales & Promotions, Giveaways & Prizes, LIVE! Ice Carving. Shop your favorite stores for the holidays including now open: H&M, Sephora, Sur La Table , L.L. Bean – and so much more! Save the Date for The Menorah Lighting: Dec. 18

Saturday-

9:30am AND 11:00am: Pinot and Augustine at National Theatre
(1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004)
Back by popular demand, family-friendly circus clowns Pinot & Augustine star in a show jam-packed with physical comedy. Bursting with melodic surprises from the ridiculous to the sublime, our clowns perform their own unique compositions with musical saws and an extra-special inflatable cushion!

10:00am-12:00pm: Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
(The parade steps off from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and proceeds south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue)
The streets are being overrun with turkeys, dinosaurs, penguins, and reindeer! No, the zoo hasn’t opened their gates – it is the Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade! With marching bands, Bolivian dancing groups, floats, giant characters and balloons, and Santa, the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the metro DC area.

11:00am-12:00pm: Wheaton Family Theatre presents Lesole’s Dance Project
(Glenallan Elementary School:12520 Heurich Road, Wheaton, MD 20902)
Dance your way to the tip of the African continent! Experience three different African cultures through dance, from traditional Zulu village dances through modern moves with a South African flair. Founded in 2003 by native South African dancer Lesole Maine, the company has performed to acclaim throughout the U.S. and locally at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Smithsonian and area schools. All ages and FREE.

12:00pm-4:00pm: Thanksgiving with the Turkeys at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
(15200 Mt Nebo Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837)
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly turkeys and all their friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 8. $10 suggested donation.

4:00pm: Family Yoga at Lemon Tree Playgroup
(2100 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009)
Grab the kiddos and join other mamas (and Papas!) for an all-levels vinyasa yoga practice. Grown-ups and older children will move through poses while littler yogis sleep, play and/or explore in a child-friendly (and safe) environment. No prior experience is required. Please bring your mats and a playful attitude. Online registration is available here. Please let me know if you have any questions.

5:00pm-6:30pm: CityJews PopUp: Havdalah! at Edlavitch DCJCC
(1529 16^th Street NW)
The traditional Havdalah* ceremony marks the end of Shabbat and can only happen when there are three stars visible in the sky. Explore the stars and our universe with a live planetarium show, cake-pop treats and crafts! We will end with the Havdalah ceremony, a lovely, multi-sensory experience.

7:00pm: Explore the Stars and Sky
(Meet in the field just south of the intersection of Military and Glover Roads NW, near the Nature Center. A parking lot is located immediately next to the field.)
Exploring the Sky is an informal program that for over sixty years has offered monthly opportunities for anyone in the Washington area to see the stars and planets through telescopes from a location within the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in Rock Creek Park once each month on a Saturday night from April through November, starting shortly after sunset. Beginners (including children) and experienced stargazers are all welcome-and it’s free!

Sunday- (Additional options in the introduction)

10:00am-11:30am: Toddler Trailblazers at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
(National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Avenue Lobby)
Explore the breathtaking beauty of autumn! We will go on a hunt for autumnal colors by looking both outside on the trees and in paintings in the National Gallery of Art. Ages 13 – 23 months, $43. Workshops offer a variety of hands-on experiences that introduce young children to concepts in engaging ways. Each class includes playful activities that are intentionally chosen to support your child’s development. Our learning extends beyond the classroom and into the museum and community where children and parents are encouraged to wonder and explore together as a family.

Weekend Theatre Performances:

Frosty the Snowman at Adventure Theatre- Nov 17 – Dec 31, 2017
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD. 20812)

Charlotte’s Web at Imagination Stage- Nov 18, 2017 – Jan 7, 2018
(4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD. 20814)

Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall at The Kennedy Center- Nov 18, 2017 – Dec 10, 2017
(2700 F St NW)

Weekend Picks: November 10-12, 2017

November 10, 2017

The EmporiYUM is happening Friday-Sunday. Grab all your savvy foodie friends and join us for this one-of-a-kind food marketplace featuring the tastiest treats from around the country. Discover delicious foods and purchase thoughtful gifts and top-quality products from a lineup of artisans you won’t find anywhere else. There’ll be tunes from a DJ, plus sips and samples. Taking place at Dock5 @Union Market 1309 5th St NE.

Color’s Garden: An Adventure with the Elements of Art at National Gallery of Art is inspired by the art of Henri Matisse, Color’s Garden is a play that celebrates the joys and discoveries of making a new kind of art. Come see for yourself: Saturday at 10:30 and 12:30 and Sunday at 11:30 and 2:00pm. Color, who dreams of making something new all on her own, leads her friends Line and Shape on an imaginative adventure. By working and playing together in new ways, the friends discover that art can capture so much more than what we see with our eyes. Featuring projections, playful animations, and a lively jazz score, this theatrical fantasy brings the elements of art to life and offers new understandings about their expressive power. Following each performance, families will be invited to make collages in our hands-on artmaking space and will be provided with self-guiding resources to explore the elements of art in the Gallery’s collection. For families with children ages 4 and up and approximately 45 minutes in length. Below is what my son made last weekend at this event– impressive & creative!

Saturday-

10:00am-12:00pm: Miss Manners at Room & Board
(1840 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009)
You’re invited to a kid-friendly morning of table manners and etiquette at Room & Board. Children (and parents) will enjoy a 45-minute session with our own Miss Manners. Long time DC protocol expert will review children’s etiquette just in time for the holidays, from being a good helper to table manners at the grown ups’ table. Great for ages 5-7.

10:30am: Marsha and the Positrons at Chevy Chase Village Hall
(5906 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815)
It will be an interactive morning of singing and dancing fun for all ages! Tickets are $5 per person — strongly recommended to purchase in advance. This is in conjunction with The Children’s Music Network. A portion of the proceeds will support their mission of celebrating the positive power of music in the lives of children by sharing songs, exchanging ideas and creating community.

11:00am: Arlington National Cemetery
The 64th annual National Veterans Day Observance, to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to be immediately followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Arlington’s memorial amphitheater. A prelude by the United States Air Force Band will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.

11:00am-1:00pm AND 2:00pm-4:00pm: Celebrate Diwali at Freer/Sackler
(Sackler, level B2, ImaginAsia Studio)
Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in this family workshop. Explore artworks from the Indian subcontinent on an educator-led tour. Then, return to the studio to create your own colorful book featuring a traditional rangoli design with teaching artist Sushmita Mazumdar from Studio PAUSE. This program is designed for children ages six to twelve and adults to enjoy together. Teen workshop on Sunday. See details in link above for free registration.

6:00pm-9:00pm: Tree Lighting Celebration & Street Party in Silver Spring, Maryland

Sunday-

11:00am-11:45am: Sunday Funday at Imagination Stage
(4908 Auburn Ave Bethesda, MD 20814)
Bring your favorite stories to life through dramatic play activities, music, movement, and visual art. Each session you leave with a special take-home item we used or created that day, as well as a Parent Pack to extend the experience at home. These popular workshops are themed around beloved children’s books. Featured story: The Little Engine That Could

2:00pm-8:00pm: Tree Lighting & Fireworks Show at National Harbor
(165 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD. 20745)
A day full of holiday favorites. A few are: Santa’s Frosty Follies, Holiday Movie, Santa at the Carousel, Tree Lighting & Fireworks. See schedule of details.

Weekend Picks: November 3-5, 2017

November 3, 2017

Color’s Garden: An Adventure with the Elements of Art at National Gallery of Art is inspired by the art of Henri Matisse, Color’s Garden is a play that celebrates the joys and discoveries of making a new kind of art. Come see for yourself: Saturday, November 4 at 10:30 and 12:30 and Sunday, November 5 at 11:30. Color, who dreams of making something new all on her own, leads her friends Line and Shape on an imaginative adventure. By working and playing together in new ways, the friends discover that art can capture so much more than what we see with our eyes. Featuring projections, playful animations, and a lively jazz score, this theatrical fantasy brings the elements of art to life and offers new understandings about their expressive power. Following each performance, families will be invited to make collages in our hands-on artmaking space and will be provided with self-guiding resources to explore the elements of art in the Gallery’s collection. For families with children ages 4 and up and approximately 45 minutes in length.

Kids Euro Festival wraps up this weekend and is bringing Europe’s most talented children’s entertainers to the DC metro area each fall. Full of free performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling, puppetry, dance, magic, and cinema. With programs both for the general public and for school groups, more than 10,000 DC-area children and their families enjoy Kids Euro Festival programs each year. Schedule of events found here.

Fall Festivals can be found here, most are ending soon.

Saturday-

8:30am-9:30am: Capoeira for Kids Ages 3.5-7 at Bloombars
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Capoeira provides physical fitness for children, ages 4 and up. It is intended to be a no- to low-contact martial art that helps children with gross motor planning and gross motor skills. Children will also learn maculele (a dance done hitting sticks against your partner’s sticks), samba, capoeira instruments, and Portuguese through this fun, interactive class. Classes are $15 each or $120 for a series of ten classes.

9:30am AND 11:00am: Rainbow Puppets: The Really Big Dinosaur Show at National Theatre
(1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004)
Imagine that rare dinosaur fossils could talk . . . what amazing stories they could tell! Well there’s no need to imagine as Rainbow Puppets presents a musical romp through prehistoric times including a dinosaur beauty pageant, a dancing T-Rex and a long-necked dinosaur who measures sixteen feet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail. It’s not called “The Really Big Dinosaur Show” for nothing.

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: Family Day at The Embassy of Sweden (part of Kids Euro Festival)
(2900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20007)
The Embassy of Sweden invites the whole family to participate in a day of creativity, imagination, and fun. Enjoy theatre, workshops, crafts and film screenings, swap toys with new friends and partake in a Swedish fika. Whether you join us for a few hours or for the whole day, come to play, perform, or take in a performance designed to engage kids and parents alike. Read more about our activities below.

10:00am-11:00am: First Studio: Story + Workshop at The Kreeger
(2401 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Children are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program includes a gallery tour, a story and a hands-on art-making experience. Adult companion required and art-making attire recommended. $10 register online. To get a glimpse into the program see my review here.

10:30am-11:15am: Saturday Song Circle at Imagination Stage
(4908 Auburn Ave Bethesda, MD 20814)
You and your child are invited to a fun, interactive musical experience! An Early Childhood Teaching Artist explores a popular children’s book with your family through song and musical instruments, and you will receive a list of all the songs to practice at home. Giraffes Can’t Dance is the story.

11:00am: Saturday Family Story Session at Strathmore
(The Mansion)
Local storytellers teach kids how to weave narrative tales, instilling a love of learning with every word. Music, movement, art, and interactive play: it’s all about understanding other people, enjoying different cultures and boosting imagination and creativity. Recommended for ages 3–8.

11:00am-4:00pm: Write Now! at the National Postal Museum
(2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20002)
In anticipation of Veterans Day, please join us in honoring past and present military personnel by celebrating the history and art of correspondence at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. This rich history is on display in our exhibition: My Fellow Soldiers: Letters from World War I, which brings back to life the powerful and heartfelt letters between family, friends and service members during the war. In addition, we have many wonderful activities for children and have set up activities for Girl Scout troops to get their “Celebrating Community” badge.

Sunday-

10:30am-12:30pm: Harvest Hoedown at Forest Hills Playground
(3200 Chesapeake St NW)
Abracadabra Alex will be the featured entertainer, doing his balloon animals and a highly-entertaining magic show for kids. Jackie from Cleveland Park Library will attend for story time, a fire truck visit and a dance party!! Costumes encouraged (kids and adults) for the annual parade around the playground. Kids get one more use before they grow out of it! Or wear your Harvest Hoedown best (perhaps some cowboy boots, flannel and a hat).

12:00pm-5:00pm: DC Art Book Fair at The National Museum of Women
(1250 New York Ave NW)
40+ tablers will be selling their books/zines/comics/prints/art/other cool things. Admission is free and this event is kid-friendly. This is also a Free Community Day and admission to the museum is free.

Extra, Extra!!

Caravan is giving away a gift card worth $20.00 – good for anything on their website to one lucky Beltway Bambinos reader. Tag a friend on Beltway Bambinos Facebook page for your chance to win! Winner will be announced November 10, 2017 so you have plenty of time to choose some holiday decor.

Movie ticket giveaway, to a PG rated movie, The Star ⭐️Comment on Facebook or Instagram with what activity you’re most excited about doing this winter with your Bambinos. 15 winners announced November 5, 2017 and will be given 2 passes.

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Weekend Picks (Overload!): October 27-29, 2017

October 27, 2017

Now in its 10th year, Kids Euro Festival brings Europe’s most talented children’s entertainers to the DC metro area each fall for two weeks (beginning this weekend through Nov. 5) of free performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling, puppetry, dance, magic, and cinema. With programs both for the general public and for school groups, more than 10,000 DC-area children and their families enjoy Kids Euro Festival programs each year. Schedule of events found here.

Fall Festivals can be found here, most are ending soon.

Rosslyn Harvest Fest is Friday (4:00pm-10:00pm) & Saturday (10:00am-5:00pm). Enjoy the change of seasons and celebrate autumn in the streets of Rosslyn during Harvest Fest! Halloween festivities, trick or treating on Saturday, beer garden, inflatable corn maze, scavenger hunt, D.J. Dia de Los Muertos face painting and more fun.

Even more great family-friendly events posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Like us to get notified of events that don’t get added to blog posts.

Friday-

Oct. 27- 3:30pm-6:30pm- Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Participate in a special scavenger hunt, take a wagon ride on the 12-acre field, and create a boo-tiful Halloween craft in this unforgettable evening. Come and see wool carding, spinning, and fish net making in the historic area before greeting “Martha Washington” on the piazza of the Mansion. In order to burn off all the extra excitement, try 18th-century dancing in the upper garden. Historic chocolate-making demonstrations and chocolate tastings will take place. A children’s costume parade around the Mansion will begin at 5 p.m. and prizes will be awarded for most fang-tastic “George” and “Martha” costumes! Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine. Purchase Tickets.

Oct. 27– 5:30pm-7:30pm- Hilloween at Eastern Market
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.

Oct. 27– 6:00pm-7:00pm & 7:00pm-8:00pm- BOO-stravaganza at Frying Pan Park
Come celebrate the Halloween season with this variety event at the farm. Ghouls, princesses, and superheroes come to the indoor arena to start the extravaganza. Attendees enjoy a variety of themed games, dare to enter the slightly-spooky BOO barn, and take a wagon ride through the woods at night. Finish the evening with a small treat bag for the road. Reservations required.

Saturday–

Oct. 28- 10:00am-2:00pm- Washington International Horse Show Kids Day
Hundreds of children and their families attend WIHS Kids’ Day — a free, fun, family-friendly event created to share the joy of horses with the local D.C. community and teach kids and their families about horses and equestrian sport. Children participate in more than a dozen hands-on educational and fun activities, including pony rides, the Discovery Communications Horseless Horse Show, the Horse Stars Hall of Fame interactive exhibit, coloring station, face painting, pony brushing lessons from Clay Hill Stables, plus giveaways from Georgetown Cupcake. Klinger, the famous horse from the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, often attends as a special guest to greet the children. There’s even a pony kissing booth with Mini Cooper, the mini pony! Outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW (the street will be closed for the event) and face painting and other events will be held on the Capital One Arena concourse.

Oct. 28– 10:00am- John Henry at Avalon Theatre
For the 13th year, John Henry brings his playful musical style to the Avalon for our annual Halloween concert party. Children are encouraged to come in costume (adults too!) and sing and dance along during the show! Treats will be distributed afterwards.

Oct. 28– 10:00am-12:00pm- Trick or Treat at Tudor Place
Halloween is “spooktacular” at Tudor Place! Wear your costumes (optional) and follow meandering paths to find treats (not tricks!) in every corner of the enchanting North Garden. Enjoy pumpkin-decorating and other crafts, face painting, and outdoor games amid lovely autumn color. Register online ahead of time.

Oct. 28 10:00am-3:30pm- Witches & Wizards at B&O Railroad
Train Ride on the Wizards Express! Hop on board Platform 2 3/4 to the Wizard & Witches Express for a magical adventure. See above link for all of the details!

Oct. 28- 10:00am-12:00pm- PIKEkids Trick-or-Treat
Join us for tricks, treats and neighborhood fun. Bring your costumed kids and trick-or-treat bags for an early Halloween celebration at all your favorite Pike & Rose establishments. RSVP for kids.

Oct. 28–10:00am- Trick or Treat with the BOOtiques
Start trick-or-treating early and stop by the dozens of shops of the Old Town Boutique District dishing out treats to goblins and ghouls of all ages!

Oct. 28- 10:30am- Spooktacular Story Time at Tenleytown Library
Start your day off with a spooktacular fun story time for the whole family, filled with Halloween-themed songs, rhymes, and books. Wear your costumes. Your librarian will be wearing hers!

Oct. 28- 10:30am-1:00pm- Adam’s Morgan 10th Annual Apple Festival and Pie Baking Contest

Oct. 28- 10:30am-11:15am- Saturday Song Circle at Imagination Stage
You and your child are invited to a fun, interactive musical experience! An Early Childhood Teaching Artist explores a popular children’s book with your family through song and musical instruments, and you will receive a list of all the songs to practice at home. Five Little Pumpkins is the story

Oct. 28- 11:00am-2:00pm- The Rumpus Room: Halloween Edition
The Rumpus Room, DC’s only daytime dance party for families, returns in time for Halloween! This October we’ll be getting (slightly) spooky in the club, so put on your costumes and come dance with us! Get ready for a dance floor filled with little ghosts, goblins, witches, dragons, and pumpkins of all ages. The soundtrack for the day will be a family-friendly mix of dance hits and Halloween classics, all at a kid-friendly volume. Rumpus Room is designed for kids 8 and under and their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.

Oct. 28–11:00am- Spooktacular Party for Kids at DBGB
Pastry Chef Kelsey Burack is on the hunt for some hauntingly talented Junior Pastry Chefs! Join DBGB DC for our first-ever kids pastry party, featuring hands-on instruction in the creation of Halloween treats. Students will learn to make: – Oreo Mummies – Chocolate Ghost Tarts – Halloween Cupcakes. $75 participation fee per child. Fee includes participation for one child accompanied by one parent. Recommended age for participation is 7-12 years old. Continental breakfast, coffee and mimosas will be provided for adults to enjoy as the Junior Pastry Chefs make their treats.

Oct. 28– 11:00am- Pumpkins in the Park
Celebrate fall with some fresh air, creativity, and FREE family-friendly entertainment! The Capitol Riverfront BID is hosting the 4th Annual Pumpkins in the Park in Canal Park on Saturday, October 28th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The fun includes pumpkin decorating, face painting, a giant pumpkin moonbounce, a festive backdrop & photographer for fall family photos, and more! This event is FREE and open to all. Kids and kids-at-heart are welcome to join. Pumpkins will be available on a rolling basis throughout the event, so come early to get yours.

Oct 28– 12:00pm-4:00pm- Pumpkin Rock n Roll at Warner Circle Park
The park will be transformed into a full-blown Halloween extravaganza. Participate in a fun costume contest and parade, and enjoy family-friendly attractions including festival-style musical performances, food trucks, inflatable rides and slides and a rock wall. The main event is a derby race of Halloween pumpkins-turned-boxcars! Admission is free.

Oct. 28– 1:00pm-4:00pm- Fall-O-Ween at Market Commons
Bring the entire family and join us for this fun, FREE event! At Fall-o-Ween, festivities will include: mini pumpkin decorating (sponsored by Whole Foods Market), scarecrow decorating station, trick-or-treating & kids’ crafts at stores, petting zoo, Big Barn Puppet Shows at 1, 2 & 3 p.m., music with Kidsinger Jim, face painting, balloon art & sand art and food. And be sure to snap a photo with all of your fall favorites — a scarecrow, wizard, mummy & Frankenstein!

Oct. 28– 1:00pm-4:00pm- Glen Echo Fall Frolic
Fall Frolic is the Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual Halloween-themed family event. It’s open to the public, and visitors of all ages are invited to the Park to explore the arts through hands-on crafts, Halloween activities, trick-or-treating and visiting open studios. It’s a safe and fun Halloween event with something for everyone! For the kids, there will be pumpkin decorating and face painting ($1 fee for pumpkin; $1-$2 for face painting). All other craft activities and trick-or-treating are free! Adults will enjoy strolling through the Park’s open studios and galleries, including Glen Echo Pottery, the Art Glass Center, Photoworks, Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery, and more. The celebration will conclude at 3:30 with a costume parade through the park.

Oct. 28– 1:00pm-4:00pm- 7th Annual Little Goblins Parade

Oct. 28– 3:00pm-5:00pm– Rosedale Pumpkin Carving Party
Bring your blankets and pumpkins. Rosedale will provide all the child-safe carving tools, plastic gloves, and tons of designs to make your Halloween pumpkin super special!

Oct. 28- 3:30pm-6:30pm- Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Participate in a special scavenger hunt, take a wagon ride on the 12-acre field, and create a boo-tiful Halloween craft in this unforgettable evening. Come and see wool carding, spinning, and fish net making in the historic area before greeting “Martha Washington” on the piazza of the Mansion. In order to burn off all the extra excitement, try 18th-century dancing in the upper garden. Historic chocolate-making demonstrations and chocolate tastings will take place. A children’s costume parade around the Mansion will begin at 5 p.m. and prizes will be awarded for most fang-tastic “George” and “Martha” costumes! Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine. Purchase Tickets.

Oct. 28– 7:00pm-8:30pm- Legends by Lantern at College Park Aviation Museum
Find out what happened to Corporal Frank Scott and see the airfield by lamplight while hearing tales of the past. Wear your costume on this tour that starts with a hayride, and concludes with hot cider and a fun Fall activity. Director’s choice costume awards will be given each hour! The 8:30 pm tour will be spookier and for adults only.

Oct. 28 (various times)- 4th Annual Pumpkin Hunt at Lee-Fendall House
Alexandria’s ghosts and goblins will fill the Lee-Fendall House garden with hundreds of colorful toy-filled Halloween pumpkins for local children to discover. Other activities include crafts, refreshments, spooky stories, and a costume parade. All children of elementary school age or younger are eligible to participate in the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt. Older children and adults are welcome to enjoy all other activities. Tickets are available for sale online.

Oct. 28– 4:00pm-8:00pm- 3rd annual Haunted Garage and Day of the Dead Festival at Oyster Adams Bilingual School
Join us for a walk through the haunted garage and for traditional Day of the Dead activities such as decorating sugar skulls. Wear your costumes. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin painting, spooky cake contest and a fortune teller. Ticket price: $10/child over 2 years of age; food concessions sold separately.

Sunday-

Oct. 29- 9:00am-4:00pm- 50th Anniversary of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial
Free events throughout the day will include an early morning bird walk, ranger programs, a Theodore Roosevelt reenactor, Civil War reenactors, children’s Teddy Bear storytime, tours of the Island, Island safari walks, games, exhibits, crafts, and food vendors.

Oct. 29–10:30am-12:30pm- Friends of Forest Hills Playground Halloween
The neighborhood looks forward to this party every year, and this year’s event features face painter, Jan Taylor of Fairytales in Motion, costume parade, a bake sale and pizza from Armand’s. The proceeds from the bake sale and pizza sales go toward events like this party and the summer concerts, plus playground improvements.

Oct. 29- 11:00am-11:45am- Sunday Funday at Imagination Stage
We invite you and your child to bring your favorite stories to life through dramatic play activities, music, movement, and visual art. Each session you leave with a special take-home item we used or created that day, as well as a Parent Pack to extend the experience at home. These popular workshops are themed around beloved children’s books. Spookley the Square Pumpkin is the story.

Oct. 29- 11:00am-3:30pm– Witches & Wizards at B&O Railroad
Train Ride on the Wizards Express! Hop on board Platform 2 3/4 to the Wizard & Witches Express for a magical adventure. See above link for all of the details

Oct 29- 12:00pm-4:00pm- Mini Golf Fore Good at Adventure Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road to ATMTC Academy for a “hole lot of fun” swinging clubs through a mini golf course in our studios. Best of all: All the proceeds from this fundraiser go towards DC area kids!

Oct. 29– 12:00pm-2:30pm- Harbor Halloween
Trick-or-Treating: Noon – 2:00pm, Howl-Lo-Ween at The Black Dog: Noon – 2:30pm, Movie: Hocus Pocus: 12:30pm, Chef Pumpkin Carving Contest: 2pm. One free Capital Wheel child ticket with each paid adult ticket for children in costume.

Oct. 29– 2:00pm & 4:00pm- NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular at Kennedy Center
When is it ever cool to “boo” the orchestra? On Halloween, of course! But watch out, because at this frightfully fun concert, ghoulishly attired musicians might “BOO” you from behind their instruments in return. Don your best costume, come one hour early to the Atrium for trick-or-treating plus a special Haunted Hall Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo,” and then take your seat in the Concert Hall for a program of goose bump-inducing favorites! Ages 5+

Oct. 29– 2:00pm- 21st Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
Don your best Halloween costume and march in the 20th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, which historically has attracted thousands of participants. Awards will be given for Best Pet Costume, Best Decorated Business, Best Decorated Home, and Best Decorated Stroller. Awards will be presented in a brief ceremony after the parade, along with refreshments and goodie bags for the children. Adults, children and dogs are all welcome to join and for free.

Oct. 29– 3:00pm-5:00pm- Busy Bees Not So Spooky Halloween Party Falls Church & Chevy Chase
Dress up in your awesome costume & join us for a “Not So Spooky Halloween Bash!” Unparalleled fun in the playscape, followed by a lil’ parade leading to our party room, where each child will choose a pumpkin and a kit to turn it into their own masterpiece! Top the fun off with cupcakes and milk! Oh wait, there’s more: There will be 3 BuzzyPasses waiting to be found. One FREE birthday party to the BEST FAMILY COSTUME! Purchase tickets.

Weekend Picks: October 20-22, 2017

October 20, 2017

Fall Festivals are in full effect. Let the apple and pumpkin picking start.

Maryland Renaissance Festival will be jousting and serving up lots of turkey legs for CLOSING weekend! Take a time machine back to medieval times. With plenty of entertainment, including music, jousting, mazes, puppetry, pony rides, a huge pirate playground and so much more. Your children will see people dressed up in 16th century outfits. Dress like a knight and come participate or just watch!

Halloween Events pulled from our Tricks & Treats post:

Oct. 20-22– 5:30pm-8:30pm- Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is Washington DC’s favorite Halloween treat. With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails, this frightfully fun evening is a treat for the whole family. An entertainment stage will feature magicians, jugglers, and a DJ spinning Halloween favorites. Don’t miss a themed scarecrow field. Purchase tickets.

Oct. 20-21 & 27-28 (Various Times)- Soul Strolls in Congressional Cemetery
If they could still speak, what do you think they would say? Over 65,000 individuals are laid to rest in Congressional Cemetery. From Congressman to carpenters, suffragists to bootleggers, each resident has a unique story to tell. Soul Strolls, the Cemetery’s annual twilight tours, explore these stories through guided tours and costumed interpreters. Typically only open from dawn to dusk, this special event allows nighttime access to the public. Don’t miss out on this exclusive experience unlike any other Halloween tour! Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes between 6 and 9 pm, and beer, wine, and cider will be for sale. Purchase tickets.

Oct. 21 & 22–9:00am-5:00pm- Fall Harvest Family Days at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon celebrates the autumn season with Fall Harvest Family Days! The entire family enjoys autumn activities including wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, 18th-century dancing demonstrations, a straw bale maze, farrier (blacksmithing) demonstrations, corn husk dolls demonstrations and early-American games and music.

Oct. 21–12:00pm-5:30pm- Air and Scare at National Air and Space Museum (Virginia Location)
Explore the spooky side of air and space at Air & Scare, our annual Halloween event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Participate in creepy crafts, spooky science experiments, and other Halloween-themed activities. Arrive in costume to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy safe indoor trick-or-treating.

Oct. 22– 10:30am-1:00pm- Friends of Forest Hills Playground Halloween
The neighborhood looks forward to this party every year, and this year’s event features Abracadabra Alex, our famous costume parade, a bake sale and pizza from Armand’s. The proceeds from the bake sale and pizza sales go toward events like this party and the summer concerts, plus playground improvements.

And a few non-Halloween events:

Saturday:

10:00am-4:00pm: Family Day: (Un)Common Threads at George Washington University Museum & the Textile Museum

11:30am-2:00pm: 20th Annual Community Sports Day at Stead Park

1:00pm-3:00pm: Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Open House

Sunday:

12:00pm-4:00pm: Fall Back to Bethesda at Rock Creek Mansion on Cedar Lane

Catch these shows before the curtain closes:

How I Became a Pirate at Adventure Theatre- Sept 22 – Oct 22, 2017
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD. 20812)

Drumming with Dishes– Oct 6 – Oct 21, 2017
(The Lab Theatre at Convergence: 1819 N. Quaker Ln. Alexandria, VA. 22302)

The Smartest Girl in the World at Imagination Stage- Oct 7 – Oct 29, 2017
(4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD. 20814)

Weekend Picks: October 13-15, 2017

October 13, 2017

Surely you’ve heard about the new District Wharf that just opened! Mark your calendar for four days (started Thursday) of live music, fabulous food, and fun at the Southwest Waterfront as we celebrate the long-awaited opening of The Wharf. The District’s biggest neighborhood event will feature free live entertainment and headliner bands, including The Great Zucchini on Saturday, restaurant openings from DC’s hottest chefs, debuts of iconic shops, and lots of waterside activities and games—concluding both Thursday and Sunday with sunset fireworks.

Fall Festivals have commenced!!! Let the apple and pumpkin picking start.

Maryland Renaissance Festival will be jousting and serving up lots of turkey legs for opening weekend! Take a time machine back to medieval times. With plenty of entertainment, including music, jousting, mazes, puppetry, pony rides, a huge pirate playground and so much more. Your children will see people dressed up in 16th century outfits. Dress like a knight and come participate or just watch! The Festival ends October 22 and is open weekends only.

Saturday-

10:00am-4:00pm: The Big Build at National Building Museum
(401 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001)
Be a builder for the day at The Big Build community day. Amateur builders young and old can discover what it’s like to don a hard hat, pour cement, spackle a wall, and much more as you work side-by-side with designers, builders, and artisans demonstrating their skills. Meet plumbers, electricians, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers, and experts in many other fields to learn about their professions and hobbies. Free, drop in. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12; all ages welcome.

10:00am-2:00pm: Truck Touch at Suburban Nursery School
(7210 Hidden Creek Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20817)
Make way for Suburban Nursery School’s 10th Annual Truck Touch – one of the best fall events for families in the DC Metro area. Join the fun to celebrate the coolest trucks around. In addition to trucks, there will be cars, buses, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, crafts and more. $5/person. Under 2 free.

10:00am: You & Me Song Circle with Imagination Stage at Avalon Theatre
(5612 Connecticut Ave NW)
You and your child are invited to join in the wild rompus in this fun, interactive musical experience with Imagination Stage! In this workshop, an Early Childhood Teaching Artist accompanied by a live percussionist guides you through a musical exploration of the classic children’s story Where the Wild Things Are. Together we will celebrate fall with our mightiest roars and dancing shoes as we bring this Maurice Sendak tale to life through song, movement, and instrument play. Best for ages 1-5, but all are welcome! $8

10:00am-4:00pm: Heritage Day at Pierce Mill
(2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, D.C)
There will be a quilting demonstration by the Needlechasers of Chevy Chase that will include “make and take” quilting for children. Master Weaver Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble from Ghana will demonstrate West African Kente strip cloth weaving. Chapuchi grew up among the Ewe weavers near the town of Agbozume, the largest market for Ewe Kente cloth in the world. A blacksmith, carpenters, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out the activities. Tours of the new orchard will be given throughout the day. And we’ll have hands-on children’s crafts. A food truck will provide lunch options. The waterwheel will be turning from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to showcase the magic of the giant wooden machine, designed by Oliver Evans. Built in 1820-1829 by Isaac Peirce as part of his large estate, the gristmill brings to life the agricultural history of Washington County.

2:00pm-5:00pm: 2nd Annual Pike District Fall Festival
(Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd)
7 Locks Brewing (yes, Surrender Dorothy will be on tap!) and a Fall wine selection from North Bethesda Market‘s HOP N GRAPE. You’ll be hungry so nibble on sweets from local faves Ize’s Deli & Bagelry, Pike & Rose‘s Summer House Santa Monica – North Bethesda and Stella Barra – North Bethesda. Don’t forget the food truck brigade of Greatest American Hot Dogs, El Pollo Submarine, The Rolling Brick, La Strada Mobile Italian Food and Tasty Grill To Go. Wait! Don’t leave the Fall Fest without entering your name for the GRAND PRIZE drawing – Strathmore is giving away 2 tickets to a show in the President’s Box and you can win a brunch at Pinstripes! Finally, there will be a moonbounce, facepainters, balloon artists, reps from community organizations so you can learn more about what is going on in Pike District?

Sunday-

12:00pm-4:00pm: 3rd Annual Cardboard Day of Play at Annemarie Sculpture Garden
(13470 Dowell Road, Dowell (Solomons), MD 20629)
Take the Global Cardboard Challenge and join us for a day of outrageous construction, games, and imaginative play. With activities for all ages, this is an over-the-top day of building and creating! Families are invited to an afternoon of imaginative play as Annmarie Garden participates in the Global Cardboard Challenge, an annual event that highlights childhood creativity. The Main Gallery of the Arts Building will be filled with cardboard creations and activities that will delight and engage families. Children will have the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and build their way through awesome amusements, art activities, cardboard construction. From mini-golf to cardboard cornhole, families can enjoy friendly competition and groovy gameplay. Stop by one of several art stations to create your own cardboard masterpiece or cardboard hat. Visit Cardboard City or the Cardboard Farm! Builders, tinkerers and little engineers will love the cardboard construction zone. There will be plenty of great photo opportunities, so get ready to grab a cardboard prop, strike a pose and capture great memories! Members FREE; Non-members $4; kids 4 & under FREE.

1:00pm-8:00pm: Tenleytown Block Party (Rescheduled from last weekend)
(4100 River Rd)
Free Grilled Burgers/Hot Dogs/Drinks/Desserts & More, Free Ice Cream by local area favorite food truck, 45′ Inflatable Obstacle Course For Kids/Teens/Adults, Children’s Ferris Wheel & Bounce House, Face Painting/Balloons/Live Entertainers, The Fan Zone- Featuring Live Viewing Tent For NFL Games, Shaded Seating Areas, Heroes Spotlight with local Police and Fire Dept, 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament, Live DJ/Music, Cornhole & Football Toss, Help put together 150 care packages that will be distributed by Martha’s Table to neighbors in need, Cupcake Baking Competition, And Much More!

1:00pm AND 5:00pm: Peppa Pig at Warner Theatre

Shows:

How I Became a Pirate at Adventure Theatre- Sept 22 – Oct 22, 2017
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD. 20812)

Drumming with Dishes– Oct 6 – Oct 21, 2017
(The Lab Theatre at Convergence: 1819 N. Quaker Ln. Alexandria, VA. 22302)

The Smartest Girl in the World at Imagination Stage- Oct 7 – Oct 29, 2017
(4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD. 20814)

Weekend Picks: October 6-8, 2017

October 6, 2017

You won’t want to miss Night Train 57: A Sensory-Friendly Folk Opera at The Kennedy Center this weekend. All aboard the Night Train! Enter the freewheeling musical world of Grammy® winner Dan Zanes, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claudia Eliaza, and percussionist Yuriana Sobrino for an interactive folk opera that takes audiences on a far-out ride to the galaxies and back. During a joyous dusk-to-dawn trip through the stars, passengers on Night Train 57 will discover the power of friendship and community with the sounds of 21st-century handmade sing-along music. This world-premiere adventure welcomes travelers of all ages and sensory levels. Festive original folk songs played on guitar, trombone, mandolin, flute, harmonica, ukulele, percussion—and, of course, voices!—power the train, as homespun sets and video projection create an unforgettable intergalactic atmosphere. Visit psychedelic stars, navigate the challenges of whimsical space travel, and celebrate communal music-making while singing, laughing, and dancing towards a deeper sense of life’s best possibilities. NPR raves: Dan Zanes is “the gold standard in kids’ music.” Board the Night Train and find out why! Most enjoyed by age 3 and up. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. $20 a ticket, 60 minute show.

Sip, Savor & Celebrate at Taste of DC this weekend at RFK.

Fall Festivals have commenced!!! Let the apple and pumpkin picking start.

Saturday-

9:00am-4:00pm: Conservation Conservation Day
(1500 Remount Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630)
Are you a budding biologist, curious conservationist or animal lover who’s passionate about science and saving the planet? Designed for sixth-graders to under-grads, this sci-tacular day at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute includes hands-on activities, research demonstrations and mini-chats on hot topics in conservation. Career panel discussions with conservation biologists, field ecologists, research scientists, veterinarians and animal keepers will open doors and minds to the professional possibilities within the conservation field. Follow your passion to the Blue Ridge Mountains for inspiration and insight on how you can join the conservation ranks and make a difference for wildlife and habitats worldwide. This is the one day this one-of-a-kind research facility located in scenic Front Royal, Virginia, is open to the public. SCBI is a large and hilly campus. Appropriate attire for outdoor activities and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. This event will be held rain or shine. Purchasing car passes in advance is highly recommended due to SCBI’s limited parking area.

11:00am-4:00pm: Taste of Bethesda
(held along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues)
Bethesda’s famous food and music festival brings 60 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Each year, more than 40,000 attendees sample the delicious restaurants, enjoy the live entertainment and visit the kid’s corner for face painting and arts & crafts. Admission to the Taste of Bethesda is free. Taste tickets are sold on-site in bundles of four tickets for $5. Food servings cost one to four tickets.

2:00pm-6:00pm: 5th Annual Adams Morgan Porch Fest
Live music takes over the neighborhood on over a dozen different porches, patios, stoops, etc. featuring music from 44 bands playing on 16 porches. We’ll have maps available online and paper copies to hand out at the corner of 18th and Columbia Rd., NW on the day of the event.

4:00pm-11:00pm: OPUS 1
(Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods)
Celebrating the art of sound, the one day festival blends immersive art installations, mesmerizing music performances and treetop projection mapping. OPUS 1 is free and families of all ages are encouraged to join. Activations for kids and families include: The Lightning Cloud, an inflatable pavilion bedecked with light and projection will play host to a series of musical performances and participatory experiences throughout the day. Acclaimed multimedia artist Lonnie Holley will lead a hands-on sculpture workshop, teaching tips and techniques for creating improvised sculptures out of found objects. Just before dusk, Suzanne Dikker and Matthias Oostrik’s mirror feedback game invites kids to attempt to synch up their brainwaves with each other while also learning about neuroscience from the researcher-artist duo. The George Mason Pep Band will march festival goers all the way up to the Chrysalis Amphitheatre stage as they play covers of today’s pop hits. The Brooklyn Raga Massive brings an international perspective to Terry Riley’s minimalist classic In C, with over 20 musicians trained in the traditional music styles of India. A culinary village with some of the DMV’s best food trucks featuring glow in the dark cotton candy by Fluffness, and a specialty ice cream made exclusively for OPUS by Ice Cream Jubilee. Admission is free and open to all ages. Guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets for expedited entry.

Sunday-

12:00pm-5:00pm: KinderFest at Watkins Regional Park
(301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774)
First held as an “Oktoberfest” for youth and their families and friends, Kinderfest has grown bigger and better every year. The population of Prince George’s County was just over 665,000 in 1981. Nearly 3,000 residents and guests came to Watkins Regional Park that year to enjoy: Carnival games, Costumed characters, Dancers, Hay rides, Lots of sweets and savory refreshments, Magician, Pony rides, Roving clowns, Scarecrow workshops, Singers and Watkins Park carousel and miniature train.

1:00pm-8:00pm: Tenleytown Block Party
(4100 River Rd)
Free Grilled Burgers/Hot Dogs/Drinks/Desserts & More, Free Ice Cream by local area favorite food truck, 45′ Inflatable Obstacle Course For Kids/Teens/Adults, Children’s Ferris Wheel & Bounce House, Face Painting/Balloons/Live Entertainers, The Fan Zone- Featuring Live Viewing Tent For NFL Games, Shaded Seating Areas, Heroes Spotlight with local Police and Fire Dept, 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament, Live DJ/Music, Cornhole & Football Toss, Help put together 150 care packages that will be distributed by Martha’s Table to neighbors in need, Cupcake Baking Competition, And Much More!

4:00pm: Lisa Loeb Kids Pajama Jam Party at AMP Strathmore
(11810 Grand Park Ave Bethesda, MD 20852)
You’ll recognize her voice as that of Princess Winger on Disney Junior’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Milli the Microphone on Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins, now see acclaimed artist Lisa Loeb bring all the magic of her expressive and playful children’s songs to AMP. Able to evoke the feeling of dancing around the campfire catching fireflies, Loeb’s whimsical folk renditions of classic children’s songs like “The Muffin Man” and lively originals will have kids and parents in that summer state of mind! Everyone needs a ticket! Doors open 60 minutes prior to the show. Seating will be available in the back of the house, but we plan to leave plenty of floor space for dance and play!

Shows:

How I Became a Pirate at Adventure Theatre- Sept 22 – Oct 22, 2017
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD. 20812)

Drumming with Dishes– Oct 6 – Oct 21, 2017
(The Lab Theatre at Convergence: 1819 N. Quaker Ln. Alexandria, VA. 22302)

The Smartest Girl in the World at Imagination Stage- Oct 7 – Oct 29, 2017
(4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD. 20814)

Weekend Picks: September 29-October 1, 2017

September 29, 2017

Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm-6:00pm stop by the annual Russian Bazaar at The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Located at 4001 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011. Experience the best of Russian culture! Enjoy homemade food, live folk music and dance, unique imported handicrafts, tours of the magnificent 17th century style church and more!

Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Fall for Fairfax KidsFest is taking place on the grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center. There will be 2 stages of FREE entertainment including the Innovation Health Kids Stage, and the Cox Community Stage. FREE to attend! Discount ride tickets for the KidWay MidWay are available by clicking here. Activities include scarecrow making*, pumpkin painting*, public safety and recycling-themed exhibits, pony rides*, petting zoo, model trains, instrument petting zoo, and the KidWay MidWay* (with more than a dozen rides and attractions).Plus more than 75 exhibits, activities and great festival food!*Indicates program fee applies.

Fall Festivals have commenced!!! Let the apple and pumpkin picking start.

How I Became a Pirate at Adventure Theatre has showtimes on Saturday and Sunday. Argh matey! It’s pirate’s life for me on the high seas! One day as Jeremy builds a sand castle on the beach, a pirate ship rows ashore in search of a place to bury the pirate’s treasure. Taken aboard as an honorary pirate, Jeremy learns the ropes of what it really means to be a swashbuckling (but smelly) pirate, and the pirates just might learn how to play soccer too. Recommended all ages.

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Friday-

7:00pm-10:00pm: Drive-in at Union Market: Clue
(1309 5th St NE Washington, DC 20002)
Lot opens 5:30, Lot closes promptly at 7:45, Film begins 8:15, Film ends at 9:50. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended.Free for walk-ups. Excited for the drive-in but don’t have a car? Rent one on Getaround for the night and get $25 off your first rental. For more information and tickets click here. ***Final drive-in for the season is Friday, November 3: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Saturday-

9:00am: The Children’s House of Washington Open House
(3133 Dumbarton Street NW., Washington, DC 20007)
Is your child ready for Montessori? Find out today by visiting CHOW and learning more.

10:00am-11:30am: Kids Club Coloring Workshop at Steadfast Supply
(300 Tingey St SE #140 Washington, DC 20003)
In Steadfast Supply’s Kids Club coloring workshop, you and your favorite kiddo will work together to explore crayons and watercolors. Each group will use a palette of handmade soy and beeswax crayons from a Childhood Store, plus a wide array of watercolors.Your little one will leave with a one of a kind creation and handmade crayons and watercolors. Ages 5+. Buy tickets here.

11:00am-4:00pm: Leesburg Airshow
(Leesburg Executive Airport)
8th Annual Leesburg Airshow will take to the skies once again with thrilling aerobatic demonstrations, sky divers and more! The main show begins at 1:00pm. For this event there is a suggested donation of $3 per person and $5 per family. The donation can be made at the Airshow entrance gates. There are NO parking or shuttle fees. There are also no tickets needed for this event. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax on during the aerobatic portion of the event. No glass bottles or coolers will be permitted. Pets are discouraged- this can be a very loud environment and the ramp can be extremely hot on little paws.

11:00am: DPR Rec Day at Randall Recreation Center
(South Capitol Street SW & I Street SW, Washington, DC)
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to celebrate the 3rd Annual DPR Rec Day. Join us for an extravaganza featuring fun activities, and fun entertainment.Check out the website, there are SO MANY FREE activities.

11:30am-3:00pm: Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day at National Portrait Gallery
(Eighth and F streets N.W., Washington, D.C.)
Bring your families to the Portrait Gallery for a bilingual celebration of the Latino cultures, traditions, and stories that help shape our country. Live music, art activities, and curator talks will make this a day for everyone! This program is sponsored in part by the Reinsch Family Education Endowment.

5:00pm: Petworth Jazz Project
(the lawn of the Petworth Rec Center- 801 Taylor St. NW)
Baba Ras D starts the show off at 5pm. Food Truck is Bibi Ja Korean. Sponsors for Saturday’s Jazz Project are Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon T. Todd and the Executive Office of the Mayor and Muriel Bowser. These events are free and open to the public, bring a neighbor and a tell a friend! Reminder – bring your own blankets, carry your recyclables home and no pets, alas (DPR rules).

Sunday-

10:00am-5:00pm: Takoma Park Street Festival
(Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC)
The festival will once again host a talented mix of local artists offering paintings, photographs, pottery, silk-screening, bath and body care, stained glass, jewelry, woodworking, textiles, ceramics, kids’ items and much more. Non-profits, local companies and a variety of food vendors will also participate. Takoma’s indie businesses will be open and welcoming visitors. Kids love the festival with crafts, face painting, inflatables and FUN! Grab a mug for The Crawl for discounted pours at Takoma restaurants, bars and cafes. Mugs will be available for purchase at the festival info both in front of 7000 Carroll Ave. Three stages with 18 bands will play all day. Don’t miss the fun!

11:00am-4:00pm: Then & Wow! at Glen Echo Park
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812)
Then & Wow! is the Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual family festival celebrating the Park’s revitalization as an arts center and recalling its history, when the site was an amusement park. The event features kiddie rides and arcade games, as well as videos and an exhibition on the Park’s history. Admission to the park is free. Rides and some activities require tickets.

12:00pm-4:00pm: PIKEtoberfest at Pike & Rose
(11580 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20852)
Craft brews, food from the neighborhood restaurants, hay maze, Clark Construction Truck Touch, Calleva Rock Climbing Wall and more. There is something for everyone at our biggest festival of the year. The AMP by Strathmore LIVE music stage features The Local Boyz at 12noon and Cathy Ponton King at 2pm.