Bethesda Conservatory of Dance
Metropolitan School of the Arts
Weekday Adventures: May 1-5, 2017
DC Library has so many wonderful family-friendly events from story times, lego build afternoons to movie nights.
Busy Bees is celebrating mom all month long with a HUGE sale! During the whole month of May, it’s TWO for ONE Tuesday AND Thursdays!! So grab your besties for a Funtastic playdate on Tuesdays with us! **Discount only applies with 1 regular price admission: Buzzy Pass and Military discount are excluded from the offer**All guests must come together for discount to apply** Chevy Chase location coming soon.
Come spend an hour playing in our specially designed open gym area at Silver Stars Gymnastics. This is an opportunity for you and your child to have fun in a safe environment. Class participation is not required to enjoy Open Gym. 8 years old & under: $9 per child/visit or buy a pass: 10 visits for $70. Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm at Silver Spring location.
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Toddler times are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: (9:30AM – 11:00AM), Sunday: (8:30AM – 10:00AM) for $7.00.
Monday-
9:30am-11:00am- Rise and Rhyme at Busboys and Poets
(234 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012)
(5531 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, Md. 20781)
Rise + Rhyme is a weekly Busboys and Poets series for early rising families of all kinds. Featuring performances and stories for children ages 5 and under.
9:30am: Harambe at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
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.
10:00am-11:30am: Toddler Art Time at New Community ArtSpace + Story time
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Valentine making and story time! We will be closed next week. $5/child + supply donations are welcome. Special music time at 11:00am with Mr. Gabe.
10:30am AND 11:00am: Storytime at The National Postal Museum
(2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002)
The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum invites adults and young children (ages 2-3) to discover the world around them together at our monthly StoryTime. Children will build important developmental and social skills through books, activities, songs and self-guided gallery exploration. Explore themes, such as shapes, colors, and sizes, in a relaxed setting at your neighborhood museum. Feel free to bring snacks and enjoy the space after the program! Free- no reservation required.
10:30am-11:00am: Songs and stories at Politics and Prose
(5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008)
Come sing-along to your favorite songs. Grab a treat in the cafe afterwards or hang out reading books.
Tuesday-
10:00am: Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Pavilion
(10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW)
Every Tuesday at 10:00am you can get into the magnificent butterfly pavilion for free! Make sure and get a free ticket by the entrance. We visited this last month and were amazed by how many butterflies were flying around, some even landing on a shoulder. Look closely and you could spot a frog under some trees.
10:00am AND 11:30am: Shadow Puppets at Bloombars
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
This shadow puppet stage show will feature a variety of characters and menagerie of traditional and original songs. It explores themes that center around the seasons, the environment, as well as learning components of music.
12:00pm: Strolling Thunder
(Upper Senate Park)
We’re pushing strollers to put babies in the spotlight. Join babies and parents from across the country for a stroll on Capitol Hill. Be part of the team that’s fighting for their future. On May 2, ZERO TO THREE will bring babies and parents from all 50 states to meet their members of Congress during Strolling Thunder. We’re coming to tell Congress to Think Babies—for stronger families, vibrant communities, and a prosperous country. RSVP here
12:30pm: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp at Adventure Theatre
(7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD. 20812)
This is Aladdin as you’ve never seen it before. Aladdin and his love, the princess Adora, must outsmart an evil Magician who wants to use the genie in Aladdin’s lamp for his nefarious schemes! Will he get away with it? Get ready for love, magic, and mystery in this production for all ages.
Wednesday-
10:00am: Tiny Tots- Baby Bear’s Birthday at Puppet Co
(7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812)
You are invited to a BIG birthday bash! Please join Baby Bear as all of his special Teddy Bear friends perform their very best circus tricks as a great, big birthday surprise! Tickets are $6, everyone needs a ticket.
10:00am-4:00pm: Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
(1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902)
The seasonal display features hundreds of live butterflies from all over the world. Families, students, nature lovers, and everyone in between can get an up close experience of these brilliant butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia as they soar among colorful flowers. Visitors can learn about their amazing metamorphosis, the important role butterflies play in having healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens. $8 ages 13+, $5 ages 3-12 and Free ages 0-2.
10:00am-11:00am: Little Treasures at Bloombars
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Artist in Bloom Resident Tamika Love Jones presents Little Treasures, an educational and interactive journey for babies and children (under age 3) that explores a special box of little treasures. Each treasure that is picked from the box will lead tots and parents to sing their favorite songs, read fun stories and explore their bodies through exciting movement. The theme of Little treasures is self-love and teaching the tots that they, too, are little treasures!
5:30pm-6:30pm: Samba Kids
(3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Join Zezeh Brazil (Sao Paolo), former carnaval queen, radio personality and dance instructor extraordinaire for child & family samba dance lessons. It’s never too early to learn the infectious dance of the world’s 5th largest country. Samba Kids is the perfect introduction to movement and rhythm, not to mention Portuguese. The classes starts with yoga followed by a dance class to the sound of Brazilian carnival music for kids.
7:00pm: Family Craft Night at Chevy Chase Library
(5625 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20015)
Arts and crafts for children of all ages.
Thursday (May the Fourth Be With you!)-
10:30am: Boogie Babes at Eastern Market
(225 7th Street SE- North Hall)
The Boogie Babes program brings interactive musical performances for young children and their caregivers each week to area neighborhoods. The events, typically 45 minutes in length, provide a wonderful way to expose children to different musical instruments and styles while also raising funds for and awareness of DC Diaper Bank’s work and mission. $6 per child (siblings under 6 months free!)
12:30pm: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp at Adventure Theatre
(7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD. 20812)
This is Aladdin as you’ve never seen it before. Aladdin and his love, the princess Adora, must outsmart an evil Magician who wants to use the genie in Aladdin’s lamp for his nefarious schemes! Will he get away with it? Get ready for love, magic, and mystery in this production for all ages.
Friday-
10:00am: 78th Annual Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral
(3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016)
Entertainment and Special Events Occur Both Days – Most are Free of Charge. Small fees for puppet shows, carousel rides and children’s rides and games. The 78th annual Flower Mart, May 5th and 6th, 2017 will be a celebration of the beginning of the All Hallows Guild’s 2nd Century as stewards to the gardens and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral.
10:30am: The Young Readers Center Story Time
(Jefferson Building, Room G29)
Story time for infants and toddlers. Due to an occupancy review of the Center by the Library of Congress Safety Services Office, we are required to limit the number of participating children and adults to 50. Free admission stickers will be distributed on a first-come, first- served basis beginning at 10 a.m. Please check this website or call the YRC at 202-707-1950 for any changes to this schedule.
4:00pm-6:00pm: BINGO at Guy Mason Recreation Center
(3600 Calvert Street, NW)
If you like meeting people, playing games, having fun and winning prizes! Mix and mingle with neighbors and friends while playing BINGO! Win nice prizes, and have fun without having to travel far… So come on out and join us in BINGO at Guy Mason! For more information, please contact Ms. Bell at (202) 727-7703
Running list of year-round kid classes
A year-round resource for finding some amazing classes in our area for your Bambinos. We will keep the list updated and would love to hear of any you think should be added to the list.
Soccer:
Music:
Martial Arts:
Washington DC Shotokan Karate Club
Dance & Gymnastics:
Art:
Art WorksA Special Lee Sewing and Craft Cafe
More places that offer outdoor & indoor classes of all kinds!
Koa Sports (Field Hockey, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball and more)
Winter Classes and Camps in and around Washington, DC
Winter Classes:
Children’s Art Studio:
Anna Banana
Homerun Baseball: 2, 8 week sessions throughout winter for boys and girls ages 4-11 can be found here.
Imagination Stage: Theme-based Class Schedule for children ages 12 months-age 21 can be found here.
Just For Kids: Sports classes for ages 18 months-9 years old can be found here.
Montgomery County Recreation Department: You can find The Guide which is full of classes here or you can pick one up at a Montgomery County Library or Recreation Center.
My Gym Bethesda & My Gym Potomac: Winter classes for kids ages 3 months – 10 years old. Specialty classes for sports and tumbling, as well as mommy and me movement classes during the week and weekend. Also offering winter break camps and parent nights out which are themed drop-off programs. Check out my experience at My Gym!
Round House Theatre: Classes consist of 8-week sessions on Saturdays. Classes for children ages 2-Grade 8 can be found here.
Silver Stars Gymnastics: Classes for children ages 18 months and up can be found here.
Smithsonian National Zoo: Preschool classes and after school classes for children ages 6-10 throughout the year can be found here.
Tinkergarten: Classes for ages 18 months-8 years old can be found here. Refer to a previous post for more info.
Quick Feet: Soccer for 2-5 year olds in DC, MD and VA. Classes can be found here.
Edlavitch DCJCC: Classes can be found here.
Super Soccer Stars: 12 months to 12 years old. Classes can be found here.
**Don’t see what your Bambino may be interested in? Here is a running list of year-round classes and a Dance and Gymnastics list that may be helpful.
2018 Winter Camps:
Dec. 18-Jan.2: HoopED Sports Camp
Dec. 18-Dec. 22: Hopper Heroes Camp at Georgetown Day School
Dec. 27-30: Children’s Art Studio Winter Camp
Dec. 26-29: Snow Safari Winter Camp at The National Zoo
Dec. 26-29: School’s Out Day Camp at Adventure Theatre
Dec. 26-29: Bach to Rock Winter Camps
Dec. 26-29: Gymnastics Camp at Silver Stars
Dec. 26-30: Winter Camp at Little Loft
Dec. 27-29: Imagination Stage Winter Camp
Mom’s Groups:
Group for first and second time Moms PACE
8 Week New Mom’s Group at Lemon Tree
DC Parents of Multiples Group at Lemon Tree
Parent-and-me classes and experiences at Petite DC
A school for Toddlers and Parents and Caregivers at Intown Playgroup
Six Week Hook-Up with Mama’s Link
Indoor Gym Spaces: 
Other helpful posts:
Indoor fun in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
There’s an update to this post and it can be found here.
We figured we’d pull together some great indoor options for you and your kids in the Washington, DC metro area– plus some options up the road in Baltimore. So whether it’s raining, snowing — or just too cold or hot outside, here are some fantastic places to check out. They’ll keep your little ones engaged and might even tire them out enough to keep you happy. We’ll try to keep this list updated, so do add your suggestions to the comments below and we’ll keep building! Scroll all the way to the bottom as there are on-going lists of theatres, gyms and other great indoor spaces.
Washington, DC:
Skill Zone- (709 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003)
SkillZone is a fun, fresh place to play and learn in Washington, DC., open for drop-in play time, classes, and private parties! A place in the city for children 6 & under. Registration is required.
Smithsonian Museum– (Various Locations)
Most are free of charge! Specific child-friendly areas in museums listed below.
U.S. Botanic Garden– (100 Maryland Ave SW)
Massive indoor exhibits, you can spend all day here. Check website as they occasionally have events such as cooking demonstrations, concerts, baby snuggler days and more.
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Dance & Gymnastics Classes in the Washington, DC area
Fall 2015 classes in and around Washington, DC
Summer is ending {sigh} so we’ve highlighted some places offering Fall Classes. There are so many possibilities so please contact us and let us know if you have a favorite that is not on our list. Here’s to Pumpkin Spice Lattes and the turning of leaves. Happy Fall!
Adventure Theatre: Fall Academy Classes for children ages 12 months-Grade 12 can be found here.
Curiosity Zone: Hands-on science classes in a science lab for children ages 3-Grade 5. Classes can be found here.
Hillwood Estate: Various themes and sessions for the preschool classes. Classes can be found here.
Imagination Stage: Theme-based Fall Class Schedule for children ages 12 months-age 21 can be found here.
Little Loft: A neighborhood art studio which has two locations, Capitol Hill and Takoma Park. Offering classes for preschool kids, open studio time and off school classes. Click here and choose the location to find all class options.
Meadowlark Music: Classes include parachute, scarves, instruments, drums, puppets, balls, guitar, flute, dancing, singing, giggling, clapping, movement and more! They are designed to engage caregivers and little ones in an organic way…which leads to us all enjoying our little ones’ musical discoveries in a remarkably positive and friendly environment. More information can be found here for children 0-3 years old.
Montgomery County Recreation Department: You can find The Guide which is full of classes here or you can pick one up at a Montgomery County Library or Recreation Center.
Round House Theatre: Fall classes consist of 8-week sessions on Saturdays. Classes for children ages 2-Grade 8 can be found here.
Silver Stars Gymnastics: Fall classes for children ages 18 months and up can be found here.
Smithsonian National Zoo: Preschool classes throughout the year can be found here. After school classes for children ages 6-10 can be found here. Unique, HomeSchool Classes are also available, find more info here.
The Children’s Art Studio: A 10-week Fall session for children ages PK-Teenagers. Classes can be found here.
The Creative Difference: After school enrichment classes for children ages PK-Grade 5 can be found here.
Quick Feet: Soccer for 2-5 year olds in DC, MD and VA. Classes can be found here.
Washington DC JCC: Fall Classes for children ages newborn to age 4 can be found here. After school enrichment classes for children Pre-K- Grade 6 can be found here.
Indoor Gym Spaces: 
Family-Friendly Yoga Studios: