Beltway Bambinos

August has arrived….summer is NOT over yet! There’s plenty of time to enjoy with your Bambino(s) before they head back to school. Check out DC Public Library Children’s Events for Spanish story time, yoga, baby lap time and more! 

Keep an eye out for a post tomorrow on local Splash pads and Water parks as the weather this week has a few hot days. 

Monday-

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.

9:30am-11:00am: Rise and Rhyme at Busboys and Poets
(5531 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, Md. 20781)
Rise + Rhyme is a weekly Busboys and Poets series for local stay-at-home parents and early rising families of all kinds! Featuring performances and stories for children ages 5 and under. Today’s featured artist is master educator, musician, and storyteller,   Bashea Iya Imana .  “Iya & the Kuumba Kids” is  an interactive, hands-on, fun-filled time. Iya masterfully blends music & movement with storytelling, eco-friendly arts & crafts, and puppetry. This educational program for children fosters a love for learning and promotes literacy, critical thinking, respect for the environment, character development, and creativity.

10:30am-11:15am: Mr. Knick Knack at Reston Town Center (Pavillon)
(11900 Market St, Reston, Va. 20190)
Unique, heart-centered music for kids! Free.

Tuesday-

10:00am: Rocking Tot Tuesdays with The Singing Lizard at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
Grab an instrument, get on stage or practice your moves on the dance floor. This is a perfect spot for your little one to move and groove. Suggested donation $7.

10:00am: Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Pavilion (2nd floor)
(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.

10:30am: Improv for Kids at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre in the Woods
(1551 Trap Road, Vienna VA 22182)
Hilarious, action-packed skits, songs, and dances based on audience suggestions. Performed by a playful, energetic ensemble cast.

3:00pm: Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres at Palisades Library
(4901 V Street NW Washington, DC 20007)
!Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres! is a sure bet every time. Children of various ages enjoy this interactive show that teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.

7:00pm: Despicable Me 2 plays at NoMa Family Film Night
(Sursum Corda Plaza, L and First Streets, NW)
Now in its fourth year, the NoMa BID is proud to present Family Film Night at Sursum Corda, where families and children gather for free family-centric movies (also fitting the ‘Unlikely Friendships’ theme) and free food. Family Film Night will take place on four Tuesdays this summer.

Wednesday-

10:30am: Taylor 2 at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre in the Woods
(1551 Trap Road, Vienna VA 22182)
Showcasing the vision of legendary choreographer Paul Taylor, this team of gifted dancers inspires us through storytelling and exceptional movement.

10:30am: Tyke Hike at Meadowside Nature Center
(5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD)
Come and discover the bustling world around the Nature Center. Take a nature mini-hike and make a craft to take home. Whether they’re stopping by our feeders, soaring above the meadow, or swimming in the pond, we’ll be searching for birds everywhere! Ages 2-3, $5.

1:00pm: Storytime on Lake Needwood: Birds Fly 
(15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, 20855)
Take a storytime cruise around the Lake aboard the Needwood Queen pontoon boat. We’ll read a story onboard then look for what’s swimming, soaring, and standing nearby. Due to limited space and boating safety regulations, all must register and pay ($2/adults, $6/child; no underage siblings).

5:30pm: !Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres! at BloomBars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
!Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres! is a sure bet every time. Children of various ages enjoy this interactive show that teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.

Thursday-

10:00am: 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.

10:30am: Taylor 2 at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre in the Woods
(1551 Trap Road, Vienna VA 22182)
Showcasing the vision of legendary choreographer Paul Taylor, this team of gifted dancers inspires us through storytelling and exceptional movement.

10:30am: The Great Zucchini at Jammin Java
(227 Maple Ave E Vienna, VA 22180)
Get tickets here for The Great Zucchini, Washington’s funniest and most magical preschool and kindergarten entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh. Experience the excitement of the children when they get to learn a magic trick at the end of show.

1:00pm: Splish, Splash, Drip, Plop at Meadowside Nature Center
(5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD)
Wade in the water to see what’s swimming, diving, and living in the stream. For your safety, wear shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops or backless sandals). Registration required.

6:00pm: John Henry, the Guitar Playing Man at Broad Branch Market 
(5608 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015)
John Henry has a busy day! He’s back at our favorite summer concert series. Catch him every Thursday at BBM. Grab dinner inside the market and eat it while singing along to his catchy tunes or treat your bambino to an ice cream. A fun way to end the evening and if you’re little one isn’t ready to go home afterwards walk across the street to Lafayette Park and choose between the many playgrounds or fields to play on.

8:30pm: Rudy plays at Canal Park
(Canal Park, at 2nd and M St., SE- Navy Yard Metro)
Beginning at sundown/8:45pm which is probably too late for the littlest family members but perhaps your teenagers can attend. Thursday evenings bring a lawn chair and have fun watching the kids (or jointing in) as they play wii on the big screen or trivia until the movie begins., If there are any little ones in tote, last year there were plenty of hula hooping going on. Bring a lawn chair to this movie!

Friday-

10:30am: Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre in the Woods
(1551 Trap Road, Vienna VA 22182)
Your favorite band is back! Wear your PJs and join in the fun as Grammy-nominated Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players deliver a rockin’ performance of all-new music from their latest album, Recess.

10:30am: Rainbow Rock at Jammin Java
(227 Maple Ave E Vienna, VA 22180)
These talented tunesters will keep you bopping in your socks until you just can’t rock anymore!  Always on hand, inside the box of fun, tambourines, shakers and more for your little one to join in the fun Tickets are $5.