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Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

October 8, 2021

Fall is here, which means there’s plenty of fruit to pick, perfect pumpkins to be found and fall festivals happening every weekend!

We are so thrilled that we were able to update the theatre and musical productions blog post with in-person shows!

All weekend:
Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon

Disney on Ice! Mickey’s Search Party

Artechouse: Life of a Nueron

Van Gosh: The Immersive Experience

Family-friendly drive in movies from DC Party Box; Spooktober themed!

Halloween Eye Spy Train at Cabin John

Maryland Renaissance Fair

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Friday:
5:30pm-8:30pm: Back to the Yards
Yards Park will blast to the past for one night only as it transforms into a nostalgic 80s dance party, complete with throwback tunes and activities. Parents and kids of all ages are invited to learn groovy dance moves with breakdancers, create slap bracelets, scrunchies, and t-shirts, and jam out to a playlist of 80’s chart-toppers, one-hit wonders, and favorites. Glowing giveaways and an LED light up piano will make this a party for the ages! Admission is free and kids of all ages are welcome to attend.

Saturday:
9:00am-4:00pm: Festival del Rio Anacostia
The annual and bilingual environmental celebration of the Anacostia River is back! There will be fun activities for the whole family. Come learn about the River and enjoy boat tours, fishing, tree planting and activities for the whole family.

10:00am-11:30am: Social Studies: The Rabbit Listened at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Reserve a table and join President Lincoln’s Cottage in exercises to develop our listening skills through storytelling, hands-on activities, and reflection. Participate in a group reading of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. Engage in a guided discussion on how listening can help us cultivate social awareness and relationship skills. Create an imaginative accessory to help you practice your active listening skills. This program was designed for kids ages 2-8, but children of all ages are welcome to participate with their caregivers. Programs are outdoors, socially distant, and reflect our increased safety measures.

10:45am-4:00pm: We Are All Connected Art Opening Festival
Education Artist-in-Residence Mo Willems will work with invited community members to create We Are All Connected, a large-scale public art playscape on the REACH Plaza. All are invited to come watch their festival day of creation! The REACH grounds will be filled with art making, live music, family-friendly activities like chalk drawing, the return of the giant inflatable Pigeon, and drinks available at Victura Park. This event is free, but register online in advance.

12:00pm-4:00pm: Kids Euro Festival: Embassy of France
Join the European Union and our Member States for one of the largest performing arts festivals for children in America: The Kids Euro Fest! Hosted over two Saturdays — first at the French Embassy (October 9th) and then at the Swedish Embassy (October 16th) — the Kids Euro Fest Family Days will feature in-person European performances, interactive workshops, food vendors and music that everyone in your family will enjoy. As always, the Kids Euro Fest is completely FREE, but please make sure to RSVP and review the EU’s privacy policy here​.

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