Family Events in Washington DC

Tippi Toes: Ballet Tap Jazz Combo

2026-03-24T17:40:00

Hill Center DC

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A 45-minute dance class for children aged 3–6 at Hill Center DC, featuring Ballet, Tap and Jazz in a high-energy session. Kids learn basic positions and terminology while moving, singing, and imagining in a fun, healthy environment.

Storytime

2026-03-26T10:30:00

National Building Museum

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Storytime at the National Building Museum is a free, family-friendly session featuring read-alouds, songs, and activities that promote early language and literacy skills for young children and their families in a welcoming museum setting.

Just Drop In!

2026-03-28T10:00:00

National Building Museum

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Drop-in craft session at National Building Museum where kids become architects and designers through hands-on activities. A fun, educational program led by museum educators that sparks imagination as young creators build mini-models and explore spaces.

Play Date at NMNH: Nature Explorations

2026-03-31T10:30:00

National Museum of American History

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Join a hands-on morning of nature discovery at the National Museum of Natural History. Families explore interactive exhibits in the Qrius science education center's Ground Floor, uncovering local wildlife and ecosystems through guided activities.

Family Workshop: Celebrations - Shakespearean Style

2026-04-04T11:30:00

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Join a family-friendly workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Library as you explore festive Shakespearean celebrations through crafts, short readings, and playful activities. This interactive session invites families with children to discover how plays mark feasts, rites, and mirth in Elizabethan times, guided by theater educators in a cozy library setting.

Easter Monday ›

2026-04-06T10:00:00

Smithsonian National Zoo

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Experience Easter Monday at the Smithsonian National Zoo with family-friendly outdoor fun. Explore seasonal activities and animal encounters amid springtime exhibits at this iconic D.C. venue.

Scooby-Doo Mini-Camp & Play in a Day

2026-04-06T10:00:00

DC Theater

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Family-friendly, full-day workshop at DC Theater where kids explore acting, improv and storytelling in a Scooby-Doo-themed mini-camp, culminating in a short performance. A playful, creative day for young theater fans.

Soar Together Family Activities: Plants Take Flight

2026-04-10T10:00:00

National Air and Space Museum

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Join the National Air and Space Museum for Soar Together Family Activities: Plants Take Flight, a live online family event with at-home activities that explore how seeds, bees, and helicopters connect plants, nature, and air and space.

Baby Elephant Member Viewing ›

2026-04-15T10:00:00

Smithsonian National Zoo

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Exclusive member viewing at Smithsonian National Zoo offers a close-up look at a baby elephant. Learn about infant behavior, care, and conservation in a family-friendly outdoor setting at one of America's premier zoos.

Day of Play at RFK

2026-04-16T00:00:00

12:00 am Day of Play at RFK RFK

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Join a family-friendly Day of Play at RFK Stadium for a lively afternoon of outdoor games and activities for kids and their caregivers. District Fray curates a welcoming, community vibe with simple, interactive play set against RFK’s expansive grounds.

Birds in Flight ›

2026-05-26T10:00:00

Smithsonian National Zoo

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Join a family-friendly, educational program at the Smithsonian National Zoo as birds in flight take center stage. Watch live demonstrations, learn about flight adaptations, and discover conservation stories in the zoo's aviaries.

Spy Camp Week 1

2026-07-13T09:00:00

International Spy Museum

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Join Spy Camp Week 1 at the International Spy Museum for a kid-friendly, hands-on espionage program. Young agents tackle age-appropriate challenges, explore interactive exhibits, and get a behind-the-scenes look at spy history in a famous DC museum.

Spy Camp Week 2

2026-07-20T09:00:00

International Spy Museum

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Spy Camp Week 2 at the International Spy Museum offers a hands-on, family-friendly day where kids tackle spy-themed missions, puzzles, and historical challenges inside a renowned museum.

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