- Updated: 3/12/2026
NEW season reveal for 2026 - 2027 at the National Theatre! I think I'm most excited to see Hamilton on the big stage beginning December 16th. Alicia Keys' "Hell's Kitchen" also looks like it'll be really good plus for an adult date night or girls night out "The Bodyguard", based on the 1992 Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston classic. Ticket prices vary for each. production. Check out the new line-up linked below!
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout the weekend for kids (ages 3+) – teens. I place a special emphasis on literacy, STEM & other educational based events as well as family fun festivities. Please click the links to review the most up-to-date information prior to heading out!
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 13, 2026
Washington, DC
- Friday (3/13) at 10:15 am & 11:30 am | Walloping Weather! with The Science Guys of Baltimore at Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater ($) ♥(Best for ages 6-11)
- Learn about lighting with a Tesla coil; see how extreme weather patterns are created through heat and pressure; make the world’s smallest blizzard; discover how rainbows are created after a storm and much more.
- Friday (3/13) at 1:00 pm | Awesome Con 2026 at Washington Convention Center ($) ♥
- A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!
- Friday (3/13) at 2:00 pm | Family Program: Fruit to Poop: A Seed’s Journey at the U.S. Botanic Garden
- What’s the connection between fruit and poop? Join Lilly and USBG volunteers to explore how plants and animals help each other and the relationship between plants making fruit and animals eating that fruit.
- Friday (3/13) at 3:30 pm | Cherry Blossom Craft at Georgetown Library
- Make crafts celebrating the beatufiul traditions of the spring cherry blossom trees.
Maryland
- Friday (3/13) at 10:30 am | Cinderella at The Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen Echo ($)
- Friday (3/13) at 10:30 am | Pre-K Story Hour/Hora de Cuentos de Prekindergarten at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt ♥
- After the storytime, enjoy playtime in the gym, a healthy snack, and a free book from RUAK. Tell them 4DMV Kids sent you!
- Friday (3/13) at 1:00 pm | Homeschool Animal Science: Milk into Curd at Old Maryland Farm in Kettering ($) (Best for ages 7-16)
- Learn how milk transforms into curd by exploring the process of curdling, learning what causes the change, and recognizing how this process is used to make different dairy products.
- Friday (3/13) at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm | Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus at National Harbor ($)
- Friday (3/13) at 5:30 pm | Spooky Friday the 13th Family Campfire at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton ($)
- Roast marshmallows while listening to some not-too-scary ghost tales. Marshmallows and sticks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks and hot dogs if you desire.
Northern Virginia
- Friday (3/13) at 7:30 pm | Nocturnal Animal Hike at Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($)
- Learn about the animals active at night (nocturnal) and try to find some! There will be a short introductory presentation in the nature center followed by a hike outside around the park.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Washington, DC
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | The Big Draw at National Building Museum ♥
- Enjoy a full day of playful, hands-on creativity with artists, educators, and cultural partners. Visitors can explore activations and interactive experiences in the Great Hall, including hands-on workshops, storytelling sessions, and opportunities to meet local artists and cultural organizations throughout the day.
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Awesome Con 2026 at Washington Convention Center ($) ♥
- A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Soar Together Family Activities: All About Rockets at the National Air and Space Museum
- Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time.
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | The World & Me: Save a Spider! at the National Museum of Natural History ♥
- See spider specimens and other arachnids up close, make observations at live tarantula feedings, and learn about the amazing diversity found within the different spider and arachnid species. Scientists from our museum will also share about the science they do to learn more about spiders and will help us debunk common spider myths. Also, visit the NMAAHC Kids’ station to learn how spiders inspired the creation of kente cloth and try your hand at weaving a web!
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Pi Day Bracelets Take & Make at Benning Library
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 am | Family Day: Mapping a New Nation at the Library of Congress
- Create your own maps in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Find inspiration in maps from the colonial period and the first years of independence and discover more about early American cartography from Geography and Map Division staff.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am | The Art of Quillwork at the National Museum of the American Indian
- Quillwork is a creative and skillful tradition passed down through generations. Learn how the art of quillwork is used to create something special ~ includes artist demos & design your own rawhide artwork stations.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am | Nowruz Family Festival at the National Museum of Asian Art ♥
- Come dressed in your Nowruz best and welcome spring with free attractions for all ages, including storytelling, hands-on activities, and more.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 am | Portraiture Festival at the National Portrait Gallery ♥
- Explore portraiture through artist talks, art-making, performances, and in-gallery activities for all ages.
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Play at the Lamond-Riggs Library
- A local indie video game showcase ~ play games made by local developers and learn about how those games were made!
- Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 pm | Pi Day at National Children’s Museum ($)
- Special after-hours event honors the infinitely amazing mathematical constant with hands on activations that explore pi in mathematical, scientific, and artistic ways. Plus guests can enjoy pizza pie, included with Pi Day event admission!
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 am | Spring Splash: Family Fishing & First Casts at Allen Pond Park in Bowie
- Bring your own fishing supplies; a limited number of poles will be available if needed. Fishing licenses needed for ages 16+!
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 am | Science Saturdays: Spider Web Engineering at Maryland City Library at Russett
- Use craft materials to create a “spider web” that will support weight. This program explores the concept of biomimicry which is when people look at how nature solves a problem to tackle problems in the human world.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am | Global Tales and Traditions: Jewish American Heritage at Surratts-Clinton Library in Clinton
- Listen to a reading of “Bring Back the Babka!” and making paper Purim grogger flip drums.
- Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 pm | FREE Movie: Elio at Greenbelt Cinema ♣
- Saturday (3/14) at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm | Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus at National Harbor ($)
Maryland
Montgomery County
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 am | STEM Explorers: Leprechauns, Leprechauns Everywhere! at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg (Best for ages 4+) ♥
- Learn about the mischievous wee folk known as leprechauns. Create your own leprechaun trap or oasis!
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 am | Pi Day Extravaganza! A 3-14 Event at Connie Morella Library in Bethesda (Best for ages 3-10)
- A Special Storytime at 10:30, followed by drop-in self-paced activities about the history and culture of pie-making and -eating and the importance of circles and pi in everyday life!
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am | InterAct Story Theatre’s Jewel the Great at Highland Elementary School in Wheaton (Best for ages 5+) ♥
- Jewel is new to the small mountain town of Highview, where she struggles to fit in and make a name for herself. How can she get everyone to see her the way she wants to be seen? And what can she do when nothing seems to work, and everything she tries seems to blow up and make things worse? Children in the audience participate right from their seats, becoming members of Jewel’s community and helping Jewel along the way with problem solving.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($)
- Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 am | St. Patrick’s Day Crafts at Gaithersburg Community Museum
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm | Cinderella at The Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen Echo ($)
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:45 am | Irish Dance with The Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance at Gaithersburg Library
- Saturday (3/14) at 3:30 pm | Pi Day at White Oak Library
- Self-paced activities celebrating all things Pi and Pie!
Northern Virginia
- Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 am | Books in Bloom at Old Town Books in Alexandria ♥
- Includes Easter Bunny Meet & Greet, Kid’s Craft with Hooray Art, Spring Storytime & more!
- Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 am | Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776 – 2026 at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Alexandria
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | St. Patty’s Day Inspired Cake Pop Class at Tiny Chefs in Alexandria ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- Tiny Chefs will decorate delicious cake pops with fun St. Patrick’s Day–inspired designs using colorful icing, sprinkles, and festive toppings!
- Saturday (3/14) at 1:30 pm | Second Saturday Crafternoon Workshops at Fairlington Community Center
- Make some dreamy art with this fun Watercolor Cyanotype project.
- [Just Added] Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Pi Day Celebration at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- Learn about this mysterious number and its relationship to circles through an interactive demonstration and hands-on craft. Mini pie included for each registered child.
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Tiny Perfect Things at Winkler Botanical Preserve in Alexandria
- Includes storytime & a nature walk
Roadtrip to Baltimore, MD
3/14 at 10:30 am | OLIVE DENNIS DAY: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN S.T.E.M.
Head to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore to discover the remarkable story of Olive Dennis—an unsung pioneer of the B&O Railroad and a trailblazer in women’s history—during a full day of hands-on learning and inspiring programs. As one of the first women engineers in the railroad industry, Dennis transformed the passenger rail experience in the early 20th century, introducing innovations that made cross-country travel safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Museum admission is $12 - $20 per person!
3/14 at 12:00 pm | Pi(e) Day at Maryland Science Center
Pi(e) Day is a celebration of the mathematical constant pi, a number used to calculate the circumference of a circle, and also a celebration of sweet and savory, circular baked treats! Circle up for a well rounded day of endless fun. All activities are included with paid admission, which is $22 - $30 per person!
3/14 at 2:00 pm | Women's History Program
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in celebrating the life and legacy of activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper through dance and poetry during Women’s History Month. “The Artistry and Activism of Frances Harper,” depicts Harper’s rise from being orphaned in Baltimore to becoming the most prolific Black novelist and most beloved Black poet of the nineteenth century after becoming the first Black woman to join the American Anti-Slavery speaking circuit. The 5 suite production includes original music, choreography and poetry performed by Sharing Our Legacy Dance Theatre (SOL) and directed by Professor Emerita, Lynnette Young Overby from the University of Delaware. Museum admission is $12 - $15 per person!
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Washington, DC
- Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 am | FREE Community Day: Blacklisted at Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
- The entire Museum, including special exhibition Blacklisted: An American Story, will be free to the public.
- Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 am | Awesome Con 2026 at Washington Convention Center ($) ♥
- A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!
Maryland
- Sunday (3/15) at 9:30 am | Paper Bag Princess Storytime at People’s Book Takoma
- Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 am | The Data Detective Festival with Chandra Donelson at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) ♥
- Featuring data detectives, book donations, activities like Build a Cloud with QTS AI expressions & more!
- Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($)
- Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
- Sunday (3/15) at 11:30 am | St. Patrick’s Day Crafts at Gaithersburg Community Museum
- Sunday (3/15) at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm | Cinderella at The Puppet Co. Playhouse in Glen Echo ($)
- Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus at National Harbor ($)
- Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 pm | St. Paddy’s Day Cookie Decorating Class & Milkshakes! at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Old Ellicott City ($)
- Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 pm | InterAct Story Theatre’s Jewel the Great at Highland Elementary School in Wheaton (Best for ages 5+) ♥
- Jewel is new to the small mountain town of Highview, where she struggles to fit in and make a name for herself. How can she get everyone to see her the way she wants to be seen? And what can she do when nothing seems to work, and everything she tries seems to blow up and make things worse? Children in the audience participate right from their seats, becoming members of Jewel’s community and helping Jewel along the way with problem solving.
Northern Virginia
- [Just Added] Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 pm | Kids St. Paddy’s Day with Merida, Tinker Bell & Local Market at Shipgarten in McLean
- [Just Added] Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 pm | St. Patrick’s Day Science at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($)
- Explore some green, leprechaun science that seems like magic. Discover what those tricky leprechauns have up their sleeves, make green snow, green slime worms, and other exciting explorations.
Sensory Friendly & Accessible
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Soar Together Family Activities: All About Rockets at the National Air and Space Museum
- Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time.
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:15 am | Sensory Storytime at Central Library in Arlington (Best for ages 0-11)
- This storytime includes an environment where lighting and music are lower, movement and conversation are encouraged, and children can engage through the senses.
- Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 am | Sensory Friendly Sunday at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 am | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
- ASL Interpreted & Sensory-Friendly performance! Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask?
For Tweens & Teens
Washington, DC
- Friday (3/13) at 11:00 am | DC Teen Summit at Columbia Heights Community Center ♥
- The DC Teen Summit is all about real conversations, real voices, and real impact. Come share your perspective, meet new people, and be part of something bigger in the community.
- Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 am | Adventure Party ~ Dungeons & Dragons for Kids at Woodridge Library (Best of ages 8-11)
- Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 pm | Common Ground Conversations ~ What does community mean to you? at Cleveland Park Library
- Provided by Verbal Gymnastics Theater, a local theater group where storytelling and art meet community, participants will share their stories and experiences on the theme with one another and then watch actors and musicians from Verbal Gymnastics ‘play back’ their stories in fun, engaging and creative ways.
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Pokemon Club: PoGo Community Day at Cleveland Park Library in NW
- Join other trainers, use lures and incense, and attract that month’s special Pokémon. Librarians will be available to help new trainers learn the game, set up lures, and more. Make new friends and experience what it means to be a part of this special community!
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Play at the Lamond-Riggs Library
- A local indie video game showcase ~ play games made by local developers and learn about how those games were made!
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:30 pm | Teen Studio: Rest is Restorative at Hirshhorn Museum ♥
- Experience Rashid Johnson’s The Changes (2025). Then, DIY your own shea butter lotion in Art School!
- Sunday (3/15) at 1:30 pm | 2026 Mosaic Teen Playwriting Contest Reading at MLK Memorial Library (Best for teens & adults)
- A special reading of three plays written by the winners of Mosaic Theater’s Teen Playwriting Contest.
- Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 pm | Teen Studio Series: Stamp and Zine Making at National Gallery of Art
- Create a powerful, hands-on piece that reflects you!
Maryland
- Friday (3/13) at 1:00 pm | Homeschool Animal Science: Milk into Curd at Old Maryland Farm in Kettering ($) (Best for ages 7-16)
- Learn how milk transforms into curd by exploring the process of curdling, learning what causes the change, and recognizing how this process is used to make different dairy products.
- Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 am | Watkins Youth Nature Club at Watkins Nature Center in Upper Marlboro (Best for ages 10-14)
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Youth Aviators: Pilot Module at College Park Aviation Museum (Best for ages 12-18)
- Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots.
- Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 pm | Teen Leadership Program at Glenarden Library
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Pop-Up Teen Craft: Easy Zines at Germantown Library
- Make your own eight-page zine using one 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper and markers!
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:30 pm | Percy Jackson Party at P.D. Brown Memorial Branch Library in Waldorf
- Enter the world of the Percy Jackson books by participating in various activities inspired by the popular series. Try the lightning bolt toss, challenge yourself with the camp obstacle course, go on a scavenger hunt, and more!
Northern Virginia
- Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 am | Potomac River Hike at Gulf Branch Nature Center (Best for ages 12+)
- Along the way, talk about plant and animal species you encounter and do a bit of rock scrambling. The dirt path can be uneven, so bring sturdy footwear, plenty of water, and dress in layers for the weather.
- Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 pm | Shop Open House and Maker Fair at Central Library in Arlington
- Staff and volunteers will lead tours and showcase maker tools and equipment. Learn what’s possible with 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting and more!
- [Just Added] Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Raptors of the Potomac at Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- Soar on down to this program about local avian predators! Learn about our native birds of prey and the amazing adaptations they use to hunt, meet the raptors we care for at the park, and watch our naturalist feed a live bird of prey!
- Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 pm | Dungeons & Dragons – The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora Hills Library (Best for middle schoolers)
- Registration required!
- Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 pm | Teen Takeover at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington
- Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 pm | Period. The Experience (An Anniversary Open House Like No Other!) at Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop in Alexandria ♥
- Get ready to step into the world of menstrual health like never before! Includes Cycle 101 ~ Learn the ins and outs of the cycle and finally understand why your partner’s so “moody” during those “special” days + Fun & Games galore!
- Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 pm | Virginia’s State Fossil – a Scallop! at Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington, VA ($) (Best for ages 8-13)
- Learn about Virginia’s State fossil mollusk seashell as well as seashells you might find on the Atlantic beach. Shell activity included.
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