Family-Friendly Activities in the DMV this Weekend (2/13 – 2/16)

Liv and Sarah at the Kennedy Center
  • Updated: 2/12/2026

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

Freckleface Strawberry The Musical
New Musical Opening this Weekend! Freckleface Strawberry The Musical is based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore. Catch it at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo, MD through March 29th.
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Friday, February 13, 2026

Washington, DC

Maryland

  • Friday (2/13) at 10:30 am | Pre-K Story Hour at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt 
  • Friday (2/13) at 6:30 pm | Valentine Cookie Decorating Class & Milkshakes at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Old Ellicott City ($)
  • Friday (2/13) at 6:30 pm | Trivia Night at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia
    • Bring the family together for a fun and interactive night of trivia! Trivia Night invites participants of all ages to explore Black history, culture, and achievements through exciting questions and friendly competition.
  • [Opening Weekend] Friday (2/13) at 7:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
    • 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?

Northern Virginia

Words, Beats & life at the National Theatre
There's a free imaginative hip-hop production with DC's own Words, Beats & Life at the National Theatre on Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am! This program is best for ages 3-6.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Washington, DC

  • Saturday (2/14) at 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (For the Love of Lichens) at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
    • Learn how fungi and lichens are an important part of nature.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | National Girls and Women in Sports Day Expo at Kenilworth Recreation Center in NE ♥
    • With 20+ vendors, hands‑on activities, and plenty of opportunities to move, learn, and play, this annual event shines a spotlight on the incredible impact girls and women make in sports.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | Saturday Morning Live! presents Words, Beats & Life at the National Theatre (Best for ages 3-6) ♥
    • Outstanding and imaginative hip-hop production with DC’s own Words, Beats & Life!
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | The Phillips Plays ~ Caring for the Collection at The Phillips Collection ($)
    • Who looks after the artwork at the Phillips? Learn about the different roles people play at the museum and find out what role you can do. Spend some time making art and then find out how to pack it up safely.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | Open Studio: Painted with Love at Hirshhorn Museum
    • Using materials like watercolors, paint, and coffee filters, create colorful heart-shaped installations.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | The Story of Chocolate at the National Museum of the American Indian
    • Visitors can watch as Executive Chef Alex Strong of the museum’s own Mitsitam Cafe shows how she makes some tasty chocolate treats, enjoy performances by dance group Danza Tecuanis, and follow the path from blossom to beverage with an interactive presentation, and make and take a bookmark to remember the day!
  • [Limited Seats Left] Saturday (2/14) at 11:15 am | GOAT Family Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($) ♥
  • Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 pm | From Rhythm to Resistance ~ A Celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage at MLK Memorial Library ♥
    • Includes performances panel discussions & more! 
  • Saturday (2/14) at 11:30 am | 250th Festival: Celebrating Our Story at National Portrait Gallery ♥
    • Dance along with live performances and take guided tours through the galleries. Enjoy story times, games, and more! Participants can pose for photo booth pics, create art with friends and family, and take home a booklet to help commemorate the 250th all year long.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 1:00 pm | Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration at Capital Turnaround in SE ♥
    • Highlights include music by the Jubilee Voices of the Washington Revels, performances by the student winners of the annual Douglass Oratorical Contest, and “Black History Jeopardy.”
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | Axé Fest: Black History Month at The Capoeira Spot in NE ♥
    • Celebrate Capoeira’s tradition of freedom fighting and Black liberation with a day of free Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance classes!
  • Saturday (2/14) at 4:00 pm | Disney’s Lady and the Tramp at The Miracle Theatre in SE ($)
Helen Williams in a Modess ad featured in Ebony Magazine, April 1960.
On Saturday (2/14), step into a colorful world of iconic covers and timeless style at Oxon Hill Library! This exhibit features a community member’s personal collection of Black magazines from the 1960s to today. Free to visit from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm!
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Maryland

Prince George’s County
Lion Dance
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Potomac Library on Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am.
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Maryland

Montgomery County
  • Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 am | Pinstripes Kids Club at Pinstripes Bethesda ($)
    • Cookie decorating & Valentine’s card crafting
  • [Last Chance] Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am & 11:30 am | Balloonacy at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) ♥
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am | Valentine’s Day Craft at Rockville Memorial Library
    • Make a Love Bug and decorate a Wooden Heart with your creativity!
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am | Movie: The Princess and the Frog at Wheaton Library ♣
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am | Lunar New Year with the CYC Lion Dance Team at Potomac Library ♥
  • Saturday (2/14) at 11:00 am | Celebrate Lunar New Year at Olney Library
    • Fun afternoon of bilingual stories, crafts, and more!
  • Saturday (2/14) at 11:00 am | Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring ♥
    • Hands-on activities will include playing traditional African music, sharing what freedom means to you, testing your knowledge of historical African American figures, and more!
  • [Opening Weekend] Saturday (2/14) 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 (2/14) at 1:00 pm | Crafts at the Library: Make Valentine’s Day Cards at Chevy Chase Library 
  • Saturday (2/14) at at 3:00 pm | Story Swap: Horse Tales, Love Stories and Asian Folktales for the Lunar New Year at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg
    • Join Voices in the Glen storytellers for a story swap celebrating the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and the Year of the Horse. Anyone may tell a tale, and listeners of all ages are welcome.

More Maryland Events

Goat Family Movie party at Alamo Drafthouse
There's a Family Movie Party on Saturday (2/14) at Alamo Drafthouse in DC & Crystal City, VA for Steph Curry's new movie GOAT!
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Northern Virginia

  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 am | Sweetheart Cupcake Bouquet Decorating Studio Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8) ♥
  • Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 pm | Happy Valentine’s! Family Friendly Wood + Canvas + Textured Art Workshop at AR Workshop ($)
  • Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 pm | Family Fun – Nature Folklore at Green Spring Gardens ($) (Best for ages 8+)
    • Enjoy heartwarming stories about kindness, friendship and togetherness, then collaborate to craft your own nature-inspired tale to take home. 
  • Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm | Fake Cake Decorating – Valentine’s Day Edition at Dov & Company ♥
  • [Limited Seats Left] Saturday (2/14) at 11:30 am | GOAT Family Party at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City ($) ♥
  • [Waitlist] Saturday (2/14) at 1:00 pm | A Valentine’s Day Campfire at Fort CF Smith Park ($)
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | Valentine Tea at Falls Church Community Center ($)
    • Bring someone special to tea at the historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse. A costumed interpreter will host this holiday themes tea.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | Hibernation: The Science of Sleep at Winkler Botanical Preserve in Alexandria ($) (Best for ages 5+)
    • Learn the difference between hibernation vs. brumation and the science behind why and how animals sleep safely in the cold.  
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | 2026 George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria
    • The theme of the parade is Virginia’s Son ~ America’s Founding Father, in honor of Washington’s leading role in the founding of the country during its 250th Anniversary Year.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 3:00 pm | Math Pals at Central Library in Arlington (Best for grades 2-5)
    • Need extra math practice? Join local high school teens as they encourage kids to see that math = fun! 
  • Saturday (2/14) at 4:00 pm | Valentine’s Stargazing Stroll at Lake Accotink in Springfield ($)
    • This enchanting evening stroll combines astronomy education with Valentine’s Day Magic. Includes hot cocoa and Valentine’s treats.
The Capital Wind Symphony invites you to choose your side in “Heroes and Villains” on February 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm — an electrifying concert adventure where the forces of good and evil collide in the ultimate symphonic showdown! From the rooftops of Gotham to the kingdoms of Arendelle and Agrabah, you’ll be swept into a world where every note tells a story. Will you soar with Superman as his iconic march blasts through the hall? Or slink into the shadows with the sly grin of Beetlejuice? Perhaps you’ll belt it out with Elsa, stand strong with Moana, or revel in the magic and mischief of Wicked’s misunderstood witches. Don't forget to cosplay or dress as your favorite character! Tickets are $10 - $20 per person.
Tap here for Heroes and Villains info

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Washington, DC 

  • Sunday (2/15) at 11:00 am | Drag Story Hour at Loyalty Books Petworth 
  • Sunday (2/15) at 12:30 pm | Odd Couples at Gulf Branch Nature Center in Arlington
    • Have you ever wondered how a clownfish lives inside of an anemone? Join us to learn about odd relationships in the animal kingdom.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 pm | Melanated Melodies at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library in NE ♥
    • Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Negro History week with a community lecture and concert in tribute to composers of African descent of the early 20th century.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 pm | Accord Symphony Orchestra: Black History Month Concert at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in NW ($)
  • Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 pm | Disney’s Lady and the Tramp at The Miracle Theatre in SE ($)

Maryland

  • [Last Chance] Sunday (2/15) at 10:00 am & 11:30 am | Balloonacy at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) ♥
  • [Opening Weekend] Sunday (2/15) at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Freckleface Strawberry The Musical at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo ($) ♥
    • 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 (2/15) at 12:00 pm | Bird Bonanza at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 3+)
    • Enjoy bird-themed crafts, games, and activity stations. Meet a live raptor. Gather at the campfire and enjoy a warm beverage as you await your guided bird walk with the Howard County Bird Club.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 pm | Character Brunch with Princess Tiana at the Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place ♥
    • Families and little dreamers are invited to enjoy a charming meet-and-greet filled with smiles, photo opportunities, and royal fun. Princess Tiana will also delight guests with a special live song performance, bringing her inspiring story and New Orleans flair to life.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 pm | Capital Wind Symphony presents: Heroes and Villains at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts ($) ♥
    • From the rooftops of Gotham to the kingdoms of Arendelle and Agrabah, you’ll be swept into a world where every note tells a story. Will you soar with Superman as his iconic march blasts through the hall? Or slink into the shadows with the sly grin of Beetlejuice? Audience members are encouraged to arrive in full cosplay — whether you’re a caped crusader, an enchanted queen, or a misunderstood mastermind, your moment awaits.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 pm | Valentine’s Day Family Dance at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center ($) ♥

Northern Virginia

  • Sunday (2/15) at 12:00 pm | Petting Zoo at Shipgarten in McLean 
  • [Sold Out] Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 pm | Caribbean Reef Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($) ♥
    • Join an octopus, ray, shark, lobster and all their friends in this undersea adventure. After the show, play a game, sing songs and make a craft.
  • Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 pm | Making Ice and Ice Cream at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ($)
    • Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored in this 19th century farm.

Monday, February 16, 2026

2/16 at 10:30 am | Korean Lunar New Year at National Building Museum

Celebrate Lunar New Year with K-Harmony Children’s Choir and the National Building Museum! Enjoy a Korean storytime, listen to songs from the K-Harmony Children’s Choir, and join hands-on crafts and activities.
Tap here for Korean Lunar New Year Info

2/16 at 1:00 pm | School’s Out: Lunar New Year at National Building Museum

Explore the stories, traditions, and creative expressions behind this holiday celebrated around the world. After a Storytime about Lunar New Year, participants will take a kid-friendly gallery tour highlighting countries and cultures that celebrate the holiday. Then, they will come back to the classroom for a related craft. Tickets are $20 per person! This program is best for ages 6-10.
Tap here for School's Out Ticket info

2/16 at 1:00 pm | Le Patin Libre Grande Forme Performance at The Wharf Ice Rink

Watch Le Patin Libre – the dazzling contemporary Canadian skating company, put on a special performance at The Wharf Ice Rink! At 1pm, they will take to the ice and demonstrate what can happen far from the sparkles of traditional figure skating with real works of art exploiting the amazing choreographic and theatrical potential of glide.
Tap here for show info

2/16 at 10:30 am | Storytime on the Screen in Greenbelt, MD

Children's author, Ruth Forman will read her newest book "Do I Love You? Yes, I Do! at this "Love" themed storytime! Greenbelt Cinema and PGCMLS are offering a free program of stories, songs, and a short film!
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2/16 & 2/17 | Dance Dimensions Presents: Sunshine and Rain in Bowie, MD

Happening at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, this fun, family-friendly production showcases all of the students at Dance Dimensions performing all styles of dance. Tickets are $25 in advance & $30 at the door!
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Sensory Friendly & Accessible

  • Friday (2/13) at 4:00 pm | Learn about Braille at Rockville Memorial Library (Best for ages 3-12) ♥
    • Learn about the history and listen to a book read in braille.  
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am | Story Time for the Spectrum at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library in NW 
  • Saturday (2/14) at 11:00 am | Sensory Storytelling with ReadAbility at Gaithersburg Library
    • multisensory book and storytelling session for neurodivergent children & children with intellectual disabilities who learn best through sensory play 

For Tweens & Teens

Washington, DC

  • Friday (2/13) at 3:30 pm | Valentine’s Day Party for Teens at MLK Memorial Library ♥
    • Get your fortune told by a tarot reading, find your next read by going on a blind date with a book, and write a Valentine’s Day card to a special person in your life.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:30 pm | Teen Studio: Will You by my Valentine? at Hirshhorn Museum
    • Start with a scavenger hunt, searching for love in the Hirshhorn’s collection. Then make valentines for our loved ones!
  • Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 pm | Teen Studio Series: Digital Illustration and Animation at the National Gallery of Art (Best for ages 13-19) ♥
    • Work with Trap Bob, who utilizes digital illustration and animation to share stories and bridge the gap between her message and her audience. You’ll explore both mediums and walk away with inspiration and a piece that’s all your own. 

Maryland

  • Friday (2/13) at 11:00 am | Teen Zone at Bowie Library 
  • Friday (2/13) at 1:00 pm | My Future, My Vision: A Teen Goals Workshop at Bowie Library ♥
    • Teens will explore their goals and craft a visual plan for their future in this vision boarding workshop.
  • Friday (2/14) at 4:00 pm | SMYAL’s Friendship Mixer at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring (Best for ages 11-24)
    • Meet new people, play games, and vibe with folks in a friendly, welcoming space!
  • Friday (2/13) at 5:00 pm | Resume and Career Success with Spark Business Academy at Gaithersburg Library ♥
    • This practical program for teens focuses on career exploration and employment readiness skills.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 10:30 am | I Heart Yoga at Langley Park Community Center (Best for ages 13+)
    • Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | Book Discussion: “The Vanishing Half: by Brit Bennett at Bladensburg Library (Best for teens & adults) 
  • Saturday (2/14) at 2:00 pm | Karaoke: Black Heart Beats at Upper Marlboro Library (Best for teens & adults) ♥
    • Whether performing solo, as a duet, or in a group, celebrate Black love through the power of music.
  • Saturday (2/14) at 3:00 pm | Movie: Selma at Rockville Memorial Library ♣
    • Rated pg-13!
  • Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 pm | Jubilee Voices Black History Month Concert at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 12+) 

Northern Virginia

This Week's Book Recommendation

the autobiography of Coretta
A current bedtime read of ours! My kids have really enjoyed reading and learning more about Coretta Scott-King so I thought I'd share her autobiography this week. I also love that they included a Civil Rights timeline & glossary at the back.
Tap here for Coretta's Autobiography info

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