Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (1/17 - 1/19) + MLK Day

students raise hands in a theatre class taught by the Conservatory
Liv attended a summer camp sneak peek with Studio Acting Conservatory
It's MLK Weekend! This past weekend we attended Arena Stage's Performing Arts Summer Camp Fair, which was the perfect way for us to kick off summer camp hunting season. Performing Arts camps from around the DMV set up shop at Arena Stage in SW DC to showcase their offerings for the summer months. Liv attended two workshops: Disney Medley, a choreography-based class from Camp Arena Stage that she loved and a summer camp sneak peek with Studio Acting Conservatory (photoed above). The sneak peek was a bit out-of-the-norm for her since it was acting-based and also designed for ages 12-17. It was really cool to see and she enjoyed acting out a sea monster while her group mates were shipwrecked in an imaginary boat. I've taken a stab at crafting the first of probably 500 iterations of this year's summer camp line-up! Take a peek at the bottom of this article and stay tuned for more summer camps on the way. I'll update that blog through June 2025 so make sure to bookmark it. Now on to events happening this weekend...
Sarah in a hot pink dress
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+

Events

8 young adults seemingly dancing
Featured Event | See Grey Skies Blue at The Kennedy Center January 17th - 19th! Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement in an inspiring show that resonates with audiences of all ages. This show is best for ages 9+ and tickets are $25.30/person. There's a sensory friendly performance on Sunday at 1:30pm! Tap the image above for more info!

Friday, January 17, 2025

Washington, DC

Maryland

 Prince George’s County

Montgomery County

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  • 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm | Bluey Escape Room at Deale Library
    • Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and mind games to challenge both kids and adults.
  • 3:00 pm | Mario Kart Tournament at Savage Branch Library in Laurel 
  • 4:30 pm | Our Government at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 5-10)
    • Learn about the three branches of our federal government and share ideas about what you would do if you were President. Then design your own presidential button!

Virginia

Arlington County 

City of Alexandria

  • 3:30 pm | Fun Friday at Burke Branch Library (Best for grades K-5)
    • Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes!

More Virginia Events

Featured Event | Construct your own wooden snowplow at Lowes Home Improvement Stores around the DMV and beyond beginning at 10:00 am. Tap the image above for more info!

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Washington, DC

Maryland

Prince George’s County

Montgomery County

More Maryland Events

  • 10:00 am | Mousetronaut’s Space Adventure at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 3+)
  • 10:15 am | Shake! Shake! Shake! at East Columbia Library (Best for ages 2-5)
    • Play percussive instruments like the tambourine and maracas while listening to music.
  • 12:00 pm | The Wonderful World of Ita Bags at Glenwood Branch Library in Cooksville (Best for ages 11-18)
    • Ita bags are a fashion favorite in the anime community. See what the hype is about and leave with some handy tips creating your very own ita bag! 
  • 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Bluey Escape Room at Deale Library
    • Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and mind games to challenge both kids and adults.
  • 4:00 pm | Crochet Club: Single Crochet at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11) 

Virginia

Arlington County 

City of Alexandria

More Virginia Events

Virtual

Featured Event | Catch a free screening of Disney's Cool Runnings with popcorn in honor of National Popcorn Day at Le Fantome in Riverdale Park, MD. Tap the image above for more info!

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Washington, DC

  • 10:00 am | Stitching Together a Movement at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
    • Create a community art piece imagining your hopes and dreams for where you live, work, and play.
  • 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm | Grey Skies Blue at The Kennedy Center ($) (Best for ages 9+)

Maryland  

Prince George’s County

Montgomery County 

More Maryland Events

Virginia

Arlington County

  • 2:00 pm | Journey of the Eels at Bon Air Park ($)
    • Learn about eels in Arlington and how they have journeyed from the Sargasso Sea. Then, look for eels in Four Mile Run.
  • 5:00 pm | MLK Tribute at Wakefield High School 

City of Alexandria 

  • 11:00 am | Year of the Snake at Winkler Botanical Preserve (Best for ages 6 & under)
    • Explore the sights, sounds, and textures of winter with our Naturalist on a short sensory hike. Then listen to a story about snakes and the Lunar New Year and enjoy a fun craft!
  • 11:00 am & 1:45 pm | Ice & Lights – The Winter Village at Cameron Run Regional Park ($)
  • [Limited Slots Left] 1:00 pm | Critters Close Up: Snakes! at Winkler Botanical Preserve ($) 

More Virginia Events 

Featured Event | Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free admission to the Reginald Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD for KING DAY 2025. There will be performances and holistic workshops like yoga, drumming and create your own "protest affirmations". Tap the image above for more info!

Monday, January 20, 2025

Washington, DC

  • 10:00 am | Stitching Together a Movement at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
    • Create a community art piece imagining your hopes and dreams for where you live, work, and play.
  • 2:00 pm | The Wild Robot at The Miracle Theatre ($) 

Maryland  

Prince George’s County

Montgomery County 

More Maryland Events

Virginia

Arlington County

City of Alexandria 

More Virginia Events 

This Week's Book Recommendation

Local Author Book Recommendation for Pilates Mamii, Clarissa Shepherd-Hayes
Self Care January is calling! From affirmations to movement, this week's Book of the Week comes from local Author Clarissa Shepherd who wrote "Sage Does Pilates" based on real life experiences with her eldest daughter. Clarissa is a certified Pilates Instructor who is available for book readings, mini pilates sessions for kids and even birthday party experiences! Tap the image above to visit her website for more info!

New on the Blog

2025 Summer Camps

Check out the first iteration of the 4DMV Kids 2025 Summer Camps Guide through the link below. I have featured camps in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia for all ages. I've also added upcoming summer camp fairs and a listing of other summer camp resources for your convenience. Bookmark it and stay tuned!
New

MLK Weekend

See the updated list of kid-friendly activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the link below. This listing also includes activities for other upcoming cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year, Black History Month and President's Day.
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