Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (2/21 - 2/23)

Washington, DC

• 10:00 am | The World & Me: Ocean Clean-Up Crew with Special Guest Susan Stockdale at the National History Museum
  • Children will learn how ocean animals visit “cleaning stations” at coral reefs around the world at this story time event.
• 10:00 am | First Studio: Art, Story and Workshop at The Kreeger Museum ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
• 10:00 am | Bridge Bonanza at the National Building Museum ($)
  • Celebrate Engineer’s Week with a hands-on exploration of bridge engineering! Participants will first learn the basics of bridge design and the science of trusses. They’ll then build their own popsicle stick truss bridges, experimenting with different shapes and structures to apply key engineering principles and create a strong, functional bridge.
• 10:30 am | Down Syndrome Playgroup at Lamond-Riggs Library (Best for ages 0-12)
• 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Museum of the Bible ($) ♥
  • When the four Pevensie children are sent to the country to live with an eccentric professor to escape the bombings in England, little do they know what incredible adventures await. A mysterious wardrobe gives them access to the magical world of Narnia, where the evil White Witch rules, keeping the land in a constant winter.
• 11:00 am | Art Enables Saturday Workshop Creature Creations: Design Your Own Animal Face Mask in NE
• [Limited Walk-in Space] 12:00 pm | Colors of Freedom: Painting on Canvas at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
• 12:00 pm | Puzzle Swap at Cleveland Park Library
• 1:00 pm | The Yards Flurry Fest ♥
  • Includes family-friendly activities, festive entertainment, and plenty of winter wonderland vibes. Whether you’re dancing to cool beats, crafting your own winter creations, or simply warming up with a hot cocoa in hand, this event is packed with something for everyone.
• 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm | The Other Children of the Sun at The Kennedy Center ($) ♥
  • This whimsical superhero adventure, based on Navajo creation legend, follows the journey of celestial siblings.
• 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm | Shen Yun 2025 at The Kennedy Center ($)
• 2:00 pm | Omnium Circus at Warner Theatre ($)
• 2:00 pm | The History of Tap Dance at Shepherd Park Library
• 2:00 pm | Rock the Rink at The Wharf ($)
  • Join fellow hockey fans at The Wharf to show your Caps pride. Skate at The Wharf Ice Rink with a DJ, Caps gear giveaways, and more.
• 2:00 pm | SpyKids Mission Training at Volta Park Pool in NW ($)
  • SpyKids Mission Training is hosted by a real Intelligence officer who will guide you through the back streets and dark alleys of Georgetown to learn about the many spies who once traded secrets for cash.
• 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm | transcenDANCE at The Kennedy Center ($)
  • A program of diverse choreographic and innovative styles.
• 4:00 pm | Polar Bear Craft at Southwest Library (Best for ages 3+)

Maryland

Prince George’s County

• 11:00 am | Ready 2 Read Art: Louis Armstrong Trumpets at Laurel Library (Best for ages 3-5)
• 11:00 am | Live Animal Show: Winter Birds at Mount Rainier Nature Center ($)
• 11:00 am | Living History: Black Aviators Tour at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 12+)
• 12:00 pm | Black Arts and Crafts for Kids at Surratt House Museum in Clinton (Best for ages 6-12)
• 12:00 pm | STEM for Families: The History of Soul Food at Largo-Kettering Library (Best for ages 5-12) ♥
• 12:00 pm | African American Heritage in the Armed Forces at Surratts-Clinton Library (Best for ages 5+)
  • A lively discussion and storytelling about African American and minority service members who influenced and impacted the landscape of the Armed Forces in the United States.
• 1:00 pm | Afternoon Aviators: Black History Month at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 8-12)
  • Celebrate John Greene and his quest to make flying accessible to all Americans!
• 1:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at New Carrollton Library
  • Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs.
• 1:00 pm | Author Marita Golden on “How to Become a Black Writer” at Oxon Hill Library (Best for teens & adults)
•  1:00 pm | Spread Compost, Not Litter at Accokeek Library
  • Fun, interactive activity where you’ll explore which types of waste can be composted and how you can get involved in making a positive change.
• 1:00 pm | Free Screening of Piece by Piece at Greenbelt Cinema ♥
• 1:00 pm | STEM for Families: Snap Circuits at Mount Rainier Library (Best for ages 8-12)
  • Drop in for hands-on experiments creating electronic circuits.
• 1:00 pm | Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story at South Bowie Library (Best for ages 4-8)
  • Interactive storytelling event brings the characters’ adventures to life—kids will help shape the story, share ideas, and discover the wonders of family, culture, and self-discovery.
• 2:00 pm | Kids Create: Basquiat at Beltsville Library ♥
  • Learn about Jean-Michel Basquiat’s art style and contribution to the art world.
• 2:00 pm | History on the Move – Celebrating Black History Month at South Bowie Community Center
  • VR experience
• 3:30 pm | All Ages Family Show at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar National Harbor ($)
• 6:30 pm | Elegance through the Eras at William Beanes Community Center ($)
  • Experience live music, fashion, entertainment, and décor that pays homage to Black excellence.
• 8:00 pm | Soul in Motion presents SALUTE: The Powerful Woman at Joe’s Movement Emporium ($)

Montgomery County

• 10:00 am | Black History Month Family Day at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda ($)
• 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Barrel O’ Monkey’s Bash at Glen Echo Park ($)
• [Limited Seats Left] 11:00 am | Adventure Theatre’s  Dragons Love Tacos at Glen Echo Park ($)
• 11:00 am | Fold, Dream, and Donate: The Wishing Crane Project at Potomac Library (Best for ages 5+) ♥
  • Learn to fold colorful paper cranes and discover the meaning behind the ancient art form of origami. Donate them for a good cause!
• 11:00 am | Dancing Our Way through Books at Highland Elementary School in Wheaton (Best for ages 3+)
• 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Peter and the Wolf presented by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($)
• 12:00 pm | Black History Month Celebration at Westfield Wheaton
• 12:00 pm | Alpha Phi Alpha presents the Charles McGee Scholarship at the Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring (Best for teens)
  • Learn about STEM careers and the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Scholarship.
• 12:30 pm | Mosaic Phone Case Workshop by Dov & Company at Cabin John Village ($)
• 1:00 pm | Beginner Chinese Calligraphy and Painting at Potomac Library
• 2:00 pm | Blooming Adventures: Garden Stories from Zora Neale Hurston at Connie Morella Library in Bethesda (Best for age 4-10)
• 2:00 pm | Make a Lung Model: STEAM at Germantown Library (Best for ages 5+)
• 4:00 pm | STEM at the Library: Bubbly Lava Lamps at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville
  • Learn the science behind what makes your lava lamp so bubbly.
• 4:00 pm | Light Up Your Imagination with Circuit Art at Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville
• 5:30 pm | TR Swim Party and Water Safety at Germantown Indoor Swim Center ($)
• 6:30 pm | Zine Making Workshop: On Love at People’s Book Takoma

More Maryland Events

• 11:00 am | Fantastical Fun featuring Crayola MODEL MAGIC ~ Creature Sculptures at Lakeshore Learning Towson
• 11:30 am | Make a Bird Feeder at Savage Branch Library (Best for ages 5-10)
• 2:00 pm | The ABC’s of Hip Hop at Discoveries: the Library at Westfield Annapolis
• 2:00 pm | Special Mascot Visit at sweetFrog Laurel
• 2:30 pm | Where are all the Bugs? at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 6-11)
  • Enjoy bug bingo and make a buggy craft.
• 2:30 pm | Upcycled Art: Transforming Paper into Treasures at Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City
• 3:00 pm | Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses at Potomac Branch Library in Indian Head
  • This performance focuses on the brilliance of over a dozen amazing characters from Black History: Scientists like surgeon Daniel Hale Williams, mathematicians like Dorothy Vaughan, Literary Geniuses like Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou, and artistic geniuses like Alvin Ailey.
• 3:00 pm | Robotic Mini Golf at Central Branch Library in Columbia (Best for ages 11-13)

Virginia

Arlington County 

• 9:30 am | Rain Garden Workshop at Lubber Run Community Center ($)
• 12:00 pm | Teen Bonfire: Fire Starting at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 12-17)
• 12:00 pm | Feel the Heritage Festival at Charles Drew Community Center ♥
  • Learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors.
• 2:00 pm | Kiddough (Doughnut) Decorating Party at National Landing ($)
  • Valentine’s Day themed
• 2:00 pm | Frog Frenzy at Potomac Overlook Regional Park ($) (Best for ages 5+)
  • See (and hear) some of these *ribbeting* animals at our frog pond and learn about a fascinating adaptation they have to survive the cold winter.
• 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table presented by Encore Stage & Studio at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) ♥
  • The play follows Jamila, a young African American restaurant owner, as she strives to evolve her family’s restaurant into a community hub on Columbia Pike in Arlington, Virginia. She embraces the diverse cultures of the area including Vietnamese, Latinx and African American through their food and traditions, aiming to unite the community for her restaurant’s future.
• 6:00 pm | Cozy Up Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
• 6:00 pm | Family Skate Night at Thomas Jefferson Community Center ($)
• 6:30 pm | Friends of Arlington Planetarium Dome Fest Film Festival
• 7:00 pm | Teen Takeover: Pool Party at Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center ($) (Best for middle & high school students)
• 8:00 pm | In the Heights at Signature Theatre ($) (Best for ages 8+)

City of Alexandria

• 10:00 am | Animals in my Backyard at Buddie Ford Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 4-6)
  • Learn about what animals you might find in your own backyard. Discover the ways that their unique adaptations help them to survive.
• 11:00 am | Fantastical Fun featuring Crayola MODEL MAGIC ~ Creature Sculptures at Lakeshore Learning
• 11:00 am | Ada Ari Author Event at Burke Branch Library
• 2:00 pm | Black History Program: Gum Springs Community Center
• 3:30 pm | Black History Month Concert at Del Ray United Methodist Church
• 5:00 pm | 2025 Chili Cook Off at Commonwealth Academy ($)

More Virginia Events

• 9:00 am | George Washington’s 293rd Birthday at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
• 10:00 am | “Have You Thanked a Kidventor Today?” Storytime presented by 1st Stage in Tysons (Best for ages 4-8) 
• 10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm | Engineers Week Celebration at Children’s Science Center LAB ($) ♥
• 11:00 am | Black History Month Event: Sully Community Center in Herndon
• 1:00 pm | Black History Month Event: James Lee Community Center in Falls Church
• 1:00 pm | Remembering Metilda – Growing Up Enslaved at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($) (Best for teens & adults)
  • Examine what history tells us about the lives of enslaved children, their work, and their families.
• 2:00 pm | Making Ice & Ice Cream at Walney at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ($)
• 2:30 pm | Illustrator Talk with Taquitia Andrews at City of Fairfax Regional Library (Best for ages 7-12) 
• 3:00 pm | Fireside Family Fun at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($)

Virtual 

• 4:00 pm | Cape by Kevin Johnson ~ A Virtual Author Talk hosted by the DC Public Library ♥