Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (2/7 - 2/9)

Washington, DC

• 8:30 am | Morning at the National Museum of Natural History
  • Sensory-friendly program is designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• 9:00 am | Ford’s For Me at Ford’s Theatre
  • Free sensory-friendly museum program creates an experience that is welcoming for families and people with sensory sensitivities who might benefit from an adjusted environment, including those with autism.
• 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play (For the Love of Lichens) at the National Zoo (Best for ages 0-5) 
• 9:30 am & 11:00 am | Saturday Morning Live! presents: Wawa Aba: Toughness & Perseverance at the National Theatre (Best for ages 3-6) 
• 10:00 am | Frederick Douglass Birthday & Black History Month Celebration at Martha’s Table ♥
• 10:00 am | Soar Together Family Day at the National Air and Space Museum 
• 10:00 am | The Phillips Plays ~ Heartfelt Art at The Phillips Collection ($) 
• 10:00 am | Open Studio: Amuse-ing Creativity at Hirshhorn Museum
  • Taking inspiration from colorfully patterned latch hook rug paintings, experiment with creating our own textiles and wearables. This event is inspired by the OSGEMEOS exhibit!
• 10:00 am | The Washington Auto Show at the Washington Convention Center ($) 
• 10:00 am | Anacostia Park Community Clean Up! at Anacostia Park 
• 10:15 am | Crafty Tales: Andy Warhol at Merry Pin in NW
  • Free art activity based on a book/artist 
• 10:30 am | Heure du Conte at Alliance Française de Washington DC in NW
• 10:30 am | February Family Day: Valentine’s Day at the Library of Congress ♥
  • Make your own vintage, Victorian-style valentine cards and tokens inspired by Library collections.
• 11:00 am | Bald Eagle Stomp & Shake Competition at Bald Eagle Recreation Center 
• 11:00 am | Diversión Saturdays Storytime – Pelo Bueno at the Smithsonian American History Museum (Best for ages 5-8) 
• 11:00 am | MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose at Tenley-Friendship Library
  • In celebration of Black History Month, featuring 3 award winning authors and a book giveaway!
• 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm | Studio Saturdays: Block Printing Activation at The Kennedy Center (Best for ages 8-14) 
• 1:00 pm | Space Chasers: Meet Author and Astronaut Leland Melvin at MLK Memorial Library ♥
• 1:00 pm | STEAM Saturday at the National Building Museum ($) (Best for grades 2nd – 6th) 
• 1:30 pm | Accessible Movie Showing: The Little Mermaid at MLK Memorial Library
  • Includes open captions and ASL
• 2:00 pm | Black History Month Live with Culture Queen at Anacostia Community Museum ♥
• 2:00 pm | Kiddough (Doughnut)  Decorating Party for Valentine’s Day at Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe ($) 
• 4:00 pm | “Bee Mine, Valentine” Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 3+) 
• 4:00 pm | Valentine’s Market at City-State Brewing Co. in NE DC
  • Includes crafts for kids & adults! 
• 4:00 pm | Exclusive Screening: TALKING BLACK in AMERICA: SOCIAL JUSTICE at Planet Word
• 7:30 pm | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at The Kennedy Center Opera House ($)

Maryland

Prince George’s County

• 9:00 am | Watkins Youth Nature Club at Watkins Nature Center (Best for ages 10-14) 
• 10:00 am | Teen Vocal Showcase Audition at Palmer Park Community Center  (Best for ages 10-18) 
• 10:00 am | Children’s Career Day at Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel (Best for ages 3-10) ♥
  • Kids can dress up as government workers and participate in hands-on activities that explore different careers. The event also features the “A Good Government Job” exhibit, showcasing the history and impact of Black civil servants in our community.
• 10:00 am | AI & Chatbox Workshop at Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Fort Washington ($) (Best for ages 11-14) ♥
  • Through engaging and interactive lessons, students will explore foundational AI concepts and apply them to real world situations, including creating their very own chatbot to help launch a new pizza shop.
• 11:00 am | Ready 2 Read Art ~ Black History Month at Bowie Library (Best for ages 3-5) 
• 12:00 pm | STEM for Families: The History Behind Cornrows at Largo-Kettering Library (Best for ages 5-12) ♥
  • Explore the folklore and history behind the popular hair style. Included will be different hair experiments. 
• 12:00 pm | African American Inventors and Innovators at Beltsville Library ♥
  • Explore African American Inventors and Innovators who influenced our way of life in the workforce as we know it today. Discover how these inventors were able to innovate in communication, technology, transportation, science, and much more!
• 12:00 pm | ZAAF Design Lab – Anniversary Celebration at Tanger Outlets in Oxon Hill 
• 1:00 pm | Celebrating Black History through Poetry at Spauldings Library 
• 1:00 pm | Jazz Journeys: From Blues to Now at Greenbelt Library (Best for teens & adults)
• 1:00 pm | Crafternoon: Story Quilts at Mount Rainier Library
  • Make paper story quilts inspired by the work of Faith Ringgold (1930-2024). 
• 2:00 pm | Kids Paint + Glow Party at Oblivion Art House ($) 
• 2:00 pm | Discover Black History in Bladensburg at Bladensburg Community Center
• 2:00 pm | Maryamm Abdullah Maybe Marrakech, A Moorish Revival Story Open Reception at Harmony Hall Arts Center 
• 3:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at Beltsville Library
  • Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs.
• 8:00 pm | For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf performance at The Bowie Playhouse ($) (Best for teens & adults) 

Montgomery County

• 10:30 am | Pokémon Party! at Aspen Hill Library
• 10:30 am | Read to a Dog at Kensington Party Library 
• 11:00 am | Sensory Storytelling with ReadAbility at Gaithersburg Library  (Best for ages 3+) 
• 11:00 am | Read to a Dog at Aspen Hill Library 
• 11:00 am | Lunar New Year Celebration at Olney Library
  • Includes traditional dances by students, a diabolo performance, Chinese calligraphy craft, and Chinese paper cutting.
• 11:00 am | Westfield Montgomery Lunar New Year Celebration  ~ Lantern and Riddle Festival 
• 11:00 am | Celebrate Black History Month at Quince Orchard Library with Culture Queen in Gaithersburg ♥
• 11:00 am | Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park ♥
• 12:30 pm | Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating at Dov & Company in Potomac ($) 
• 1:00 pm | Rainbow Scratch Art for Valentine’s Day at Wheaton Library (Best for ages 4+) ♥
• 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood at Imagination Stage ($)
  • Meet the actors at the 4:00 pm show! 
• 2:00 pm | Read to a Dog at Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring 
• 2:00 pm | Eternal Love Heart Painting & Cookie Decorating at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown ($) (Best for ages 5+) 
• 2:00 pm | Valentine’s Day Crafternoon at White Oak Library 
• 3:00 pm | Mixed Media with ScribbleArtz at Gaithersburg Library (Best for grades K-5th)
• 3:00 pm | Saturday Crafternoon in Celebration of Black History Month at Long Branch Library
  • Featuring the work of Alma Thomas 
• 4:00 pm | Crafts at the Library: Milk Carton Houses at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville 
• 7:00 pm | Bumper Car Squares at Glen Echo Park ($) 
• 8:00 pm | Rockville Little Transport presents “Kindertransport” at Kreeger Auditorium in Rockville ($) (Best for ages 13+) 

More Maryland Events

• 10:00 am | Let it Shine at Port Discovery Children’s Museum ($)
  • Celebrating Black History Month!
• 10:00 am | Free Community Day at the Reginald Lewis Museum of Maryland
  • Visit the latest exhibit Titan | The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis 
• 10:00 am & 11:00 am | Magic of the Maple Tree at Robinson Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 5+)
  • Learn about the art of maple sugaring – when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup. Enjoy a hike to learn about maple sugaring followed by a cooking demonstration, and a tasting (including local syrups from Tonoloway Farm in Highland County, VA).
• 10:30 am | Science Saturdays: Valen-Slime at Maryland City Library (Best for ages 6-10) ♥
• 10:30 am | The ABC’s of Hip-Hop at Glen Burnie Library (Best for ages 6-10) 
• 11:00 am | February’s Finger-Paint Party at sweetFrog Laurel ($) 
• 11:00 am | Make It: Hand Sewn Cards at Elkridge Branch Library 
• 2:00 pm | Let’s Draw… Valentine’s Day! at Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City (Best for grades 3rd – 5th) 
• 2:00 pm | African Storytelling Reimagined with Ada Ari at PD Brown Memorial Branch Library in Waldorf ♥
• 2:00 pm | Special Mascot Visit at sweetFrog Laurel 
• 2:00 pm | Family Crafternoon: Conversation Heart Art at Potomac Branch Library in Indian Head
  • Create your own conversation heart-inspired painting, and learn how to use shading and contrasting colors to make your hearts pop.
• 3:00 pm | Afrofuturism Art Lab: Learn & Create at Miller Branch Library (Best for grades 4+) ♥
• 4:00 pm | Crochet Club: Scarf at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11) 
• 5:00 pm | Mommy & Me Paint Night at Joyful Studio in La Plata 

Virginia

Arlington County 

• 10:00 am | Crafty Kids Take and Make at Courthouse Library 
• 10:00 am | Tiny Tot: Animal Hearts at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 18 months – 35 months) 
• 11:00 am | Pre-K: Ice Crystals at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 3-5) 
• 12:00 pm | Civil War Discoveries: Artillery Drills at Fort CF Smith Park ($) (Best for ages 7-11) 
• 1:30 pm | Second Saturday Crafternoon Workshops at Fairlington Community Center 
• 2:00 pm | Civil War Discoveries: Build a Fort at Fort CF Smith Park ($) (Best for ages 7-11) 
• [Waitlist] 2:00 pm | Math Pals at Central Library (Best for grades 2nd – 5th) 
• [Waitlist] 3:00 pm | SEEK – Science and Engineering Engagement for Kids at Central Library (Best for grades 3rd – 5th)
  • Learn about an Epidemiology Mystery
• 4:30 pm | Superb Owl Campfire at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
  • Includes activities like stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores!
• 6:00 pm | Family Skate Night at Thomas Jefferson Community Center ($) 
• 7:00 pm | Owl Prowl & Hot Cocoa at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
  • Evening nature hike 
• 7:00 pm | Teen Night at Lubber Run Community Center 
• 9:00 pm | Kick’n it Late Night at the Gunston Tent
  • Late night soccer for teens!

City of Alexandria

• 10:00 am | Valentine Card Take & Make at Beatley Central Library 
• 10:00 am | STEAM-tastic: Pop Art Cats at Del Ray Artisans ($) (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
• 10:00 am | Storytime for Little Historians at the Alexandria Black History Museum (Best for ages 5-8) ♥
• 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Chocolate Truffle Lovers Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-12) 
• 10:30 am | Nature Play at Buddie Ford Nature Center ($) 
• 11:00 am & 1:45 pm | Ice & Lights – The Winter Village at Cameron Run 

More Virginia Events

• 10:00 am | Fairfax County Stuff the Bus ~ Fight Hunger on the Neighborhood with this Food Drive!
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Herndon, VA 
  • McLean, VA
• 10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm | Jersey Day at the Children’s Science Center LAB ($) 
• 11:00 am | Black Excellence Expo at Manassas Park City Library ♥
• 11:00 am | Camp Fair at Tysons Corner Center 
• 11:00 am, 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm | Maple Syrup Boil Down at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($) (Best for ages 6+)
  • Watch & learn as sap is boiled down into delicious, sweet syrup over an open fire. Sample the delicious combination of maple syrup over cornbread, made from Colvin Run cornmeal.
• 1:00 pm | I Love my Dog Festival at Shipgarten in McLean 
• 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Fairfax Academy’s Musical Theatre & Actors Studio presents Once Upon a One More Time at Fairfax High School ($) 
• 6:00 pm | Lunar New Year Celebration at Twin Lakes Golf Course 

Virtual

• All Day | Animation Celebration! hosted by the National Museum of the American Indian
• [Limited Seats Left] 11:00 am | Virtual Dungeons and Dragons – Homebrew