September 11th
- Time: 11:15–11:45 a.m.
- Location: Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd., Burke, Va.
Come to the library for a bilingual story time in both English and Korean languages: songs, fingerplays, and stories. Age 3-5 with adult. No registration. Space is limited. Please arrive 15 minutes before the program to receive a ticket.
September 11th-15th
- Time: Varies, see event link
- Location: Capital One Arena, 601 F St. NW, Washington, D.C.
This week at Capital One Arena, your family can discover a colorful ecosystem of amazing ants, brave butterflies, a flexible dragonfly, and more. Experience OVO by Cirque du Soleil! Dive into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Come bug out with the crazy fun of OVO, Wednesday through Sunday.
September 12th
- Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Location: Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, Md.
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans to try to catch’em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
September 12th
Sounds of Summer Concert: Shenna
- Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Location: Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15200 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, Va.
Woodbridge native Pop/Dance musical artist Shenna brings her talents to a free outdoor concert as a part of the Sounds of Summer Concert Series!
September 13th-15th
- Time: Varies, see event link
- Location: St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
Come and experience a taste of Ukraine right here in the DMV! Performers of music, song and dance from the US, Canada and Ukraine will entertain you. Traditional cuisine, drink and crafts will be available for purchase, while children can enjoy special activities just for them.
September 13th
- Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Location: Woodmont Triangle, 7950 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, Md.
Miss Monster brings their bands “Funk Flavored Rock and Roll” that was born right in the heart of the DMV to Bethesda for a Friday night concert that’s free and sure to delight.
September 14th
Library of Congress Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Location: The Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C.
Make your own book inspired by Latin American cartoneras and meet staff from the Library’s Hispanic Division. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using Library resources at home. This event is free with registration to visit the Library
September 14th
Chili Cook Off and Fall Festival
- Time: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Location: Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring, Md.
Come for a day of community with over 150 vendors, food and non-food. Come by early and sample the chili and vote for your favorite. Two stages of music, performances, demonstrations and community outreach will keep you occupied as you fill your belly with some of the most delicious food in Prince William County. Free to attend. Register today to reserve your space!
September 14th
Holiday Stamps Family Festival
- Time: 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Location: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C.
The winter holidays have come to the Museum early this year! Come and meet Guest Artist Katie Kirk in person and celebrate the new 2024 Christmas stamps issued by the Postal Service. There will be crafts, games and all sorts of winter holiday family fun. Registration is not required.
September 15th
- Time: 6:30–9:30 a.m.
- Location: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, Va.
Ages 6-12 (in a tandem canoe) or older (with supervision) are invited to paddle their kayak or canoe, alongside a paddle guide, as you glide along Belmont Bay and into Kane’s Creek.. This area is home to amazing wildlife such as beaver, turtles, fox, heron and even our nation’s symbol, the Bald Eagle.
September 15th
Journey Around the World of Creativity
- Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
- Location: Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg, Md.
Journey around the world of creativity with a Passport to Arts on the Green. Join the fun at the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion for a free afternoon of crafts, art exhibits, music and more. Celebrate the new season with delicious treats.
September 16th
Hispanic Heritage Month Kids Create: Mola Art
- Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
- Location: Laurel Branch Library, 507 7th St., Laurel, Md.
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating paper Molas inspired by the traditional artform of the indigenous Guna people of South America. Supplies are provided.
September 16th
Introduction to Table-Top Roleplaying Games
- Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
- Location: Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville, Md.
Have you heard of roleplaying games, and want to know if there’s more out there beyond Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for a presentation on what tabletop role-playing games are, how they work, and where you can find the resources to get started. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with demonstration materials.
September 17th
Play Date at NMNH: Dive into the Deep Sea
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Take a closer look at what life is like in the deep sea at the bottom of the ocean! Even though it is very dark (except for the bioluminescent animals), the deepest parts of the ocean are still full of life. Ages 0-5 and their families will learn about some of the unique animals that have adapted to live in the deep sea, make artwork inspired by the deep sea and have the chance to see specimens that once lived at the bottom of the ocean!
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