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Preschooler Series: Treasure Quest
Enter a world of wonder as you hunt for hidden gems, gold, and magnificent treasures that glitter and sparkle. Each class includes exploration of a different Mansion room, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2–5...
February 23, 2012 - 10:00am - 11:15am
$30, $25 Hillwood members
Black History Month Family Day
Celebrate the start of Black History Month with a day of craft activities and live music for the whole family. Visit AmericanArt.si.edu for a full schedule of offerings.
February 4, 2012 - 11:30am - 3:00pm
American University Museum Winter Exhibitions: Anil Revri, Kids@Katzen, Cristobal Gabarron, Raoul Middleman, and Regaining Our Faculties
Kids@Katzen: The Photographic Life
Saturday, January 28¬–Tuesday, February 28
Photographs by Kids@Katzen participants inspired by the exhibitions Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam and Wayne Barrar: An...
January 28, 2012 - 11:00am - March 18, 2012 - 4:00pm
Free
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts
Bring your Girl Scouts to learn how architects, engineers, and designers are creating buildings that are both strong and environmentally friendly. Girls will construct green houses, engineer a bridge, design a public transportation ad, and more...
January 28, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
January 28, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Family Sock Hop
Dance the night away at our Family Sock-Hop as we turn back the clock, and groove to the tunes of some of history's best dance crazes. Pizza and drinks are provided to make sure you have that energy to rock your socks off!
January 21, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Prints Family Day
Press, stamp, and rub to make an artistic impression during this printmaking family day. Artists from George Mason University will demonstrate a variety of printing techniques to visitors, who can then visit the workshop tables to create a print...
January 21, 2012 - 11:30am - 3:00pm
Mural Painting
Murals by Kids for Kids paints murals, inspired by artwork sent from children around the world, and returns the completed artwork with inspiration and love from the mural creators. Drop in to lend your voice and artistry to the latest project...
January 14, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
All Points West Chamber Music Ensemble
All Points West is a chamber collective of DC musicians whose mission is to make classical music accessible and exciting for their community. APW strives to break free from the constraints of the traditional concert hall, engaging young audiences...
January 14, 2012 - 11:00am
Bokamoso Youth in Performance
CHAW is pleased to sponsor an appearance by the youth of the Bokamoso Youth Centre in Winterveldt Township near Pretoria, South Africa who will talk and sing about their challenges and dreams. The Centre offers essential services to young South...
January 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
Magic Silver
Princess Bluerose is a gnome living deep in the Norwegian mountains with her small community. They are responsible for making the transition between day and night. This moment, the magic hour, depends on the magic silver that only these gnomes...
January 7, 2012 - 10:30am
January 8, 2012 - 11:30am
Girl Scout Day
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts and learn to make the world greener. Girls will construct green-roofed model houses, change trash into art, and more. $15 per scout; 1 adult for every 5 girls at no cost; each additional adult $8...
January 28, 2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
January 28, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
$15 per scout
Model Airplane Workshop
Construct a rubber-band-propelled model airplane with the DC Maxecuters, and then try a test flight in the Great Hall. Cost per plane: $8, member; $14, non-member. Prepaid registration required. Ages 8 and up and Webelos Cub Scouts.
January 8, 2012 - 9:00am - 11:00am
$8, member; $14, non-member
Book of the Month Readings: Snowflake Bentley
An interactive reading of Jacqueline Briggs Martin's Snowflake Bentley. Make a snowflake while learning about shapes and patterns. No charge with paid admission to the Building Zone; drop-in program; recommended for ages 3 -- 5.
January 3, 2012 - 10:30am
January 3, 2012 - 11:30am
Textile Museum - Mid-Winter Family Fest: Celebrate Africa!
In the cold of January, things will be warm at The Textile Museum as we celebrate the many arts and cultures of Africa at the third annual TM Mid-Winter Family Festival...
January 21, 2012 - 10:00am
FREE!
Gingerbread House Workshop
Children become history detectives, touring the historic mansion for clues to the ways holidays were celebrated in the past. They then design and build edible gingerbread houses to take home.
December 20, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
December 20, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
December 21, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
December 21, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
December 27, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
December 27, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
December 28, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
December 28, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
December 29, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
December 29, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children: members $10; non-members, $12; Accompanying adult: Free
Camp Kwanzaa
Attend this family-friendly program that celebrates the seven days of Kwanzaa through a variety of performances, hands-on activities, and crafts. Join Culture Kingdom Kids for fun and educational activities that include interactive music, drama,...
December 28, 2011 - 10:30am
Free
Holiday Arts and Crafts
Join us for a morning of arts and crafts where participants design and make holiday objects. All materials will be provided.
December 20, 2011 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Free
Make a Fabric Mosaic Piece!
Maria Goodwin returns with a new Lo-Sew/No-Sew project. Learn the basics of the mosaic technique with fusible webbing, fabric, scissors, marking tools, templates, and an iron. No experience needed!
December 10, 2011 - 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Holiday Decorations & Gift-Making
CHRISTMAS AT PEIRCE MILL 1850
CHILDRENS’ HOLIDAY DECORATIONS & GIFT-MAKING*
OLDE TYME BREAD DOUGH & BAKING
SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 11AM
Mill in operation 10am – 4pm; Candlelight tours 5pm-7pm
(*...
December 10, 2011 - 10:00am
free
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