Watch top metropolitan Washington, DC, architecture and construction teams build fantastic structures entirely out of thousands of canned goods! Washington Architectural Foundation's Canstruction is a creative...
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Fulfill your curiosities and become a builder for the day! At the Big Build you, your family, and your friends have the...
Celebrate Back to School Month with an interactive read of Rain School and make your very own rain shaker to take home. Readings at 10:30 and 11:30am. No charge with paid admission to the Building Zone....
Join the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant’s Family Night on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 6th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Kids of all ages can join...
The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) hosts a new fall session of adult and youth classes at 545 7th Street, SE. Adult classes include Painting, Fitness, Dance, Photography, Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Music, and more. Drop-in...
Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s fun-filled kickoff celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Visitors can enjoy music and dance performances by local Central American artists, hands-on arts-and...
Children ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program includes a gallery tour, analysis of works of art from the collection, a...
Ditch your Halloween costume and change your whole identity! Go deep undercover for a mission too secret to divulge in print. The intricacies of creating a cover identity complete with “pocket litter,” documentation, and...
When the lights go down, the adventure begins! The Museum doors have been locked for the night, but in the shadows a group of exclusive recruits stand ready to begin a night of top-secret KidSpy training. This could be you! Perfect your...
The Corcoran is dedicated to art, and we want you to be, too! Come gather, create, and be inspired at this day-long celebration of art and creativity designed for our local community. Try your hand at printmaking, ceramics, and...
How do you build a chocolate house? Start with tea -- early America's favorite pick-me-up -- accompanied by lovely sweets, all introduced by a costumed interpreter full of stories about tea-drinking history and lore....
Enjoy indoor fun and outdoor frolic with your favorite Tinkerbell, as children dress up in magical fairy costumes complete with tutus, wands, and wings. Dressed for tea, costumed interpreters explain the...

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In a special program in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the first 225 guests will join the Founding Fathers for a slice of cake as they describe the night before the U.S. Constitution.
Hunt for dragons, make a hero’s cape, and explore a fantastical world of adventure in this 3-part series. Each class includes exploration of a different mansion room, an art project, songs, and more! Limited...
The L. Ron Hubbard House in Washington, DC is the original landmark location of the first Church of Scientology in the world. Here, the prolific American...
Special themed activities will feature a hands-on art project and a story. Young visitors may drop in to listen to a story about artist Andy Warhol, famous for his pop art, and create a special piece of art in the...
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