On Saturday, November 3rd, the Mexican Cultural Institute will unveil its traditional Day of the Dead Altar, a quintessentially Mexican tradition and one of our most colorful displays of the year. The Day of the Dead is the result of the...
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Happy Birthday Juliette Gordon Low!: Girl Scouts Discover! Self Guides
Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday at the Smithsonian. Explore five cool things at five Smithsonian museums to learn about Girl Scouts history and values. Each object tells a story. What is your story? How...
October 27, 2012 - 10:00am - October 28, 2012 - 5:30pm
Free
Kids Euro Festival: Alexander’s Mermaid and the Ship of Kyrenia
What would you do if your sister was suddenly turned into a mermaid? The legendary Alexander the Great—an army general who ruled a large empire a long time ago—couldn’t stop the Greek gods...
November 10, 2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free
CHAW at Mr. Henry’s Family Night
CHAW will be at Mr. Henry's Family Night (6th & Penn, SE) tonight from 6-8 pm doing art projects with the kiddos. Stop on by for some great food and fun!
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November 6, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 4, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
THE L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE MUSEUM
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 writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained...
October 25, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 26, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 27, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 28, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 31, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Free
Sunday Kind Of Love
A Busboys and Poetry event! “Sunday Kind of Love” Open Mic Poetry features emerging and established poets from the Washington, D.C. area and...
November 18, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
$5.00
Acoustic Africa @ Lisner
The third installment of Acoustic Africa’s exhilarating journey focuses on the richness of African vocal traditions, featuring three of the continent’s singers: Dobet Gnahore (Ivory Coast), one of the most vibrant performers in world...
November 1, 2012 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm
General: $30, $35,$40, $45; GW Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni: $24,$28 (15% off all tickets)
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration
Once a year, for two very special hours, we invite you to bring your “best friend” to Hillwood for Halloween fun and a parade of costumed canines and their owners.
- Stroll the wooded trails...
October 27, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
$15 per dog with 1-2 owners; suggested donation applies to additional guests. $10 for dogs of Hillwood members.
Hot Topics SPECIAL! SPECIAL! SPECIAL! Sixth Annual Parade of Trabants
The ONLY Trabant Rally in the United States!
Where were you when the Wall fell? The Berlin Wall is long gone, but one Cold War icon is still...
November 10, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
THE L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE MUSEUM
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 writer, explorer, and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, trained...
October 11, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 12, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 13, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 14, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
October 16, 2012 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Free
7th Annual Islamic Heritage Month Celebration Calendar of Events: Connecting People Using Culture & History
The Mayor of Washington, DC issues a Proclamation honoring October as America's Islamic Heritage Month Celebration
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October 7, 2012 - October 28, 2012
Varies per Event
Family Yoga Friday with Jen Mueller
This class is for families with children ages 5 and up. Family yoga classes are structured like kids yoga classes with emphasis on interactive and partner poses for kids and adults to do together. We'll do age...
October 16, 2012 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The minimum registration charge is $20 for the first two participants in family yoga. Each additional participant pays $10 each.
Spy Fright
Happy Halloween!
The mission of the Community Night program is to spread goodwill and reach underserved communities. These FREE, fun-filled events are offered the last...
October 30, 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
No Fee
The L. Ron Hubbard House Museum
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...
October 3, 2012
October 5, 2012
October 6, 2012
October 7, 2012
October 8, 2012
Free
Bostwick Harvest Festival
The Prince George’s County Committee on the War of 1812 and the Battle of Bladensburg Task Force are committed to telling the story of the military actions and civilian life that preceded, surrounded, and...
October 7, 2012 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FREE
WPAS: Fall Arts Fair
The Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) presents “Arts Are Everywhere,” a fall arts fair featuring more than 20 local performing arts groups including the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, Cantare Fiesta!, Ziva...
October 21, 2012 - 11:00am - 4:30pm
Microscopy Day Open House: Magnify Your World
Microscopes give people an opportunity to investigate what cannot be seen with the naked eye. Join National Museum of Health and Medicine staff and local microscopists for a series of hands-on activities and demonstrations that will inspire...
October 20, 2012 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Home Movie Day
What hidden treasures lie in your old home movies? Share your films (or just watch everyone else’s), see films from local institutions, learn how to save them for future generations, and play Home Movie...
October 20, 2012 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
FREE. Registration required.
Fun Family Saturdays!: Fall Family Day
Fall into the spirit of the season by making a beeswax candle to light the autumn nights and other fun crafts like a Bilbo catcher, magnetic puzzle and more. In collaboration with the Neighbors to the President Consortium. Contact the...
October 27, 2012 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
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