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Show reviews, theaters, dance companies, orchestras, fairs, sports teams we've got the inside scoop on them all, and we'll tell you what's best for kids of all ages!Decorate a CupcakeParent rating: ![]() Location: Washington, DC Decorate a Cupcake party hosts come to your home or party location and keep children entertained for 90 minutes decorating a yummy work of art and a gift box. |
Harman Center for the Arts/Shakespeare TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street, NW, Washington, DC The Harman Center for the Arts is comprised of two theaters - the 451-seat Lansburgh Theatre and the 775-seat Sidney Harman Hall. The Lansburgh has long been the home of DC's renowned Shakes...
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Kettler Capitals IceplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800, Arlington, VA The Kettler Capitals Iceplex offers lessons, public skates, adult leagues, and ringside seats for Washington Capitals practice sessions on two NHL-sized rinks. Lessons include Learn to ... |
THEARCParent rating: ![]() Location: 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC The Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus - THEARC - is a $27 million, 110,000 square foot, state-of-the art campus located in southeast DC. Nine cultural and social service agencies are...
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The DC Improv Comedy ClubParent rating: ![]() Location: 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC The DC Improv Comedy Club has launched the careers of many a comedian (including Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Chappelle, and Brian Regan) and continues to feature national touring headliners, local ce...
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Washington Conservatory of MusicParent rating: ![]() Location: One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD The Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is an independent, non-profit, community music school. Children can begin Early Childhood Music classes at two years of age (accompanie... |
Capitol Hill Arts WorkshopParent rating: ![]() Location: 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) offers families a multitude of ways to learn to express themselves through the visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. CHAW offers classes for children ...
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Carter Barron AmphitheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 4850 Colorado Avenue, NW, (16th Street and Colorado Avenue, NW), Washington, DC Located in Rock Creek Park, the outdoor Carter Barron Amphitheatre often hosts free family shows - of the approximately 30 performances, admission is charged for just a handful - during the war...
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StrathmoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD Strathmore provides affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts programming in the Mansion at Strathmore, the Music Center at Strathmore, and on its scenic 11-acre site. Artistic o... |
Washingtonian Center / RIO Entertainment CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD The Washingtonian Center is a main-street style shopping experience with pedestrian-friendly streets lined with stores and restaurants. There is a central plaza which offers concerts and events...
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Mount Vernon Estate & GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation...
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Imagination StageParent rating: ![]() Location: 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD Founded in 1979, Imagination Stage is the region's leading theater arts organization dedicated to children, serving 100,000 children and their families per year through professional theater pro...
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Fairfax Corner 14: Cinema De LuxParent rating: ![]() Location: 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA In addition to 14 theaters, the Fairfax Corner 14: Cinema De Lux, offers a couple of family-friendly programs each week. Every other Thursday at 10am during Baby Pictures, parents can ch...
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Elden Street PlayersParent rating: ![]() Location: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA The Elden Street Players, a community theater, was founded in 1988 and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality, theatrical productions. The ESP Theatre for Young Audiences is a joint...
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