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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.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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Artworks Fine Art StudioParent rating: ![]() Location: 7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD Artworks Fine Art Studio is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of fine art; classes focus on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Instructors at Artworks use a step-by-step teaching...
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National Building MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC Prices: Great Hall, Museum Shop, cafe, or a docent-led tour of our historic landmark building: free of charge. Access to all galleries, including LEGO Architecture and the Building Zone, a... |
Hidden Pond Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams, and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center. Situated along the Pohick Stream Valley, th...
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George Washington University's Lisner AuditoriumParent rating: ![]() Location: 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC The Lisner Auditorium occasionally hosts family-friendly fare. |
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... |
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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Harman Center for the Arts/Shakespeare TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th 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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musiKidsParent rating: ![]() Location: 4900 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD In small, intimate classes with a flexible environment, musiKids offers two main programs: traditional music and movement classes and Movers & Shakers. All classes are taught by professional ea...
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Adventure TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD The longest-running children's theater in the DC area, Adventure Theatre presents fully staged live productions of fables, fairy tales, musicals, and children's classics. A free book c... |
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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College Park Aviation MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD Opened in 1998, the College Park Aviation Museum is a 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located on the grounds of the historic College Park Airport, the world's oldest continuously ...
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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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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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Jelleff Boys & Girls ClubParent rating: ![]() Location: 3265 S Street, NW, Washington, DC Jelleff Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and fun place for kids to spend time after school. The Jelleff Club is a full-service, year-round Club offering a variety of programs in sports, educat...
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