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There are a lot of event calendars for parents out there but we pick the best of art and culture for children and families in the DC Metro Area. Don’t just be entertained, learn together! Let us help plan out your month!
Tuesday, April 1
What: Inside Out
Time: 11:45am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716114
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Wednesday, April 2
What: Inside Out
Time: 11:45am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: Old McDonald’s Farm
Time: 10:00am
Location:The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/tots.html
Children know well the nursery song, but they’ve never seen Old McDonald’s farm quite like this! The animals of the popular children’s tune take the stage, and, in typical barnyard fashion, cause bales of fun and mischief! Ages 0-4. Ticket purchase necessary. $5.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716115
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Thursday, April 3
What: Cherokee Days
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: American Indian Museum
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109395439
This 3-day event full of festivity, music, food, and more celebrates the history and achievements of the Cherokee Nation! Hosted by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this public, educational program promises an exciting and enlightening itinerary as rich and impactful as Cherokee Indian culture itself! All ages. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716116
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: Inside Out
Time: 11:45am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Preschool Songs & Stories
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Location: The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, 20878
Website: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/calendars/community-calendar/2014/preschool-songs-and-stories?date=4/3/2014%2011:00:00%20AM&endTime=11:45%20AM
Nurture your child’s inner artist! Preschool Songs & Stories is a proactive cultural arts program geared towards younger children. Art and its many subsets are explored through song, dance, and stories. Ages 3-5. Admission fee required. $3.
What: After School Poetry Activity – Ekphrastic Poetry
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Woodridge Library, 1790 Douglas Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40830
April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate the art of lyric, language, and rhyme by joining the Woodridge Library for a different poetry writing activity each week! This week, craft a poem using only pictures! Ages 6-12. Free admission.
What: Seussical the Musical
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://www.gazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=PN&Date=20140318&Module=3000&Category=calendargz&Class=3010&Type=calApproved&ID=6554259&Selected=248&nocache=1&nomdcache=1&template=cced_calendargz
Dr. Seuss fans will love this musical gathering of some of the most beloved Seuss characters of all time! Follow characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton, Yertle the Turtle, and more in the lessons they learn during this tuneful adventure! All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $2-$10.
Friday, April 4
What: Cherokee Days
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: American Indian Museum
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109395519
This 3-day event full of festivity, music, food, and more celebrates the history and achievements of the Cherokee Nation! Hosted by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this public, educational program promises an exciting and enlightening itinerary as rich and impactful as Cherokee Indian culture itself! All ages. Free admission.
What: Discovery Theater – Ocean Adventures
Time: 11:30am
Location: National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D106551609
Take a dive into the deep blue sea with oceanographers, Wayne and Karen Brown! Children will learn about the majestic Humpback Whale through hands-on presentations and stunning HD media displays. They’ll even get an up-close look at real hi-tech scuba equipment! Ages 6-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $3-$8.
What: Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ache – Workshop
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Warner Brothers Theater, 1st Floor,
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109485542
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with one of today’s most legendary Latin Jazz artists: Bobby Sanabria! In this workshop, musicians of all ages will have the opportunity discuss Jazz and its musical subsets with Sanabria and also participate in a live music demonstration with him and his band. All Ages. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716117
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: Inside Out
Time: 11:45am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Seussical the Musical
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://www.gazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=PN&Date=20140318&Module=3000&Category=calendargz&Class=3010&Type=calApproved&ID=6554259&Selected=248&nocache=1&nomdcache=1&template=cced_calendargz
Dr. Seuss fans will love this musical gathering of some of the most beloved Seuss characters of all time! Follow characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton, Yertle the Turtle, and more in the lessons they learn during this tuneful adventure! All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $2-$10.
Saturday, April 5
What: Cherokee Days
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Location: American Indian Museum
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109395527
This 3-day event full of festivity, music, food, and more celebrates the history and achievements of the Cherokee Nation! Hosted by the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this public, educational program promises an exciting and enlightening itinerary as rich and impactful as Cherokee Indian culture itself! All ages. Free admission.
What: American Cool Family Day
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Kogod Courtyard, 8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696743
Explore the American Cool exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery! Enjoy “cool” music, arts and crafts activities, and guided tours through the exhibit. All ages. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716118
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: Community Leaders are Readers
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D108752277
Help build the literary presence in the local DC Metro area by joining community leaders as they read and discuss stories with your child. A craft activity follows. Ages 4-8. Registration required. Free admission.
What: ImaginAsia – Illuminated Nights
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Freer and Sackler Galleries, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20013
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109066041
In a program both educational and artistic, children will learn about how gas lights and electricity revolutionized and illuminated the dark nights of Victorian England. Afterwards, children will use craft materials to create their own nightscapes. Ages 8-14. Limited Space. Free admission.
What: Inside Out
Time: 10:00am & 11:15am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 11:30am & 1:00pm
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Snow Show
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/tots.html
Celebrate snow in this puppet program designed for our youngest children! Children will watch as puppet penguins, snowmen, and skiing bunnies take the stage in this festive show! Ages 0-4. Reservations recommended. Ticket purchase necessary. $5.
What: Mestey Films Productions Presents “The Little Mermaid”
Time: 1:00pm
Location: W-3 Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Website: http://www.workhousearts.org/events/performing-arts/mestey-films-productions-presents-little-mermaid
The classic story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human takes the stage in this live-theatre production of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved story fairytale. Adapted for the stage by Vianlix Mestey, this original rendition of the age-old love story is certain to delight audiences young and old. All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $9-$12.
What: Let’s Play Some Music with Miss Julie
Time: 10:30am
Location: Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=60641
Learn about the music and musical instruments from Africa, Costa Rica, and other countries from around the world in this puppet-driven performance with Miss Julie! This hands-on workshop gives children the chance to test out various percussion instruments, create their own melodies and songs, and, of course, dance! Ages 5-10. Free admission.
What: Living Places, Living Planet with Zoomobile from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Time: 11:00am, 12:15pm, & 1:30pm
Location: Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=61026
Get to know how animals live and what they need to survive in this interactive presentation by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! With the help of live animals from all over the world, children will learn about the many different types of habitats across the globe and the animals that live in them. Ages 6-12. Limited seating. Free admission, but free ticket needed upon entry.
What: Mo Willems Saturday
Time: 11:00am
Location: Rosedale Library, 1701 Gale Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40899
The famous children’s author gets a themed day for his books and his characters! A special storytime about Pigeon and Elephant and Piggie will take place, followed by four short animated features based on some of Willems’s stories. An activity page and snack are included. Ages 4-8. Free admission.
What: Seussical the Musical
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://www.gazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=PN&Date=20140318&Module=3000&Category=calendargz&Class=3010&Type=calApproved&ID=6554259&Selected=248&nocache=1&nomdcache=1&template=cced_calendargz
Dr. Seuss fans will love this musical gathering of some of the most beloved Seuss characters of all time! Follow characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton, Yertle the Turtle, and more in the lessons they learn during this tuneful adventure! All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $2-$10.
What: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Box – “Bugs!”
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Website: http://www.gazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=PN&Date=20140314&Module=3000&Category=calendargz&Class=3010&Type=calApproved&ID=6546629&Selected=362&nocache=1&nomdcache=1&template=cced_calendargz
Springtime marks the onset of warmer weather and the critters that come with it! Piano arrangements of Debussy and Mendelssohn will have listeners thinking of buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and lucky ladybugs! Before the show, enjoy hands-on activities that encourage literacy, creative play, and musical skills! Ages 6mos-3years. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
Sunday, April 6
What: Portrait Story Days – Elvis Presley
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696651
Celebrating the life and times of the famous and their portraits, the National Portrait Gallery offers a portrait story day celebrating singer and entertainer, Elvis Presley. Children will engage in an historically-based storytime about the “King of Rock and Roll” and afterwards complete a related craft. Ages 5-10. Free admission.
What: ImaginAsia – Illuminated Nights
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Freer and Sackler Galleries, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20013
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109066045
In a program both educational and artistic, children will learn about how gas lights and electricity revolutionized and illuminated the dark nights of Victorian England. Afterwards, children will use craft materials to create their own nightscapes. Ages 8-14. Limited Space. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716119
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: Inside Out
Time: 10:00am & 11:15am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show.asp?shcode=446
Discover the power of the imagination! In this fantastical tale, two restless children turn their messy bedroom into a magical world of endless possibility! The ordinary becomes extraordinary! Socks dance, gloves turn to starfish, and shirts come alive! An engaging, creative, and magical show perfect for the youngest of audiences. Ages 1-5. Ticket purchase necessary. $12.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 11:30am & 1:00pm
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Palisades Library, 4901 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40966
Learn how to plant and maintain your own garden! This special storytime features books and poems about gardening! Afterwards, children will be able to plant their own seed to take home. All ages. Free admission.
Monday, April 7
What: Around the World Storytime
Time: 11:00am
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/37040
Raising a worldly child begins with, well, learning about the world! In this multicultural, mix-media storytime, your child will read, sing, and dance to stories originating from all across the globe. Although conducted partly in English, this special storytime also features songs and stories in foreign languages. Ages 0-5. Free admission.
What: Toddler Art & Stories
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/39490
Cultivate in your toddler a love and aptitude for art and literature! In this unique storytime, art is treated as an exploratory medium, with less emphasis on the end product and more on the rewards of its creative process. Ages 2-5. Free admission.
What: Reader’s Theatre
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Library, 3160 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/39161
Go from the page, to the stage in this exciting new weekly event at a neighborhood DC library! Children will practice both their reading and acting skills as they rehearse and recite scripts from popular children’s books. Parent participation is highly encouraged! Ages 6-10. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716120
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: More Mo in April!
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Rosedale Library, 1701 Gales Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/41167
Sit down for a Mo Willems-themed storytime featuring some of his most popular tales! Inspired activity pages, songs, and treats will follow. Ages 3 to 7. Free admission.
Tuesday, April 8
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716121
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: Meet John Boyne!
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, 4450 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/41136
John Boyne, author of the acclaimed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, comes all the way from Ireland to promote his new book, Stay Where You Are & Then Leave, which encapsulates the heartfelt story of a boy’s separation from his father. Books will be available for both purchase and signing. All ages. Free admission.
Wednesday, April 9
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 10:30am
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716122
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Thursday, April 10
What: Discovery Theater – Gustafer Yellowgold
Time: 10:00am
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Discovery Theater, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D106551590
Goofy Gustager Yellowgold is an extra-terrestrial hailing from the sun! Follow his kooky adventures after he crash lands on earth in this entertaining, musical story performed by singer-songwriter-illustrator, Morgan Taylor. Great fun for your toddlers and tots! Ages 2-6. Ticket purchase necessary. $3-$8.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716123
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: After School Poetry Activity – Paint Chip Poetry
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Woodridge Library, 1790 Douglas Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40830
April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate the art of lyric, language, and rhyme by joining the Woodridge Library for a different poetry writing activity each week! This week, craft a poem using paint chips! Ages 6-12. Free admission.
Friday, April 11
What: Discovery Theater – Gustafer Yellowgold
Time: 10:00am & 11:15am
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Discovery Theater, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109514855
Goofy Gustager Yellowgold is an extra-terrestrial hailing from the sun! Follow his kooky adventures after he crash lands on earth in this entertaining, musical story performed by singer-songwriter-illustrator, Morgan Taylor. Great fun for your toddlers and tots! Ages 2-6. Ticket purchase necessary. $3-$8.
What: Verbal Gymnastics
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D108798327
Poet and playwright, John Johnson, gives your language skills the exercise they deserve in this interactive program that combines the verbal arts of poetry and storytelling. You and your child will discover the wordsmith within and compose poetry based off of your personal or community histories. Ages 10 and up. Registration recommended. Free admission.
What: Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Freer & Sackler Galleries, Freer Gallery,
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109064871
Hailed in Japan as one of the top-ranking Taiko groups, this renowned drumming and dance troupe graces visitors of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival with an unforgettable performance combining the thunderous beats of drums with traditional Japanese dance. A must-see cultural experience for the entire family! All ages. Free admission.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716124
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Saturday, April 12
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am, 2:00pm & 4:30pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 11:30am & 1:00pm
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Mestey Films Productions Presents “The Little Mermaid”
Time: 1:00pm
Location: W-3 Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Website: http://www.workhousearts.org/events/performing-arts/mestey-films-productions-presents-little-mermaid
The classic story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human takes the stage in this live-theatre production of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved story fairytale. Adapted for the stage by Vianlix Mestey, this original rendition of the age-old love story is certain to delight audiences young and old. All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $9-$12.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716125
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: ImaginAsia – Illuminated Nights
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Freer and Sackler Galleries, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20013
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109066047
In a program both educational and artistic, children will learn about how gas lights and electricity revolutionized and illuminated the dark nights of Victorian England. Afterwards, children will use craft materials to create their own nightscapes. Ages 8-14. Limited Space. Free admission.
What: Family Day – Explore the Universe
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D108806304
Indulge your inner space explorer! View and experience the wonders of the Last Frontier from behind the lens of a telescope aimed at the sky, and learn how the many different cultures worldwide see and interpret the stars. All ages. Free admission.
What: Cherry Blossom Family Celebration
Time: 11:30am-3:00pm
Location: American Art Museum, 8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109069859
Cherry Blossoms officially mark the onset of Spring! Celebrate the season at the American Art Museum! A full day of arts activities and crafts, live performances, and Japanese cultural demonstrations is planned for children and their families! Fun for all ages. Free admission.
What: Music and Motion with Tracey Eldridge
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=60410
Popular children’s performer, Tracey Eldridge, wows and engages all the senses in this spectacular, creative show that combines music, movement, songs, and stories! Ages 2-6. Free admission, but free ticket required for entry.
What: Meet the Author – Jon Scieszka
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=61539
Join award-winning author, Jon Scieszka, as he promotes his new and hilarious new book! Copies of Battle Bunny will be available for both purchase and signing. Ages 5-10. Free admission.
What: Eggstravaganza!
Time: 10:00am
Location: Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/41017
Get into the spirit of Easter! The Takoma Park Library invites you to an egg hunt and springtime-themed games and crafts. Ages 0-12. Free admission.
What: Treehouse Shakers – Hatched
Time: 10:00am
Location: BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://www.blackrockcenter.org/events/event/treehouse-shakers-hatched/
Lauded as a great introduction to theater for the youngest of viewers, this interactive, musical, and motion-based production takes place against a rustic farm setting, where a newborn chick hatches from her shell and is welcomed into the world. Audience members interact with puppets on stage, providing an enriching, hands-on theater experience for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ages 0-4. Ticket purchase necessary. $14.
Sunday, April 13
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 11:30am & 1:00pm
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Baby Bear’s Birthday
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/tots.html
There’s a birthday party at the Puppet Company, and your child is cordially invited! Join Baby Bear and his Teddy Bear pals as they celebrate his hatch day with all kinds of tricks and circus shenanigans! Ages 0-4. Ticket purchase necessary. $5.
What: Cherry Blossom DNA Necklaces
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Natural History Museum, The Genome Zone, 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109716126
Celebrate science and spring with a fun, quirky craft! Children will decorate and take away a unique helix-shaped necklace with their own DNA derived from their cheek cells! Ages 5 and up. Free admission.
What: ImaginAsia – Illuminated Nights
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Freer and Sackler Galleries, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20013
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109066049
In a program both educational and artistic, children will learn about how gas lights and electricity revolutionized and illuminated the dark nights of Victorian England. Afterwards, children will use craft materials to create their own nightscapes. Ages 8-14. Limited Space. Free admission.
What: Portrait Story Days – Duke Ellington
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696652
Celebrating the life and times of the famous and their portraits, the National Portrait Gallery offers a portrait story day in honor of American jazz musician, Duke Ellington. Children will engage in an historically-based storytime about the iconic 20th century composer and afterwards complete a related craft. Ages 5-10. Free admission.
Monday, April 14
What: Around the World Storytime
Time: 11:00am
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/37040
Raising a worldly child begins with, well, learning about the world! In this multicultural, mix-media storytime, your child will read, sing, and dance to stories originating from all across the globe. Although conducted partly in English, this special storytime also features songs and stories in foreign languages. Ages 0-5. Free admission.
What: Toddler Art & Stories
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/39490
Cultivate in your toddler a love and aptitude for art and literature! In this unique storytime, art is treated as an exploratory medium, with less emphasis on the end product and more on the rewards of its creative process. Ages 2-5. Free admission.
What: Reader’s Theatre
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Library, 3160 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Website: http://www.dclibrary.org/node/39161
Go from the page, to the stage in this exciting new weekly event at a neighborhood DC library! Children will practice both their reading and acting skills as they rehearse and recite scripts from popular children’s books. Parent participation is highly encouraged! Ages 6-10. Free admission.
What: Young Portrait Explorers – Isadora Duncan
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: National Portrait Gallery, G Street Lobby, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696766
This educational and interactive program brings a trifecta of engaging and meaningful activities to help your child learn the history behind a famous face! This session honors Isadora Duncan, American dancer and performer. A story about her life and a related hands-on activity follows. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Free admission.
What: Special Spring Break Program – John James Audubon
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696831
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Come to the National Portait Gallery to learn about the famous people behind the portraits. This day, learn about the life and history of 18th century artist, John James Audubon, and afterwards, do a reverse foil art craft. Ages 4 and up. Free admission.
What: The Great Zucchini
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=60969
Enjoy endless laughter and entertainment during this fantastic performance blend of magic and humor! Both interactive and visually engaging, ‘The Great Zucchini’ will be sure to leave you and your child tickled with wonder! Ages 3-6. Free admission.
What: Poetic Musing – Book Spine Challenge
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, 5401 South Dakota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20011
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40856
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Lamond-Riggs Library invites young poets and lyricists to come and share their favorite verses and try their hands at creating on-the-spot poetry through the Book Spine Challenge. All ages. Free admission.
What: WOW! Palindrome Fun
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40935
Celebrate the palindrome on the palindromic date of 4-14-14! Words that read the same both backwards and forwards get the limelight in this afternoon full of palindromic games, activities, music, and more! Ages 6-12. Free admission.
Tuesday, April 15
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 11:00am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Special Spring Break Program – Georgia O’Keefe
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696832
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Come to the National Portait Gallery to learn about the famous people behind the portraits. This day, learn about the life and history of 20th century art icon, Georgia O’Keeffe, and afterwards, paint your own watercolor flowers. Ages 4 and up. Free admission.
What: Recycle a T-Shirt
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Georgetown Library, 3260 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/41095
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling and refashioning an old T-Shirt into something new! Please bring your own T-Shirt to repurpose. Ages 6-12. Free admission.
What: Kids’ Poetry Reading
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Watha T. Daniels/ Shaw Library, 1630 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40887
National Poetry Month continues with the Wathat T. Daniels/Shaw Library’s Kid’s Poetry Reading! Visitors are invited to share their favorite children’s poems, as well as peruse various books on children’s poetry and participate in poetry-themed activities and crafts. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 6-12. Free admission.
Wednesday, April 16
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 11:00am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Mother Goose Caboose
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/tots.html
See Mother Goose and her band of nursery rhyme friends in this puppet program designed for our youngest children! Children will watch as Mother Goose introduces Leonardo the Lion, Kelly the duckling, Doofus the dog, and many more! Ages 0-4. Reservations recommended. Ticket purchase necessary. $5.
What: Special Spring Break Program – Andy Warhol
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696833
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Come to the National Portait Gallery to learn about the famous people behind the portraits. This day, learn about the life and history of the king of Pop Art, Andy Warhol, and afterwards, make a transparency collage. Ages 4 and up. Free admission.
What: Mad Science Presents Preschool ABC’s
Time: 10:30am-11:15am
Location: Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=61062
Science gets “mad” in this fun and creative look into the scientific process! Learn how science makes magic tricks happen, explore the chemistry behind slime and styrofoam, and concoct potions that bubble, smoke, and fizz! Ages 3-6. Free admission.
What: Maryland Zoo presents – Fear: Friend or Foe?
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Twinbrook Shopping Center, Rockville, MD 20851
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=58508
Hosted by the Maryland Zoo, this informational and hands-on show debunks common myths and misunderstandings on the creatures we find frightening and dangerous. With the help of live animals, children will learn about these feared creatures and why they are important to the environment. Ages 6-12. Limited seating. Free admission.
What: Living Places, Living Planet with Zoomobile from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=60662
Get to know how animals live and what they need to survive in this interactive presentation by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! With the help of live animals from all over the world, children will learn about the many different types of habitats across the globe and the animals that live in them. Ages 6-12. Limited seating. Free admission, but free ticket needed upon entry.
Thursday, April 17
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 11:00am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Preschool Songs & Stories
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Location: The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, 20878
Website: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/calendars/community-calendar/2014/preschool-songs-and-stories?date=4/17/2014%2011:00:00%20AM&endTime=11:45%20AM
Nurture your child’s inner artist! Preschool Songs & Stories is a proactive cultural arts program geared towards younger children. Art and its many subsets are explored through song, dance, and stories. Ages 3-5. Admission fee required. $3.
What: Special Spring Break Program – Faith Ringgold
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: National Portrait Gallery, Education Center, 1st Floor, Room E151, 8th and F Sts NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website: http://www.si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D109696834
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Come to the National Portait Gallery to learn about the famous people behind the portraits. This day, learn about the life and history of artist, Faith Ringgold, and afterwards, make your own collage quilt squares. Ages 4 and up. Free admission.
What: Penny Theatre
Time: 10:15am, 11:15am & 4:00pm
Location: Quince Orchard Public Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd, North Potomac, MD 20878
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=55307
The beloved children’s favorites, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Magic Pumpkin come to new life in a series of miniature puppet shows performed by local volunteers. A lesson in proper theatre etiquette is also included. A perfect morning show for your preschooler. Ages 2-6. Registration required. Free admission.
What: After School Poetry Activity – Poetry from Cut Outs
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Woodridge Library, 1790 Douglas Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/40830
April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate the art of lyric, language, and rhyme by joining the Woodridge Library for a different poetry writing activity each week! This week, craft a poem using magazine, newspaper, and literature cut outs! Ages 6-12. Free admission.
What: Earth Day Crafts
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Juanita E. Thornton/ Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20012
Website: http://dclibrary.org/node/41425
“Go Green” for a day and celebrate Mother Earth with Earth Day crafts! Children will learn how to turn “trash” into treasures through a variety of hands-on activities. Ages 5-14. Free admission.
Friday, April 18
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 11:00am
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 10:00am & 11:30am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
Saturday, April 19
What: Cinderella – The Remix
Time: 11:00am, 1:30pm & 4:00pm
Location: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: https://tickets.imaginationstage.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=438
The classic fairytale gets a modern-day twist in this hip-hop rendition of the girl known as Cinderella. Taking on the street scene of hip-hop and the musical art of DJ-ing, this unique take on the age-old story brings new spirit and extra spunk while teaching audiences the important lesson of being true to one’s self. Ages 5-10. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: The Jungle Book
Time: 11:00am, 2:00pm & 4:30pm
Location: Adventure Theatre MTC-Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/seeashow/professional/20132014season.html
Based on the classic children’s book by Rudyard Kipling, this musical retelling of the story of the orphaned Mowgli, his animal mentors Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, and Shere Khan, the fearsome Bengal Tiger, takes young viewers deep into the wonders of the jungle–and the adventures and lessons that await there. Ages 4 and up. Ticket purchase necessary. $19.
What: Hansel & Gretel
Time: 11:30am & 1:00pm
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html
In the style of Humperdink’s children’s opera, the iconic, Brothers Grimm fairytale is reanimated on stage with artfully crafted puppets! Enchanting and magical, this musical reproduction of the age-old story of a brother and sister lost in the woods, is sure to please both children and their families. Ages 5-11. Ticket purchase necessary. $10.
What: Bunny Business
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Website: http://thepuppetco.org/tots.html
Hop along into the season of Spring with the company of bunnies, birds, flowers, and other woodland creatures in this puppet show designed for the youngest of viewers. Ages 0-4. Ticket purchase necessary. $5.
What: Mestey Films Productions Presents “The Little Mermaid”
Time: 1:00pm
Location: W-3 Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Website: http://www.workhousearts.org/events/performing-arts/mestey-films-productions-presents-little-mermaid
The classic story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human takes the stage in this live-theatre production of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved story fairytale. Adapted for the stage by Vianlix Mestey, this original rendition of the age-old love story is certain to delight audiences young and old. All ages. Ticket purchase necessary. $9-$12.
What: International Stories – Delighting Audiences of All Ages
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MD 20874
Website: http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=60708
Travel the world through the art of storytelling! Local teens present stories and folktales from all over the globe: from