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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Chinese New Year, Maple Sugaring, Chocolate Festival

Maple Sugaring at Brookside Nature Center. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks
Maple Sugaring at Brookside Nature Center. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks
2/6/19 - By Christine Mooney

Nothing's sweeter than a weekend of chocolate, maple sugar, and sticky rice cakes, and the DC area is giving families lots of reasons to celebrate with treats this weekend, from the Chinese New Year to Maple Sugaring Days to the Smithsonian's Chocolate Festival and Crepe Day at Hillwood Estate.

If you don't have a sweet tooth and are craving something more artistic, then check out our calendar for other events, including loads of theater productions and arts and crafts. For families looking to celebrate Black History Month, check out Soul Child and A Visit with Miss Harriet. 

No matter how you choose to spend the weekend, we hope you make some really sweet memories with your family. 

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Maple Sugaring Walk

In honor of Maple Sugaring Month, Brookside Nature Center shows families how sap is collected from trees and made into maple syrup. READ MORE

Chocolate Festival

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The Velveteen Rabbit

Hand puppets come to life as they retell a classic tale for young children. READ MORE

Saturday, February 9

Kennedy Center Chinese Lunar New Year Family Day

All ages are encouraged to participate in this Family Day of Chinese New Year celebration. READ MORE

Family Day

This annual Black History Month celebration engages families in a variety of activities, including storytelling, guided tours, art projects, and more. READ MORE

Project Create Family Art Day

Family members of all ages engage in art projects at Family Art Day hosted by Project Create Studio. READ MORE

Crepe Day: Celebrate La Chandeleur!

Celebrate the French traditiona of La Chandeleur, or Crepe Day, at the beautiful Hillwood Estate. Snack on crepes, learn about the estate's history, participate in a treasure hunt, and more. READ MORE

Parent & Child Dance Party

Children and parents dance the night away at this outer space themed dance party. Enjoy kid friendly music, refreshments, photos, and more. READ MORE

Soul Child: A Black History Month Musical Celebration

This production celebrates Black History Month through music, dance, and more, and features local talent from Oh! Ballet Arts Academy, Colours, and Bowie State University. READ MORE

Sunday, February 10

Expressions of a People Festival

Musical performances, workshops, storytelling, mask making, facepainting, entertainment for all ages, and much more will be featured at this annual Black History Month celebration. READ MORE

DC Chinatown New Year Parade

The entire family can enjoy this amazing parade to bring in the Chinese New Year. READ MORE

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