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Celebrate the Year of the Rat in downtown DC.Photo courtesy of DC Chinese New Year Parade
Celebrate the Year of the Rat in downtown DC.Photo courtesy of DC Chinese New Year Parade
1/22/20 - By James Smith

DC families can celebrate the diversity of the city with great things to do all weekend. Chinese New Year celebrations shine a light on Asian culture and the contributions of Asian-Americans to America's development. Kids can learn about games played by the country's indigenous peoples, and some of the innovative ways humans learned to travel around their communities.  

Elsewhere, kids can enjoy a celebration of photography and STEM open house in DC, drop-in art making in Baltimore, and even a cookie baking workshop in Sterling, Virginia.

Whatever you do this weekend, know that your friends at Mommy Poppins DC will be with you throughout 2020 with updates on the best family happenings in the capital area. Check our events calendar for the most up-to-date events in DC and beyond, and remember to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.

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Kids can enjoy a museum space of their own at Wegmans Wonderplace. Photo by Hugh Talman courtesy of National Museum of American History
Kids can enjoy a museum space of their own at Wegmans Wonderplace. Photo by Hugh Talman courtesy of National Museum of American History

Things to Do in Washington, DC With Kids All Weekend

Community Day: Daniel Gordon Hue and Saturate

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Explore the fluidity and interconnectedness of photography with these other art forms at Houston Center for Photography’s Community Day, an interactive, daylong event that encourages engagement with the work on display. READ MORE

Wonderplace at the National Museum of American History

Washington, DC - FREE
This 1,700-square-foot exhibit gives kids ages 0-6 a hands-on experience with elements taken from the adult exhibits, providing a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity. It features plenty of interactive elements, including a construction area, a climbing structure, a soft-play area for crawlers, a pretend farm and kitchen with play food and accessories, a mini portrait gallery, and more.  READ MORE

Things to Do in Washington, DC With Kids, Saturday, January 25

Free STEM Activity Event and Open House

Washington, DC - FREE
At this open house, kids can enjoy coding robots, engineering challenges, Minecraft activities, and even a special activity they get to take home.  READ MORE

Families Together: Transportation

Washington, DC
Over the centuries people have developed unique modes of transportation to help them move from one area to another. Kids can explore a variety of transportation vehicles and discover how their unique designs help with their functionality. READ MORE

Winter Blast: A Weekend of Native Games

Washington, DC - FREE
Games can be fun and teach important life skills. Visitors can learn about, play, and celebrate the games of indigenous peoples from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i. READ MORE
Enjoy an art-filled afternoon at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Enjoy an art-filled afternoon at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Things to Do in Washington, DC With Kids, Sunday, January 26

Artful Afternoons: Ancient Art

Washington, DC
The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center hosts a hands-on artful afternoon for young museum goers. This month's theme is Ancient Art. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration

Washington, DC - FREE
The Smithsonian's Freer|Sackler, known for an extensive collection of vibrant and colorful Asian art, will ring in the Year of the Rat with its annual Lunar New Year celebration. Expect live musical performances, acrobatics, puppetry, a chance to sample spicy dishes, and the opportunity to view Chinese art exhibitions. READ MORE

Cookie Baking Workshop

Sterling, Virginia
Put on your aprons for a one-hour Little Dreamer Baking Workshop that offers the opportunity to bond with your little one while they make their very own cookies. Aprons and ingredients will be provided, while your child enjoys designing and decorating their sweet treat. Additional $10 per child with open-play admission. $20 workshop only. READ MORE

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James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.
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