Valentine's Day Family Dance (at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center)
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Encore Stage's Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, a Cultural Celebration (at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre)
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
Black History Month Family Days (at Josiah Henson Museum and Park)
Josiah Henson Museum and Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Josiah Henson Museum and Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Disney's Newsies Jr. (at Our Lady of Good Counsel Performing Arts Center)
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School - 7:00 PM Pick
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School - 7:00 PM Pick
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Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
Sat Jun 29, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 3, 2025
Except November 28, 2024, December 25, 2024.
Except November 28, 2024, December 25, 2024.
9:30am to 4:30pm ET
Age: 3-9
Price: $18.95
Location:
National Children's Museum
Explore Mexican cultural traditions in this enchanting plaza bursting with STEAM concepts and interactive play. The immersive setting includes decoration, architecture, and cityscape silhouettes of Mexican cities that expand the worldview and sense of place for young learners. In Mexico, plazas function as gathering spots where communities come together.
Placita Mágica is sponsored by ABUELITA™ and in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico, the Mexican Cultural Institute and is partially supported through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor – Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
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