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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - 8:00 AM Pick
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - 8:00 AM Pick

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Smithsonian Sleepovers at the National History Museum
- see all dates
Except July 18, 2025; July 25, 2025.
Also on July 19, 2025.
Sleepover with the animals/dinosaurs at the National History Museum! Check out the website to learn more.
This event is intended for children ages 8 – 14 and their adults (21 or older). There must be at least one adult for every five kids in any group that registers. No adults can register without children. Registration will end at 12 p.m. (noon) ET on the day of the Sleepover. Advance registration is required for all Sleepovers. There will be no registration at the door. For Military Families: A reduced rate is available for active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families.
Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. ET per sleepover date. These events are designed for children ages 8-14 and their adults (21 or older). There must be at least one adult per every five children in every group that registers. No adults can register without children.
Note: Registrants will be asked to provide adult and child names of their party as well as the ages of each child. Also, registrants will be asked to complete a waiver/release form and have an opportunity to purchase a Smithsonian Sleepovers t-shirt for you and your party during the order process.