National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
National Portrait Gallery - 11:30 AM Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center - 3:00 PM Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM

Capital One Arena

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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The Big Build at National Building Museum

The Big Build is a hands-on festival exploring a variety of unique, interactive activities with roofers, plumbers, home remodelers, construction workers, carpenters, designers, and artisans. The Museum’s Great Hall will be filled with interactive booths including a nail driving contest and a structural engineering station with an earthquake simulation to discover how buildings can be built to be more stable.
Visit the website to see all activities being held throughout the day.
Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts can earn their STEM Career Exploration badges by discovering the many trade career possibilities and speaking with professionals in STEM positions. The Tech Room will have augmented reality demonstrations, virtual reality experiences, and other immersive digital activities to engage older children and teens. Storytimes throughout the day will inspire younger visitors to explore the world and find their place within it.