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Enjoy storytime each Wednesday at the Hirshhorn. Photo courtesy of the Hirshorn Museum
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Beat the Bomb combines the skill of an escape room with the thrill of a video game—and colorful paint or foam! Photo courtesy of the Beat the Bomb Facebook page
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Things to Do in DC this Weekend: Nature, Holidays November 16-17

Disney Junior Holiday Party! Photo courtesy of Disney
Disney Junior Holiday Party! Photo courtesy of Disney
11/13/19 - By Christine Mooney

It's hard to believe we're halfway through November and the holiday season is nearly upon us, but here we are! Before the Christmas season madness descends, enjoy some family quality time with our top weekend pics listed below or just take some time to explore the many museums, monuments, and nature activities that Washington, DC has to offer. Need more ideas? Head to our events calendar for great activities that are sure to please.

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The Jungle Book

Falls Church, VA
A musical adaptation of one of the most well-loved books in the English language. Danger lurks everywhere for young Mowgli as he learns the “laws of the jungle” from his friends Akela, the wolf, Baloo, the bear, and Bagheera, the panther, who warn him that Shere Khan, the tiger, wants to eat him. But when Mowgli is forced to leave his friends and return to the village from which he came, he soon learns that man is the most dangerous creature of all. With sensitive themes about loyalty, honor, courage, and persistence, the Jungle Book stories have irresistible appeal for audiences of every... READ MORE
Beatles Family Fest with Yellow Dubmarine. Photo courtesy of the band
Beatles Family Fest with Yellow Dubmarine. Photo courtesy of the band

Things to Do Saturday, November 16, 2019

Dinosaur Park Open House

FREE - Laurel, MD
Enjoy fun for all ages during Dinosaur Park's open house. Paleontologists and educators showcase dinosaur fossils, casts, and models, while participants are invited to search for new fossils, weather permitting. READ MORE

Animal Feeding - Turtles

Arlington, VA
The turtles at Potomac Overlook Regional Park are ready for lunch! Guests can watch land and water turtles feed and learn how to identify these remarkable creatures. READ MORE

Diwali Mela Festival of Lights

FREE - Adelphi, MD
Spend the day experiencing the ageless culture of India, enjoying dance and song performances, Indian foods, fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, and home decor.  READ MORE

Flight Fest

Baltimore, MD
Let your imagination soar at the Maryland Science Center for its fourth annual Flight Fest. Bring the entire family to learn about the science of aerodynamics and wings with games, activities, and demonstrations. Participate in aeronautic challenges, an egg drop challenge, and test out your own flying contraptions. READ MORE

Beatles Family Fest with Yellow Dubmarine

Towson, MD
Get ready to rock out with The Beatles - the ultimate kids' rock band -- the one that kids, parents, and grandparents can all enjoy together. And the Baltimore-based band Yellow Dubmarine does reggae versions of classic Beatles tunes, complete with a full horns section. READ MORE
Get crafty. Photo courtesy of Baltimore Jewelry Center
Get crafty. Photo courtesy of Baltimore Jewelry Center

Things to Do Sunday, November 17, 2019

Sunday Morning Bird Walks

FREE - Alexandria, VA
Visit Dyke Marsh for an early Sunday morning bird walk led by experienced birders. Guests are asked to gather in the south parking lot of the Bell Haven picnic area at 8am. READ MORE

Disney Junior Holiday Party!

Washington, DC
Disney Junior Holiday Party! is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus Holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus! READ MORE

Enameling Fall Leaves - Kids Workshop

FREE - Baltimore, MD
Enameling is the process of fusing fine glass particles onto the face of metal to create rich, layered color. In this workshop, participants will get to enamel leaf shapes using a torch (safely, with the help of expert metalsmiths). Participants will then turn their leaf into a wearable object or keychain using basic hand skills. READ MORE

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