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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Basketball, Spiderman, Dance March 9-10, 2019

Play, Work, Build at the National Building Museum. Photo by Kevin Allen
Play, Work, Build at the National Building Museum. Photo by Kevin Allen
3/6/19 - By Christine Mooney

As most the nation gets ready to leap ahead an hour this weekend, DC families will want to make the most of the slightly shortened weekend, and area events do not disappoint. 

For families wanting to spend some time outside, there are nature hikes and events to spot animals from reptiles to mammals. For indoor fun, there are crafts, interactive music shows, theater shows, and a pancake breakfast with superheros. 

It's hard to imagine ice skating when we're so close to spring, but don't forget to take advantage of one last weekend of outdoor ice skating before the season is over.

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Weekend

Huckleberry Finn's Big River

Adventure Theatre MTC presents the timeless Twain tale of Huckleberry Finn. This story is recreated to be family friendly for people of all ages. READ MORE

Greenbelt Youth Musical: Homeward Bound

Greenbelt Youth Musical presents a fun, musical adaptation of The Odyssey by Homer, following the tale of Odysseus and Penelope.  READ MORE

Big Apple Circus

The Big Apple Circus comes to the DC area at The National Harbor. Action-filled performances excite and amaze families as they watch a variety of acts, including the flying trapeze, acro, and much more.  READ MORE

Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion

The ice skating rink at Reston Town Center offers daily public skating. The skate shop has over 500 pairs of skates for rent in both figure and hockey styles, ranging from toddler size 8 through men’s size 15. Beginner skaters can try double-bladed, flat-edge skates to walk across the ice until they’re ready to advance to single-bladed skates. Penguin skate aids are also available.  READ MORE
Opera workshop for kids. Photo courtesy of Hill Center DC
Opera workshop for kids. Photo courtesy of Hill Center DC

Saturday, March 9

Hoops Opening Day

A photography tour perfect for any lover of basketball. READ MORE

Project Create Family Art Day

Family members of all ages engage in art projects at Family Art Day hosted by Project Create Studio. READ MORE

Opera Workshop for Kids: La Susanna

Spend an afternoon immersed in different aspects of the opera. READ MORE

Beep Beep

Enjoy a performance written for the youngest of theater goers. READ MORE

Children's Trunk Show

A bargain event for the parents. READ MORE

Family Garden Days

Children and parents learn about fruit and vegetable gardening through games, nature crafts, garden work, and fresh snacks at the Washington Youth Garden. READ MORE

Pancakes With Spiderman

Enjoy breakfast with a superhero. READ MORE

Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

Explore by the pond by Nature Playce for hundreds of tadpoles! Meet a live frog, toad and salamander. Hike the trail and make a craft. READ MORE

Flying Squirrels-Gliding in Tonight

Kids and adults can join a naturalist calling night gliders, and look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Kids also can learn how to encourage flying squirrels to visit their yard at home. READ MORE

Sunday, March 10

Love2Dance Teen Showcase

Families gather to enjoy as local teens showcase their talent through various forms of dance in this uplifting community event. READ MORE

Discovery Day: Model Building

Engage in hands-on activities, view exhibits, and explore the world of model building during this drop-in activity. READ MORE

Play, Work, Build at the National Building Museum

Play, Work, Build is an interactive area where children and adults can put their hands to work using a variety of construction toys and tools. READ MORE

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