A Story Building Workshop with Leah Henderson

Fri · Sep 4·Fort Stevens is situated along 13th Street, Quackenbos Street NW, and Rittenhouse Street NW. · Washington

What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped p…

Fri · Sep 4·Civil War Defenses of Washington

Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them. What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? What was it like…

Fri · Sep 4·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden Street NW · Washington

A woman lives in the countryside with her lively dog, her shy cat and her cuddly sheep. She decides to plant an apple tree so she can make a pie for her birthday. She is surprised by an unexpected little helper. Warm colors and beautiful singing bring special magic to this 30 minute show. Recommended for ages 2-8. Join…

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Wonderplace, 1 West, American History Museum · Washington

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Due to inclement weather, Wonderplace will open at 12 noon on Friday, J…

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 11 AM·East Building Ground Level, Atrium, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Hands-On Activities

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing, American History Museum · Washington

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…

Thu · Sep 3·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us for stories & songs on the Balcón (2nd floor) at Union Market's La Cosecha. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make…

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Join Computer CORE for this 4-part Fundamentals of AI series, building in new content over each week to build practical hands-on skills. Register here to secure your spot. Overview of each session: Week 1 — What Is AI: landscape, history, categories, myths Week 2 — Tools & Use Cases: prompt engineering, job readiness a…