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December 18, 2017 · 8:58 am

Go ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ with The American Pops!

A Daring Race Against Time!

No one thinks Phileas Fogg can do it.

But this eccentric adventurer won’t be stopped. He believes he can achieve the unthinkable and sets out on a race against time. With his butler Passepartout (who is terrified of ships, trains and anything adventurous), Phileas must travel around the globe and return to London in just 80 days. And if that weren’t difficult enough, Detective Fix is hot on his heels and trying to stop him!

In this hilarious and epic adventure, Phileas leaves the solitary life he loves and must learn to rely on new-found friends if he’s going to complete his goal. He’ll need your help too, to avoid getting caught by Detective Fix!

Told through songs from the great American songbook, this world premiere production revisits Jules Verne’s timeless classic Around the World in 80 Days, in a musical adventure for all ages.

Join The American Pops for this fantastic journey Around the World in 80 Days!

When: January 6, 2018 at 2pm & 5pm
Where: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Location: 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC
Tickets: $15/child, $30/adult

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The American Pops, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.

Giveaway: ‘Frosty the Snowman’ Brings Holiday Fun to Adventure Theatre!

Do you want to build a snow man? How about watch him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away?

You can at Adventure Theatre’s latest production, Frosty the Man! This merry wintertime romp is chock-full of chuckles and comic antics. Frosty dances into the hearts of kids and adults alike — even the heart of one near-sighted cop — through his uproarious antics.

The show is running now through December 31 at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park. Recommended for all ages, there are performances Tuesdays – Sundays at various times. Tickets are $19.50 and can be purchased online or at the Box Office (I recommend buying them in advance). You can also try to win them through the giveaway below.

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Giveaway: For a chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to see Frosty the Snowman at Adventure Theatre, simply leave a comment below with your preferred date to see the show. Get an extra chance to win by entering on the KidFriendly DC Facebook Page, too. The passes can be used on any date the exhibit is open. This giveaway will run through Thursday, December 7, 2017, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

This post is sponsored by Adventure Theatre, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.

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Filed under 2017, All ages, Christmas, Giveaway, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Seasonal, Sponsored Post, Weekdays, Weekend, Winter

Tagged as Adventure Theatre, DC Children's Theatre, DC Family Activities, DC Live Entertainment for Kids, Frosty the Snowman, Fun Things to do with Kids in Maryland, Fun Things to do with Kids in the Washington DC Area

November 27, 2017 · 10:29 am

Go ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ with The American Pops in January!

A Daring Race Against Time!

No one thinks Phileas Fogg can do it.

Told through songs from the great American songbook, this world premiere production revisits Jules Verne’s timeless classic Around the World in 80 Days, in a musical adventure for all ages.

Join The American Pops for this fantastic journey Around the World in 80 Days!

When: January 6, 2018 at 2pm & 5pm
Where: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Location: 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC
Tickets: $15/child, $30/adult

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The American Pops, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.

Enter to Win Tickets to See The Not-Its at Children’s Theater-in-the-Woods!

Want to shake, rock, and roll with The Not-Its at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods? I have FIVE pairs of tickets to giveaway for the July 26 show at Wolf Trap’s summer entertainment series for kids. The “kindie rock” quintet from Seattle will have the whole family on their feet screaming for more from the moment they hit the dance floor! Sing along to high-energy songs about family, individuality, and the joys of being a kid.

The show starts at 10:30am at the lovely amphitheater tucked away in the Wolf Trap woods. Tickets are $8. Of course, you can try to win yours by entering the giveaway below.

GIVEAWAY: For a chance to win one of the pairs of tickets to see the Not-Its on Tuesday, July 26, at Wolf Trap, simply leave a comment below telling me your child’s current favorite song. To be eligible, you should subscribe to the KFDC blog (see sign-up to the left) and follow KidFriendly DC on Facebook. This giveaway will run until 5pm on Sunday, July 24, then the winners will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

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Tagged as DC Live Entertainment for Kids, Fun Things to do with Kids in Northern Virginia, The Not-Its, Ticket Giveaway, Wolf Trap. Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods

February 28, 2016 · 6:05 pm

Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 29 – March 4

The National Arboretum is always a good bet on a nice day

Monday – Locate secret doors, see outrageously fabulous themed rooms, and browse a trove of secondhand treasures on a tour of The Mansion on O Street. The Dupont Circle landmark is a mansion, museum, restaurant, vintage store, and hotel all in one. And visitors are welcome to explore it all. Tours offered 11am – 3:3opm. Self-guided tours start at $15. Purchase tickets in advance online.

Tuesday – Seize what’s forecast to be a beautiful day at the National Arboretum. Go for nature walks through the woods, visit the Washington Youth Garden, romp in open green spaces and at the old Capitol columns, picnic in the Grove of State Trees… so many ways to enjoy one of the loveliest places in the city. Hours are 8am – 5pm, and admission is free.

Wednesday – Let little ones bounce, climb, swing, tumble, and slide at the PG Sports & Learning Complex Gymnastics Center. The hour-long open play session begins at 11:30am, and admission is $6/child. (This also takes place on Tuesday at the same time.)

Thursday – Venture up to Baltimore to see some of the most wonderful, whimsical art around at the American Visionary Art Museum. The colorful, quirky works — some of them interactive — can be appreciated by art buffs of all ages. Hours are 10am – 6pm Tuesday – Sunday. Admission is $15.95/adults, $13.95/seniors, $9.95/students & ages 7 and up, free for 6 and under.

Friday – Catch a performance of Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale at the Discovery Theater. As this post goes live, tickets are still available for the 10:15am show. Admission is $3-6. If the show sells out, take the opportunity to explore the Smithsonian Ripley Center, where the theater is located, and the Smithsonian Castle next door.