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August 31, 2023 · 9:04 am

Get Creative at the National Gallery of Art’s First Saturday of September!

With a long weekend ahead, there’s even more time to enjoy some fun with the family. And one great way to spend some of that time is at the National Gallery of Art ‘s monthly First Saturday! The special day-long affair offers multiple free programs for kids of all ages.

On Saturday, September 2, the fun begins with a story time session for little ones. Hear a reading of the children’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle in English and Spanish and stay for a little play time, too.

Then starting at 11am, all ages can enjoy even more: Create sculptures using Model Magic clay, try out the new Sketching Lab, and visit the museum’s pop-up library, where you can browse special selections from the Library collection and enjoy quiet activities for kids.

These free activities are offered throughout the East Building and don’t require registration. View more details and the full schedule of the day’s activities here.

Of course, plan for time to tour the exhibits, too!

First Saturday
Where: National Gallery of Art, East Building | National Mall, DC
When: Saturday, September 2, 10am – 3pm
Admission: FREE!

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This post is sponsored by the National Gallery of Art, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.

Celebrate Summer & Creativity this Weekend at the National Gallery of Art’s First Saturday!

Looking for a place to beat the heat and get your 4th of July celebration started this weekend? Join the National Gallery of Art for their July First Saturday, a special day-long affair with multiple free programs for kids of all ages!

At this free festival, you can:
* Read a book and play in Spanish and English at the bilingual Storytime.
* Become a work of art at a face painting station.
* Make your own art inspired by fireworks
* Visit a pop-up library celebrating Leonardo da Vinci, cohosted with our friends from the DC Public Library, then
* View the only Leonardo da Vinci painting on view in the Americas (in the West Building)!

These activities will be offered throughout the East Building (+ one in the West) and don’t require registration. View more details and the full schedule of the day’s activities here.

First Saturday
Where: National Gallery of Art, East Building | National Mall, DC
When: Saturday, July 1, 10am – 3pm
Admission: FREE!

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This post is sponsored by the National Gallery of Art, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.

BrickFair Returns with Even More LEGO Festivities to Love (+ Giveaway!)

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Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! BrickFair, the nation’s largest annual LEGO fan festival, is returning to the area in August, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Filling 130,000 square feet of space, this year’s event will accommodate even more amazing exhibits, vendors, games, and fun. And I have three Family 4-Packs of tickets up for grabs for a few lucky KFDC readers!

With a “Myths & Legends” theme, BrickFair 2016 will bring together LEGO fans from across the country to showcase amazing brick constructions. Over 800 exhibitors will display their designs, from tiny creations to towering cityscapes. There will also be nearly 100 tables of vendors selling all things LEGO — T-shirts, hats, mini figures, models, and more.

It’s not all just looking and buying. Visitors can get hands on in the Stay & Play Area chock full of bricks, so you can build and get creative. There will also be games, bouncy fun, and lots of photo ops. And in keeping with the theme, you can try to spot mythical creatures and characters among the LEGO displays.

This will all take place at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, August 6-7 from 10:30am – 4pm both days. Tickets are $15/ages 4 and up, free for ages 3 and under.

GIVEAWAY: For a chance to win one of the Family 4-Packs of tickets, simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite way or place to stay cool during these hot summer days. 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 through Sunday, July 24, then the winners will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!