You never know what – or who – you’ll encounter out and about in DC
Monday – Go play at Clemyjontri, the brilliantly colored, sprawling playground in McLean that accommodates kids of all abilities. Hours are 7am to dusk, and admission is free.
Tuesday – Enjoy storytime at the National Building Museum’s Book of the Month program. Readings of Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett will begin at 10:30am & 11:30am. Get there early for play time in the Building Zone — entry is on the hour ($3/person). After, stay to romp in the Great Hall or check out the PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit upstairs ($8/adult, $5/child). Later on, head to the Capitol for the Christmas tree lighting. You don’t need tickets to go; good views of the festivities can be had from right across the street by the Reflecting Pool.
Wednesday – Visit ponies, cows, peacocks, chickens, bunnies, and llamas at Old Maryland Farm in Watkins Regional Park. When you’re done, head over to the nearby playground to let the kids climb and swing. Admission is free to both. The farm is open 9am – 4pm Tuesday – Friday (9am – 4:30pm on Saturdays, 11:30am – 4:30pm on Sundays and holidays).
Thursday – Experience the Holiday Festival of Toys & Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. The annual event features festive model train displays along with Mile One Express trains rides on weekdays at 11:30am, carousel rides, ornament decorating, and other fun for kids. Admission is $16/adults, $10/ages 2-12 (extra for train and carousel rides). Hours are 10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday (11am -4pm Sunday).
Friday – See a holiday stage favorite on strings as The Puppet Co. presents The Nutcracker. Showtimes are 10am and 11:30am. Tickets are $10.
