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September 27, 2020 · 8:00 am

Five Things for Today: September 27, 2020

Seen on a recent neighborhood walk

1. Live entertainment is returning to DC… Mayor Bowser announced a pilot allowing a limited number of venues to host in person shows. They will take place in a controlled environment that city officials can learn from for future guidance. City Winery, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Pearl Street Warehouse, The Kennedy Center, The Hamilton, and Union Stage are the venues invited to participate in this pilot . Follow t he link to see what’s coming to their stages.

2. Washingtonian has recommendations for some Virginia wine country brunches worth a (gorgeous) drive.

3. Park Up DC only has one more weekend of drive-in movies on the schedule, so it’s not a bad idea to snag tickets now if you plan to go. Before you do, check CertifiKid for a deal. Coco, Anchorman, and Dead Presidents are the options for next Thursday – Sunday.

4. Hispanic Heritage Month runs through October 15… here are some best selling Hispanic and Latino books for children.

5. March 2020 vs. Now 😂😭

Five Things for Today: September 26, 2020

Hit the trail at Rock Creek Park

1. Free Park-ing! National parks are waiving entry fees to celebrate National Public Lands Day, so there’s no cost to visit those that usually charge admission. Celebrate by heading to one of our local national parks, that include Shenandoah, Prince William Forest, Great Falls, Harpers Ferry, Fort McHenry, and Rock Creek Park (see below for a specific event). Find even more to visit here.

2. Today and tomorrow, the Friends of Peirce Mill are joining with the National Park Service and other park partners to celebrate National Public Lands Day and Rock Creek Park Day. A full weekend of free family activities online and IRL in the park will include a family scavenger hunt at Peirce Mill (note that the Mill is closed; the hunt takes place nearby it outside).

3. In case you missed it a couple of days ago, there’s a new round-up of indoor places that have reopened for an easy go-to list if you’re looking for inside outings. But if you ant to be outside to enjoy the season, check out the list of fall festivals or the post about great places to enjoy autumn (that are not fall festivals). And for more round-ups of local activities, hover over the ADVENTURES tab at the top of the blog for a dropdown full of inspo.

4. The Mom Edit offers more than just fashion tips… here are 5 ways you can take action for Breonna Taylor.

5. Hamilton PSA: Do not throw away your shot… to vote.

Five Things for Today: September 25, 2020

The fountain at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall

1. The annual Library of Congress National Book Festival begins today and will run through the weekend. For obvious reasons, it’s all virtual this year, but the author lineup and programming are as stellar as ever! Today is completely focused on schools, children, and teens at home — author videos and specials, including from kid faves Jon Scieszka and Jason Reynolds, will be released for streaming at 9am. Over the weekend there will be on-demand author videos live Q&A’s, and more with 120 authors on nine virtual stages. And since we’ll miss live signings by our favorite writers, signed books available for purchase through Politics & Prose. See more about the Festival and register for free here.

2. Catch an airshow over the National Mall today starting at 11:30am. The Arsenal of Democracy Flyover will feature approximately 70 World War II aircraft soaring in formations that represent the War’s major battles in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of victory.

3. Add another museum to your list of reopened places: The American Visionary Art Museum is welcoming visitors again starting today. The Baltimore venue is full of wonderful, whimsical works that can be appreciated by art buffs of all ages. All of the galleries will be open, though some interactive exhibits will be off to limit contact. New hours will be 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Sunday, and admission is $15.95/adults, $13.95/seniors, $9.95/child age 7+, free/6 & under. Reserve tickets in advance and see their visitor guidelines for COVID safety.

4. This evening, join Dumbarton House for a virtual Family Game Night featuring Federal period card and dice games! Learn some fun games and use math skills along the way, and find some new activities to stay entertained throughout the pandemic. This program is suitable for elementary ages and up. Household tickets are $15 — register through the link.

5. Where the Sidewalk Ends, Outdoor Dining Begins 🙂

PS: Seeking weekend activities? Hover over the ADVENTURES tab at the top of the blog for a dropdown with all kinds of ideas.