Tag Archives: WEEK 32

Art al fresco and autumn vibes at the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden

1. The Hirshhorn has some new art prompts for their Kids at Home series.  Create a wish tree like Yoko Ono’s, paint an aluminum sculpture inspired by Roy Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke,  make an abstract sculpture, and more!  And if you want an IRL dose of the museum and some autumn splendor, visit the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden on the National Mall.  You can pop in for free daily from 10am – 4:30pm. (PS:  Read a KFDC write-up of the Wish Tree from a few years ago.)

2. Seven Black history experiences in Alexandria, from a drive of eight key sites to a walk along the African American Heritage Trail to an Underground Railroad inspired tour, and more.

3. Port Discovery, the wonderful children’s museum  in Baltimore, has reopened on weekends only.  Tickets are $17.95 and must be purchased in advance.  With hours limited to Saturdays & Sundays, they could sell out, so reserve yours here.

4. Ideas for socially distant ways to celebrate Halloween.

5. This IG account and the actress starring in it are fantastic.

The fountain at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

1. The National Gallery of Art’s popular program for art enthusiasts ages 7–12, Artful Conversations, is returning virtually with a special guest. Haywood Turnipseed Jr., a writer and stand-up comedian, will help participants find the humor in art. It’s free, but registration is required — sign up for one of four sessions being offered on October 22 & 23 at 4pm and October 24 & 25 at 10am.   And don’t forget you can visit the museum in person with free timed entry passes or just pop in at the Sculpture Garden, where no tickets are required.

2. If you still haven’t made it to a fall festival, weekdays are a great time to bring little ones, when crowds are smaller and admission prices often lower. Pick out a pumpkin, visit farm animals, walk through corn mazes, and more.  This KFDC post has info on where you can find the seasonal fun.

3. Watson Adventures has a new Halloween themed virtual scavenger hunt.

4.  Adding the Solo Stove to our winter wish list.  We’ve sat around one at our friends’ house, and it really does make for a great smoke-free fire pit experience, perfect for the COVID cold months.

5. A powerful message.

Note: KFDC may earn a commission when you click on one of the links and make a purchase. Thanks for your support!