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November 11, 2018 · 5:42 pm

Where to Play on the Weekdays: November 12-16

Head to the National Gallery of Art for art making and explorations

Monday – Head to the National Gallery of Art for creative activities! From 12-4pm, all ages and abilities are welcome to the Education Studio on the concourse level to experiment with different art materials and techniques in an informal, relaxed environment. Of course, plan to tour the museum while you’re there and view the many, many wonderful works! Museum hours are 10am – 5:30pm. Admission is free. See more about National Gallery of Art in this post about the East Building’s reopening.

Tuesday – Jump with joy at Flight Trampoline Park in Springfield, VA. This bouncy nirvana hosts Kid’s Flight sessions, when the whole park is open only to children under the age of 6, from 10am – 2pm Monday through Saturday. Special pricing starts at $11/hour, and an accompanying adult jumps free! I recommend buying tickets and submitting waivers online in advance to save time when you get there.

Wednesday – Enjoy Theatre for the Very Young at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, where The Hollow Stump is running from November 14-18. Showtimes are 10am and 11:30am (but note that hey vary on other days), and tickets are $12. Plan to have lunch at one of the many nearby eateries after the performance. (Maketto is one of my faves!)

Thursday – Take little ones to Nook, a play and learning space for young, modern families, that offers art, building, climbing, imaginary, and sensory play for children 0-5 years old. Open Play is from 11:15am – 5pm (9am – 5pm Mon-Wed & 10am – 3pm Fri-Sun). Admission is $20.

Friday – Zip up to Baltimore for a Fantastic Friday at Port Discovery! Enjoy special drop-in programs that teach through play: Explore movement and music together as you sing and dance along during our lively Tiny Tots Music Time. Introduce children to early literacy skills during Mother Goose on the Loose, take part in their signature Circle Time, and create simple art projects as a family. Most activities take place in the morning, but the museum hours are 10am – 4pm. Admission is $15.95 for ages 2+.

Where to Play on the Weekdays: November 12-16

You can't beat the views at Great Falls

Monday – Relish in what might be the last relatively warm day for awhile at Great Falls. Both the Maryland and Virginia sides of the park have trails that are easy for little legs to tramp, great overlooks for viewing the magnificent falls, and visitor centers where you can learn about the wildlife, nature, and history of the area.

Tuesday – Have a wild time at the National Zoo. Visit your favorite animals, including those in the recently renovated American Trail Habitat. Be sure to check the website before you go to see what daily programs are going on. Zoo grounds are open 6am – 8pm, exhibit buildings 10am – 6pm. Admission is free, though parking is $16 for the first three hours for non-members. Look for street parking nearby to curb the cost or take Metro — both the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park stations are a short walk away.

Wednesday – See Out of the Box, Art on the Horizon’s delightful interactive play for little ones, as it returns to the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 10:30am. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online through the Atlas website. (Catch a performance November 12-18.)

Thursday – Head to the National Geographic Museum, where all ages will find something to chirp about. Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution is an interactive exhibit featuring stunning imagery, compelling video, soundscapes, artifacts, and engaging educational activities. Hours are 10am – 6pm. Admission is $8/adults, $4/ages 5-12, free for 4 and under, but on Thursdays it’s FREE for all kids.

Friday – Celebrate the opening of DC’s newest recreational space at the Ribbon Cutting of Canal Park. The public is invited to join honored guests Mayor Anthony Gray, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Councilmember Tommy Wells at 11am as the park officially opens in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Afterwards, glide for free (rentals included) on the ice skating rink from 12-2pm. Regular rates ($8/adult, $7/kids, $3/rentals) will apply from 2-9pm, with ice performances at the top of each hour from 4pm – 7pm.