Rainy Day Activities near Arlington
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Wed Oct 21, 10am to 12pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCOpen LEGO play in the library.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 2pm$16
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChevy Chase, MDFamily storytime followed by a playdate.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCUnstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChevy Chase, MDStorytime for the youngest users and caregivers, followed by playdate.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCPlay and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30am to 12pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCStory time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4:30 to 5:30pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCGet messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minCreeMos Gallery, Takoma, MDOne-evening event at CreeMos Gallery in Takoma Park pairing The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam, an exhibition of Vietnamese art and culture, with a meditative sound bath and a Vietnamese dinner. Saturday, October 17, 3 to 6 pm. Ages 18 and up.From Art events in the DMV
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minMartha Washington Library, Alexandria, VAA rhyme and song time for babies from birth to 17 months with an adult. Register children only.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minTemple Hills, MDMake a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minSilver Spring, MDBilingual English/French storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minSilver Spring, MDRead, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 25 min drive25 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MDHusband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter bring their gospel-soaked country soul to the Fillmore. Their live show moves between stirring ballads and high-energy celebration.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minVienna Community Center, Vienna, VAFree admission coin and stamp show at the Vienna Community Center, with coins and currency, stamps, tokens, and collectibles. Young numismatists program Saturday 11 AM to noon, door prizes, snack bar. Contact Lorne Lavertu, 703-559-1111.From DMV Collectible Shows
Sat Oct 17, 12 to 3pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCBuild with Legos and blocks.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 31, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minCapitol View Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCA Saturday dance party with singing in the Children's Room for babies and young children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Free, one session only this season.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VALapsit program with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies up to 18 months. Free at the Kingstowne branch.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VAInteractive books, songs and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Kingstowne branch library.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 25 min drive25 minJammin Java, Vienna, VAFingerpicking folk and blues troubadour Charlie Parr plays the 200-cap Jammin Java in Vienna. Concertfix lists tickets from $57.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minPyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, MDExhibition by the Outlaw Printmakers collective, opening during Print-O-Rama weekend (reception Friday, October 16, 7 to 9 pm). Print work on view in Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery in Hyattsville. Gallery open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 to 8, Fridays through Sundays 10 to 6.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBladensburg, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBladensburg, MDMaryland STEM Festival: hands-on science and math activities, songs, and games.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDBilingual storytime for the whole family.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 25 min drive25 minKings Park Library, Burke, VAA baby storytime with rhymes, songs, and early literacy activities designed for new babies and their caregivers. No registration; space is limited and tickets are handed out at the information desk before the program.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 25 min drive25 minKings Park Library, Burke, VAA lap-sit style storytime for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months, with stories, songs, and fingerplays that build early literacy skills. Tickets are available at the information desk before the session and space is limited.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 25 min drive25 minOakton Library, Oakton, VAA storytime for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by a playdate with toddler toys. No registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10 to 10:45amFree
About 25 min drive25 minFairfax, VAA history-filled program at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center where children explore one exhibit object plus an activity, song, craft, and story, with pre-registration required and an adult accompanying each child.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Nov 14, all day$41
About 30 min drive30 minGaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MDDr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas carved from two million pounds of ice, with two-story ice slides, indoor snow tubing, and photos with Santa in a 9-degree winter wonderland.From Holiday events near Great Falls
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minHyattsville, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minSherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Sun Oct 18, 3pm
About 30 min drive30 minGildenhorn Recital Hall, College Park, MDThe Grammy-winning Takács Quartet plays Haydn, Carlos Simon, and Schubert in the Clarice's Dekelboum Concert Hall. A Sunday afternoon of top-tier chamber music. Student tickets available for $15.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minPotomac, MDStories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 8am to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minMt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, Alexandria, VAThird-Saturday community market hosted by Mt. Vernon Lodge #219, inside and outside the lodge. Up to 45 vendors: antiques, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps, glassware, clothes, and handmade goods. A Sotheby's-trained appraiser offers $15 verbal appraisals. Free browsing; proceeds fund college scholarships.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes for one-year-olds; limited to 15 children with free tickets at the info desk.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minNew Carrollton, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 2 to 3:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNew Carrollton, MDEarly literacy practices for expecting and new families (4-session series).From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 2 to 3pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNew Carrollton, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 3:30 to 5pm
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAQuiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:45 to 11:45am
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 4 to 5pm
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly read-to-a-therapy-dog session for children ages 4-12.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Wednesday sensory-friendly storytime for preschoolers and toddlers.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 9 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VASaturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minLorton Library, Lorton, VAAn interactive storytime with books, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months with an adult. Registration is required for each child attending.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30am to 12:45pm
About 30 min drive30 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VAWeekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 24, 10:30am
About 30 min drive30 minReston, VAAuthor Ann McCallum Staats leads a storytime for her book A Quilt of Stars at Scrawl Books on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30am.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAEarly literacy storytime with stories, songs and finger play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 2 to 2:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAAfternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minSilver Spring, MDFamily storytime in the multipurpose room.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 3:30 to 4:20pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minRockville, MDShort circle time followed by 30-40 minutes of play-based activity stations.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 35 min drive35 minBurke Centre Library, Burke, VASongs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 35 min drive35 minLargo, MDToddler storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minLargo, MDHands-on STEM activities with a costume parade; costumes welcome but not required.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 12:15 to 12:45pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minGreenbelt, MDJoyful toddler stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 12:15 to 12:45pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minGreenbelt, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 35 min drive35 minGreenbelt, MDBaby storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minRockville, MDNot-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 40 min drive40 minBeltsville, MDBilingual stories, fingerplays, and songs in Spanish and English.From Washington DC family events
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