Rainy Day Activities near McLean
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Sat Oct 17, 9:30 to 10am
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCSaturday baby ballet for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. A gentle first ballet class, 30 minutes with a caregiver nearby.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 10:10 to 10:50am
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCA caregiver-and-me dance class for children ages 18 months to 3 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. Short 40-minute sessions built for first dancers.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 10 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCSunday family yoga and creative movement for ages 21 months to 4 years with a caregiver, a Breathing Space series at Hill Center. Registration through Breathing Space; price shown at checkout.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 9:30 to 10:15am
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCThursday morning yoga and play for crawlers up to 24 months with a caregiver, part of a Breathing Space series at Hill Center. Registration is through Breathing Space; price shown at checkout.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30am
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCThursday late-morning baby yoga and play for newborns to pre-crawlers with a caregiver, a Breathing Space class at Hill Center. October dates from the Breathing Space calendar; registration required.From NoMa infant events
Sun Nov 1, 7 to 9pm
About 25 min drive25 minThe Theresa and Jane Lang Theatre, Washington, DCA Dia de los Muertos program of Copland, Moncayo, Vaughan Williams, Revueltas, Ravel and Contreras with violinist Emma-Grace Kim. A pre-concert reception with fare, drinks and a silent auction supports music education.From Fall events in DC
Fri Nov 13, 6:30 to 8:30pm$45
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DCTicketed opening-night preview of the annual functional pottery show and sale, with first pick of works from about 20 leading ceramic artists nationwide. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer included; the first 100 arrivals get a free handmade cup by potter Dan Finnegan.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Nov 14, 10am to 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minHill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DCAnnual weekend celebrating functional pottery, with top ceramic artists selling dinnerware, drinkware, vases, and one-of-a-kind pieces directly to collectors. Saturday adds a raku firing demo with District Clay; Sunday has potter demonstrations. Free.From Art events in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 4:30 to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, Herndon, VAOpen playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.From NoVA infant activities
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 Oct 23, 10am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon Community Center, Herndon, VAOpen gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minSterling Library, Sterling, VALap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings at Sterling.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minSterling Library, Sterling, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Thursday mornings in Meeting Room B at Sterling.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minCascades Library, Potomac Falls, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Monday mornings in Meeting Room B at Cascades.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minCascades Library, Potomac Falls, VAA gentle storytime of lap rhymes, songs and simple stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings in Meeting Room B at Cascades.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Nov 6, 10am to 6pm$10
About 25 min drive25 minDulles Town Center Expo, Sterling, VAThe 33rd annual juried Christmas market moves to a new home at the Dulles Town Center Expo in Sterling, with more than 200 artisans from over 30 states selling handcrafted gifts and holiday decor. One ticket covers all three days, and a food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank runs at the door.From Holiday events near Great Falls
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minPetworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCMusical play time with drums and rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar. Saturdays; the Nov 7 session runs 11am to noon.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFree story hour where drag storyteller Tiffany D. Carter reads books to kids; RSVP is requested and, for safety, adults must be accompanied by a child.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFree monthly drag story hour with special guest readers at Loyalty's Petworth shop.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minPatrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Patrick Henry Rec Center; application required.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCUnstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCPlay and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 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
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minTurkey Thicket Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months, weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required; caregiver participation is part of the co-op model.From NoMa infant events
Mon Oct 19, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDFamily storytime in the multipurpose room.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 26, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWoodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with caregivers. Free drop-in Monday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 10:45am
About 30 min drive30 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual storytime at Barrett Branch Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:40am
About 30 min drive30 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual baby and toddler time (ages 0-23 months) at Barrett Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:40am
About 30 min drive30 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAWeekly storytime with songs, movement games and bubbles for babies and toddlers up to 23 months.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11am to 12:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VABilingual-friendly lap-sit program for babies 0 to 12 months, plus open toy playtime with caregivers.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:40am
About 30 min drive30 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAStories, songs and movement for preschoolers; younger siblings are welcome to join.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:40am
About 30 min drive30 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Thursday preschool storytime for ages 2-5 at Barrett Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 4 to 5:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCMonthly family movie programming.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 30 min drive30 minMount Rainier, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOpen-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in on Monday mornings; only two October dates are currently posted.From NoMa infant events
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
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnacostia Community Museum, Washington, DCFree Friday storytime with sensory play in the Sunburst Lounge, for ages 18 months to 7. Stories connect with the museum's current exhibitions; stay after for indoor play and creative exploration.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCChildren's dance party at the library.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 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, 4 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCBubbling-over kid-oriented Halloween-themed arts and crafts.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 28, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBenning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCUnstructured playtime for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with library toys. Free drop-in Wednesday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Wed Oct 21, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly Regional Library, Chantilly, VAGentle lapsit storytime with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies, followed by playtime. Registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11:15am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly Library, Chantilly, VAStorytime mixing singing, reading, play and simple yoga poses for little ones. A calm mid-morning library session.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Nov 2, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minFrancis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver, on the official OSSE schedule for the Gregory branch. Play-based early-learning session. Free.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDStorytime for preschool-age children and caregivers, followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minGaithersburg, MDBaby storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDStorytime for the youngest library users and caregivers, followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Nov 3, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 10:30am to 12:30pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCOpen LEGO play in the library.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 35 min drive35 minBrentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood, MDSolo exhibition by Wayson R. Jones of paintings built from pumice gel and Flashe on wood panel. Color-driven abstract work by the DC-area artist, on view at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the Gateway Arts District through October 31.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minHyattsville, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 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
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 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
Sun Oct 18, 3pm
About 35 min drive35 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
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minBladensburg, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minBladensburg, MDMaryland STEM Festival: hands-on science and math activities, songs, and games.From Washington DC family events
Fri Nov 6, 11am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minDeanwood Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver. Songs, play and early-learning support from the DC early intervention program. Free.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 12 to 3pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCBuild with Legos and blocks.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 minTemple Hills, MDMake a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 31, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 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
Sat Nov 14, all day$41
About 35 min drive35 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 40 min drive40 minSherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.From NoVA infant activities
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