Rainy Day Activities near Merrifield
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Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minRaymond 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, 3 to 4:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCDrop in to build and create with Magna-Tiles.From Washington DC family events
Tue Nov 3, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNorthwest One Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE Strong Start play group for children under age 3 with a caregiver, right by NoMa. Guided play and early-learning activities with other DC families. Free.From NoMa infant 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
Fri Oct 23, 10 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minNational Postal Museum, Washington, DCWeekly story time with drop-in play from 10, a gallery adventure and story reading at 10:30, plus hands-on postal play. Free with no registration for young learners birth to age 7.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 23, 4 to 5:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCMonthly family movie programming.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 26, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minReservoir Park Recreation Center, Washington, DCShaw Library staff bring family story time to Reservoir Park Recreation Center during the branch renovation. Stories and songs for ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Free.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 9am
About 30 min drive30 minBreathing Space Studio, Washington, DCSaturday morning yoga and play for crawlers up to 24 months with a caregiver at the Breathing Space studio on Capitol Hill. October dates from the Breathing Space calendar; registration required.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minBreathing Space Studio, Washington, DCSunday baby yoga and play for newborns to pre-crawlers with a caregiver at the Breathing Space studio on Pennsylvania Avenue SE. October dates from the Breathing Space calendar; registration required.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSoutheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOpen-ended play and exploration for toddlers with their caregivers. Free drop-in every Tuesday morning.From NoMa infant events
Wed Oct 28, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSoutheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCBooks, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free drop-in every Wednesday morning.From NoMa infant events
Thu Nov 5, 4:30 to 5:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minSoutheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs and rhymes for pre-walking babies and caregivers. Free drop-in, Thursday afternoons.From NoMa infant events
Thu Nov 12, 6 to 8pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minEastern Market North Hall, Washington, DCKickoff party for Pottery on the Hill with live demos by the visiting potters the night before the show opens. Free, at Eastern Market's North Hall on Capitol Hill.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCWeekly in-store story time at Solid State Books; Thursdays for babies and toddlers, Saturdays for ages 0-5, Sundays for ages 4 and up.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOpen-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in every Monday morning.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:25amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCAmerican Sign Language story time.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4 to 5pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCCraft project in the Children's Reading Room.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCSinging, dancing, and movement for little ones with their grown-ups. Free drop-in on Friday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 27, 9:15 to 9:45amFree
About 30 min drive30 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCBooks, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free drop-in Tuesday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 30, 3 to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs and rhymes for pre-walking babies and caregivers. Free drop-in, Friday afternoons.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 9:30 to 10am
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sat Oct 24, 7pm
About 30 min drive30 minSongbyrd Music House, Washington, DCIndie rockers Swapmeet play Songbyrd Music House in the Union Market area. Guitar-driven songs in the intimate listening room. 7 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 6:30 to 8:30pm$45
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
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 31, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minWoodbridge, VAHalloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Nov 1, 7 to 9pm
About 30 min drive30 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
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
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
Sun Oct 18, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDBilingual English/French storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDRead, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 30 min drive30 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
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 4pmFree
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCFree monthly drag story hour with special guest readers at Loyalty's Petworth shop.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCGet messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCUnstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCPlay and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCChildren's dance party at the library.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 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
Mon Oct 26, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 35 min drive35 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
Fri Nov 6, 10am to 6pm$10
About 35 min drive35 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, 7 to 10:30pm$25
About 35 min drive35 minARTfactory, Manassas, VAARTfactory's fifth annual haunt turns four floors of the historic Manassas building into Outbreak, a walk-through of infection and quarantine with live actors. Proceeds support arts programming; not for kids under 14.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 17, 10:30am to 12:30pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10am to 12pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCOpen LEGO play in the library.From Washington DC family events
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