Omnium Circus: I’m Possible II
March 1, 3 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
An inclusive circus featuring performers of all abilities and backgrounds at the Warner Theatre
$36-$131 | omniumcircus.org
Walloping Weather!
March 11-12, 10:15-11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Learn all about the science of weather at the Discovery Theater at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, where The Science Guys of Baltimore wow with an educational show for kids ages 6 to 11.
$3-$8 | smithsonianassociates.org
Awesome Con
March 13-15, 1-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | Washington, D.C.
D.C.’s local pop culture convention, featuring a large list of celebrity guests, merch, video games, children’s activities and more at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
$18-$120 | awesome-con.com
MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase
March 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | North Bethesda, MD
Sample food from hundreds of local restaurants, breweries and more showing off their culinary offerings at this annual event at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Ticket prices TBA | visitmontgomery.com/moco-eats-showcase
60th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
March 21-22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday | Gaithersburg, MD
This geology show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds features plenty of kid-friendly activities, including a “Mini Mine,” hands-on demonstrations and a fluorescent mineral room.
$7; free for ages 11 and younger | glmsmc.com
Kid’s Adventure Terrarium Workshop
March 22, 1:30 p.m. | Alexandria, VA
Kids ages 6 and older can make their own terrarium at this PlantHouse Alexandria workshop!
$38.38 | planthouse.us/pages/alexandria-va-location
Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets
March 24, 10 a.m.-noon | Hyattsville, MD
A puppet show for kids at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse telling the story of Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise
$6-$8 | pgparks.com
Washington, D.C. Water Lantern Festival
March 27-29, 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Oxon Hill, MD
Decorate your own lantern to float along the Washington National Harbor in a sea of lights! The festival will also have food trucks, music and more.
$34.99-$57.99 | waterlanternfestival.com
NSO Family Concert: Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra
March 29, 2 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
A family-friendly classical concert at the Kennedy Center that blends animation and live-action film with live music; best suited for ages 5 and older
$25-$29 | kennedy-center.org
