Families Together: Main Building Open House
Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-noon | Washington, D.C.
Learn more about the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center at this open house at the National Museum of Natural History.
Free | seecstories.com
Storytime Yoga at Little Falls Library
Feb. 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Bethesda, MD
A family- and beginner-friendly yoga class for children younger than 5 and their parents; followed by a story time
Free | montgomerycountymd.gov/library
CCAN Polar Bear Plunge
Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | National Harbor, MD
Challenge yourself to run into freezing cold water at the National Harbor to raise money for climate advocacy! There will also be family-friendly activities on site.
Free expected to raise money for charity) | chesapeakeclimate.org
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance Performance
Feb. 7, 2-2:30 p.m. | Jefferson, VA
A lion dancing and martial arts performance at Thomas Jefferson Library by performers from the Herndon-based Jow Ga Shaolin Institute
Free | fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Play Date at NMNH: Backyard Bird Count!
Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon | Washington, D.C.
Join the worldwide Backyard Bird Count from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16! This play date at the National Museum of Natural History will teach kids how to birdwatch in their own backyard.
Free | naturalhistory.si.edu
Teen Maker Event: Valentine’s Day Jewelry-Making Workshop
Feb. 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Arlington, VA
Spread the love at this Valentine’s Day program at Shirlington Branch Library where tweens and teens in sixth through 12th grades make personalized, holiday-themed jewelry.
Free | library.arlingtonva.us
Family Day: Year of the Horse
Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum is holding a special day of family activities that tie into its new exhibit on equestrian textiles.
Free | museum.gwu.edu
