Kwanzaa at ACM: Imani – Creating Mkeka Mats by Needlepoint
Jan. 1, noon-2 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Artist Ranee Harris will lead this workshop on crafting a traditional Mkeka mat at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Free | anacostia.si.edu
Season’s Greenings: Dino-mite!
Jan. 1-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Don’t miss the U.S. Botanic Garden’s dinosaur-themed holiday exhibit and outdoor train display before it leaves for the season!
Free | usbg.gov/holiday
Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Jan. 2-31 | Alexandria, VA
A free exhibit of art at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery that incorporates children’s toys. An opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 2.
Free | delrayartisans.org
Dancing Our Way Through Books led by Kelly King
Jan. 10-11, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday | Wheaton, MD
An interactive dance workshop for kids at Highland Elementary School, featuring dances inspired by popular children’s books
Free | interactstory.com/wheaton
Play Date at NMNH: Animal Spotlight – Bison!
Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon | Washington, D.C.
Educational program at the Museum of Natural History about bison, the U.S. national mammal
Free | naturalhistory.si.edu
