Spring Plants
April 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Parents can learn the art of Japanese horticulture with this Kokedama succulent workshop for all skill levels at Plants Alive! in Silver Spring, MD.
LGBTQ+ Teens
April 16, 4 – 4:45 p.m.
Middle and high school students in grades 6-12 can explore and discuss LGBTQ+ books and share snacks at the Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club at Central Library in Arlington, VA.
New Sports for Parents
April 14, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Parents or older teens who are looking to branch out and try a new hobby can join DMV Women’s Hockey to learn ice hockey at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD; no experience necessary and all equipment provided for $10 fee
National Library Week
April 9 – 13
Celebrate National Library Week with the Arlington Public Library System, with hot beverages at select local libraries on each day of the week and opportunities to write notes of appreciation to librarians.
Spring Eye Spy Train Rides
Throughout the Month, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wheaton Regional Park | 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Spring-themed rides on mini trains, including an “eye spy” game to spot things along the route; rides will be delayed for safety in the event of rain; check montgomeryparks.org/trains for day-of operating status.
$5; younger than 2 free with paying adult | montgomeryparks.org/trains
DJ Classes – TJ
Throughout the Month, 2:30-6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday
Thomas Jefferson Community Center | 3501 2nd St. S, Arlington, VA 22204
Want to learn the fundamentals of DJing? This free, self-paced class lets learners go at their own pace as they brush up on music theory, mixing and scratching.
Free | arlingtonva.us
Teen Conversation Circles
April 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
G Street Lobby – National Portrait Gallery | 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
Is your teen an English-language learner? On select Saturdays, teens ages 13 to 19 will have the chance to learn about art, history and culture from the United States and practice their language with others.
Free; registration required | npg.si.edu
Mutts Gone Nuts
April 6 & 7, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday (Center for the Arts)
1 & 4 p.m. Sunday (Hylton Center)
Hylton Center – Merchant Hall | 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
George Mason University Center for the Arts | 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Two opportunities in Northern Virginia to see a canine comedy routine from a husband-and -wife duo with tricks, dancing, magic, Guinness World Record holders and comedian Jonathan Burns
$15 | hylton.calendar.gmu.edu
Old Glory DC Home Games
April 6 & 20, 4 p.m.
Maryland Soccerplex
Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse | 18031 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841
Catch two April home games of the DMV’s only professional rugby team. The family-friendly game experience includes an intimate stadium with up-close views and fun theme nights.
$12-$20; 3 and younger free | oldglorydc.com
Martha Graham Dance Company
April 13, 8 p.m.
George Mason University Center for the Arts | 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
A rare opportunity to see the oldest modern dance ensemble in the country, this show features classics, new works, choreography to Grammy Award -winning music and a special performance from students at GMU’s School of Dance.
$33-$55; half-price for youth through grade 12 | cfa.gmu.edu
Montgomery County GreenFest
April 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BlackRock Center for the Arts – Lawn | 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Get your green on with the largest annual environmental festival in the county for all ages; follow #MCGreenFest on social media for details on this year’s fest!
Cost TBD | montgomerycountygreenfest.org
