Happy New Year! While the winter holiday festivities may be over, there’s still plenty of fun events in the DMV to start your year off right, including a dinosaur-themed train garden and an art exhibit all about toys.
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!Â
Free | usbg.gov/holiday
“Toy Stories” Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Jan. 2-31 | Alexandria, VA
A free exhibit of art at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery that incorporates children’s toys. The opening reception will give attendees the chance to meet and mingle with the exhibit’s curator and participating artists.Â
Free | delrayartisans.org
DIY Tote Bags
Jan. 3 | Arlington, VA
Participants at the Arlington Mill Community Center will be able to decorate their own tote bags using provided supplies.Â
$9 | arlingtonva.us
More Great Events from Our Online Calendar
Our online event calendar is updated frequently with events from schools, community organizations, libraries, fun centers and more. Here are some of our favorites from Jan. 2-6.
Jan. 2 | School’s Out: Geodesic Igloo Workshop – Washington, D.C.
Jan. 3 | Free Classes, Demos & Specials at Forever Dancing Ballroom Open House – Falls Church, VA
Jan. 4 | Mr. Weather Bear – Great Falls, VA
Jan. 5 | Baby Artsplay with Wolf Trap – Tysons, VA
Jan. 6 | Duplo Construction Crew at Wheaton Library! – Silver Spring, MD
Visit our calendar for more events!
