Family Fun Events in the DMV: Nov. 7-8

There’s plenty of fun things to do in the D.C. area this weekend, including a caterpillar party and a special screening of a Halloween and Christmas classic!

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Capital One Hall | 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102

See the Christmas (and Halloween) classic like never before at this movie screening with live music at Capital One Hall in Tysons. The film’s iconic Danny Elfman score will be performed by a live orchestra!

$24-$100 | fairfaxsymphony.org/the-nightmare-before-christmas

Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Capoeira with EducArte

Nov. 8, 10-10:45 a.m.

The National Theatre | 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Capoeira blends music, dance and martial arts into a memorable form of performance with a fascinating history! This free class gives kids the opportunity to learn capoeira basics with family and friends.

Free | educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-performance-for-kids/

A child holding a woolly bear caterpillar
A child holding a woolly bear caterpillar (vastateparksstaff via Wikimedia Commons)

Woolly Bear Wingding

Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Watkins Nature Center | 331 Watkins Park Dr., Kettering, MD 20774

This annual event is all about some of our smallest fuzzy friends: woolly bear caterpillars! Kids can learn about the critters by taking part in themed crafts, games and story times. The event comes to a close with a caterpillar race! 

Free | pgparks.com/event_list/woolly-bear-wingding

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