There are plenty of fun opportunities to learn something new in the DMV this weekend, including a spooky STEM-themed festival and Planet Word’s fifth anniversary!
Planet Word’s 5th Wordiversary Celebration: A Free Community Day
Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Planet Word | 925 13th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Planet Word is celebrating five years of operation with a day of fun for the whole family! In addition to visiting the museum and embarking on a self-guided tour, attendees can take part in fun linguistic games and activities, listen to talks from expert curators and participate in live experiments.
Free | planetwordmuseum.org
Science, Costumes & Community: Spooky Mad Science Expo Turns 10!
Oct. 18, 2-7 p.m.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center | 4653 Taney Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
Learn something new at this spooky celebration of all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics)! This popular event is celebrating its 10th anniversary but still has plenty of surprises in store. Kids can take part in more than 100 experiments, march in a STEAM-themed parade and take pictures with their favorite “Star Wars” characters. Costumes are encouraged!
Free | chrysalisdg.org/spooky-mad-science-expo/
The 42nd Washington Folk Festival
Oct. 19, noon-9 p.m.
Glen Echo Park | 7300 Macarthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
This free event is a great opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures that call the DMV area home. Performers across five stages will perform folk music and dances from around the world, from Hawaii to Ireland! There will also be plenty of food from area food trucks, so families can have a picnic while enjoying the show.
Free | fsgw.org/washington-folk-festival
