TOP 10
CALENDAR Family Events for
February Explore these fun winter activities
in the DMV
BY HEATHER M. ROSS
1 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH,
12:30 – 4 P.M.

KIDS AND FAMILY KRAFT
The beachKraft of Olney, 18200 Georgia Ave. Unit
N + O, Olney, MD 20832
Enjoy easy arts and crafts projects for artists of all ages every
Saturday! Kids, teens and their families will receive step-by-step
guidance on projects that include painting, collage, paper crafts,
sculptures and more. All supplies are included.

$40 per person| thebeachkraft.com/home
2 FEB. 4, 2 – 4:30 P.M.

SUMMER ACTIVITY FAIR 2023
Walter Reed Recreation Center, 2909 16th St.,
South Arlington, VA 22204
S chool is ending for the year in just a few months, so the Arlington Special
Education PTA put together a meet and greet event with camps of all kinds
that will help your child develop social skills and stay healthy and active all
summer long. Learn about what these camps have to offer and meet camp
directors from all over the DMV.

Free | arlingtonsepta.org; reserve a spot: eventbrite.com/e/summer-activity-fair-2023-
tickets-482571754107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Listen and learn as a family through the immersive multimedia experience
“Voices of Mississippi.” This concert event celebrates the people and
art of southern blues, gospel and storytelling traditions and features
notable Mississippi artists. Some big names include Bobby Rush, Sharde
Thomas and Luther and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars.

Accompanied by photos, film clips, stories and live music, this experience
aims to paint a picture of a piece of the fabric of American culture.

$24-68 per person | strathmore.org
4 FEB. 7, 7 P.M.

LETTERS FROM HOME – THE 50 STATES TOUR
Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver
Spring, MD 20910
6 Washington FAMILY FEBRUARY 2023
See Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann perform with singing, tap dancing
and comedic flare to unite the nation! This is the official stop in Maryland for
the dynamic duo's 50 States Tour. Dearth and Beckmann have performed in
more than 900 shows across the United States for veterans and their families.

$20 per person | lettersfromhomesingers.com
ADOBESTOCK FEB. 4, 8 P.M.

VOICES OF MISSISSIPPI AT THE STRATHMORE
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,
North Bethesda, MD 20852
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FEB. 11, 7 - 10 P.M.

FREE SCREENING – LEGION OF SUPER HEROES
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW,
Washington, DC 20005.

Discover a comic book -inspired classic as a family with the DC Anime
Club. Cosplay is encouraged, but do not bring any prop weapons and keep
costumes and characters family-friendly. Donations to the club are welcome.

RSVP with the first and last names of each person in attendance at rsvp@
dcanimeclub.org. There is limited space for 60 guests.

Free | dcanimeclub.org; for event info, visit facebook.com/DCAnimeClub
6 FEB. 11, 10:30 – 11 A.M.

MANDARIN STORY TIME
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave.

NW, Washington, DC 20008
Join other families in the library’s garden, located off to the side of the
children’s room for a special story time event. Children from birth to 12 years
old are welcome to come and participate in a fun, interactive program in the
Chinese dialect of Mandarin.

Free | dclibrary.libnet.info/event/7473410; more info: clevelandparklibrary@dc.gov
7 FEB. 12, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

VALENTINE’S DAY KIDS PARTY
Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf, MD
20603 Join local families for a Valentine’s Day party at the Capital Clubhouse! This
mid-morning to afternoon soiree has all the family fun you can stuff into four
hours, including music, games, photo stations, treats, paint & sips, raffles,
kid-friendly products and more.

$7 per person| capitalclubhouse.com; tickets: eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-kids-
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The annual event has included fun activities including as a race against the
Washington Nationals’ George, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill; trivia, tours, fun
facts, art and other president-themed activities.

Free | npg.si.edu
9 FEB. 20, 1 – 3 P.M.

GEORGE WASHINGTON’S 291ST BIRTHDAY PARADE
1p.m. at Pendelton and Fayette streets; ending at George
Washington Masonic Memorial
George Washington's annual birthday parade follows a long line of
celebrations in Alexandria, Virginia for our first president that have been going
on since the Revolutionary War. This year, Washington's birthday parade
reaches a special milestone with the 100-year anniversary of the dedication
of the cornerstone of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. March to
the memorial with friends and neighbors in this family-friendly event!
Free | washingtonbirthday.com
10 FEB. 25 | 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

BLENDED FAMILY DAY
Moose Loyal Order Arl, 5710 Scoville St., Falls Church, VA 22041
Meet and greet author Zoie Seay, who wrote “The Luckiest Child: Becoming
a Blended Family,” a children's book that naviagtes the emotions a child
might feel when becoming part of a blended family. Socialize with
other parents as you enjoy crafts, vendors and parenting
specialist seminars. This event features fun activities and
helpful tips from blended family therapists, coaches
and professionals. Kids of all ages can participate
in free crafts and games, including BINGO
with a prize. For older children, ages 15-
17, there will be an art lesson from a
local artist, and for adults there
will be a silent auction.

$12-55 per person
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FEB. 18, 11:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.

PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE NATIONAL
PORTRAIT GALLERY
National Portrait Gallery: Kogod Courtyard, 8th and G streets
NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Pose with our presidents! Celebrate and learn about the history of the
U.S.A.’s presidents at the National Portrait Gallery’s annual
Presidential Family Fun Day—this year all about “Honest Abe.”
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