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Family Activities in July
Around the DMV
BY PJ FEINSTEIN
1 MOONLIGHT MOVIES AT THE MANSION
The City of Gaithersburg will be screening
three fun flicks this month on the front lawn of
the historic Kentlands Mansion: “Independence
Day,” “The Sandlot” and “Rio.” Don’t forget
to pack a picnic blanket and popcorn.

gaithersburgmd.gov UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS
Fans of Cirque du Soleil will
enjoy the highly interactive
UniverSoul Circus, running
throughout July at National
Harbor. Combining circus
arts, theater and music,
this family-friendly event
showcases the talents of
international performers in an
inclusive, festive atmosphere.

ticketmaster.com JULY 7, 14, 21 & 28
STORIES, SONGS &
SPRINKLERS Bring your little one to the
Town Green in Vienna every
Wednesday for some water
play fun. Story time and sing-
alongs round out each event.

viennava.gov ONGOING
BETHESDA BIG TRAIN BASEBALL
After a canceled season last summer, the defending Cal
Ripken Collegiate Baseball League champions are back
at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda to play wooden bat
baseball. Catch a home game for $10 a ticket. bigtrain.org
6 Washington FAMILY JULY 2021
5 JULY 12 & 26
ROCK THE HILL
KIDS CONCERTS
Grab a spot near the fountain
at Fair Hill Shops in Olney
for some mid-morning music
just for kids. The free concerts
continue in the evening with
bands that’ll appeal to the
entire family. fairhillshops.com
1 COURTESY UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS; 2 LAWRENCESAWYER / E+; 3 BET_NOIRE / ISTOCK / GETTY
IMAGES PLUS; 4 BOBBIEO / E+; 5 INSIDE CREATIVE HOUSE / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS
4 ONGOING
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JULY 1, 15 & 29



JULY 17
6 MORNING AT THE MUSEUM (VIRTUAL)
Kids, teens and young adults with disabilities
will meet on Zoom to create a playground using
shapes and lines inspired by designer Isamu
Noguchi. For more info or to register, email
access@si.edu. 7
JULY 17
UNICYCLE LADY
6 COURTESY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE; 7 UNICYCLE LADY; 8 FLICKR; 9 MOUNT VERNON; 10 JOANIE LEEDS
Kids will delight at the physical
comedy and artistry of the
Unicycle Lady, who can juggle
and dance atop a 6-ft. unicycle,
at this free performance at
Reston Town Square Park.

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9 JULY 24
ARTS FAMILY DAY
Mount Vernon’s on-site activities and take-home craft kits
explore the ways art was used to communicate back in
George Washington’s day. A sensory-friendly experience for
individuals who need a quieter visit is available in the morning.

mountvernon.org JULY 27
“ALL THE LADIES”
JULY 21
“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” UNITED STATES MARINE BAND
Their primary purpose is to perform for the president, but
you and your family can enjoy the musical stylings of the Marine
Big Band — trumpets, trombones, saxophones and more — at
this free public concert in Yards Park. capitolriverfront.org
10 Grammy Award-winner
Joanie Leeds entertains
with peppy kid-friendly
tunes that celebrate
influential women in
history, such as Harriet
Tubman, Malala Yousafzai
and RBG. wolftrap.org
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