CALENDAR
BY LINDSAY C. VANASDALAN
Youth arts, entertainment and more are in store
for your family this month.

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
THOMAS AND FRIENDS: EXPLORE THE RAILS
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends from the Island of
Sodor are at Visiting Exhibit Hall this month at the National
Children’s Museum. Children ages 2-7 will learn how to
lend a helping hand, from sorting and shape identification
to more complex engineering activities. This exhibit runs
through May 15.

Free with $15.95 museum admission
nationalchildrensmuseum.org THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
CAKE TIME: DIY CAKE DECORATING
Let your child experiment with fondant, buttercream,
sprinkles and candy at all-ages open studio sessions
for cake or cupcake decorating Wednesday through
Sunday at Cake Time in Chantilly, Virginia. Choose
flavors and decorations in advance or build as you go.

Tickets start at $25.

caketimediy.com MARCH 4-6
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE D.C.

Explore life-sized dinosaurs—and even ride your
favorite—along with fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps
and themed obstacle courses in this all-ages event
at the DC Armory. Families will discover more than
80 dinos to meet and greet. Dino-mite!
Tickets start at $25.

dinosauradventure.com 4
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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
ABOVE & BEYOND HUNT
Shh! Let me tell you a secret.

The Mansion on O Street Museum
in Washington has 70 secret doors.

Can you find them? Join your family
on the hunt for special items and
win prizes while learning some
history. Children 17 and younger
must be supervised.

Tickets are $40.

omansion.com MARCH 5
WAX AND WICKS
It’s family crafting time at Guy Mason Recreation Center in Washington. Learn
the candle-making process from an expert and make a custom soy-wax scented
candle to take home. Reserve your spot in this DC Department of Parks &
Recreation creative workshop.

Tickets start at $10.

dpr.dc.gov 6 Washington FAMILY MARCH 2022
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Family Events for March