CALENDAR
Family Events for May
BY LEENIKA BELFIELD-MARTIN
Celebrate Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and more
with your family this month.

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MAY 1
SILVER SPRING MOTHER’S DAY ARTS AND
CRAFTS FAIR
What better way to show mom that you care then with a
beautiful locally made craft? You’ll find plenty to choose
from with this event’s 60 artisan crafters, plus enjoy activities
for the kids.

Free silverspringdowntown.com
MAY 6-8
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET’S PARTY!
Join Elmo, Abby, Big Bird and Sesame Street friends
for this fun, interactive experience at EagleBank Arena
in Fairfax. You and your little one will be on your feet
dancing to the show’s pop-infused soundtrack featuring
familiar songs like “C Is for Cookie.” Show dates and
times are Friday, May 6, 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 7,
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 10:30 a.m.

and 2:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $20 a person.

sesamestreetlive.com MAY 7
PASSPORT DC AROUND
THE EMBASSY TOUR
MAY 14
MOUNT RAINIER DAY
It’s Mount Rainier’s biggest celebration of the year. Activities include
a grand parade starting at the Kaywood Theater, plus various local
vendors and entertainers. The celebration also includes a selection
of festivities just for kids. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free mountrainiermd.org/residents/mount-rainier-day
6 Washington FAMILY MAY 2022
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4 You don’t need to hop on a plane
to travel the world. Instead, you
can take a stroll through Embassy
Row to experience the rich local
and international cultures that
Washington offers. Take the family
for an experience of touring one of
the embassies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free. Event organizers recommend
that you take a form of government-
issued identification with you.

culturaltourismdc.org/portal/ passport-dc1
MAY 15
2022 ASIAN FESTIVAL ON MAIN
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Fairfax’s Main
Street. This event highlights cultural heritage through food, arts and crafts, education
and performances.

Free asianfestivalonmain.com
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