TOP 10
CALENDAR Family Events for
May Explore these fun spring activities
in and around the DMV
BY HEATHER M. ROSS
1 2
3 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH | OPEN
10 A.M. – 9 P.M. (OR UNTIL 6:30 P.M.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY)
PIXELBLOOM: TIMELESS BUTTERFLIES
Experience the life cycle of a butterfly like you’ve never seen
it before! Families can make their way through a virtual
world brimming with light, sound and beauty in the cherry
blossom and butterfly displays at Artechouse Studio.

Per person: $17-25, $30 to arrive any time of day; ages 3 and
younger, free|artechouse.com/location/dc
MAY 7 | 10 A.M.

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY EQUALITY DAY
Smithsonian National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Washington D.C. 20008
Embrace family diversity at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
and Conservation Biology Institute. Families will have the
opportunity to speak with zoo nutritionists, attend keeper
talks and watch animal demonstrations.

Free; Entry pass registration required | nationalzoo.si.edu
MAY 7 | 1 P.M.

PAINT NITE: GREEN DRAGON
KO Distilling, 10381 Central Park Drive,
Suite 105, Manassas, VA. 20110
Foster creativity in your family with a
guided afternoon painting session. The
host, Donna Robinson, will guide budding
artists as they paint a pre-sketched rendition of a dragon.

Each participant will choose their own colors, and all supplies
are included with registration costs. Use coupon code donna-
robinson-23SpringFun for an extra 15% off the ticket price.

Event is family-friendly and open to children.

$30 per person | paintnite.com;
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6 Washington FAMILY
MAY 2023
GIRL: ALEXMAK72427; BUTTERFLIES: VLADIMIR18; EASEL: JGROUP
ALL IMAGES ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS
Artechouse D.C., 1238 Maryland Ave. SW,
Washington, D.C. 20024