Black Birders Week: STEAM Day on the National Mall
National Museum of African American History & Culture - 11:00 AM Pick
National Museum of African American History & Culture - 11:00 AM Pick
Pride Family Day at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
The Big Bounce America (at the Rosecroft Raceway)
The Rosecroft Raceway - 9:00 AM
The Rosecroft Raceway - 9:00 AM
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Baby Jam
National Children’s Museum - 10:30 AM
National Children’s Museum - 10:30 AM
Baseball: America's Home Run
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
National Postal Museum - 10:00 AM
Brick City
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
Friendship Center - 10:00 AM
Friendship Center - 10:00 AM
Storytime at the National Building Museum
National Building Museum - 10:30 AM
National Building Museum - 10:30 AM
World Ocean Day at National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
National Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Mindbender Mansion at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Story Time at Rock Creek Nature Center
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium - 10:00 AM
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium - 10:00 AM
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National Christmas Tree and Pathway of Peace
Sat Dec 2, 2023 - Mon Jan 1, 2024
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Repeating every days through January 1, 2024.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free
The National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse is lit every evening and open to the public from December 2, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Surrounding it are more than 50 smaller trees representing the US states and territories, each featuring unique ornaments created by students.
Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.