Glitterfest and more inside Route One Fun’s Kids Weekend Guide!
Glitterfest, Theatre Technology for Kids, Beijing Day, Maryland Gospel Choir, Crafternoon, Board Games, Family Ice Skating and more all along the Route 1 Corridor & tucked inside Route One Fun’s Kids Weekend Guide!
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Friday
Beijing Day 2019 Cultural Festival
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture! Experience traditional games, Chinese musicians, crafts, face painting & much more! An annual cultural festival you don’t want to miss!
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Washington, DC
Cost: Free admission
Crafternoon: Fall-time Fun (Ages 5-12)
Know a kid who loves crafting? Get them together w/ their creative friends (& fam!). Make a fall-inspired craft project @ the library!
When: 4-5pm
Where: Glenarden Library, Glenarden
Cost: Free!
Xtreme Teens: Turkey Bowl & Crafts (Ages 10-17)
Wouldn’t it be fun to play a pick-up game of football & make crafts w/ pals? How about a round of snacks & drinks for extra company? This event is for you!
When: 6-9pm
Where: College Park Youth Services Center, College Park
Cost: Free!, w/ youth MNCPPC ID
Maryland Gospel Choir
Do you love gospel music? UMD’s gospel choir does too! Come surround yourself w/ their joyous sound @ an uplifting musical performance tonight!
When: 7:30pm
Where: Dekelboum Concert Hall, College Park
Cost: Free!
Check it out!
Saturday
Theatre Technology for Kids (Ages 9-12, w/ accompanying adult)
As seen on RouteOneFun here, act fast & get your backstage pass for an interactive playhouse tour w/ lighting, sound, special effects & more!
When: 11am-12pm, 1-2pm
Where: Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
Cost: Free!, ticket required
Owl & Kestrel (All Ages)
Make today your day to meet two of North America’s smallest birds of prey. Learn what makes them incredible acrobatic creatures & hunters!
When: 12:15-12:45pm
Where: National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Thanksgiving Glitterfest
Create a table centerpiece with glitter & let your Thanksgiving shine. Bring items to decorate or they’ll provide items so you can glitter away! (bonus: they clean up the mess!)
When: 2-4pm
Where: Gateway Arts Center, Brentwood
Cost: Free!
7th Annual Winter Festival of Lights Trot for a Turkey
Take a running (or walking!) tour of the winter holiday lights over a 3.1-mile course through the park. Your registration provides a holiday turkey to a family in need! Be sure to register early!
When: 6pm
Where: Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
Cost: $30, includes commemorative race t-shirt & 1 turkey for a local family
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Sunday
Eat Drink Game
Order a cup of joe while the kids pick out fun games to play at your table. (Check out our time at this kid-friendly place!) Servers can make age-appropriate recs or just go w/ the flow! More coffee, please!
When: 9am-9pm
Where: The Board and Brew, College Park
Cost: $5/gamer, food and drink sold separately
The Nutcracker Ballet
Get dressed up & take your kids to the ballet. It’s an annual performance of this holiday classic w/ DC charm. Waltzing cherry blossoms, anyone? 😉 Watch for yourself!
When: 1:30pm, 5:30pm
Where: THEARC Theatre, Washington, DC
Cost: $30+
Sunday Family Session: Ice Skating
Imagine: a picture perfect afternoon ice skating w/ fam at the local rink. Afterwards, snuggling under warm blankets w/ hot chocolate @ home. Mm…
When: 2-4pm
Where: Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park
Cost: $4-$5 admission, skate rental addtl fee
Enchant Christmas – World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market
You’re invited to experience one of the largest Xmas light mazes at Nats Park! Meet Santa & the Mrs, ice skate or shop at the Xmas market. Live entertainment & food to enjoy. Happy (early!) Holidays!
When: Various Times (starting @ 4:30pm)
Where: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Cost: $21.99-$36.99
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