Kids

List of Children’s Programs at Heritage Sites

1313 Bonifont Road, Colesville

301-384-6088

Summer Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Museum visit includes unlimited mile-long fun rides through Northwest Branch Park on vintage trolleys, humorous Harold Lloyd silent film excerpts from the trolley era, guided visits to see historic trolleys in Street Car Hall, and views of the Chevy Chase model street railway. It is a fun time for children of all ages.

Regular Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 pm.

Admission ($)

The Puppet Co.

7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo

301-634-5380

Select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am. The Tiny Tots program is a colorful and musical adventure presented by master puppeteer Bob Brown and designed for the young theater patron aged 0-4 years. The lights stay on, the doors stay open, and everyone has a great time.

Admission ($)

Adventure Theatre

In Historic Glen Echo Park

7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo

301-634-2270

Adventure Theatre was nominated for 3 Helen Hayes Awards for Goodnight Moon: Outstanding Direction for a Musical, Outstanding Choreography, and Outstanding Ensemble for a Musical.
For 3rd - 6th graders - Clara Barton - The Courage Within - The show dramatizes the pivotal moments in the life of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton--how she transformed herself from a shy girl of ten into a brave woman caring for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Advance reservations are required.

Check website for timings. Click Here to download a Strega Nona coloring page.

Check website also for constantly changing children's shows.

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc.
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
301-634-2228
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m: Weekend Science and Nature Activities at Living Classrooms - Encounter live animals, take an interpretive hike with an educator, explore a children's garden, play in an oversized sandpit, create crafts, and much more. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Check website Living Classrooms or call 202-488-0627 ext. 242

Clara Barton National Historic Site

5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo

301-320-1410

Students, do you have to dress like Clara Barton for a school report? Check out the website for information, tips and ideas. You may also visit Clara Barton's home from your computer using the on-line virtual tour and complete age appropriate activities and receive a Junior Ranger Award and/or the Clara Barton NHS Civil War Junior Ranger Badge.

Arrange a visit for ten or more for an illustrated talk by a park ranger or request off-site location visit. To make reservations for this free program call: 301-320-1417

Sandy Spring Museum

17901 Bentley Road, Silver Spring

301-774-0022

Hands-on History for Kids! Every Saturday from 10:00 AM to Noon. Kids friendly activities include arts and crafts and history based games. ($)

Story Time! Two Thursday mornings a month from 10:30 - 11:15 AM, explore our agricultural history through tales and hands-on activities about life on the farm. ($) Free with Family Membership.

MOOseum

South Germantown Recreational Park

18028 Central Park Circle, Boyds

301-528-6530

Wonderful dairy-related educational and fun programs for children and family. Open first Saturday of the month from May through October.

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