Kids
Many sites in the heritage area offer on-going, as well as special programs that are of particular interest to children.
List of Children’s Programs at Heritage Sites
National Capital Trolley Museum
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 ($)
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
301-634-5380
Select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am. The Tiny Tots program is a colorful and musical adventure presented by master puppeteer Bob Brown and designed for the young theater patron aged 0-4 years. The lights stay on, the doors stay open, and everyone has a great time.
Admission ($)
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.
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
Activities
Download the Dot-to-Dot pages to connect and color some of Montgomery County's treasures.
BURDETTE BARN LYDDANE BRADLEY BARN
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