Grandma's Thanksgiving Visit: A Discovery Play (at Discovery Theater)
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Discovery Theater – Ripley Center - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
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The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Enchantment Theatre Company: My Father’s Dragon at Hylton Performing Arts Center
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
My Father's Dragon (at GMU Center for the Arts)
George Mason University Center for the Arts - various times Pick
George Mason University Center for the Arts - various times Pick
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 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
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 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
Philadelphia Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
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Stargazing at Meridian Hill Park
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Fri Dec 6, 2024
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Repeating every years through December 6, 2024.
Also on November 22, 2024; December 6, 2024.
Also on November 22, 2024; December 6, 2024.
6:00pm to 8:00pm ET
Age: 9+
Price: Free
Take a look through the Air & Space Museum's telescopes while out exploring Washington, DC. Join Museum staff at Meridian Hill Park, at the top of the fountain near the Joan of Arc statue, and see the wonders of the night sky. Experienced staff will help visitors observe a variety of things, including planets, stars, and the Moon.
Accessibility: There is step-free access to the Joan of Arc statue area from park entrances along 15th Street. Written and touchable explanatory materials are available for learners of all types.
Details:
- Stargazing is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations required.
- The event is weather-permitting and may be cancelled due to rain, clouds, and other poor visibility. For last-minute updates, call the Astronomy Education number at 202-633-2517.
- Stargazing activities take place on the paved walkway in the center of the park, near the Joan of Arc statue. The closest pedestrian entrance is at Belmont and 15th Street NW.
- Parking is available along the streets surrounding Meridian Hill Park; check the official signs for information about permitted parking times and payment options.
- Bring layers of warm clothing and wear comfortable shoes.
Sponsored by The Thomas W. Haasa Foundation, Otto Haas Charitable Trust, The Waterman Trust, and Wyncote Foundation
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.