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Kids and Family Notebook by Kathleen Donner
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In-Person SAAM Arcade
On Saturday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Smithsonian American Art Museum Arcade, Eighth and G streets NW, returns to the Kogod Courtyard for a day full of new games from indie developers along with classic arcade and console games from MAGFest. Independent developers will display their games in the Indie Developer Showcase. Participants can also explore SAAM’s connections to videogame art and the theme with a scavenger hunt at the information table. A second game jam is hosted for the virtual audience. For updates about this year’s program, visit www.americanart.si.edu/arcade.
Photo: Bruce Guthrie
DPR Spray Parks Open Daily
The Department of Parks and Recreation’s spray parks are small outdoor spaces equipped with kid-friendly fountains that are perfect for splashing around and escaping the summer heat. There is at least one spray park in every ward. Spray parks are open every day until Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In order to perform maintenance on the spray parks, each park will close for ve hours, one day a week. Refer to www.dpr.dc.gov/sprayparks to determine when maintenance is performed on each spray park.
Synetic’s (Wordless) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Synetic Theater, 1800 South Bell St., Arlington (Crystal City), home of American Physical Theater and movementbased storytelling, announces the return of its adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed and choreographed by company co-founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili. The production runs through July 24. Tickets, $25 to $65, are available at www.synetictheater.org/midsummer2022.
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Alex Mills as Puck. Photo: Johnny Shryock See “Mary Poppins” on the LOC Lawn
The Library of Congress presents National Film Registry Movies on the Lawn on Thursdays: July 7, “Top Gun”; July 14, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”; July 21, “Rocky”; July 28, “Mary Poppins”; Aug. 4, “Wall-E.” Movies, on the corner of Second Street and Independence Avenue SE, will start at about 8:15 p.m. No tickets required but visitors are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited. This is a feature of the library’s new after-hours experience, Live at the Library. From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings, visitors are invited to enjoy happy-hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the Capitol and the Thomas Je erson Building while immersing themselves in exhibits, collections and programs. www.loc.gov
See “Mary Poppins” on Thursday night, July 28.
Folger’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the National Building Museum
Folger Theatre returns to live performances this summer with one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This family-friendly romp will be produced as part of the National Building Museum’s Summer Block Party on stage at the playhouse inside the museum’s majestic Great Hall. $20 to $85. On stage from July 12 to Aug. 28. www.folger.edu/theatre
Midsummer’s Mayhem (Read Along With Your Children)
Eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson’s culinary dreams seem attainable when she discovers a contest at the new bakery in town. Mimi meets Vik, a boy who brings her to parts of the forest she’s never seen. They discover exotic ingredients and bake them into delectable treats. But when her father begins acting strangely, and her siblings’ romantic entanglements cause trouble, Mimi begins to wonder whether the ingredients are somehow the cause of it all. A Kirkus Best Book of 2019, Raiani LaRocca’s “Midsummer’s Mayhem” is a delightful riff on Shakespeare’s comedy. www.folger.edu
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Kids Eat Free at Nat’s Park
The Washington Nationals have announced the return of Kids Eat Free, the popular first-of-its-kind program that debuted to rave reviews in 2019. Kids ages twelve and under can receive a free meal including a hot dog, choice of chips or applesauce, and bottled water or apple juice at all Nationals home games through Wednesday, Aug. 3 (4:05 p.m. vs. NYM). Kids meals will be available via mobile ordering on the MLB Ballpark app at five concessions locations throughout the ballpark (Sections 110, 129, 141, 229 and 301). The offer is redeemable once per game per child by using the code KIDSEATFREE in the app. Children must be present to pick up their meals. For more information, visit nationals.com/KidsEatFree. Here is your chance to celebrate who you are, find other kids like you and have some fun. Each month, the third Saturday through November, 11 a.m. to noon, Unicorn Kids Club will focus on a different way to be different. Join other kids at the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE, for stories, making cool stuff and other activities designed just for kids ages five through 12. There’s a different focus each month: July 16, Introverted Kids Day; Aug. 20, Kids with Dyslexia Day; Sept. 17, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids Day; Oct. 15, New Kids on the Block Day; Nov. 19, Celebrate All Difference Day. www.anacostia.si.edu/events
Come Aboard Tall Ship Providence at The Wharf
“Claws and Paws Pathway” Opens at National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute invites visitors to prowl the new “Claws and Paws Pathway” exhibit. Visitors will encounter a North American porcupine, bobcats, and the zoo’s newest residents ‒ binturongs and Pallas’s cats. The renovated area is behind the prairie dog exhibit, adjacent to the zoo’s Police Station and Mane Grille restaurant. www.nationalzoo. si.edu
Come aboard the Providence for a tour guided by her crew. Step back in time to the 1770s and learn about life on board when Captain John Paul Jones was at the helm. Providence is a fully functional reproduction of the first ship authorized by the Continental Congress for the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Learn about the Providence’s film debut in “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Unless otherwise noted, all tours and sails from May to October will take place from The Wharf. Ticket sales and gift shop are at 950 Wharf St. SW. Tours are $12 for adults; $11 for seniors/military and $10 for kids; four and under, free. Day sails are Saturdays and Sundays in summer, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Day sails are $69 for adults; $55 for kids. www.tallshipprovidence.org
Discover Art in the 18th Century at Mount Vernon
On Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., both days, learn about art as expression and communication in the 18th century through visual arts, poetry, music and movement at Mount Vernon. Activities are included in the admission price: $28 for adults 12, up; $15 for youth six to 11; five and under, free. www.mountvernon.org
DPR Swimming Lessons for Kids (Ages Six Months and Up)
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The cast of “Dr. Wonderful.” Photo: Mike Kozemchak
Dr. Wonderful and her dog Newton want to know why the moon changes shape in the sky every night. This detective duo gathers clues to solve their lunar mystery using the powers of science, curiosity and teamwork. “The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful (and Her Dog)” is on stage at Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, from July 5 to 24, on selected mornings, afternoons and evenings. It is presented by Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA (PRK), Keegan’s brand for young people and families. www.keegantheatre.com
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Baby Shark Day at Nats Park Nats Park
On Sunday, July 31, at the 1:35 p.m. game vs. St. Louis Cardinals, the rst 8,000 attendees twelve and under will receive a
Baby Shark Song Cube. Tickets from $18. www.mlb.com/nationals
Photo: The Puppet Co., Glen Echo Park
es and programs for the whole family for residents who want to be active in aquatics. Lessons are $10 to $30. Go to LEARN TO SWIM at www.dprprograms.splashthat.com.
Let’s Skate DC at The Wharf
New to The Wharf this summer is the outdoor roller-skating rink on the Transit Pier. Skate outdoors for free during the second weekends of July and August. Vibe out to music and watch skate performances by the professionals. The next weekends are on Saturdays, July 9 and Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays, July 10 and Aug. 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is free for all ages and no pre-registration is required. Skate rentals are $10 and will be available for children only (size 12 junior-6). Adults must bring their own skates. www.wharfdc.com
“Potted Potter-The Unauthorized Harry Experience-A Parody” condenses all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilarious minutes. Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Je erson Turner, “Potted Potter” is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed). $49.75
A Book of Poetry by Ballou High School Students
Do The Write Thing of DC (DTWT), a local nonprofit, has announced the release of a book of poetry, “TRUTH,” featuring original poems by Ballou High School students Emir Battle, Trinity Bennett, Shannon Bradshaw, Araiya Brewer, Khai Campbell, Patrice Chambers, Isaiah Hunter, Jenesis Marshall and Jonathan Steele. The students, who are in DTWT’s after-school multimedia arts project, participated in spoken-word and written-word competitions during the citywide Words on Fire Festival sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts. Ballou Junior Araiya Brewer placed third with an assist from coaching by Asha Gardner, DTWT’s teaching artist/poet/coach.
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Kids ages four to 12 can run the bases after every Sunday day game throughout the season. This season’s remaining dates: July 3, 17 and 31; Aug. 14 and 28; Sept. 18; and Oct. 2. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. An adult must accompany runners to the eld. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to prepare the eld. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning, but those who want to watch the entire game will still be able
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including big band, blues, soul, orchestral music and cabaret at the Lubber Run Amphitheater. Kids’ programming is on Sundays at 11 a.m. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 10, Cody Clark Magic ‒ Railroad Submarine!; July 17, Happenstance Theater ‒ Pinot & Augustine; July 24, Rainbow Rock Band; July 31, Encore Stage & Studio presents “A Sidewalk Stroll!”; Aug. 14, Blue Sky Puppets ‒ “The Three Not So Little Pigs.” Lubber Run is at North Columbus Street and Second Street North (two blocks north of Rt. 50) in Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Arts/Programs/ Lubber-Run
This musical play, featuring expert puppetry, depicts a wild and witty way to follow your dreams – and your convictions. Mr. Popper dreams of taking an Antarctic adventure and is thrilled when a penguin named Captain Cook waddles out of a mysterious box left on his doorstep. More penguins follow, and Mr. Popper and his wife turn his talented penguins into a must-see traveling vaudeville act. $12 to $39. ASL-interpreted performance, July 24 at 1:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly performance, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. For ages three to 10, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, through Aug. 7. www.imaginationstage.org
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Summer Months are Deadliest for Teen Drivers
The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is providing parents of teens with “Ten Tips for Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking” on its website. WRAP also encourages parents to be aware of social networks and media, where party promoters often prey on youth, promising a good time and access to alcohol for a fee. www.wrap.org
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