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From daily activities to exciting monthly celebrations, there’s always something going on at the Explore Museum. Explore our event calendar and discover family-friendly activities, cultural performances, live music, community gatherings, and more.
Family Fun Day with the Explore! Museum
Bring the family for a day of interactive exhibits and hands-on activities designed to inspire creativity and play.
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025
Hand Painted Swinger
Mark your calendars for this Rock/Alt Rock cover band you won't want to miss out on!
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
Field Day Fun
Share your nostalgic field day favorites with the whole family this summer!
June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
"Minecraft" Back to School Bash & Pizza Party
Enjoy some summer fun for the whole family!
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
Kid's Maker Space Series
A creative hub for local kids and families to build, explore, and imagine together.
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
Kid's Maker Space Series: Collage Workshop
A creative hub for local kids and families to build, explore, and imagine together.
July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025
Kid's Maker Space Series
A creative hub for local kids and families to build, explore, and imagine together.
July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025
Dance Workshop with with local artist Clara Malone!
A creative hub for local kids and families to build, explore, and imagine together.
August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025
Kid's Maker Space Series
A creative hub for local kids and families to build, explore, and imagine together.
July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
Clay Workshop Part 3
Decorate clay miniatures with Ms. Clara!
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025
Clay Workshop Part 2
Paint clay miniatures with Ms. Clara!
August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025
Parent + Kid Coffee Morning
Join us for our very first Parent/Kid Coffee event.
August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025
Clay Workshop
Make clay miniatures with Ms. Clara!
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
Paint Your Own Tile
Turn plain ceramic tiles into tiny works of art!
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
Clay & Crafts Preview: Explore! Maker Pop-Up
Experiment with clay and paint tiles!
September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025
Art All Night: Explore! Maker Pop-Up
Explore our new Terra Cotta in DC exhibit!
September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025
Clay & Crafts: Explore! Maker Pop-Up
Experiment with clay and paint tiles!
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025
Clay & Crafts: Explore! Maker Pop-Up
Experiment with clay and paint tiles!
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
October 15, 2025
October 15, 2025
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
Candle Making Workshop
A hands-on candle making class perfect for families, teens & adults — craft your own scent and bring it home!
October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025
Candle Making Workshop
A hands-on candle making class perfect for families, teens & adults — craft your own scent and bring it home!
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Nature and Texture
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with nature and texture.
November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Nature and Texture
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with nature and texture.
November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Harvest Sparkle
Come play and create this week as we experiment with pinecones and wreaths!
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Harvest Sparkle
Come play and create this week as we experiment with pinecones and wreaths!
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Gratitude & Light
Create at Explore! this week as kid's add their "thankful hands" to our community wall.
November 17, 2025
November 17, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Gratitude & Light
Create at Explore! this week as kid's add their "thankful hands" to our community wall.
November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
November 16, 2025
November 16, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
November 30, 2025
November 30, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
December 7, 2025
December 7, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
December 14, 2025
December 14, 2025
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
December 21, 2025
December 21, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Light in the Dark
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with light and messages of gratitude!
December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Light in the Dark
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with light and messages of gratitude!
December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Hands & Hearts
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with gold, hands, and hearts.
December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Hands & Hearts
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with gold, hands, and hearts.
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Stories in the Stars
Come play and create at Explore! this week as create a galaxy of stories!
December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
Candle Making Workshop
A hands-on candle making class perfect for families, teens & adults — craft your own scent and bring it home!
December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
Explore! Winter Wonderland
Come out to the 1st Annual Holiday Party at Art Place Fort Totten
December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Snow Science + Art
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we experiment with science and art!
January 7, 2026
January 7, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Fort Totten Texture Day
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we work with clay. Free event!
January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Community Kindness
Come play and create at Explore! this week. Free event!
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Build-a-City
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we build a city! Free event.
January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Wearable Winter Art
Design felt pouches with us! Free event.
January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Big Color + Big Shapes
Come play and create at Explore! with bold shapes, bright colors, and lots of movement- Free event!
January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026
January Finale: Gallery Night
We’re closing January with a celebration! Free event.
January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
January 11, 2026
January 11, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
January 18, 2026
January 18, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
January 25, 2026
January 25, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
February 1, 2026
February 1, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
February 8, 2026
February 8, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Open Art Studio
Come play and create at Explore! this week- Free event!
February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Clay & Texture
Experiment with clay & texture- Free event!
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Cardboard Creations
Get creative this week at Explore!
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Valentine’s Card Origami
Get creative this Valentine’s season with our Valentine’s Card Origami workshop! Free event.
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Paper & Pattern
Come and create with paper and patterns at Explore! this week.
February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Clay Open Studio
Create with clay!
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Tile and Mosaic Play
Experiment with tiles and mosaics!
February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Mixed Materials Studio
Experiment using paint, paper, cardboard, clay, and craft materials.
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
February 22, 2026
February 22, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 1, 2026
February 1, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 8, 2026
March 8, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 15, 2026
March 15, 2026
Bilingual Creative Movement with Dance Loft
Introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundational elements in both English and Spanish.
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
Bilingual Creative Movement with Dance Loft
Introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundational elements in both English and Spanish.
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
Bilingual Creative Movement with Dance Loft
Introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundational elements in both English and Spanish.
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
Open Art Studio
Drop in anytime. All ages welcome.
March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
Kid's Maker Space Series: Mixed Materials Studio
Experiment using paint, paper, cardboard, clay, and craft materials.
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
Clay Open Studio
Experiment using air-dry clay
March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
Kid's Maker Space Series: Cardboard Building Lab
Experiment using cardboard, paper, and popsicle sticks.
March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
Kid's Maker Space Activities: Paper & Texture
Participants can explore pattern, texture, and composition.
March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
Paint Studio
Color mixing, layering, and brushwork.
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
Kid's Maker Space Activities: Tile Design
Learn to work with ceramic tiles and simple pattern work.
March 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
Kid's Maker Space Activities: Clay & Form
Hands-on clay session using air-dry clay and simple tools.
March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026

Featured Events

April 18, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
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April 18, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
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Past Events

February 28, 2026
Bilingual Creative Movement with Dance Loft
Introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundational elements in both English and Spanish.
Learn More
February 28, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
Learn More
February 26, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Mixed Materials Studio
Experiment using paint, paper, cardboard, clay, and craft materials.
Learn More
February 24, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Tile and Mosaic Play
Experiment with tiles and mosaics!
Learn More
February 23, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
February 21, 2026
Bilingual Creative Movement with Dance Loft
Introduces students to dance education, technique, and foundational elements in both English and Spanish.
Learn More
February 21, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
Learn More
February 19, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Clay Open Studio
Create with clay!
Learn More
February 17, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Paper & Pattern
Come and create with paper and patterns at Explore! this week.
Learn More
February 16, 2026
Pre Ballet with Dance Loft
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
February 14, 2026
BABY & ME Classes with Dance Loft
Introduction to ballet for your little one ages 1 to 3.
Learn More
February 12, 2026
Valentine’s Card Origami
Get creative this Valentine’s season with our Valentine’s Card Origami workshop! Free event.
Learn More
February 10, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Cardboard Creations
Get creative this week at Explore!
Learn More
February 9, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
February 5, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Clay & Texture
Experiment with clay & texture- Free event!
Learn More
February 3, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Open Art Studio
Come play and create at Explore! this week- Free event!
Learn More
February 2, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
January 29, 2026
January Finale: Gallery Night
We’re closing January with a celebration! Free event.
Learn More
January 27, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Big Color + Big Shapes
Come play and create at Explore! with bold shapes, bright colors, and lots of movement- Free event!
Learn More
January 26, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
January 22, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Wearable Winter Art
Design felt pouches with us! Free event.
Learn More
January 20, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Build-a-City
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we build a city! Free event.
Learn More
January 19, 2026
Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten
Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.
Learn More
January 15, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Community Kindness
Come play and create at Explore! this week. Free event!
Learn More
January 13, 2026
Explore! Kid's Maker Space Activities: Fort Totten Texture Day
Come play and create at Explore! this week as we work with clay. Free event!
Learn More

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