Explore Children's Festival 2022

Join us for the Children's Festival at the courtyard of The Modern at Art Place on Saturdays (1-3pm) August 13th, 20th, 27th, and September 3rd!

Explore Children's Museum

Calling all families to join in on the fun at the Explore! Children’s Festival located at The Modern at Art Place Fort Totten. On Saturday, August 13th, 20th, 27th and September 3rd, guests can enjoy free face painting, balloon twisting, magic shows, arts and crafts, sweet treats and snacks.

Each festival will also include live performances or demonstrations from local organizations and artists.

On Saturday, August 13th we hosted Cowboy Barry's Petting Zoo along with a Storytime event with our new neighbor, the recently re-opened Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library.

This coming Saturday, August 20th, guests can enjoy live music from The Uncle Devin Show, an interactive musical experience for children that uses percussion instruments to cultivate their minds - a dynamic cross between DC's Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock.

Guests for the August 27th and September 3rd event will be announced soon.

Each event is FREE to attend and has every kid’s dream activities for a fun-filled weekend!

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