Do you need to get the kids out of the house? Too hot, or cold, or rainy to go outside to play? Here is a list of local businesses that offer free or low cost weekly story times or open gyms. I suggest arriving early as these events are very popular and fill up quickly. If you find any of these need updating, please let me know right away at LaniM@macaronikid.com. Also, since we're heading into summer, you may want to call and confirm these as several events are only held during the school year, or have time changes due to camps.
*Please call and confirm as we are not responsible if an event is cancelled, postponed or discontinued for any reason.
Mondays:
- Mommy & Me @ Twinbrook Community Center - 10am-noon (Membership or day pass required for adults; Children under 5 are free. Runs September thru May)
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
- Tiny Tots Drop In @Thomas Farm Community Center - 10am-noon (preschoolers; $2 per child and a daily fee or membership for the adult. Pre-registration is not required. Dec. 20 thru March 21st)
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
- Child's Play @ Congressional Plaza 10:30am
Wednesdays:
- Barnes & Noble - Rockville Pike 10am
- Toddler Time @ Lincoln Park Community Center (preschoolers; Membership or day pass required for adults; children younger than 5 are free.)
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
- Barnes & Noble - Washingtonian Center 11am
Thursdays:
- Tiny Tots Drop In @Thomas Farm Community Center - 10am-noon (preschoolers; $2 per child and a daily fee or membership for the adult. Pre-registration is not required. Dec. 20 thru March 21st)
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
Fridays:
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
Saturdays:
- Home Depot Kids Workshops - 1st Sat. each month, 9-12am, FREE, ages 5-12.
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 10am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
- Child's Play @ Congressional Plaza 10:30am
- Barnes & Noble - Washingtonian Center 11am
- Lowe's Build and Grow - 10am, Only offered a few times a month, check the website
Sundays:
- The Building Zone @ The National Building Museum - 11am-4pm (ages 2-6, $3 for 45 minutes of play)
*Please call and confirm as we are not responsible if an event is cancelled, postponed or discontinued for any reason.