Storytime: Lisa Galioto for "Owen the Busy Groundhog"
Feb. 1. People's Book is hosting a story reading of "Owen the Busy Groundhog," a furry, fruit-lover who goes on a spring adventure. The book will be read by its author, Dr. Lisa Galioto, a renowned pediatrician.
- Location: 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Family Day: Tu B'shevat
Feb. 1. The Capital Jewish Museum in DC is throwing a birthday party for the trees. Families are invited to decorate a pot and plant seeds, create a seder-inspired DIY trail mix snack, contribute to a community art build and more.
- Location: 575 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC
34th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival
Feb. 6-8. Fairfax City is celebrating the 34th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival. There will be a variety of family-friendly events.
- Location: Fairfax, VA
Sonia De Los Santos live at the Kennedy Center
Feb. 7. Sonia De Los Santos performs bilingual songs infused with Latin American rhythms and North American folk traditions.
- Location: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Play Date at NMNH: Backyard Bird Count!
Feb. 10. Celebrate birds at the National Museum of Natural History. Families are invited to observe, play and make art as they see birds inside and outside of the museum.
- Location: 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
"Freckleface Strawberry" The Musical
Feb. 13. Based on Julianne Moore's New York Times best-selling book, this family-friendly musical is about a young girl learning to embrace her freckles.
- Location: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD
"Havana Hop"
Feb. 14. Created by award-winning DC and IStage artist Paige Hernandez, this is a family-friendly tale of culture and originality about Yelia, who visits her grandmother in Cuba, learns about her multi-cultural heritage and combines salsa with hip-hop.
- Location: 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD
NMAI Story Time
Feb. 7-28. The National Museum of the American Indian is hosting a family-friendly interactive story time from a Native author or illustrator, or one created in collaboration with the Indigenous community. Kids will have the chance to see objects from the museum's Teaching Collection, like photographs, textiles or natural materials. This event runs on each Saturday of February.
- Location: 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
Omnium Circus
March 1. Providing an amazing performance for the whole family, Omnium Circus is a world-famous circus company that combines great thrills with inclusivity and accessibility.
- Location: 513 13th St. NW, Washington, DC
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure Grand Opening
March 6. Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, the interactive family-friendly experience created by Original X Productions in partnership with The Hershey Company, will officially open its first East Coast experience.
- Location: Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Washington, DC
Camp 2026 & Family Fitness Fairs
Tysons Corner Center
Feb 7. This free event brings together camps and fitness programs, allowing families to meet camp teams and explore sports, arts, STEM, overnight programs and other fitness activities.
- Location: 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA
Dulles Town Center
Feb 14. This free event brings together camps and fitness programs, allowing families to meet camp teams and explore sports, arts, STEM, overnight programs and other fitness activities.
- Location: 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA
Springfield Town Center
Feb 21. This free event brings together camps and fitness programs, allowing families to meet camp teams and explore sports, arts, STEM, overnight programs and other fitness activities.
- Location: 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA
Fair Oaks Mall
Feb 28. This free event brings together camps and fitness programs, allowing families to meet camp teams and explore sports, arts, STEM, overnight programs and other fitness activities.
- Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA
