DC &  Maryland Weekend Events: Feb 15-18

DC & Maryland Weekend Events: Feb 15-18

DC & Maryland Weekend Events: Feb 15-18

We have a 3 day weekend ahead, let us help you plan it out. Although we are tracking the snow, there’s no reason why we can’t try to make it out. Here our picks for President’s Day weekend, most are free or cheap! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Washington, DC

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

Feb 14-18

Capital One Arena – DC

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment hits DC with an action packed show featuring characters from Disney Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Frozen. The crew hits the ice at Capital One Arena, February 14-18 for 10 performances. $20 -$403

AAAS Family Science Days

Feb 16-17; 11am – 4pm

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel – DC

FREE

Family Science Days features interactive booths appropriate for K-12 youths and their families, highlighting diverse areas of science, as well as a live stage show and the chance to talk with scientists. Must Register.

Discover Engineering Family Day

Feb 16; 10am – 4:30pm

National Building Museum

FREE

Discover Engineering Family Day is a fun-filled day designed to introduce students 4 to 12 to the wonder of engineering and the importance of technological literacy and includes hands on activities, appearances by engineers and astronauts, models and exhibits. This event kicks off Discover Engineers Week activities in the national capital area.

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Maryland

Get Fit Mobile: I’m with Cupid! Archery

Feb 16; 11am – 1pm

Montpelier Arts Center

FREE

Improve your balance, mental focus, coordination, upper body strength, and relaxation with archery in a beautiful park setting. Show some love, wear red! Must Register. Ages 8+.

Puppet Show

Watkins Nature Center

Feb 16; 10 – 10:45am

Enjoy a seasonal-themed puppet show performed by our Naturalists and meet a live animal featured in the show. Must Register. Ages 2-10; $3 – $4

African-American Heritage Tour

Feb 16; 1 -3pm

City Dock, Annapolis

Trace the rich and authentic journey of African Americans in Maryland exploring their global contributions. Did you know Annapolis is a microcosm of Maryland African American heritage, a long hidden treasure reflecting this important facet of our history and culture? Reservations required. $10–$20.

Big Apple Circus

Feb 14 – March 24

National Harbor

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Big Apple Circus and see some of the world’s most celebrated circus acts in the most intimate setting. You’ll be sitting ringside with your eyes trained on the skies as 10-time world record holder Nik Wallenda launches into his signature daring feats. $15 – $65 See our past review here!