September 8, 2009

Imagination Stage Kids Washington, D.C.

The entire theater — performances, cafe, shop — is totally devoted to kids. Tiny thespians can get the basics at the camps and year-round classes on dance, filmmaking, and acting.

  Downtown Bethesda, Fun, Creative, Culture

September 8, 2009

National Museum of African Art Kids Washington, D.C.

This free Smithsonian museum has kid-friendly African art exhibits, hands-on activities for munchkins, plus dance, music, and theatrical performances.

  Southwest, Fun, Culture, Educational

September 8, 2009

National Children's Museum Launch Zone Kids Washington, D.C.

They’ll get into museums with stories, games, exhibitions, and more at the National Children’s Museum Launch Zone. It’s hands-on and interactive so they can touch their hearts out.

  Fun, Birthday Parties, Crafty

September 8, 2009

Gunston Hall Plantation Kids Washington, D.C.

Scarlett, they do give a damn (if you teach ’em). This historic home has exhibitions on plantation living plus interactive and hands-on special events for all age groups.

  Fun, Culture, Educational

September 8, 2009

The Actors' Gang Kids Los Angeles

Don’t miss the company’s annual alfresco summer production of an original play adapted from Shakespeare for young audiences.

  Culver Junction, Fun, Entertainment, Plays

September 8, 2009

National Building Museum Kids Washington, D.C.

A winning design with space to build with big blocks, ride on play construction trucks, dress up in hard hats, and look at architecture books for kids.

  Penn Quarter, Fun, Creative, Culture

June 8, 2009

Theatricum Botanicum Kids Los Angeles

Alfresco concerts and plays during Family Fundays June through November make this natural amphitheater worth a drive up the canyon.

  Topanga Canyon, Fun, Alfresco, Entertainment

April 27, 2009

Mayorga Coffee Factory Kids Washington, D.C.

The relaxed and spacious coffeehouse is a low-key hangout for patrons with kids of all ages. As if drinking coffee with the peewees in peace weren’t enough, it also offers twice weekly concerts for children — for free.

  Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Entertainment