On September 13 from 9:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., the Washington Commanders are bringing their annual Hispanic Heritage celebration to the National Children’s Museum! STEAM programming and culture collide, with special activations including
- 9:30 am – 12 pm | Papel picado and marigold design; tinkering corner
- 10:30 – 11 am | Exploring Latin rhythms in Baby Jam; little movers
- 1:30 – 2 pm | Reading of Mirelle Ortega’s book, River of Mariposas, by a Washington Legend in STEAM Story Time; little dreamers
- 4:15 – 4:30 pm | Learning traditional dances with the Command Force Dance Team; visiting exhibit hall
Plus, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. the Mexican Cultural Institute will be stopping by near the Placita Mágica exhibit with additional activities including:
- Lotería: A family activity involving a traditional game of Lotería in which children, with the aid of their parents, can identify colorful Mexican icons like “la sirena”, “el gallo”, “la tambora”, etc.
- Paint your frida: A coloring activity in which children can design their own Frida Kahlo figurine.
This event is included in the price of admission.
Details
- Cost: Adults and children 1 and older $18.95 per person. Children under 1 are free. Museum members are free.
- Location: National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004.
- Metro: Federal Triangle Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nationalchildrensmuseum.org/explore/events/washington-commanders-hispanic-heritage-event.