Fun Stuff for Kids to Do in DC area this October Calendar

Wippeee!!! Look at all the fun stuff being hosted and thrown by the National Children's Museum this month!

02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Witches, Wizards, and Wands FRIDAY, 3 P.M. - 5 P.M. Enter an imaginary world of witches, wizards, and most importantly, magic wands at the NCM Launch Zone!

06, 13, 20

Wee Wonders' Sense-ational! TUESDAY, 10 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Explore smells, textures, sounds, sights, and tastes with your child in this fun, fast-paced program.

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The 2009 DC Green Festival SATURDAY, 11 A.M. - 6 P.M. and SUNDAY, NOON - 5 P.M. Take part in this annual celebration of sustainability, where there is something for everyone: activities, a green film festival, live music, 150 speakers and workshops, a green marketplace with more than 350 green businesses, dozens of community programs, and an NCM Kids’ Zone. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2009 Kids Euro Festival: France and Hungary SATURDAY, 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. The NCM Launch Zone is pleased to host 2009 Kids Euro Festival programs, presented by the 27 European Union Member States and independent cultural partners.

-FRANCE: Get a Taste of France Reading Workshop; Story readings at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

-HUNGARY: Hungarian Storyteller; Stories are 45 minutes at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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The Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run SATURDAY, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. NCM will provide hands-on activities for children in Camp Miles at the Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run. Pentagon North Parking Lot, Arlington, VA

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2009 Kids Euro Festival: Greece and Estonia SATURDAY, 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. See October 17 description for more 2009 Kids Euro Festival details.

-GREECE: A Musical Journey Back in Time; Performance is at 11 a.m.

-ESTONIA: Raggie is Coming to America Reading Workshop; Readings are at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

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Crystal Run at the Marine Corps Marathon SUNDAY, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. NCM will provide hands-on activities throughout the day at Crystal Run, the convenient festival location for families to cheer on their runners as they reach miles 22 and 23 of the Marine Corps Marathon. Festivities will be located right outside the Crystal City Metrorail Station.

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2009 Kids Euro Festival: Poland SATURDAY, 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. See October 17 description for more 2009 Kids Euro Festival details.

-POLAND: Beware of the Wawel Dragon Reading Workshop; Story will be read at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.