• Solstice Sunday at the Zoo

    Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (National Zoo) Celebrate the start of summer with our free, family‑friendly Science Solstice Sunday, part of the Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Weekend! Follow animal clues in an interactive scavenger hunt across the Zoo for a chance to win a prize, enjoy special animal demonstrations, and explore hands-on activity stations from Smithsonian scientists, researchers, and experts working around the world to protect ...

  • Firefly Festival

    Fort C.F. Smith Park 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) Come celebrate summer’s natural night lights as we learn about these bioluminescent beetles! Activities include: bug hunts, games, crafts, walks, and talks about fireflies. Bring a picnic blanket as we wait for sunset and the natural lights to come out.

  • Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Garden

    U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning to celebrate summer at the U.S. Botanic Garden. You can visit a Discovery Cart to learn about the plant science behind chocolate or get hands-on with an interactive pot-a-plant activity.