Holiday Tales, Art Drop-In, Trilingual Santa and more fun events for Route 1 Kids along this magical Route 1 corridor this weekend!
Speaking of support, many thanks to fantabulous Route 1 Realtor Emily Jackson for being such a strong supporter of Route One Fun from the get-go. As with many weekend guides this year, she the sponsor of this last weekend guide for 2018. Enjoy!
💖 I’m so grateful to all of you for reading Route One Fun and for so effusively sharing your love for this local blog with your friends and neighbors. I have so much fun sharing the good word about all we’ve got going on here and am so looking forward to doing even more in the New Year! Cheers to you and me! 🍻
FRIDAY
Season’s Greenings: 🚆 All Aboard!
A weekday’s a great (not as crowded) day to check out this fantastic seasonal event. Every year, the US Botanic Gardens puts on an amazing holiday display with model trains, poinsettias and landmarks made of leaves, sticks and many other garden accouterments!
When: Now through January 1, 2019, 10am-5pm
Where: US Botanic Gardens, 100 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC
Cost: Free!
Storytime PopUp! @ The Waterhole
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more at this innovation collaboration between PGCMLS & Mt. Rainier’s fabulous organic juice & smoothie joint, The Waterhole. Best for 0-3 years olds as space can be tight. Curious? Click here for my review of The Waterhole!
When: 10am
Where: The Waterhole, 4004 34th St, Mt Rainier
Cost: Free (Heads-up: Waterhole’s menu is delish, highly recommend indulging!)
Holiday Tales Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Celebrate the winter holidays with us as we enjoy great stories!
When: 3-3:30pm
Where: Hyattsville Library
Cost: Free!
SATURDAY
Art Drop-In Program: Holiday Cards & Decorations
Drop in for some free, hands-on creative fun facilitated by arts specialist Aaron Springer.
When: 10am-12pm
Where: College Park Community Library, 9704 Rhode Island Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!
Trilingual Santa at Streetcar 82
Santa visits Streetcar 82 and is ready to greet you in American Sign Language, English and Spanish!
When: Saturday, December 22nd, 12-3pm
Where: Streetcar 82, Hyattsville
Cost: Free (no entry fee)
Get in the holiday spirit as the Capitol Carolers bring holiday music and joy to Riverdale Park Station! There’ll be giveaways of branded goodies!
When: 4-6pm
Where: Riverdale Park Station, 6621 Baltimore Ave, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Festival of Lights
Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! Some pics from our visit, here (chalk blurry-ness up to taking pics while driving).
When: Now through January 1, 2019; 5-9:30pm
Where: Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
Cost: $10/car; $20 mini-bus
👦⭐👧 Route One Fun’s Winter Break Guide for Kids 5 & Older!
SUNDAY
Arts Drop-In Program: Holiday Cards & Decorations
Drop in for some free, hands-on creative fun facilitated by arts specialist Aaron Springer.
When: 2-4pm
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Rd, dCollege Park
Cost: Free!
Festival of Lights
Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park!
When: Now through January 1, 2019; 5-9:30pm
Where: Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
Cost: $10/car; $20 mini-bus
Miss these great posts from this week? Catch up now!
- Art, History, Architecture & Beautiful Gardens to Behold at the Franciscan Monastery in Brookland, DC
- Riverdale Park’s Waggertail Dog Park & More Dog Parks Along Route One!
- Storytime on Screen at the Old Greenbelt Theatre
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