Drop-in Arts & Crafts
One-Time Events
Join us for arts & crafts for the visitors of all ages. We will decorate flat wooden eggs, create bookmarks, paper animal art, and other activities. Plus- leave time to explore our current exhibition, A Bold & Beautiful Vision.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-arts-crafts-tickets-1248804581119?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: Planning the Growing Season
One-Time Events
In this workshop, we will discuss early spring harvest, herb planting, and go over the planting plans for this season. Gardeners will also work on repairs to the raised garden and use recycled materials to construct cold frames.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-the-growing-season-tickets-1247443560269?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
WILD Nature Play Club
One-Time Events
Dig in the dirt! Stomp in puddles! Presented as a pilot program by the National Zoological Park’s Little Critters: Nature Play, our WILD Nature Play Club will meet on the first Saturday of every month at the Anacostia Community Museum where we will explore the half-mile loop trail right next to the museum. Join us for unstructured play time in nature as well as a child-directed hike through the George Washington Carver Nature Trail. At the end of the hike, we will gather together for a story and nature activity then head back to the museum. Come prepared for our time together by dressing for the weather, bringing an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack!
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-nature-play-club-tickets-1248459890139?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Spring Arts & Crafts Workshop
One-Time Events
Join us for arts & crafts for the whole family. We will be crafting items reflective of spring – Wooden Tulips, Butterfly Suncatchers, Bunny Masks for children, and Pinwheels. The workshop will be led by local artist Tamara Thomas.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-arts-crafts-workshop-tickets-1248503510609?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Earth Day Celebration: A Day Unplugged
One-Time Events
Step away from the screens and reconnect with nature at our Earth Day Celebration: A Day Unplugged! Join us for a fun-filled, educational day celebrating the beauty of our planet with hands-on activities for all ages.
Little Critters: Nature Play (National Zoo)
Bring the whole family for an interactive exploration of what makes Earth such a special place! Enjoy gardening sensory play, paint your own planet Earth to take home, and discover ways to care for the environment. Take a storytime hike with Nature Play educators at 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM, and learn how to appreciate and protect our natural world. (Bring an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a snack/water!)
Urban Gardening with Derek Thomas
Learn how to grow a thriving garden—even in the heart of the city! This hands-on workshop will cover:
✔️ Soil and plant nutrition basics
✔️ Container and grow bag gardening techniques
✔️ Multi-planting strategies for year-round harvests
✔️ A take-home grow bag garden for participants!
Tree Planting Cerem…
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-celebration-a-day-unplugged-tickets-1270026366049?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: Walking Tour
One-Time Events
Join us and our partners at SI Gardens for a walking tour of three SI Mall gardens to explore how various museums approach their green spaces. Locations TBA.
Event Location: TBA. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-garden-tours-tickets-1248170604879?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Drop-in Arts & Crafts Animal & Monster Hats
One-Time Events
Join us for this drop-in arts and crafts session! Visitors will be invited to make monster and animal themed hats throughout the 2 hour event.
Be sure to leave time to explore our current exhibition: "A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C. 1900-2000".
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-arts-crafts-animal-monster-hats-tickets-1256068016249?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
WILD Nature Play Club
One-Time Events
Presented as a pilot program by the National Zoological Park’s Little Critters: Nature Play, our WILD Nature Play Club will meet on the first Saturday of every month at the Anacostia Community Museum where we will explore the half-mile loop trail right next to the museum. Join us for unstructured play time in nature as well as a child-directed hike through the George Washington Carver Nature Trail. At the end of the hike, we will gather together for a story and nature activity then head back to the museum. Come prepared for our time together by dressing for the weather, bringing an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack!
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Growing Community: Connecting the Past
One-Time Events
In this workshop, we will unpack the connections between modern urban gardens and our ancestral past to better understand urban gardening practices of today. We will examine how gardening in the mid-Atlantic has cultural contributions from many regions of the country and how this has influenced garden practices of today.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-connecting-the-past-tickets-1248172861629?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Drop-in Arts & Crafts: Flowers Galore
One-Time Events
Mark your calendar to drop by the museum for arts and crafts. Grab someone and come! Bring the whole family out to create flower-themed cards, posters, and more.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-arts-crafts-flowers-galore-tickets-1272623965539?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Many Shades of Wow: Glasses to Creative Fashion
One-Time Events
Join artist Rain Young for an exciting wearable art workshop! Transform ordinary sunglasses or personality glasses into bold fashion statements. Learn to paint, decorate, and design unique shades that reflect your style. All supplies, including glasses, are provided—just bring your creativity! Participants will learn: Preparation techniques for painting and decorating glasses. , Tips on color coordination, patterns, and embellishments. , How to turn functional eyewear into expressive wearable art.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/many-shades-of-wow-glasses-to-creative-fashion-tickets-1272634085809?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Growing Community: ACM: The Past, Present, and Future
One-Time Events
The Past, Present, and Future of ACM w/NMAI gardens Horticulturist- Christine Price Abelow We will investigate the gardening legacies of ACM by reflecting on the program that started it all. We will discuss plants that would have been important to improving the lives of the residents around the museum.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-the-past-present-and-future-of-acm-tickets-1248174887689?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Growing Community: Garden Friends I
One-Time Events
This will also be the first installment of our 3-part youth workshop series.
In this session, students will use magnifying glasses to explore the garden/ Carver Trail and learn which animals and insects live there and their benefits. Students will also use recycled materials, leaves, branches, etc. to build an insect hotel for our garden friends.
All participating students must be accompanied by an adult. .
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-garden-friends-i-tickets-1248179320949?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Growing Community: Composting
One-Time Events
Join us as guest educator Najwa Womack of Sistained8 us teaches everything we need to know about how to compost, what's compostable, and the best ways to contribute to creating healthy soil.
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum. Event Location: 1901 Fort Place SE. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-community-sistained8-compost-tickets-1248183613789?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.