Going Out Guide With the Kids: Discovery Lands in Virginia + FilmFest DC for Families

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Family-friendly events this week Discovery Family Weekend Best for all ages Today the space shuttle Discovery flies over the city headed to its final destination: the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. This weekend, the center celebrates its newest display with the chance to dress up in a spacesuit, check out robots and touch a meteorite. [Read more] Shakespeare's Birthday Open House Best for all ages Have a slice of cake at Folger Shakespeare Library in honor of the Bard's birthday. [Read more] FilmFest DC for Kids Best for all ages Of all the international films screening as part of FilmFest DC, three will be just for younger audiences: "Eleanor's Secret," a French movie about a boy who learns about the magic of reading; "Summer Wars," about a boy who pretends to be a girl's fiance; and "The Thousand-Year Fire," about an orphan who takes a dip in the open sea. ­­ [Read more] Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Best for all ages "Babar the Elephant" comes to life with musical help from the orchestra. [Read more] 'ZooZoo' Best for all ages Penguins, anteaters and frogs are turning the Hylton Performing Arts Center into a musical zoo. [Read more] KidsPost A space shuttle's final landing With the arrival of the shuttle Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Center set for this week, here are some fun facts about the ship. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Jane Horwitz Jane Horwitz lets parents know which films are suitable for children — and which ones kids should avoid. On Parenting Discovery Shuttle: Best family-friendly viewing options Janice D'Arcy — a longtime journalist and mother of two — writes about the news, ideas, trends, people and opinions shaping our experience as parents. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy