Going Out Guide With The Kids: Glen Echo Carousel Opening + 'HipHop and Hotdogs"

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Family-friendly events this week USA Science & Engineering Festival Best for all ages The festival has something for everyone, including an appearance by Bill Nye the Science the Guy, more than 3,000 interactive exhibits, stage shows and a book fair. KidsPost's Moira McLaughlin spoke with meteorologist Josh Wurman in advance of his appearance at the festival. [Read more] Play Time Best for all ages From serious Shakespeare to light saber duels, there is something for every pint-sized thespian during theatreWeek. Many of the workshops are free, but require advance registration. [Read more] Family Day at Glen Echo Best for all ages The reopening of the historic Dentzel carousel is just one of the many festivities planned for the day-long celebration. [Read more] If you can't make it to Glen Echo, check out Christina Rogers' story about other local carousels and train rides. [Read more] Barry Louis Polisar Best for all ages Sweetly silly, Polisar's songs have been popular with children and their parents for more than 30 years. ­­ [Read more] 'Haiku, HipHop and Hotdogs' Best for age 4 and older Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's show is brought to you by the letter "H." [Read more] KidsPost Poetry Contest winners One of the 15 winning entries in the 2012 KidsPost Poetry Contest. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Jane Horwitz Jane Horwitz lets parents know which films are suitable for children and which are best to avoid. On Parenting Is full-day school best for all kids? 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