Going Out Guide With The Kids: Snowday + Firefly Festival

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Family-friendly events this week Firefly Festival For all ages Arlington celebrates nature's night lights with an evening of firefly-themed activities. [Read more] Snowday Best for ages 1 to 5 The a cappella group kicks off Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children, a summer music series dedicated to the youngest listeners. [Read more] American Girl at the National Museum of American History Best for age 8 and older Kids can search the museum for scavenger-hunt clues related to their favorite characters from the books and then enjoy a meal at the store in McLean. [Read more] Mars Day For all ages Short of hitching a ride on the Curiosity rover, this festival at the National Air and Space Museum is the best way to get to know our neighboring planet. [Read more] Sharkfest For all ages Calvert Marine Museum celebrates the often mischaracterized fish with games and displays of live sharks. [Read more] KidsPost Success is sweet for pastry chef Moira McLaughlin Tiffany MacIsaac tells kids what it is like to lead a sweet (if a little stressful) life. Family Filmgoer Kid-focused movie reviews Jane Horwitz Get the scoop on "Katy Perry: Part of Me," "The Amazing Spider-Man" and more. On Parenting The downside of delaying childbirth Janice D'Arcy — a longtime journalist and mother of two — writes about 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