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Saturday, October 25
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Family History Search
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Celebrate Family History Month by learning how to document the lives of your loved ones with historian Maria Goodwin and museum educator Robert Hall, who share practical advice and examples on researching and recording personal history. Discussion includes census records, personal files, photographs, and other family valuables. Participants are asked to bring in personal items for discussion.
Free; but reservations required, call 202-633-4844
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: 1901 Fort Place, SE
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| 12 Noon
Halloween Magic
Discovery Theater Performance with face painting |
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(for ages 2-8) Have Halloween fun in a magic show full of tricks-n-treats! Today's program includes face painting and more.
Note: $10, adults; $9, children (ages 2-16); $9, Resident Members; fee includes face painting.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Last day
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 2 PM
Hats, Wraps, and Tea Please
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Come dressed in your favorite hat and ensemble to celebrate African style and fashion and learn about African tea ceremonies.
Free; first come, first served
Related Exhibition: TxtStyles: Fashioning Identity
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National Museum of African Art
Location: Lecture Hall, Sublevel 2
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| 2 PM
Beyond Space and Time
ImaginAsia Family Program |
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(ages 8-14 with adult) Explore the exhibition Garden and Cosmos featuring recently discovered paintings of classic Hindu stories and visions of the cosmic universe. Then return to the classroom to create your own miniature diorama that combines elements from these unique paintings and your vivid imagination.
Note: Reservations required for groups over 8, call 202-633-0461.
Free; first come, first served; for groups 8+, see Note
Repeats November 8, 15, 22 & December 6.
See related Sunday program
Related Exhibition: Garden and Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Sackler classroom, Sublevel 2
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| 4-8 PM
Air & Scare Night
Family Program |
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Come celebrate Halloween with an evening filled to the rafters with friendly ghosts, princesses, and space creatures.
Free; free parking
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National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Location: Throughout the museum
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| 4 PM, pre-concert discussion; 5 PM, concert
21st Century Consort: October Surprise
Performance, with reception |
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The Smithsonian's 21st Century Consort has been performing riveting music of our time for more than three decades. Led by artistic director Christopher Kendall, the consort includes some of Washington's finest musicians. The theme of today's program reflects two scary events -- Halloween and the presidential election. The consort performs music fit for a D.C. season of high anxiety by Eric Moe, Jon Deak, Mark Kuss, and H.K.Gruber. Reception follows concert.
$22, general admission; $18, member; call 202-633-3030
Continues in December
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Reynolds Center, McEvoy Auditorium, 8th & G Sts., NW
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| 5:30-8:30 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children and families) Enjoy the holiday in a fun and safe environment; collect treats from more than 40 treat stations; walk along spooky trails and through haunted animal houses; participate in hands-on activities; listen to interpretive talks; and watch elephants, lions, and tigers stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Advance ticket purchase required; visit the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm closer to the date of the event.
• Animal houses close to the public at 4 PM and grounds close at 4:30 PM in preparation for this event.
$25, general; $15, FONZ members (ages 2+); see Note
Repeats Oct. 26
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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| 6:15-10 PM (weather permitting)
Saturday Star Party
Evening Telescope Viewing |
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Museum astronomer Sean O'Brien and local amateur astronomers bring out their high-power telescopes and share their knowledge of the night sky. Get away from the glare of city lights and see stars you never knew existed. Witness the thousands of stars that litter the dark night sky, and with the help of high-power optics, view nearby planets and stars up close.
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• Please bring a red filter or brown paper bag to cover your flashlight.
• In case of clouds or rain, an amateur astronomer will lead a short alternate program.
$4 per vehicle; information/directions, call 540-592-3556
Repeats November 22
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Sky Meadows Park, Paris, VA
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