Adventure Theatre has been using theatrical arts to entertain, educate and enrich the lives of children and their families throughout the Washington metropolitan area for years. Adventure Theatre offers live performances, classes and workshops designed to turn stories into plays and people into actors, as we help to develop the next generation of theatergoers. Performances average 45 to 75 minutes in length and are generally recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Enjoy quality entertainment for the whole family with Avalon’s Weekend family matinee performances at the theatre. The morning series features classic films, soon-to-be-released titles, and independent films that are engaging, respectful, and violence-free.

Tickets: $3 for Avalon Members; $5 for non-members

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Performances are held at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

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The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater offers live performing arts for young people. Each season there are more than 300 performances featuring puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes presenting classic stories for children. All shows are Mondays through Fridays, 10am and 11:30am, except where noted. The theater is located in the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.

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Imagination Stage produces shows year-round for families and classes, performance opportunities, outreach programs and summer camps for ages 1-18. Imagination Stage nurtures the creative spirit, inherent in all children, by using theatre to open hearts, inspire minds and ignite imaginations. All shows are about an hour and a half and there is free parking on weekends in the garage next door. Tickets can be purchased by calling (301) 280-1660.

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Just Left of Broadway Dinner Theatre consists of a diverse group of people who share a common bond: The love of theatre.

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The Kennedy Center, National Orchestra offers family concerts. Visit their website for the schedule and check out their family programs. You can also enjoy the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage program every day at 6pm, no tickets required.

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Bringing families together for Performances in theater, dance, music, puppetry, and opera for young people and parents.

Saturday Morning at the National offers FREE performances at 9:30 and 11:00am, in the Helen Hayes Gallery. Seating is limited!! Tickets are Required and are distributed 30 minutes before show, on a First-Come First-Served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult who remains present for the entire performance. Best for ages 4 and older. Shows are from September to April.

Monday Night at the National offers FREE performances at 6pm and 7:30pm, in the Helen Hayes Gallery. Information available at (202) 783-3372. Seating is limited!! Tickets are Required, First-Come First-Served policy.

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DC's only totally improvised musical children's theatre. Our cast takes the audience's ideas and turns them into songs, comic sketches and musical fairy tales.

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The Playhouse presents national and international touring acts and professional touring children's theatre to introduce school age children to the performing arts. Call for a schedule and tickets.

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Children’s Theater Operates Year Round with Weekend and Weekday Performances. Seven Show Season. Ages Pre-K – Grade 6. Price $7

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Less than an hour away from Washington, DC and Baltimore, Way Off Broadway offers one-of-a-kind children's luncheon matinees. Plays are every Saturday afternoon, the
2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, and select added Wednesday matinees. Admission is $10.50 per person and includes lunch (geared towards the young!) and performance. Shows fill up quickly, so make your reservations in advance. Birthday parties are also available at the theater.

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Young Artists Theatre musicals and shows are performed by child actors. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Call or visit their website for performance dates, classes for kids and birthday party packages.

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