Kids Euro Fest
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Celebrating 15 Years!
Kids Euro Fest is one of the largest performing arts festivals for children in America, bringing some of Europe’s most talented children’s entertainers to Washington, D.C. With programs for both the general public and school groups, more than 6,000 children and their families enjoy Kids Euro Fest programs each year.
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Kids Euro Fest is made possible by the 27 European Union countries and the EU Delegation to the United States, in cooperation with Washington Performing Arts, la Maison Francaise, and DC Public Libraries.
Family Days
Experience a little bit of everything in one place! On the first and third Saturdays of October, the EU Delegation and participating Embassies will host numerous activities, workshops, and performances that are perfect for the whole family. Pick the day that works for you and register below!
| October 1 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | October 15 at La Maison Francaise, Embassy of France |
| 10 AM - 2 PM ET | 12 - 4 PM ET |
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901 G Street NW |
4101 Reservoir Road, NW |
| Explore the MLK Central Library and experience European culture with the whole family! This day will feature Irish dance performances, DJ workshops from the Netherlands, a unique Italian history game, Lithuanian craft workshops, special readings of Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen, beekeeping lessons from Slovenia, and more! |
To close out Kids Euro Fest 2022, visit the French Embassy for a second day of European family fun! This day will feature musical performances from Austria and Germany, dance performances from Bulgaria, Cypriot drawing activities, Estonian sports and games, French VR workshops, fairy tale readings, and more! |
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Independent Events
Looking for something more specific? These events highlight one performer or country, and are run by the Embassy in charge. Scroll through the following events to find the one that interests you most and register accordingly!
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October 2 |
Finland | 3-4 PM | MLK Library (901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001) | Kardemimmit Come experience this Finnish musical group of awesome women playing the Finnish national instrument, the kantele, with a modern approach! |
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October 3 |
Czech Republic |
6-8 PM |
Czech Embassy (3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW) | Czech Family Film Night Bring your family to a movie night at the Czech Embassy! Enjoy delicious apple cider and snacks while watching the enchanting film "Even Mice Belong in Heaven," which brings a little magic to a story of friendship. |
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October 5 |
Germany | 5-7 PM | Online Presentation by The Goethe Institut | Digital WanderbUS Visit the Digital WanderbUS, a web-based interactive virtual field trip designed to educate about German language, culture, politics, science and history in a fun 3D environment. |
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October 7 |
France | 4-5 PM | Bonjour Books (3758 Howard Ave., Kensington, MD) | Bilingual Story Time Join Alliance Francaise DC at Bonjour Books for a European-focused bilingual story time, and tuck into some classic French pastries! |
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October 8 |
Spain | 1-hour programs at 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:45 PM | Former Residence of the Spanish Ambassador (2801 16th Street NW, Washington D.C.) | Around Pollinators Did you know pollinators play a huge part in our fight against climate change? Learn about how these tiny (and not so tiny!) animals can improve our ecosystems, plus how to plant seeds and flowers that will enhance our journey to a greener planet. |
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| October 14 | Germany | 1:30-2:30 PM | MLK Library (901 G St NW) | Pianotainment! Ever seen people play the piano with tennis balls? How about backwards? Come join this fun Friday afternoon concert to learn more! |
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October 14 |
France | 4-5 PM | Alliance Francaise (2142 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008) | Eiffel Tower Workshop La Tour Eiffel: an iconic monument! Join Alliance Francaise DC for a fun arts and crafts atelier and become architects of your very own Tour Eiffel! |
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October 22 |
Sweden | 10 AM - 2 PM | Embassy of Sweden (2900 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007) | Bonus Event: Swedish Family Day! Come visit the Embassy of Sweden to enjoy a puppet show, get creative with arts and crafts, test your knowledge with a quiz and more! |
REGISTER HERE |
| October 23 | Sweden | 2 PM and 4 PM | MLK Library (901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001) | I Want A Dog! Enjoy a puppet theater performance from Swedish group Dockteaturn Tittut at MLK Library! 1-hour shows start at 2 PM and 4 PM. |
REGISTER HERE |
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