washington commanders' hispanic heritage event

On September 13, The Washington Commanders are bringing their annual Hispanic Heritage celebration to the Museum! Our STEAM programming and culture collide, with special activations including

• papel picado and marigold design;
  tinkering corner, 9:30 am - 12 pm
• exploring Latin rhythms in Baby Jam;
  little movers, 10:30 - 11 am
• reading of Mirelle Ortega's book, River of Mariposas, by a Washington Legend in STEAM Story Time;
  little dreamers, 1:30 - 2 pm
• learning traditional dances with the Command Force Dance Team;
  visiting exhibit hall, 4:15 - 4:30 pm

Plus, from 9:30 am - 1 pm our friends from the Mexican Cultural Institute will be stopping by near our Placita Mágica exhibit with additional activities including

• lotería: A family activity involving a traditional game of Lotería in which children, with the aid of their parents, can identify colorful Mexican icons like “la sirena”, “el gallo”, “la tambora”, etc.
• paint your frida: A coloring activity in which children can design their own Frida Kahlo figurine.

This event is included in the price of admission.