Kids Euro Festival: France

When: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:00am-4:00pm

Where:  The Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745

Website: NCM Kids Euro Festival 

The NCM Launch Zone is pleased to host 2010 Kids Euro Festival performances and workshops presented by the 27 European Union Member States and independent cultural partners. Join us each Saturday for a variety of programs showcasing different European Union countries.

French born American author, Elle Jauffret tells the story of Pierre and his rite of passage in a workshop based on the Mont Saint Michel story, "The Maze." Participate in a paper maze, challenge yourself in a word search, and sample foods from Normandy as Elle brings “The Maze” to life!The Kids Euro Festival takes place from October 14 to November 10. Additional free festival events are held daily at venues throughout the Washington area. For more information, visit Kids Euro Festival website.  

Happy Bastille Day!

In celebration of the French national holiday, Bastille Day, cities across the US, including Washington D.C. New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, will be hosting festivities mid-July with music, dancing and other entertainment.  Check out the French Culture event website.

French Festival at Hillwood Museum in July

The French festival at Hillwood Museum will be held on Saturday July 10th, 10am-7pm & Sunday July 11th, 1-5pm.  

Be taken back 300 years to a time when ladies curtsied, men bowed, and courtship came alive in outdoor garden settings. Courtly, country dances were in style and "silent languages" abounded between friends and flirtatious lovers with a mere flick of a fan or handkerchief. Children and adults alike cannot help but enjoy the lively theatrics presented by the New York Baroque Dance Company and Concert Royal as they engage guests in music, dance, and fanciful history. Other activities include: Gallery talks about the French collection "Kings, Queens, & Soup Tureens" audio tour Garden talks in the French Parterre Traditional games, including jacks and a hooptossing game called The Game of Graces. Art Project–decorate your own miniature French furniture. $18 Public, $12 Hillwood and Alliance Francaise Members, $7 College Students, $5 Children 6-18. No program fee is required for children under 6.

The Renaissance Child's Place Lego Camp

The Renaissance Child's Place is a Montessori school located in Fairfax that has a French immersion program for 3 - 6 years old.  They have a Lego summer camp this summer for ages 4-10.   My understanding is that all their programs (including this Lego camp) include a French immersion program geared for each child.  Check their website for more details.  You can also email them at montessorieducate@yahoo.com. 

The Renaissance Child's Place
104 North Oak Street 703-244-0585
Falls Church, Virginia  22046

Adventure Theatre Presents The Red Balloon

In partnership with the Alliance Française de Washington D.C., Adventure Theatre Presents:

The Red Balloon
Apr 30 - June 13, 2010
Ages 4 and up

For tickets, call 301.634.2271 or visit their website at www.adventuretheatre.org

Fête de la Musique (hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington)

Fête de la Musique

Come and discover for free the best musical bands of DC in a great French atmosphere!

Alliance Française de Washington

Friday, June 18th, 2010

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Free Event

Ciné Mômes (French Children Movies) at the Alliance Française of Washington

Every 1st Saturday of each month, children are invited to come see a French movie at the Alliance Française of Washington.  Refreshments served after the movie.  Please make reservations at 202-234-7911.

1st Saturday of each month
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$ 5.00 admission (free for members)
Language: French

L'heure du conte - Story Time (Washington, D.C.)

Story Time for Children Saturdays at 11:30 at Alliance Française de Washington, D.C.  Children attending should have enough French to understand simple children's books.  Each session lasts 30-45 minutes.  If this is your first time attending, please contact them to check whether or not they are holding story time that weekend.

La Fête du Lycée Rochambeau - Saturday June 5th, 2010

This is the annual festival at Lycee Rochambeau, the French school in Bethesda.  It is a great event and opportunity for your child to play carnival games in French, eat French food, and for you to check out the vendors of French books/magazines. For more information, check out the school's website.

Saturday June 5th, 2010
11:00am - 4:00pm
9600 Forest Road, Bethesda, MD

French Meet up Playgroup

"Le Petit Groupe Français" meetup group is a great place to meet other parents that are raising their children bilingual in an English/French environment.  See website.  They have weekly events during the week and on weekends.

French Story Time in Old Town Alexandria

French Storytime at Hooray for Books (4-5pm on Mondays) in Old Town Alexandria! Check out this independent children's bookstore blog and website.

French Storytime
4:00 - 5:00 pm
1555 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314