# Things to do with kids in Bethesda, MD

> 2 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Bethesda, MD (Montgomery County, MD), in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Little Creepy Critters Costume Campfire — Locust Grove](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/little-creepy-critters-costume-campfire-locust-grove--listing-14eda5a098cf8ff3ec7ffb37) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Locust Grove Nature Center, Bethesda · Ages 3–7 · From $8 · checked Oct 24. A Halloween-season campfire for children aged 3 to 7 at Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda. Naturalists bring out live animal ambassadors — snakes, spiders and toads among…
- [Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/dr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-the-musical--listing-10e43273718994117ee698b8) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · Imagination Stage, Bethesda · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 11. A family holiday musical tells the story of kindness, community and redemption.

## Places and ongoing programs

- [ArtWorks Bethesda Youth Drawing and Painting](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/artworks-bethesda-youth-drawing-and-painting--listing-48b99995fd063e90b494ccda) — Ask the organizer for the current class schedule and enrollment. · ArtWorks Fine Art Studio Bethesda · Ages 6–17 · checked Oct 11. Individualized drawing and painting instruction for children and teens, with portfolio and school-break options.
- [Bach to Rock Bethesda Youth Music Lessons and Bands](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/bach-to-rock-bethesda-youth-music-lessons-and-bands--listing-d3c6e17d1b24b618a830838b) — Ask the organizer for the current class schedule and enrollment. · Bach to Rock Bethesda · Ages 5+ · checked Oct 11. Individual instrument lessons and ensemble coaching in piano, guitar, voice, drums and recording.
- [Imagination Stage Youth Theatre and Filmmaking Classes](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/imagination-stage-youth-theatre-and-filmmaking-classes--listing-b49ecdc239ab261efe06b8b9) — Ask the organizer for the current class schedule and enrollment. · Imagination Stage, Bethesda · From $175 · checked Oct 11. Theatre, acting, dance, filmmaking and access programs for young artists with varied abilities.
- [KID Museum — Sunday Open Explore](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/kid-museum-sunday-open-explore--listing-dd597d669e8e34f22eb8f75b) — Public Sunday admission 10 am–4 pm; Saturdays closed. Weekdays for scheduled… · KID Museum, Bethesda · From $15 · checked Oct 11. Interactive making studios include woodworking, electronics, textiles, coding and a large building space.

## Recently ended

- [Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-the-musical--listing-e0db961f38f37d94b252b748) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [KID Sunday maker sessions — Operation Game and Electronics](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/kid-sunday-maker-sessions-operation-game-and-electronics--listing-45522c683896b4b6b3281f43) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Little Jams — fall 2026 concert series](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/little-jams-fall-2026-concert-series--listing-3a50fc196adcda7bda96c16d) — ended Fri, Oct 16
- [KID Sunday maker sessions — Wooden Habitats and Woodshop](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/kid-sunday-maker-sessions-wooden-habitats-and-woodshop--listing-304792b60a02064421f049ad) — ended Sun, Oct 11

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Montgomery County, MD](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/counties/montgomery-county-md) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/counties/montgomery-county-md.md)
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