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Dance Loft Classes – Mondays at Explore! Starting November 17

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From Explore!

Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten

Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.

EXPLORE! brings dance classes to Art Place this fall provided by Dance Loft+ Moveius Ballet

As part of a limited six-week youth dance series this fall and winter, families can enroll their children in $10 classes that provide an affordable introduction to dance for ages 4 to 8. This offers a structured opportunity to explore dance in a supportive, engaging environment. The pre-ballet and creative movement classes are designed to help children build confidence and creativity through movement.

Classes will take place every Monday offering two 45-minute sessions between 4–6 p.m

● 4:00-4:45 p.m.: Pre-Ballet (ages 4–6) – This class introduces ballet through creative movement, basic technique and imaginative play—building coordination, rhythm and a lifelong love of dance.

● 5:00-5:45 p.m.: Creative Dance (ages 7–9) – This class explores expression, storytelling and musicality through a blend of ballet, improvisation and beginner choreography—all in a supportive, imaginative environment.

Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE

On Mondays, starting November 17, 2025

Registration Link

October 28: Explore! Candle Making Workshop; Upcoming Events; Membership

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From Explore! Museum

All events at Explore! Museum, 395 Ingraham Street NE.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 (6 PM) – Candle Making with Tajaessentials 

A cozy, hands-on evening for ages 12 and up. Materials provided. Bring home your hand-crafted aromatherapy for just $10 (+fees). RSVP here.

Thursday, Oct. 30 (4–7 PM) – Community Mosaic Workshop…with Treats!

Join Explore! for apple cider, pumpkin snacks, and crafts as they wrap up October at Explore! Costumes welcome! RSVP here or sign in at the door. FREE

New! Tuesday Evenings at Explore!

You asked for more days, and starting this month, Explore! will be open Tuesday nights (4-7 pm). Stay tuned for special workshops like candle making and sculpture.

Memberships Start in November

Explore!’s free events have been so popular that they’ve gone through supplies fast! To keep materials stocked and quality high, here are a few ways to support Explore!:

  • Pay-What-You-Can: Suggested $5 donation per event (cash or Eventbrite).
  • Monthly Membership ($15, starting November 1): Come to as many of the free Kids’ Maker Space events as you like without worrying about weekly donations.

No one will ever be turned away from the free events. The membership option helps to keep this community space going strong!

Affordable Senior Apartments at Riggs Crossing Still Available as of October 2025

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Riggs Crossing Senior Residences Brochure (October 2025)

Riggs Crossing Senior Residences, a 55+ apartment community at 307 Riggs Road NE, still has affordable units available.

There are seven units left to lease. All units are:

  • Dedicated at 50% Median Family Income
  • 1-bedroom
  • $1335/month
  • 1 unit with a balcony on top floor is available
  • 545 – 617 square foot range

Please share with interested individuals.

September & October: Explore! Clay & Crafts Series

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Clay & Crafts: Explore! Maker Pop Up Series

September 19, September 26, & October 3, 2025

395 Ingraham Street NE

4pm-7pm

Wind down the week with hands-on creativity at Explore! Fort Totten. Drop in to sculpt with clay, paint tiles, and make your own creations to take home.

Details

• Free admission | All ages welcome!

• RSVP encouraged via Eventbrite

• Stop by anytime between 4–7PM

If you have not already, please complete the Explore! Maker Pop Up survey. By providing your email address, you can be added to the distribution list. Follow Explore! on instagram (@explore_museum_dc).

September 13: Cafritz Foundation Children’s Festival Series – Fall Carnival Experience

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Cafritz Foundation Children’s Festival – Fall Carnival Experience

Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: The Modern, 400 Galloway Street NE

Register here.

Free and open to the community! The festival series is always a good time for the kids.

September 13th – Fall Carnival Experience

Ready to experience an amazing Carnival right in your own backyard? Come out and enjoy games with a clown, food with our stilt walker, dance with our 2 facepainters and a live DJ, and team up with Spiderman for our outdoor Water Balloon battle! All as part of our community-centered Children’s Festival Event Series. Food: &Pizza + Donation: Chik-Fil-A.

Be Sure to Follow @artplacedc on Instagram for Updates!

September 12: Art All Night Explore! Museum Pop-Up

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Explore! Museum: Art All Night Pop-Up

Friday, September 12, 2025

4pm-8pm

395 Ingraham Street NE

Celebrate Art All Night with hands-on creativity at Explore! Fort Totten. Drop in to sculpt with clay, paint tiles, and explore the new “Terra Cotta in DC” exhibit-in-progress. Kids and families can make their own creations to take home, and see a preview of upcoming exhibits about the neighborhood’s clay history. 

Free RSVP; limited spots.

September 10: Clay & Crafts at Explore! Maker Pop Up

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Clay & Crafts at the Explore! Makers Pop-up

Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4-7PM

395 Ingraham Street NE

Stop by Explore! Fort Totten for a special Art All Night preview. Kids and families can experiment with clay, paint tiles, and try out hands-on maker activities in the Explore! community pop-up space.

This pop-up is part of the Kids’ Maker Series, designed to spark creativity and community connection.

Details

• Free admission | Family-friendly

• RSVP encouraged via Eventbrite

• Stop by anytime between 4–7PM

Today September 5: Explore! Children’s Museum Pop Up – Paint Your Own Tile

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Paint-Your-Own Tiles at the Explore! Children’s Museum Pop-up

Friday, September 5, 4-7PM

395 Ingraham Street NE

Turn plain ceramic tiles into tiny works of art! Drop in to paint a tile (or a matching set) you can take home the same day—perfect for coasters, wall decor, or a gift.

👉 Best for ages 4–12

👉 Free Family Pop-up

👉 Materials provided