MoCA on the Move: Fall Family Days!

Sundays / Sep 13 - Oct 25 / 10am - 1pm / Metropolitan Park

Fall days are made for art in the park! Enjoy live music, hands-on art, games, and more. New activities and musicians each week. For the whole family. For all ages. FREE!

Line Up of Activities, Artists, and Music:

  • September 13:Artist Spotlight: Zhenya Parish – Abstract Painting// contribute to a group painting and make small piece on canvas to take home and enjoy.
    Music from Rook Richards
  • September 20:DIY Stamps + Stationery // make stamps with simple materials then print them on cards and envelopes.
    Music from The String Mamas
  • September 27:Artist Spotlight: Shaylin Wallace – Doodles on Paper + Beyond! // color in doodle on stickers, paper, and beyond!
    Music from Caleb Hacker
  • October 4: DIY Crafting – Fall Charm Bar // make a custom keychain, bracelet, waterbottle handle, and more!
    Music from Luke James Shaffer
  • October 11: No event  // see you next week!
  • October 18: “Build-a-Gnome” Doll Making// no sewing required to create a gnome all your own!
    Music from Sean Tracy
  • October 25: Artist Spotlight: David Amoroso — Calavara Masks // color and bedazzle a mask in honor of Día de los Muertos.
    Music from Duck Chuck Goose

Plus, vendor Otterly Artistic Events, will be onsite each week with gorgeous face painting and glitter tattoos!

 

Location: Held on the “central green” at Metropolitan Park in National Landing

  • Where can I park?
    Street parking is FREE and garage parking is FREE for up to 3 hours all weekend. We recommend entering the garage from 13th Street South.
  • What if it rains?
    In the event of rain, this programming will be hosted indoors, at MoCA Arlington’s Innovation Studio + Store (525 14th Street S Arlington, VA 22202)
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Fall Classes at MoCA!

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MoCA on the Move at Met Park

Sundays 10am-12pm

MoCA Arlington at Met Park
Fun for the whole family! No Experience Required offers playful art making activities for children (and their curious adults) every Sunday morning. There will be collaborative, community-built art works, and opportunities to “make and take” works, too.

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