Family Events
From monthly drop in storytelling to exhibition and holiday inspired family days, the Museum offers families of all backgrounds creative and meaningful opportunities to learn while having fun—for free or minimal cost.
Ongoing: Story Time at CJM
Second Thursdays | 10 – 11 am | Free
Enjoy stories, crafts, songs, and play during these kid-friendly early hours. Best for ages 5 and under.
Presented in partnership with PJ Library, Bender JCC, Pozez JCC, and Edlavitch JCC
2025 Dates:
June 12: Pride
Holiday Events
Enjoy specialty crafts, music, food, and fun while learning about local and/or Jewish history and holidays.
Support for Family Days is provided in part by HumanitiesDC.
2025 Holiday Family Days:
Family Day: Purim Party
Sunday, March 9 | 2–5 pm
$5 per Person | $20 per Family maximum
Exhibition-Related Events
Explore exhibition themes with hands on activities, inspired by the special and ongoing exhibitions.
Support for Family Days is provided in part by HumanitiesDC.
2025 Exhibition Family Days:
Family Day: Full of Pride
Sunday, June 22 | 9:30 am – 1 pm
$5 per Person | $20 per Family maximum
A Pride party for all ages! Dance to live music courtesy of the Hill Havurah ensemble, listen to Jewish drag queen Bella Naughty lead story time, enjoy crafts, and explore LGBTJews in the Federal City with our family guide and scavenger hunt.
Chris Ferenzi Photography