Cycle on Jun 26, 2026

I will begin by listing the open threads for this topic to understand what has already been prioritized or what watches are in place.

I will search the web for the blog `dcstayathomeparent.com` to find any summer 2026 events or calendars they have posted, as this is a specific source requested in the standing guidance.

I will fetch the `https://www.dcstayathomeparent.com/this-week-in-dc` page to see if they list any specific dated events for late June/July 2026.

Let's do a search on `dcstayathomeparent.com` to see if there is a newer post or what posts they have around June / July 2026. Wait, since the current time is 2026-06-26, let's search for "June 29" or "July" on `dcstayathomeparent.com`.

Ah, the blog seems to have weekly schedules, e.g., June 22-26, and maybe they haven't posted June 29 - July 3 yet or it's not indexed. Let's see if we can find any other local sources. Let's look at the "Sources already mined" list in the context: dclibrary.libnet.info, kidfriendlydc.com, solidstatebooksdc.com, anacostiariverkeeper.org, calendar.google.com, mommypoppins.com, newsroom.loc.gov, nga.gov, eastcitybookshop.com, eventbrite.com, easternmarketmainstreet.org, loc.gov, navyyarddc.org, npg.si.edu, washingtonparent.com, barracksrow.org, capitolhillbid.org, hillcenterdc.org, pbs.org, usbg.gov, bbqdc.com, bbqindc.com, freedom250.org, hillfamilybiking.org, july4thparade.com, moe.nationalgeographic.org, mubadalacitidcopen.com, nationaltheatre.org, nbm.org, nps.gov, otakon.com. Wait, are there other libraries, museums, or community centers near Capitol Hill? What about: - Folger Shakespeare Library (we have one event: `folger-shakespeare-american-story-exhibition-2026-07-01`) - National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) - Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (on the Mall, very close to Capitol Hill) - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - National Postal Museum (we have one: `postal-museum-bluegrass-forever-2026-07-16`) - Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - United States Botanic Garden (we have `usbg-summer-evening-hours-july-2026-07-16`, but what about other children's programs there? They often have storytimes, hands-on cooking, or junior gardener programs) - Southwest Library and Northeast Library (DC Public Library branches near Capitol Hill) - are there other branches? Southeast Library (7th and D SE) is currently closed for modernization, but they hold interim services nearby (e.g., at Arthur Capper Community Center or others, or maybe Southeast Library is reopened or has outdoor programs). Let's check Southeast Library DCPL. - Let's search for "Southeast Library" events or "Arthur Capper" events in DCPL. - Let's search for "Smithsonian kids events" or "Smithsonian family programs" in July 2026. - Let's check "Folger Shakespeare Library" family programs in July 2026. - Let's check "National Postal Museum" family programs in July 2026. - Let's check "National Museum of the American Indian" kids programs. - Let's check "Hirshhorn" storytime or family programs (like Hirshhorn Kids / Maker Morning). - Let's check "National Museum of Asian Art" family programs. - Let's search for "Yards Park" or "The Wharf" kids events. - Let's search for "Eastern Market" kids events. - Let's check "Hill Center" kids events. - Let's search for "National Building Museum" kids events (besides Snarkitecture). Let's do some web searches to find new events in the priority window (June 26 to July 24, 2026). Let's search for "Smithsonian family events July 2026" or "Smithsonian kids events Washington DC July 2026".

Oh! Excellent leads! 1. "Smithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History Museum" on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Let's fetch that page or search specifically for it to get the details! 2. "Animation Celebration! July 6–17, 2026" at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Let's search for details on NMAI's animation celebration in July 2026! 3. "Smithsonian Sleepovers" for summer 2026. Let's find dates and details. Let's search for "Smithsonian Sleepover" 2026 dates.

Let's read these sleepover pages to see the exact dates and times. First, let's fetch: - `https://smithsoniansleepovers.org/american-history` - `https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/calendar/smithsonian-sleepover-american-history-museum` - `https://naturalhistory.si.edu/events/smithsonian-sleepover-natural-history-museum` - `https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce` Let's fetch the WUSA9 article and the American History museum events.

Wow, this is fantastic! We have several precise dates for the priority window (June 26 to July 24, 2026): 1. **National Museum of American History Sleepover**: Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM to Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM. - Slug: `smithsonian-american-history-sleepover-2026-07-10` - Venue: National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 - Cost: $150 per person (discounts for members/military) - Age: 8-14 with adult chaperone (21+) - Source: `https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/calendar/smithsonian-sleepover-american-history-museum` or `https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce` 2. **National Museum of Natural History Sleepover**: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:00 PM to Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:00 AM. - Slug: `smithsonian-natural-history-sleepover-2026-07-18` - Venue: National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 - Cost: $150 per person - Age: 8-14 with adult chaperone (21+) - Source: `https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce` 3. **National Museum of American History Sleepover (Girl Scouts Only)**: Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:00 PM to Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM. - Slug: `smithsonian-american-history-sleepover-girl-scouts-2026-07-24` - Venue: National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 - Cost: $150 per person - Target: Girl Scout troops/members aged 8-14 and adult chaperones - Source: `https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce` Wait, are there any other dates outside the window? There are: - `Friday, July 31` (Natural History) - `Wednesday, Aug. 5` (American History Late-Night Adventure, ends at 11 PM) - `Friday, Aug. 14` (Natural History) These are outside the 4-week window, but we can record them later or now if we have room. Let's record the in-window ones first! Let's look at another lead: "Animation Celebration! July 6–17, 2026" at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Let's search for "Animation Celebration" "American Indian Museum" "2026" or "July 6".

Let's fetch the Trumba calendar or americanindian.si.edu event page for the Animation Celebration! Or let's fetch the DMV Kids Out and About page or Patch. Let's try `https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/calendar/event/20260706/cdeb1de8-3772-4bd0-826b-2b743ca4f274/animation-celebration` or `https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1816149`. Let's fetch the Patch page first.

This is fantastic. The "Animation Celebration!" runs daily at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17. Wait, is it daily on weekdays or every single day? "daily at 11 AM and 1 PM from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17." Usually, it means weekdays or daily. Let's see if there are other events. Wait! Let's check the NMAI calendar to be sure if it's daily including weekends, or just weekdays, or what. Let's do a search. "This group of films will be played free at the National Museum of the American Indian, daily at 11 AM and 1 PM from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17." Let's see: Monday July 6, Tuesday July 7, Wednesday July 8, Thursday July 9, Friday July 10, Saturday July 11, Sunday July 12, Monday July 13, Tuesday July 14, Wednesday July 15, Thursday July 16, Friday July 17. Let's record this as a recurring or multi-day event, or we can record it as individual daily events if there are specific dates. Wait, we can record individual days or we can do a few of them. Let's check if there are other family programs at the National Museum of the American Indian in July 2026. Let's search for "American Indian Museum DC events July 2026".

Ah, let's see! On July 6, 2026: - **Clay Pinch Pots**: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Classroom scene of people working at tables doing a hands-on activity. "Get hands-on with clay and create a pinch pot." This is great for kids! Wait, is this a recurring event or just on July 6? Let's search for "Clay Pinch Pots" on the American Indian Museum site. And on July 8, 2026: - **DC | Welcome to a Native Place**: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM. "Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis..." This is a great family-friendly performance! Let's search for "Clay Pinch Pots" "American Indian Museum" "2026" to find more dates. Or let's search for "Welcome to a Native Place" "American Indian Museum" "2026".

Ah, "Clay Pinch Pots" on July 5, 2026 is in New York City (NY), whereas July 6, 2026 is in New York City too? Let's check the location for July 6 "Clay Pinch Pots" from the previous search: Wait, the query snippet said: "July 6, 2026, 11 AM – 4 PM. Classroom scene of people working at tables doing a hands on activity while others assist. Get hands-on with clay and create a... American Indian Museum NY" - ah, "American Indian Museum NY" is the Heye Center in New York. We should avoid recording NYC events! We only want DC events (near Capitol Hill). Let's filter carefully for "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" or "American Indian Museum DC". Wait, the Animation Celebration has: - `DC | Animation Celebration!, July 6, 2026, 1 - Calendar of Events` (https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D204353187) -> This is definitely DC! Let's verify if the Animation Celebration is in DC. Yes, the Patch page says: "National Museum of the American Indian, 3rd Street Southwest & Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, 20004" and "daily at 11 AM and 1 PM from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17." Let's record the Animation Celebration! Let's check what days it runs. It runs July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Let's record it for these days. Wait, let's also check "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" on July 8, 2026. Let's check if there are other dates for "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" in our window (June 26 to July 24, 2026). The series page: `https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?ref=bethesdadaily.com&trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1871300` shows: - Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Let's check if there is one on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Let's do a search.

Excellent! So "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" happens on: - Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Let's see if there is one on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 or Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Let's do a search.

Perfect! So "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" is every Wednesday in July: - Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM This is a wonderful, free, family-friendly event at the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall (very close to Capitol Hill). Let's record these! Let's do some more searching for Hirshhorn Museum family events. They have "Maker Morning" or "Storytime". Let's search for "Hirshhorn Maker Morning 2026" or "Hirshhorn Storytime 2026".

Let's fetch: - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/` - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/audience/youth-and-families/` to see what's happening for families in June/July 2026. This looks like a great new source! Let's do it.

Ah! The `web_search` tool is now spent, so I must rely on `web_fetch` to explore more of these pages or write up what I have. But wait! I can fetch the specific pages that look very interesting. Let's look at the Hirshhorn events. Let's see: 1. **Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer**: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-open-studio-red-dy-for-summer-2026-06-27` - Venue: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560 - Description: A free hands-on creative workshop for kids and families. Let's fetch the page to get the exact details. 2. **Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes** (Session 1): Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-01-10am` - Venue: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Session 2: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-01-11am` 3. **Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes** (Session 1): Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-02-10am` - Session 2: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-02-11am` 4. **Concert: Mighty Young Composers!**: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-concert-mighty-young-composers-2026-07-02` 5. **Open Studio: In Suspense!**: Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-open-studio-in-suspense-2026-07-03` 6. **Concert: Mighty Young Composers!**: Friday, July 3, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. - Slug: `hirshhorn-concert-mighty-young-composers-2026-07-03` Let's fetch a couple of these to get the exact description and confirm details. Let's fetch: - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-3/2026-07-01/1/` - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-red-dy-for-summer/` - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-in-suspense/2026-07-03/` Let's do these fetches.

This is an incredibly rich, perfect event for families with kids aged 0-6! It features a read-aloud of "Fabulous Fishes" by Susan Stockdale, hands-on art-making (creating suspended sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder's "Fish"), and a gallery tour. It is completely free, first-come first-served, and runs on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10 AM and 11 AM. Let's see if there are other Storytime Studio dates in July! Wait, let's search for "Storytime Studio" on the Hirshhorn events calendar to see if there are more themes in July 2026. Let's fetch the other two pages first: - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-red-dy-for-summer/` - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-in-suspense/2026-07-03/` Let's fetch them now.

Excellent! A drop-in Saturday art workshop for kids: "Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer" on June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Inspired by Nicolas Party's bright red sculpture *Head*, kids use paint, chalk pastels, and googly eyes to create vibrant portraits. Free, drop-in, no registration. Now let's fetch the other Hirshhorn page: - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-in-suspense/2026-07-03/` Let's fetch it.

This is amazing! "Open Studio: In Suspense!" runs every Friday and Saturday in July. Let's see: - Friday, July 3, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Saturday, July 4, 2026: Wait, is there one on July 4th? It says "every Friday and Saturday in July". Let's check if there's one on Saturday, July 4, 2026. - Friday, July 10, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Saturday, July 11, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Friday, July 17, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Saturday, July 18, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Friday, July 24, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Saturday, July 25, 2026: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (this is just outside the window, but we can check if it's there). Let's fetch the series page `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/series/open-studio-in-suspense/` to see all the exact dates and times! This is a great way to verify. Let's do that fetch.

Ah! The series page shows July 3 and July 4. Let's see if there are other series or other dates for Open Studio in July. Let's do a fetch of `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/2/` or just search if we can. Since we are out of web searches, we can use `web_fetch` on URLs. Wait, let's look at the youth and families category page on Hirshhorn: `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/audience/youth-and-families/` Let's see if there is a page 2 of that category: `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/audience/youth-and-families/page/2/` Let's fetch that.

Ah! The page title says: "Events from June 27, 2025 – July 5, 2025" but the dates inside are definitely 2026. Wait, the URL has `page/2` but it shows the exact same 9 events as page 1. Let's see if there is a `page/3` or if that's all of them. Let's try `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/audience/youth-and-families/page/3/` to see if there are more.

Ah, it seems they only have 9 events total loaded in this category, or maybe there are more pages but it defaults to the same page. Let's see if there are other categories like `hirshhorn-kids` or if we can fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/` and look for July 2026. Wait, let's look at the events on the main events page: `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/` and see if we can fetch it. Let's do that.

Okay, it seems that's the current set of events. Let's see if there is another set of pages, since the URL structure `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/2/` was fetched earlier. Wait! Let's check `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/4/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/5/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/6/` to see if we can find events further into July (e.g. July 8-24). Let's fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/4/`.

Yes! Page 4 has events for July 23-31! This means there are indeed pages in between. Let's fetch page 3 to see what is on it (which should cover July 4 to July 23). Let's do that! This is amazing.

Wait, what about between July 4 and July 16? Let's check if there is a page in between or if some events are on page 2 or page 3 that we missed. Wait, let's look at the dates: On Page 2, we had: - June 26: Mighty Young Composers - June 27: Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer - July 1: Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes (10 AM & 11 AM) - July 2: Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes (10 AM & 11 AM) - July 2: Concert: Mighty Young Composers (4 PM) - July 3: Open Studio: In Suspense! (10 AM) - July 3: Concert: Mighty Young Composers (4 PM) Wait, did it show July 4? On the series page for "Open Studio: In Suspense!", it showed July 4. Let's see if page 2 has July 4 or if it's somewhere else. Let's see: Page 3 has: - July 16: Storytime Studio: To Infinity and Beyond (10 AM & 11 AM) - July 17: Open Studio: Become an Architect (10 AM) - July 18: Open Studio: Become an Architect (10 AM) - July 21: Estudio de Cuentos: Bailando con Duncan (10 AM & 11 AM) - this is a Spanish-language Storytime! Great for families! - July 22: Storytime Studio: Talk It Out (10 AM & 11 AM) - July 23: Storytime Studio: Talk It Out (10 AM & 11 AM) Page 4 has: - July 23: Storytime Studio: Talk It Out (11 AM) - July 24: Open Studio: Sculpting Stories (10 AM) - July 25: Open Studio: Sculpting Stories (10 AM) Wait, what about the week of July 5 to July 15? Let's check if there is a page we missed, or if there were no events listed for those dates. Let's see if we can fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/2/` or if we can fetch a specific date range, e.g. `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/2026-07-08/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/2026-07-09/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/2026-07-10/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/2026-07-11/`. Wait, let's see if we can find any other events. Let's do a search on Hirshhorn's site for "July 8" or "July 9" 2026. Wait, let's fetch: - `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/storytime-studio-to-infinity-and-beyond/2026-07-16/1/` to see if there is an earlier date in that series! Let's fetch it.

Ah, let's fetch the series page for "To Infinity and Beyond" to see if there is a date on July 15 as well. The series page is `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/series/storytime-studio-to-infinity-and-beyond/`. Let's fetch it.

Ah, yes! July 15 has Storytime Studio: To Infinity and Beyond (10 AM and 11 AM) as well! This is perfect. Wait! What about the week before (July 8 and July 9)? Let's search for what the series was then. Maybe the series was "Storytime Studio: Wonderful Water"? Let's check `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/series/storytime-studio-wonderful-water/` or let's search for "Wonderful Water" on Hirshhorn. Wait, let's fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/page/2/` or let's try to fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/series/storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes/` to see if there are other dates for Fabulous Fishes (it is July 1 and July 2). Let's look at the dates: - July 1 & 2: Fabulous Fishes - July 8 & 9: Let's search for what was on. Let's try fetching `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/storytime/` or `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/storytime/page/2/` to find events. Let's do a fetch of `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/events/category/storytime/`.

Yes! Oh, this is so rewarding! We found: - **Storytime Studio: Chasing Rainbows**: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (10 AM & 11 AM) and Thursday, July 9, 2026 (10 AM & 11 AM). Let's fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/storytime-studio-chasing-rainbows-2/2026-07-08/1/` to get the details (featured book, etc.). This is amazing! Let's do it.

This is extremely detailed and wonderful! Let's see if we can find details of "Storytime Studio: Talk It Out" on July 22 and 23. Let's fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/storytime-studio-talk-it-out/2026-07-22/1/`. Let's do that.

This is so beautiful and rich! It's a wonderful set of events at the Hirshhorn. Let's also look at the Spanish-language storytime: "Estudio de Cuentos: Bailando con Duncan" on July 21 (10 AM & 11 AM). Let's fetch `https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/estudio-de-cuentos-bailando-con-duncan/2026-07-21/1/` to confirm. This is an awesome addition for families looking for bilingual or Spanish children's programs. Let's do that!

Ah, yes, my web search budget is spent! But I can still fetch pages using `web_fetch` if I have URLs. Let's see if we have other URLs to check. Wait, let's verify if we have any other interesting sources in the list of standing guidance: - `http://www.barracksrow.org/events` - `https://www.dcstayathomeparent.com/` (We fetched their main pages, no upcoming July events were indexed yet) - `https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=ckcde8raumogv4o4eki0d8svn4@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&mode=MONTH&showTitle=0&showPrint=0&showTabs=0&showCalendars=0&showTz=0` (This is the Capitol Hill Kids Google Calendar! Let's fetch it if possible? Wait, it's an embed calendar. Can we fetch it? No, but let's see if we can do a web_fetch on it.) Let's try fetching the calendar embed URL to see if it lists any events in raw HTML/text. Let's try.

Ah! This Google Calendar is for Eastern Market Public Events. Let's see what events are listed here: - June 30, Tuesday: Big Barn's Puppet Show (10:30 AM to 11:15 AM) - July 3, Friday: Big Barn's Puppet Show Fridays (10:30 AM to 11:15 AM) - July 4, Saturday: Independence Day America's 250! (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Wait! Do we have these events already? Let's check the list of events already on the calendar in our priority window: - `eastern-market-big-barn-puppet-show-2026-06-30` (2026-06-30T14:30:00Z) - wait, 14:30:00Z is 10:30 AM EST (since Z is UTC, 14:30 UTC is 10:30 AM EST). Yes, that's already on the calendar! - `eastern-market-big-barn-puppet-show-2026-07-03` (2026-07-03T14:30:00Z) - already on the calendar! - `eastern-market-4th-of-july-2026` (2026-07-04T15:00:00Z) - 15:00:00Z is 11:00 AM EST. Yes, already on the calendar! Wait, let's see if there are more July events on Eastern Market's calendar. The fetch only went up to July 4. Let's see if we can fetch later dates or if there are other calendars. Wait, let's look at other Smithsonian museum calendars, or other libraries. What about the U.S. Botanic Garden? We have `usbg-summer-evening-hours-july-2026-07-16` but what other events does the U.S. Botanic Garden have? Let's check their site. Wait, let's search for "US Botanic Garden calendar July 2026" or "US Botanic Garden family events". Since `web_search` is spent, we can't search, but let's check if we can fetch US Botanic Garden's calendar if we can guess the URL, or let's look at other ways to find events. Wait, are there any other open threads or watches? Yes, we have: - `Capitol Hill Fall & Winter Holiday Kids Events` watch (id: `019ef1a0-2c48-71fa-9ee8-5eb5b0eedd32`). This is for fall and winter holiday events, which fires when late fall/winter holiday events are announced. Since we are in June 2026, those are not announced yet, so we don't need to resolve this thread. Let's record the new events we found! Let's review the new events we have confirmed from our fetches: ### 1. Smithsonian Sleepover at the National Museum of American History - **Slug**: `smithsonian-american-history-sleepover-2026-07-10` - **Title**: Smithsonian Sleepover at the National Museum of American History - **Starts At**: `2026-07-10T19:00:00-04:00` (7:00 PM EDT) - **Ends At**: `2026-07-11T09:00:00-04:00` (9:00 AM EDT) - **All Day**: `false` - **Location**: National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Location URL**: `https://maps.google.com/?q=National+Museum+of+American+History` - **Source URLs**: `["https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce", "https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/calendar/smithsonian-sleepover-american-history-museum"]` - **Description**: Kids aged 8-14 and their adult chaperones are invited to explore the museum after hours. Salute America’s 250th birthday by taking an all-American road trip through the museum’s galleries. Along the way, they can immerse themselves in the new exhibition, “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness,” play I-Spy and the license plate game, make a pit stop, test their knowledge—even become a presidential candidate. Includes exclusive museum access, guided activities, an evening snack, and a light breakfast. Cost: $150 per person (discounts for members, military, and large groups). - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "paid", "sleepover"]` ### 2. Smithsonian Sleepover at the National Museum of Natural History - **Slug**: `smithsonian-natural-history-sleepover-2026-07-18` - **Title**: Smithsonian Sleepover at the National Museum of Natural History - **Starts At**: `2026-07-18T19:00:00-04:00` (7:00 PM EDT) - **Ends At**: `2026-07-19T09:00:00-04:00` (9:00 AM EDT) - **All Day**: `false` - **Location**: National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Location URL**: `https://maps.google.com/?q=National+Museum+of+Natural+History` - **Source URLs**: `["https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce"]` - **Description**: Kids aged 8-14 and their adult chaperones will explore the Earth's past, discover the ocean's many wonders, and take off to the moon through a guided "Game of Survival," filled with activities. Includes exclusive museum access, guided activities, an evening snack, and a light breakfast. Cost: $150 per person (discounts for members, military, and large groups). - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "paid", "sleepover"]` ### 3. Smithsonian Sleepover at the American History Museum (Girl Scouts Exclusive) - **Slug**: `smithsonian-american-history-sleepover-girl-scouts-2026-07-24` - **Title**: Smithsonian Sleepover at the American History Museum (Girl Scouts Exclusive) - **Starts At**: `2026-07-24T19:00:00-04:00` (7:00 PM EDT) - **Ends At**: `2026-07-25T09:00:00-04:00` (9:00 AM EDT) - **All Day**: `false` - **Location**: National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Location URL**: `https://maps.google.com/?q=National+Museum+of+American+History` - **Source URLs**: `["https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/museums/smithsonian/smithsonian-sleepover-summer-2026/65-f03bdfb8-5313-4527-8127-4ed08042a1ce"]` - **Description**: Exclusive sleepover program for Girl Scout troops and members aged 8-14 and their adult chaperones. Salute America’s 250th birthday by taking an all-American road trip through the museum’s galleries, playing I-Spy, and completing activities to earn badges. Includes exclusive museum access, guided activities, an evening snack, and a light breakfast. Cost: $150 per person. - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "paid", "sleepover", "girl-scouts"]` ### 4. Animation Celebration! at the National Museum of the American Indian Let's record the DC ones during the priority window. - **DATES**: Weekdays from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17, 2026 (July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) - **Starts At**: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM (Let's record the 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM sessions or make a single entry per day indicating both times). Let's make a single entry per day, starts at 11:00 AM, and ends at 2:00 PM, or record them as 11:00 AM. Wait, let's look at the description: "daily at 11 AM and 1 PM from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17." Let's record them for each weekday in the window! Wait, let's record: - July 6: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-06` - July 7: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-07` - July 8: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-08` - July 9: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-09` - July 10: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-10` - July 13: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-13` - July 14: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-14` - July 15: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-15` - July 16: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-16` - July 17: `nmai-animation-celebration-2026-07-17` Let's choose starts at 11:00 AM. - **Description**: Enjoy a free collection of animated short films by Indigenous filmmakers, featuring colorful folktales, humorous encounters, and lighthearted lessons. The animated films feature well-known Indigenous filmmakers like pop-artist Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw) and the acclaimed and award-winning stop-motion animated series “Wapos Bay” featuring the late Gordon Tootoosis (Cree/Stoney). Screenings are completely free and run daily at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekdays from July 6 to July 17. - **Location**: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Location URL**: `https://maps.google.com/?q=National+Museum+of+the+American+Indian` - **Source URLs**: `["https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/calendar/event/20260706/cdeb1de8-3772-4bd0-826b-2b743ca4f274/animation-celebration", "https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1816149"]` - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "free", "films"]` Wait, let's also record "DC | Welcome to a Native Place" at the National Museum of the American Indian: - Wednesdays in July (July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22): - **Starts At**: 1:00 PM EDT (13:00) - **Ends At**: 1:30 PM EDT (13:30) - **Description**: Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis... A free family-friendly performance celebrating Native culture. - **Location**: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Source URLs**: `["https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?ref=bethesdadaily.com&trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1871300"]` - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "free", "performance"]` Let's also record the Hirshhorn Museum events: ### 5. Hirshhorn Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer - **Slug**: `hirshhorn-open-studio-red-dy-for-summer-2026-06-27` - **Title**: Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer at the Hirshhorn - **Starts At**: `2026-06-27T10:00:00-04:00` - **Ends At**: `2026-06-27T14:00:00-04:00` - **Location**: Hirshhorn Art School (Lower Level), Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Source URLs**: `["https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-red-dy-for-summer/"]` - **Description**: Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities. Beat the heat and draw inspiration from Nicolas Party and his bright-red sculpture *Head* (2018). Kids and families will use materials like paint, chalk pastels, and googly eyes to create vibrant portraits of their own. Free, no reservations or tickets required. - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "free", "art-making"]` ### 6. Hirshhorn Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes - **Slug**: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-01` - **Title**: Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes at the Hirshhorn - **Starts At**: `2026-07-01T10:00:00-04:00` (There are 10 AM and 11 AM sessions) - **Ends At**: `2026-07-01T12:00:00-04:00` - **Location**: Hirshhorn Art School (Lower Level), Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Source URLs**: `["https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-3/2026-07-01/1/"]` - **Description**: A captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. This week, get inspired by Alexander Calder's mobile *Fish* (1944). Learn all about ocean animals with staff from the National Zoo, then make your own suspended sculptures to take home. Featured book: "Fabulous Fishes" by Susan Stockdale. Sessions run at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Free, first-come first-served (limited capacity). - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum", "free", "storytime", "art-making"]` Wait, let's record this for: - July 1: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-01` - July 2: `hirshhorn-storytime-studio-fabulous-fishes-2026-07-02` ### 7. Hirshhorn Open Studio: In Suspense! - **Slug**: `hirshhorn-open-studio-in-suspense-2026-07-03` - **Title**: Open Studio: In Suspense! at the Hirshhorn - **Starts At**: `2026-07-03T10:00:00-04:00` - **Ends At**: `2026-07-03T14:00:00-04:00` - **Location**: Hirshhorn Art School (Lower Level), Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560 - **Source URLs**: `["https://hirshhorn.si.edu/event/open-studio-in-suspense/2026-07-03/"]` - **Description**: Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities. Draw inspiration from Alexander Calder’s mobile *Zarabanda (One White Disc)* (1955). Use pipe cleaners, coated wire, aluminum foil, and other loose parts to explore suspension and build your own hanging sculptures. Free, no reservations or tickets required. - **Tags**: `["kid-friendly", "museum",

I will now record the confirmed newly-discovered events on the calendar using the `record_calendar_event` tool. Let's start with the Smithsonian Sleepovers.

I will now record the Smithsonian Sleepover at the National Museum of Natural History occurring on July 18, 2026.

I will now record the Girl Scout exclusive sleepover at the American History Museum on Friday, July 24, 2026.

I will record the newly discovered events at the Hirshhorn Museum, starting with "Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer" on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This is a free art-making drop-in event for kids.

I will record the "Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes" at the Hirshhorn on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This is a free program for kids birth to age 6 with read-alouds, art-making, and gallery exploration. It runs two sessions, starting at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. I will represent the overall block from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

I will record the corresponding Thursday session of "Storytime Studio: Fabulous Fishes" on Thursday, July 2, 2026.