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Storytime at the Folger - Frost Fair
Storytime at the Folger
Join us for family storytimes during Frost Fair at Quill & Crumb and in the Reading Room, in partnership with DC Public Library. These free events are designed to be enjoyed by all ages.
Tue, Dec 02 — Wed, Dec 31, 2025
Family Tea at Frost Fair 2025
Family Tea
Tea is served! It’s a holiday treat for the whole family. We’re welcoming all ages to Afternoon Tea at the Folger the day after Christmas.
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:30am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Family Workshop: From Page to Pose
Family Workshop: From Page to Pose
Get ready to strike your best Shakespearean pose! Recreate artwork on display in our exhibition galleries through creative movement and acting.
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: Shakespeare Scene Stealers
Family Workshop: Shakespeare Scene Stealers
In this free workshop, families will act out scenes from Shakespeare, stealing the spotlight with comedic timing and pratfalls.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: My Shakespearean Monologue
Family Workshop: My Shakespearean Monologue
Attendees will use words and phrases from Shakespeare’s plays to create a personal monologue about who they are, with a chance to proudly perform it for everyone to hear.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: From Print to Paint
Family Workshop: From Print to Paint
Use your artistic skills to create a performance-inspired artwork that will be displayed in our Rose Exhibition Hall, alongside paintings depicting famous Shakespearean scenes.
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 11:30am & 1pm