Educational/entertainment
Wellness
Chess * works best on Chrome, Firefox or Edge
Scrabble
Washington National Cathedral Concert:
National Veterans Day Concert at Washington National Cathedral
Virginia History
Tour Mount Vernon, home of George Washington.
Visit behind the scenes at Hames Madison’s Montpelier.
Explore educational resources and take virtual tours in Colonial Williamsburg.
There’s always something new to discover at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Explore the folk heritage of the Blue Ridge region at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum.
Enjoy the beauty of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden from home.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Metropolitan Opera: Free recorded performances. *Website had been optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: For a limited time, Alvin Ailey is sharing full-length videos of the Company performing on stage.
PBS Great Performances: Explore and stream free musical and theatrical performances.
Animal Cams
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo: Watch giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang on the zoo’s two Panda Cams. * Website had been optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Choose from 10 live cams, from sea otters to jellyfish. * Website had been optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
San Diego Zoo: Watch a variety of animals, from apes to koalas, penguins to tigers. *they ask you to donate, but it is not required to watch the cams.
American Eagle Foundation’s Eagle Cams- Explore the world of Bald Eagles through five different high-definition, live-streaming cameras placed over wild and captive Bald Eagle nests, including a wild pair residing at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. * Website had been optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Aquarium of the Pacific: View live cams of penguins, sharks and more. Visitors can also connect to a variety of educational resources such as videos, online exhibits and recorded lectures.
Museums
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum: Take a virtual tour of the hundreds of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the National Mall Building. Or Udvar-Hazy Center.
BJ’s Wholesale Center
8 am-9am Monday through Saturday for customers 60 and older, (normal hours 9 am-9 pm).
*Please note, the times and information listed above are subject to change.
CDC Guideline for People Who are at a Higher Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19