Thu, Jul 30
|Riverworks Outdoor Stage
Playful Performances with Story Tapestries: Free Family Event!
A series of free outdoor performances for children ages 2 to 10 - fun for the whole family! This date features storyteller and choreographer, Kelly King!
Time & Location
Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Riverworks Outdoor Stage, 17617 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837, USA
About the event
Move, dance, and imagine together as stories leap off the page and into our bodies through creative movement and playful exploration!
Parking: Parking for Riverworks' outdoor events is available just one block away in the lots at the Poolesville Baptist Church and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, thanks to their generosity.
Seating: We have folding chairs available for seating or feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.
Food and Beverage: We have snacks and beverages available for purchase or feel free to bring your own picnic.
Inclement Weather. Our backup rain location will be Poolesville Baptist Church. Stay tuned for announcements!
About: In collaboration with Story Tapestries, Riverworks Art Center invites you to a free children's performance with Kelly King on July 30, from 10-11am on Riverworks Outdoor Stage - 17617 W Willard Rd. in Poolesville. These performances are for children ages 2 to 10 years old, but are fun for the whole family!
The Ongoing Series: Join us every Thursday from 10-11am from June 25 through August 20 for the Playful Performances Summer Series, featuring professional artists, interactive family experiences, and plenty of opportunities to sing, move, laugh, learn, and create together. Each week brings a new performer and adventure, from storytelling and music to dance, culture, and hands-on participation.
A portion of Riverworks Playful Performance series was made possible by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Story Tapestries:
An accomplished organization in its 16th year in 2026, Story Tapestries has impacted more than 5 million lives through their work. Story Tapestries custom designs culturally responsive, inclusive programs and products in collaboration with communities. The team is trained to work with all ages and abilities. We support access to workforce development, mental health, quality childcare, strong literacy, numeracy, SEL, STEM programs, and digital training.
Performer:
Kelly King moves people and ideas. She is an embodied joy strategist, interdisciplinary artist, and educator working in performance, film, and non-fiction. Kelly generates movement, dialogue, and joy and builds collaborative relationships with businesses, education systems, community groups, and individuals. She is Principal of The Movement Movement and Artistic Director of BodyWise Dance. TMM specializes in collaborative leadership strategies and systems, facilitation, and coaching. BWD is an inclusive dance lab for people of all ages and abilities. She joined the Drama department faculty of Catholic University in 2026. Her education and training include: Kilgore College Rangerettes, BA (Dance), University of Maryland; MFA (Interdisciplinary Arts), Goddard College. Her book, “Your Embodied Life - A Field Guide To Joy,” is available wherever books are sold. www.themovement-movement.com