Hey, sunshine. We’re gonna pull up a seat and hope you stay awhile.

Protect the littlest beach bums from strong rays with a cabana for one. The pop-up tent has built-in UPF 50+ and a carry case, making it perfect for families on the go.

You could sit all day on a lounge chair and do nothing. Your toddler, however, prefers a little swing in his Adirondack. Prairie Leisure’s all-wood chair swing comes in six bright colors, including red and yellow, and can be hung from a tree (quaint), porch (charming), or swing set (lucky you with the backyard).

From lanyards to popsicles, an old-school picnic table is the perfect place to craft and snack. Susan Bridgefarmer creates each table to order from more than 50 colors, all sealed with a protective coating to weather whatever summer has in store.

LEARN
Making Connections
What: Discover the tie between Africa and the history of basket making in the Southeastern United States and give weaving a whirl.
Why: Little hands-on activities turn on big brains.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: National Museum of African Art, Enid A. Haupt Garden, 950 Independence Ave. SW, b/t 9th St. & L’Enfant Promenade (202-633-4600). Admission is free.

BOND
Hats and Tea
What: Moms and little ladies (ages 5 and up) munch on dainty sandwiches, learn about tea etiquette, and decorate a fancy sunbonnet with ribbons.
Why: Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful tradition.
When: Sat., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW, b/t R & Q Sts. (202-965-0400). Tickets online at tpmotherdaughtertea.eventbrite.com. Adults and children, $25.

HEAR
Lyle Walks the Dogs
What: Listen to the classic about a silly crocodile and his new dog-walking gig.
Why: Author Bernard Waber and his daughter Paulis really bring the story to life.
When: Tues., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Fessenden St. & Nebraska Ave. (202-364-1919). Admission is free.

Photo: Courtesy of When I Was Your Age