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For Toddlers (0–3)

Gentle adventures for your littlest explorers

Sesame Street Live
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From $47
Live Stage Show

Sesame Street Live

Ages 2-7

Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster live on stage. Perfect first live show for toddlers who love Sesame Street. Singing, dancing, and lots of audience interaction.

📅 Thu Jun 5📍 EagleBank Arena, Fairfax VA💰 From $47
Under the Baobab Tree
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$3-$9
Arts & Crafts

Under the Baobab Tree

Ages 2-8

Interactive African storytelling and craft workshops sized right for little hands. Toddlers love the colorful stories and simple art projects.

📅 Jun 3-5📍 National Mall, DC💰 $3-$9
DC Spray Parks
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FREE
Water Play

DC Spray Parks Open for Summer

Toddlers & KidsFREE

Free splash pads and spray parks open across DC on weekends. Shallow water play designed for the littlest kids. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

📅 Weekends📍 Parks across DC💚 FREE
Sandy Spring Strawberry Festival
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$8-$12
Festival & Food

Sandy Spring Strawberry Festival

All Ages

Strawberry picking, pony rides, and hayrides in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Toddlers love the farm animals and fresh strawberries.

📅 Sat Jun 6📍 Sandy Spring, MD💰 $8-$12
Park Event

Spring at Metropolitan Park

ToddlersFREE

Open green space, gentle outdoor activities, and a relaxed spring atmosphere make this a nice Sunday outing for little ones.

📅 Sun May 17📍 Arlington VA💚 FREE
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🍫
Tickets Required
Sensory Play

Hershey's Interactive Experience

Ages 3–12

Hands-on candy games, multi-sensory play, and chocolate-themed activities at Tysons Corner Center. Perfect for toddlers who love bright colors and textures.

📅 All week📍 Tysons Corner, VA🎟️ ~$25–30
Zoo

National Zoo

ToddlersFREE

Toddlers go wild at the zoo, from giant pandas to baby elephants. Free admission year-round, with stroller-friendly paths.

📅 Daily📍 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, DC💰 FREE
Pigeon Exhibit
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FREE
Museum Exhibit

The Pigeon Exhibit

ToddlersFREE

Mo Willems' Pigeon is a toddler book icon. This interactive exhibit at the Smithsonian is perfectly sized for little ones.

📅 Daily through May📍 National Mall, DC💰 FREE
Festival of the Earth
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FREE
Festival

Festival of the Earth

ToddlersFREE

Farm animals, music, and open outdoor space, toddlers love this free community festival. Lots of room to roam.

📅 May 16📍 Northern Virginia💰 FREE
Planet Word
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FREE
Museum

Planet Word Museum

ToddlersFREE

Free interactive language museum with sounds, light, and voice-activated art. Gentle and magical for very young visitors.

📅 Daily📍 925 G St NW, DC💰 FREE

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