Marine Barracks Evening Parade
The Marines' precision marching, drum and bugle corps, and the Silent Drill Platoon perform every Friday evening. Impressive and completely free. Arrive early for seats.
Nationals vs San Francisco Giants
Baseball at Nationals Park with Kids Eat Free, run-the-bases after the game, and a free Kids Hoodie giveaway for ages 12 & under.
DC Parks Spring Break Activities
Free sports, active play, and fitness activities for kids across DC parks, from soccer clinics to playground circuits.
Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase
Watch horses leap over hedgerows at this 100-year-old steeplechase in Virginia's Blue Ridge. Kids are mesmerized, pack a picnic!
Nats vs Orioles: Beltway Series
Three-game Beltway Series at Nationals Park. Friday hot dog hat giveaway, Saturday bobblehead, Sunday kids sliding mitt.
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
100+ exotic and classic cars on display on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Special Ferrari tribute for 2026.
Truck Day (Montgomery County)
Touch-a-truck event where kids climb on dump trucks, snowplows, and heavy equipment at the county depot. Plus the Paint the Plow art contest.
Armed Forces Cycling Classic
Pro cycling races through Clarendon on Saturday and Crystal City on Sunday. Free to watch from the sidewalk. Exciting and fast.