Spirit of Independence Festival
Three-day festival at the Smithsonian's American History Museum with hands-on science demos, historical reenactments, and interactive exhibits about American innovation.
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk
Eight museums and cultural institutions open their doors with special activities, live demos, and hands-on exhibits. Walk between them at your own pace along Embassy Row.
Solar Observation at Air & Space Museum
Look at the sun through real solar telescopes with Smithsonian astronomers on the National Mall. A quick stop that kids talk about for days.
LEGO "Start Your Engines!"
Build and race LEGO cars at this hands-on workshop in Springfield. Kids design, test, and tweak their creations all session long.
Acton Children's Business Fair
Kids run their own booths, pitch their products, and make real sales at this popular entrepreneurship fair at Dupont Circle.
Library of Congress Discovery Space
New interactive space for kids and teens at the Library of Congress with hands-on exhibits. Timed entry required.
Playdate at Natural History Museum
Soft playtime and exploration for the littlest scientists. Touch sea stars, practice walking, and discover fossils at the museum's ground floor play areas.
Story Time at Air & Space Museum
Interactive stories and sky science for young explorers. Stories inspired by real spacecraft and flight, with songs and activities included.
Maryland Day at UMD
UMD's 28th annual open house with 400+ free activities across five themed neighborhoods: farm animals, robotics, art workshops, sports, and science labs. A giant science fair meets county fair.
35th Annual Rockville Science Day
Montgomery County's biggest STEM festival. 120 exhibitors, rocket building, telescopes, live reptiles, electric vehicles, coding challenges, and chemistry experiments. Kids get to build, break, and launch things.
National Building Museum Workshops
Architecture and design workshops at the National Building Museum, kids design spaces, study bridges, and learn engineering through play.
Earth Day Events
Hands-on environmental science activities, cleanups, nature crafts, and educational exhibits across the National Mall and DMV.
DC Parks Spring Break Activities
Park rangers lead nature science programs, stream exploration, animal tracking, native plant identification, and junior ranger activities.
Smithsonian Castle Reopened
The iconic red sandstone building on the National Mall is open again after years of renovation. Walk through the restored Great Hall and explore new interactive exhibits with the kids.