
Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the whole Sesame Street gang live on stage. Singing, dancing, and interactive fun your little ones will remember.

Free live jazz every Friday evening in the National Gallery's Sculpture Garden. Bring a blanket, grab food from the vendors, and let the kids run around while you listen.
Outdoor live music at Yards Park along the Anacostia riverfront. Bring a blanket and enjoy a Thursday evening concert with the kids.
Live music at National Harbor as the sun sets over the Potomac. Great waterfront views and a relaxed vibe that works well for families.
Live music fills the streets of Adams Morgan as neighborhood musicians perform from porches, storefronts, and outdoor spaces throughout the day.
Two stages of live music, an art show in the historic Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, face painting, glitter tattoos, and sidewalk chalk art. Small-town Virginia at its best.

Knights, jousting, jesters, and artisan crafts at Lake Anna Winery. One of the most immersive live performance experiences for the whole family.

A beloved community festival featuring a live bluegrass band, costume parade, and family activities, completely free admission.

200+ artists, live musical performances, and hands-on creativity at one of Northern Virginia's biggest outdoor arts festivals.
Professional actors perform short plays and musical numbers based on stories written by real kids. Part of the Wheaton Family Theatre Series.

The classic Broadway musical is at the Kennedy Center. Big, fun numbers that kids love, especially the marching band finale.

Saturday afternoon live music along the Capitol Riverfront boardwalk. Kids can splash in the water park between sets.
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