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The best things to do with your kids this week
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🦊 Finn's Picks This Week July 1-5
FREE
Great American State Fair
Ferris wheel, carnival rides, food from all 50 states, live music, and hands-on activities on the National Mall. Open daily through July 10. Open until midnight on July 4th.
FREE
FIFA World Cup Fan Zone
Big screens on the Mall, live music, food trucks, and soccer activities for kids. Free and open every match day through July 19.
FREE
Air & Space Museum: 5 New Galleries
Five galleries reopen for the museum's 50th anniversary. See the Hubble Space Telescope, Skylab, a P-51D Mustang, and the interactive How Things Fly exhibit. Free with timed entry.
FREE
Washington Capitals Development Camp
Watch the Caps' top draft picks hit the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. All sessions are free and open to the public. Through July 3.
FREE
Vienna Independence Day Celebration
Live music, food trucks, and kids' entertainment at Yeonas Park, with fireworks at 9:30pm. A great alternative to the National Mall crowds. Arrive by 6:30pm for a good spot.
$16-$19
The Playground at the Building Museum
14,000 sq ft indoor playground by Snarkitecture. Climbing walls, basketball hoops, a 100-foot obstacle course, slides, hammocks, and a tot spot. Get timed tickets online.
FREE
National Independence Day Parade
Marching bands, military units, giant balloons, and historic floats along Constitution Ave. The route runs from 3rd St to 12th St SW. Arrive early for shaded spots.
FREE
National Archives July 4th Celebration
Meet Founding Father reenactors, sign a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, face painting, and arts and crafts. See the original Declaration inside. Museum open until 10pm through July 5.
FREE
Salute to America 250: Fireworks
The largest fireworks display in U.S. history. Over 850,000 effects from the Mall, West Potomac Park, and the Potomac River. Security opens at 1pm. No chairs, coolers, or aerosols allowed inside the perimeter.
FREE
Anacostia Park Fireworks
Separate fireworks show at Poplar Point with way fewer crowds than the Mall. If you live in Southeast or want a relaxed fireworks experience with kids, this is your spot.
$16-$30
Mount Vernon: An American Celebration
Meet "George Washington," see a Revolutionary War encampment, and watch daytime fireworks over the Potomac at 1pm. Hot air balloon demo too. $30 adults, $16 kids 6-11, free under 5.
FREE
Great Falls 4th of July Celebration
Little Patriots Parade at 8:30am, main parade at 10am, inflatables, face painting, car show, and live music. Fireworks at Turner Farm around 9pm.
FREE
Leesburg Independence Day Celebration
Morning parade through historic downtown, then live music from Go Go Gadjet, funnel cakes, tacos, and what locals call the best fireworks in the region. Fireworks at 9:30pm.
FREE
Takoma Park 4th of July Parade
A community parade with a small-town, family-first feel. Decorate your bikes and wagons, bring your flags, and enjoy one of the area's most beloved local traditions.
FREE
Capital Jewish Museum: Free Family Day
Scavenger hunt with prizes, vintage Legos and Lincoln Logs, photobooth, craft room, and book nook. All ages and backgrounds welcome. Completely free.
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Loudoun County Fair
Carnival rides, petting zoo, fair food, live music, and a demolition derby in Leesburg. Kids 5 and under free; 6-12 just $5.
FREE
Fairfax County Carnival & Fair
Free at Frying Pan Farm Park: carnival rides, farm animals, contests, and Big Truck Night on Friday. Free parking too.
Prince William County Fair
Virginia's biggest county fair: nine days of rides, a rodeo, demolition derby, livestock, and nightly concerts in Manassas.
FREE
National Harbor Kids Day on the Plaza
Free waterfront fun every Tuesday at 10:30am through Aug 25: story time, music, dance, and meet-and-greets with police and fire crews.
FREE
Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts
Free live music every Thursday night, 7:30-8:30pm through Aug 20, in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Dancing welcome, free parking, rain or shine.
Butler's Orchard Blueberry Picking
Pick-your-own blueberries from late June into early August. Low bushes make it easy for toddlers to reach the fruit themselves. Pay by the pound.
FREE
Fairfax Summer Entertainment Series
Free concerts, kids' puppet shows, and outdoor movies at 20 parks across Northern Virginia all summer. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
FREE
Friday Night Concerts at Yards Park
Free Friday night music down on the Capitol Riverfront. A local band on the boardwalk, a grassy lawn for picnics, and water features for the kids to run through.
FREE
Bison Standing Strong at Natural History Museum
New exhibition featuring a life-size bull bison, the giant B. latifrons skull "Junior," and traditional Indigenous artworks. Family programming day on May 12.
FREE
Free Outdoor Movies at the REACH
Friday night movies on the Kennedy Center's REACH lawn. Wonka, The Lion King, The Incredibles, and more. Bring a blanket and picnic.
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