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Dragon boat races on the Potomac River, cultural performances, food vendors, and kids activities at Georgetown Waterfront Park. One of DC's most colorful free events, and the kids will love watching the boats race.
Free canoe tours on the Anacostia River, live music, food trucks, kids activities, and community vendors. A relaxed festival that works well for families of all ages.
Kids set up real businesses and sell products they made. Lemonade stands, slime shops, art booths, and baked goods. Great for teaching entrepreneurship at Dupont Circle.
FREE
The 35th annual fine arts festival at Reston Town Center. 200+ artists, live music, food, and hands-on kids activities.
FREE
100+ authors at Bohrer Park with a dedicated children's tent, writing workshops, live music, and hands-on activities. Free admission and free parking.
FREE
Self-guided tour of 20+ farms across Loudoun County. Meet llamas, alpacas, and baby goats. Sample homemade ice cream and local cheese.
FREE
Taiko drums, lion dances, martial arts demos, Asian food vendors, and kids craft activities. A full day of culture on Main Street in Old Town Fairfax.
FREE
Arlington's community festival at Lubber Run Park with live music, food trucks, a kids zone with inflatables, and family activities.
FREE
The biggest free Asian festival in DC. 1,000+ performers, food vendors from 20+ cultures, Dragon Lair kids area, and a cosplay contest right on Pennsylvania Avenue.
FREE
Free military band concert along the National Harbor waterfront. Bring a blanket and watch the sunset over the Potomac.
FREE
Live music, nature activities, and family fun at Pentagon City's Metropolitan Park. Easy Metro access.
FREE
Neighborhood block party with live music, local vendors, face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, and a dog costume contest. The whole community shows up.
FREE
Traditional Hawaiian hula, drums, and bamboo flute performances at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Three shows throughout the day.
FREE
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.
FREE
Over 100 households across Capitol Hill selling kids toys, books, clothing, and vintage finds. The hub is at St. Mark's Church courtyard.
FREE
100+ exotic and classic cars on display on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Special Ferrari tribute for 2026. Car lovers of all ages will be in heaven.
From ~$22
Three-game Beltway Series at Nationals Park. Friday hot dog hat giveaway, Saturday bobblehead, Sunday kids sliding mitt. Great family baseball experience.
FREE
Professional actors perform short plays and musical numbers based on stories written by real kids. Part of the Wheaton Family Theatre Series.
FREE
A national day encouraging families to explore their local parks. Special ranger-led activities at parks across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
FREE entry
Traditional Greek food, music, and folk dancing. Gyros, baklava, loukoumades (Greek donuts), and live performances the whole family will enjoy.
FREE
Use solar telescopes on the museum terrace to safely view sunspots and solar flares with Smithsonian astronomers.
FREE
Live music at the Capitol Riverfront. Bring a blanket, grab food nearby, and let the kids run around the park.
~$25-30
Build and race LEGO cars, design custom vehicles, and tackle themed building challenges at LEGO Discovery Center.
FREE
Environmental festival at Brookside Nature Center with nature walks, live animals, gardening activities, and hands-on science for kids.
U-Pick strawberry fields, hayrides, barrel train, and a candy launch for kids. A real Virginia farm about an hour from DC.
Knights, jesters, jousting, and artisan crafts at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania, VA. Weekends through June 7.
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50 summer activities across DC, Maryland & Virginia. Splash pads, pools, outdoor festivals, nature trails, and more.
FREE
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
Memorial Day weekend tradition with carnival rides, food vendors, live music, and kids activities. One of Northern Virginia's biggest community festivals.
$25
Ninth edition at the French Embassy. Chocolate tasting, pastry chef demos, kids chocolate class, and bean-to-bar workshops. Kids under 10 free.
FREE
Free two-day music festival at Rockville Town Center. 15+ live bands, kids music, animal shows, craft tent, and a sensory tent for quiet breaks.
$15
Pick-your-own strawberries on 75 acres, plus wagon rides, a jumping pillow, rope swings, live music, and a Diaper Derby for crawlers.
FREE
Small-town parade with marching bands and fire trucks, followed by a festival with live music, food vendors, kids entertainment, and a 3K fun run.
FREE
The country's largest Memorial Day parade on Constitution Avenue. Marching bands, military groups, floats, and historical re-enactors.
FREE
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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