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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in DC This Weekend
Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22
Looking for activities to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
Top Things To Do in and Near DC This Weekend With Kids
Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage
Bethesda, MD - Friday, June 20
It's tough being the youngest! Dory's siblings won't play with her and there are monsters to battle all over the house, like the hair-raising Mrs. Gobble Gracker. With the help of her fairy godfather, Mr. Nuggy, her monster-friend, Mary, and her mighty imagination, Dory sets out to win what she wants most: her family's attention. Visit the website here.
Family Day for Juneteenth: Freedom before Emancipation at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA - Thursday, June 19 - Saturday, June 21
Mount Vernon celebrates Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Proclamation. Visitors can watch character performances from actors portraying Ona Judge and Christopher Sheels, take a tour of the estate, and honor the lives of those that were enslaved at a commemoration ceremony. Visit the website here.
Slice of History: Civics Pizza Party at Woodlawn
Alexandria, VA - Friday, June 20
Free
Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history! Join a special open house at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, a site with a profound legacy of transformation. Take a self-guided tour and learn how Woodlawn, a former plantation once part of George Washington's Mount Vernon, became the site of an anti-slavery colony in the years before the Civil War. Visit the website here.
Films at the Stone (at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial)
Washington, DC - Friday, June 20
Free
Enjoy movies featuring individuals who fight for what is right at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall. Visit the website here.
Play All Day VA at Reston Community Center
Reston, VA - Friday, June 20
Free
This event is *literally* all day! It’s the longest day of the year so let’s Play All Day VA! RCC joins friends across Virginia to celebrate the day by participating in free, family-friendly activities that are fun for everyone. RCC Play All Day VA events include coffee and snacks, art exhibits, summer concerts, and so much more. Visit the website here.
Wolf Trap Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods
Vienna, VA - Various dates, Friday, June 20 - Saturday, August 5
Spend summer mornings dancing, singing, and playing with the whole family at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap! Each June through August, this magical outdoor venue springs to life with interactive concerts, live performances, puppet shows, and more for kids and families to enjoy. Visit the website here.
Science Solstice Saturday at the National Zoo
Washington, DC - Saturday, June 21
Free
Smithsonian marks the first Saturday of summer—Solstice Saturday—by hosting programs and performances throughout the day and night. Get ready for a free, fun-filled immersive scientific experience at the National Zoo. Visitors can engage with scientists, researchers, and animal experts to learn how science is shaping the future of wildlife conservation. The Visitor Center will screen a rotating series of short films highlighting conservation work done by Smithsonian researchers. Visit the website here.
Juneteenth Celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA - Saturday, June 21
Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with African American stories, food trucks, live music, crafts, and history at this free event at Frying Pan Farm Park. Visit the website here.
Manassas Bee Festival (at Liberia House and Grounds)
Manassas, VA - Saturday, June 21
Free
Celebrate pollinators at the Manassas Bee Festival. Guests can taste fresh honey, dance with other bees and butterflies in costume, enjoy honey crafts, and see an apiary. Visit the website here.
Playpalooza DMV in Vienna
Vienna, VA - Saturday, June 21
Free
Check out Playpalooza DMV, a free pop-up party with bounce houses, face painting, a touch-a-truck zone, an inflatable obstacle course, a rock climbing wall, a toddler zone, character appearances, and more. Visit the website here.
Family Fun Day at Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC - Saturday, June 21
Share the wonder of the world’s sixth-largest Cathedral with special activities tailored just for kids and families. Join hands-on activities and see demonstrations about Cathedral artforms like carved stone, stained glass, and needlepoint. Explore favorite Cathedral features on a themed scavenger hunt. Take a break at the coloring station and pop-up library cart. Stop by the incredible LEGO® exhibit to see progress and donate to add bricks to a LEGO® Cathedral model. Visit the website here.
Family Day at the Library of Congress: Honoring Juneteenth
Washington, DC - Saturday, June 21
Free
Commemorate Juneteenth with a program celebrating the themes of family and home. Create a fabric quilt square, hear local quilt artist Sandra Smith talk about her work and inspiration, and explore quilt-related materials from the American Folklife Center. Meet a staff expert from the Manuscript Division, and learn about items from the Library’s Abraham Lincoln Papers. Join bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes to hear about her new middle grade novel, Will's Race for Home. Visit the website here.
Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22
Restaurants and chefs from around the country compete at this festival, which also offers plenty of food, live music across four stages, BMX and skateboarding freestyle shows, backyard games, and lots of other activities. Visit the website here.