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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in DC This Weekend
Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 6
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 Kid
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Washington, DC - Wednesday - Monday, July 2-7
Free
Through cultural performances, storytelling, workshops, food, and more, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival aims to spark curiosity of various cultures and nurture human connection. Visit the website here.
Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade
Washington, DC - Friday, July 4
Free
The annual Capitol Hill Community Fourth of July Parade takes place on Barracks Row for a patriotic celebration of Independence Day. Visit the website here.
Six Flags America Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
Upper Marlboro, MD - Thursday - Saturday, July 3-5
Celebrate 4th of July all weekend long at Six Flags America with rides, live music, and fireworks every night. Visit the website here.
July 4th at the National Archives
Washington, DC - Friday, July 4
Free
Celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The day includes a reading of the Declaration of Independence, live music, presentation of the colors, and more. Visit the website here.
National Independence Day Parade
Washington, DC - Friday, July 4
Free
Families can watch marching bands, floats, military units, giant balloons, and more to celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic celebration of America's birthday. Visit the website here.
Momentum Park(our) at the National Building Museum
Washington, DC - Daily, July 3-20
National Building Museum invites visitors of all ages to experience Momentum Park(our), a bold new installation that transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into an immersive parkour environment. Open from July 3–20, this limited-time exhibition offers a thrilling physical and educational journey through the intersections of movement, design, and spatial awareness. Visit the website here.
Washington, DC 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Washington, DC - Friday, July 4
Free
The National Park Service hosts its annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall. From 1-8pm at the Sylvan Theater Family Activity Area, junior spies ages 10 and up can use the password Operation Independence! to embark on a scavenger hunt and learn about spying techniques during the American Revolution. The fireworks start at 9:09pm and launch from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Visit the website here.
Baltimore 4th of July Celebration
Baltimore, MD - Friday, July 4
Free
Celebrate July 4th in Baltimore's Inner Harbor with an afternoon picnic, live music, and a drone and fireworks show over the water. Visit the website here.
Germantown Glory (at South Germantown Recreational Park)
Germantown, MD - Friday, July 4
Free
Germantown celebrates 4th of July with music beginning at 7pm and fireworks at 9:15pm. Visit the website here.
Kensington's Annual Fourth of July Bike Parade
Kensington, MD - Friday, July 4
Free
This annual bike parade is open to any and all. Join in with bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers as the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department leads the parade. Visit the website here.
Putt Across America (at The Wharf)
Washington, DC - Daily, through September 1
From tee to shining tee... Putt Across America is an immersive mini golf experience for all ages. Guests putt their way through 18 larger-than-life holes, traveling from New York to Seattle, Hollywood to Hawaii, and more. Putt Across America blends a playful design with entertaining state-themed trivia and engaging fun facts as players drive through the course. Visit the website here.
Rockville's Independence Day Celebration
Rockville, MD - Friday, July 4
Free
Celebrate 4th of July with live music and a 20-minute fireworks show at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Visit the website here.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Washington, DC - Daily (except Tuesdays), through January 4, 2026
At Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, journey through 10 interactive rooms including a huge bubble-bath ball pit, an undersea LED room, a virtual-reality room, an endless infinity experience, and a vast ocean of pink balloons. Dazzling colors, lasers, moving lights, and bubbles integrate with 360-degree projection technology and virtual reality to create a magical experience. Visit the website here.
Takoma Park 4th of July Parade and Evening Celebration
Takoma Park, MD - Friday, July 4
Free
Takoma Park's 4th of July parade begins at 10am. The evening celebration features music, games, food and drinks, and other fun activities and begins at 6:30pm. Visit the website here.
4th of July Hometown Celebration & Fireworks (at Great Falls Village Centre)
Great Falls, VA - Friday, July 4
Free
The city of Great Falls celebrates the 4th of July throughout the day with a parade and fun activities in the morning followed by a fireworks display at 9pm. Visit the website here.
An American Celebration at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA - Friday, July 4
Meet George Washington, watch made-for-daytime fireworks, listen to live music, watch a US citizenship ceremony, and more during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day Celebration. Visit the website here.
Celebrate America in Manassas, VA
Historic Downtown Manassas, VA - Friday, July 4
Free
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Manassas with a fun festival with lots of activities for kids beginning at 3pm, followed by a fireworks display at 9:15pm. Visit the website here.
City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
Fairfax, VA - Friday, July 4
Free
Fairfax City's annual Independence Day parade, beginning at 10am, includes high school marching bands, large balloons, floats, and costumed characters. Visit the website here.
Town of Herndon 4th of July Celebration
Herndon, VA - Friday, July 4
Free
Families can celebrate July 4th with activities, music, games, and a fireworks display in Bready Park. Visit the website here.
The Frog Prince (The Puppet Co. Playhouse at Glen Echo Park)
Glen Echo, MD - Starting Saturday, July 5, then Thursdays - Sundays through July 20
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. The Frog Prince was first published in Germany in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Visit the website here.
The Chocolatey Dynamite Dinosaurs Frostology Lab Pop-Up
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 10:00am to 6:00pm
507 8th St SE, Washington, DC
Head to a fun dinosaur cookie pop-up with coloring, kid-friendly activities, and of course, Mothers Cookies frosted dinosaur cookies. No reservations are necessary; head there anytime between 10am and 6pm. Visit the website here.