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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in DC This Weekend
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
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
Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC - Friday & Saturday May 2 & 3
Free
Flower Mart brings families to the Washington National Cathedral grounds for food, vendors, carnival games, an antique carousel, and more fun activities. Visit the website here.
DinoWalk 2025 at Luck Stone Quarry
Culpeper, VA - Friday & Saturday May 2 & 3
The Museum of Culpeper History and Luck Stone Quarry annually provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 million years ago, giant beasts roamed the region we call home today. Then, in 1989, evidence of their existence was discovered at the bottom of the quarry. Visit the website here.
Around the World Embassy Tour
Washington, DC - Saturday May 3
Free
More than 50 embassies open their doors to visitors to share the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and goods from their countries. Past activities have included karate demonstrations, sari-wrapping lessons, alpaca petting, and more. Visit the website here.
Spring Farm Day at Frying Pan Farm
Herndon, VA - Saturday May 3
Kids can watch sheep-shearing, cow- and goat-milking, and farm-equipment demonstrations, plus enjoy games, crafts, wagon rides, and other hands-on activities at this annual event celebrating the arrival of baby animals. Visit the website here.
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Various Locations - Saturday, May 3
Free
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again held on the first Saturday in May. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. Visit the website here.
Marooned! A Space Comedy at The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4
Help a stranded astronaut find her way home in this innovative new puppet show. Internationally acclaimed company Alex and Olmsted presents this Jim Henson Foundation grant-awarded production with music from the Voyager Golden Record. Visit the website here.
Strawberry Festival at Messick's Farm Market
Bealeton, VA - Saturdays & Sundays, through May 25 (also on Monday, May 26
Messick's Farm Market celebrates strawberry season with a four-weekend Strawberry Festival. Families can enjoy hayrides, barrel train rides, kid tattoos, a zip line, a bounce pillow, strawberry picking (not included in the admission price), and more. Visit the website here.
Annapolis Book Festival
Key School, Annapolis, MD - Saturday, May 3
Free
The Annapolis Book Festival brings nationally and internationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing. There is also a huge used-book sale, live music and entertainment, raffle items, and children's activities. Visit the website here.
Carousel Day at Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo, MD - Saturday, May 3
Free
Head to this festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 104-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season. In addition to riding the carousel, families can enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the park including live music and dance performances, a spring parade and maypole celebration, short film screenings, kids' arts and crafts, open artist studios and galleries, food trucks, and lots more. Visit the website here.
Running of the Chihuahuas at the Wharf
Washington, DC - Saturday, May 3
Free
This family-friendly event features iconic Chihuahua races on District Pier. Spectators can view all the action on two giant video screens on both District and Transit Pier. There's also a DJ, an adoptable pet parade, an all-breed dog costume contest, a beer garden, and more. Visit the website here.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Music Dept. Honors Recital at Millennium Stage
Washington, DC - Saturdays, May 10 & 24
Free
The Kennedy Center is a managing partner of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Go see The Duke Ellington Instrumental Music Department Honors Senior Recitals! These dynamic musicians perform works from Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Debussy. Visit the website here.
Cinco De Mayo Kids Festival with Encanto and Darth Vader at Shipgarten
McLean, VA - Sunday, May 4
Free (plus food and/or drink purchase)
Bring the whole family to this Cinco de Mayo celebration for free face painting and arts and crafts, live music, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground. Dogs are welcome, whether on-leash or in the off-leash dog park, and can enjoy Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter. Visit the website here.