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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in DC This Weekend
Thursday, August 6 - Sunday, August 9
One Loudoun Carnival at Uptown
Leesburg, VA
Thursday - Monday, August 6 - 17
Families can enjoy all of their favorite rides, carnival food, games, entertainment, and more at the One Loudoun Carnival. Website
Elefest at the National Zoo
Washington, DC - Free
Friday - Sunday, August 7-9
In honor of World Elephant Day, celebrate the Zoo’s newest Asian elephant calf, Linh Mai, with a three-day festival packed with culture, conservation and community! Website
Circus Vazquez Tysons
Tysons, VA
Daily, August 7-30
Circus fans, gather for high-flying acrobatics, comical clowns, and all the traditional circus entertainment under the big top. Website
Set Sail for School at Port Discovery
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Saturday, August 8
10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Ages: 10 and under
$23.95; Child (under 1) Free
A new school year sparks a mixture of big feelings in children. As the school-jitter-storm gathers, consider Port Discovery to be an anchor. This annual event brings the Baltimore community together for activities, giveaways, and more. Website
Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Reston, VA- Free
Saturday, August 8
A fun and unique event, the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta has quickly become a community favorite growing in size each year. The Regatta brings together residents, businesses, and visitors from across the Greater Washington, DC metro area. In this festive environment, Lake Anne Plaza swells with thousands of spectators who cheer on their favorite boats. Website
Lake Buddies at Chevy Chase Lake
Chevy Chase, MD - FREE
Saturday, August 8
Calling all babies and buddies! This series is for every parent and child to enjoy for a morning once a month from June through September. Enjoy entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, glitter tattoos, and more family fun with your little ones. Website
TASTE Leesburg
Leesburg, VA - FREE
Saturday, August 8
Visitors can enjoy tastes of the best food from local restaurants, food trucks, and farm markets around Leesburg. There will also be live music and entertainment and beer and wine for adults. Website
Prince William County Fair
Manassas, VA
Daily, through Saturday, August 8
The Prince William County Fair features livestock and arts exhibits, tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, live music and shows, food, carnival rides and games, and more. Website
DockDogs Competition at the Wharf
Washington, DC
Saturday, August 8
Get ready for a full day of high-flying, tail-wagging action as Chesapeake DockDogs brings their nationally sanctioned DockDogs competition to District Pier. For the first time in DC, you can cheer on these canine athletes as they attempt to earn the title of Iron Dog! This event has multiple disciplines in which dogs will compete to earn a cumulative score. Stick around for the awards ceremony, raffles, prizes, massive ribbons, medals, and plenty of four-legged fun. Website
DC Water Lantern Festival at National Harbor
National Harbor, MD
Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9
Families will be dazzled as they witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns floating on the water in National Harbor. The event also includes food trucks, music, and giveaways. Website
Howard County Fair
West Friendship, MD
Saturday - Saturday, August 8-15
At the annual Howard County Fair, families can enjoy rides, agricultural exhibits, a dog show, a parade, food, live music, and more. Website
Tanger Back 2 School Bash
National Harbor, MD
Sunday, August 9
Get ready for back-to-school fun at Tanger's Back 2 School Bash, sponsored by Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union, at the playground next to Columbia Factory Store. Bring the family out for face painting, balloon art, fun photo ops, giveaways, and more. Plus, take advantage of the best back-to-school deals, as well as tax free shopping, August 8-15. It’s everything you need to kick off the school year in style! Website