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Fun Things-To-Do with Kids in (and around) Washington, DC

Take a look at some of these AMAZING places to explore with kids in Washington, DC. Posts are updated frequently, so come back for more!

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Newest Feature through The Atlantic x Destination DC

Special thanks to The Atlantic and Destination DC for featuring our family in their newest ad, "Multigenerational Magic". A team from The Atlantic followed us around for one weekend through downtown DC and surrounding areas. We explored Georgetown, the National Museum of African American History & Culture, & other hot spots. See the full article through the link below!
Jackson reads a book at the library.

Make Plans for this Weekend (6/13 - 6/15)

Tap the image above to view 100+ kid-friendly activities happening this weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Happy Juneteenth in chalk

Juneteenth Celebrations in the DC Metro Area

Juneteenth Celebration at Anacostia Park 2021 Happy Juneteenth, everyone! It’s a time to celebrate but it’s also a time to commemorate the ancestors who endured so much for freedom as we know it. With this listing of events and happenings around the metro DC area, I’ve also added “additional resources” towards the bottom of this

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Liv and Jack at the movies in front of Wicked

Family-Friendly Movies in the DC Metro Area (Most Free)

Get ready for summer movie nights! Spring and Summer brings plenty of indoor and outdoor movies to DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia and mostly for free! Here’s your guide to family-friendly movies in 2025 Follow the links to explore more information about the movie listed. Greyed out listings have passed but links are still clickable

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Exterior of the National Postal Museum

4DMV Kids’ Guide to the National Postal Museum

You’ve Got Mail One of the most underrated Smithsonian Museums! There’s so much to explore at The National Postal Museum from creating your own digital stamp to sorting historic pieces of mail. Learn how the famous Hope Diamond traveled across sea in an envelope and for how much, too. This guide is both fact-based and

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Kid-Friendly
Things-To-Do
IN & Around
Washington, DC

Nate, Sarah, Jack, and Liv (left to right).
We are DC Natives who love exploring what the DMV has to offer. 

Nate, Sarah, Jack, and Liv (left to right).

Kid-Friendly
Things-To-Do
IN & Around
Washington, DC

Nate, Sarah, Jack, and Liv (left to right).

We explore all The Nooks, crannies, & Backyards.

Founded by Sarah Acors, pictured above with her family, 4DMV Kids is a platform spotlighting events, activities and things-to-do 4 kids around the Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia area. By focusing on the DMV, we strive to enhance family fun and accessibility to happenings right in your own backyard.

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DC, Maryland, & Virginia Have

the most amazing Places to Discover.

By visiting museums, attending plays, taking day trips and participating in many other activities, we bring you the 411 of what’s out there to do with your families and children ages 3 – 12.

Pirate Ship Playground Anacostia Park, Washington, D.C.

"Why 4 DMV Kids?"

Because we are homegrown explorers (period).

Plan your kid-friendly time in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area with this up close and personal look at some of the AMAZING museums, exhibitions, day trips & more this area has to offer.

Bookmark this page because posts are updated frequently.

— Sarah Acors

Best DC Museums for Kids
Ever wondered which DC Museums are best for kids ages 3 - 12? Here’s a list of the ones we’ve visited and their kid-friendly features. Check back frequently for blog updates.

A Kid-Friendly Weekend in Richmond, VA

Only 2 hours driving distance from DC, Richmond, VA is a perfect kid-friendly, road trip destination. Here’s our list of accommodations and things to do while there. Check back for blog updates.

"Why 4 DMV Kids?"

Because we are homegrown explorers (period).

Plan your kid-friendly time in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area with this up close and personal look at some of the AMAZING museums, exhibitions, day trips & more this area has to offer.

Bookmark this page because posts are updated frequently.

— Sarah Acors

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