You know those random out-of-school days, in between camp days or just a good day to play hooky, what is there to do? I hope to answer that question with this running list of recurring kid-friendly things-to-do around DC, Maryland and Virginia!
These events will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis; however, things can change at any moment. Please make sure to click the links and confirm that the event/activity is in fact happening prior to heading out!
Links will either navigate to the host’s calendar of events or directly to the registration page for the particular event/activity. Times listed are start and/or opening time. If you have any feedback or events to add, drop a comment down below!
Kids Daily Activities
SUNDAYS
Washington, DC
- 10:30 am | One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at IMAX
- Showing at The National Air & Space Museum
- 11:00 am | Moonshot Studio at the REACH at The Kennedy Center (Best for ages 5+)
- 11:00 am | Nous Bloomons at BloomBars
- French Language Music Program for Kids & Families
- 11:00 am | Weekend Parents Playdate at Hi-Lawn in Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play
- 1:00 pm | Game Day at Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 1:00 pm | Sunday Funday at Lanham Skate Center ($)
- 2:00 pm | African Dance & Drumming Class at Creative Suitland ($)
- 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Sunday Open Explore at KID Museum in Bethesda, MD ($) (Best for ages 4 – 14)
- Use code SUNFUN24 for 20% off tickets
Virginia
- 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move at Met Park: Summer Fun Family Series!
- Before noon | Early Bird Movie Ticket Prices at Regal Ballston Quarter 12
- Through September 1st
MONDAYS
Washington, DC
- 10:30 am | Baby Jam at the National Children’s Museum ($) (Best for ages 0-3)
- 11:00 am | Virtual Story Time with the National Postal Museum (Best for ages 3-6)
- Every other Monday
- 11:30 am | Portrait Gallery Kids at National Portrait Gallery
- 2:00 pm | Hi-Lawn Weekday Parents RECESS at Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play on the lawn
Virginia
- 10:00 am | Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse Library
TUESDAYS
Washington, DC
- 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo
- 10:30 am | Play Date at the National Museum of Natural History
- 10:30 am | Storytime with DC Public Library at Union Market
- 10:30 am | Hello, Museo at The National Postal Museum ~ a Bilingual musical program for kids and caregivers (Best for ages 2-5)
- Every other Tuesday
- 2:00 pm | Hi-Lawn Weekday Parents RECESS at Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play on the lawn
Maryland
- 4:00 pm | MD Family Food Truck Night at Marysland Farm ($)
- 5:00 pm | Young Bookworms Book Club at People’s Book Takoma
- Meets the last Tuesday of the month; Best for ages 9-12
Virginia
- 10:00 am | Young Explorers @ MoCA Arlington’s Innovation Studio + Store
- Designed for the opportunity to explore art materials, develop motor skills, and express creatively, activities rotate weekly and introduce children to a range of techniques and mediums!
- 10:00 am | Toddler Tuesday at Luv2Play in Fairfax
- 50% off admission | All Kids are Welcome
WEDNESDAYS
Washington, DC
- 10:30 am | STEAM Story Time at the National Children’s Museum
- 11:00 am | Open Play & Storytime at BloomBars
Maryland
- 9:00 am | Wonderful Wednesdays at Hyper Kidz! Baltimore – $8.99 admission all day
- 12:00 pm | Let’s Play at Ikea College Park
- 4:00 pm | Wednesday Wiggles at Westfield Montgomery
Virginia
- 10:00 am | Bounce in the Park in Arlington (Best for ages 3-9)
- Bounce house fun through August 16th
THURSDAYS
Washington, DC
- 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo
- 10:30 am | One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at IMAX
- Showing at The National Air & Space Museum
- 2:00 pm | Hi-Lawn Weekday Parents RECESS at Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play on the lawn
- 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Extended hours for The Phillips Collection
- Every third Thursday
Maryland
- 7:30 pm | Summer Concerts at Glen Echo Park
FRIDAYS
Washington, DC
- 10:30 am | Sensory Playtime at Southwest Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 0-5)
- 10:30 am | Lego Hour at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 0-5)
- 11:00 am | Craft Fridays at Georgetown Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 5+)
- 2:00 pm | Hi-Lawn Weekday Parents RECESS at Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play on the lawn
- 2:00 pm | Family Craft Hour at Made with Love DC
- Admission is free; crafts are $5-$25 with an additional 10% off
- 7:00 pm | DC DPR’s Late Night Hype
- Through August 23rd
- Dusk | Extraordinary Cinema – Movies at the Kennedy Center
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:15 am | Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 at Bowie Library
- 10:30 am | Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 at Hyattsville Library
- 11:15 am | Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 at Greenbelt Library
- 5:00 pm | Family Game Night at Mount Rainier Library
Montgomery County
- 9:00 am | Babies & Books! at People’s Book Takoma
- Bi-weekly baby storytime; Best for ages 3 & under
- 3:30 pm | Lego Construction Crew and Duplo Too! at Olney Library
More Maryland Events
- 10:15 am | Picture Book Parade at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 2-5)
- 4:00 pm | Friday Fun Day at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- $15 admission from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm through August 30th
Virginia
- 10:00 am | Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse Library
- 10:00 am | Bounce in the Park in Arlington (Best for ages 3-9)
- Bounce house fun through August 16th
- Fun Friday! at Burke Branch Library (Best for grades K-5)
- 4:00 pm | Bonanza Friday at Scramble Indoor Play ($)
SATURDAYS
Washington, DC
- 9:00 am | Community Fishing at Anacostia Park
- 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo
- 10:00 am | Art Cart at Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
- 10:00 am | Family Activity: Sampler Bookmarks at DAR Museum
- 10:15 am | Crafty Tales at Merry Pins DC ~ Kids Art Workshop
- 11:00 am | Moonshot Studio at the REACH at The Kennedy Center (Best for ages 5+)
- 11:00 am | Weekend Parents Playdate at Hi-Lawn in Union Market
- Family-friendly happy hour & open play
- 11:15 am | Storytime at the National Museum of the American Indian
- 5:00 pm | Parents Night Out at iGen Educational Academy ($)
- Last Saturday of the Month
- 6:00 pm | Tweens Night Out at iGen Educational Academy ($) (Best for ages 8-12)
- Typically the second Saturday of each month
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:30 am | Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 at Hyattsville Library
- 11:00 am | Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 at New Carrolton Library
- 12:00 pm | Creative Saturday: Arts on a Roll at Creative Suitland
- 2:00 pm | Kids Paint + Play at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
- 2:00 pm | Kids Paint + Glow Party at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 am | Family Fun Saturdays at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City, MD
Virginia
- Before noon | Early Bird Movie Ticket Prices at Regal Ballston Quarter 12
- Through September 1st
- 2:00 pm | Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library in Alexandria (Best for ages 5-18)
- 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadow ($)
- Through September 7th
WEEKLY FOOD DEALS
Maryland
- Sundays ~ Kids Eat Free at The Blackwall Barn & Lodge in Columbia, MD (5pm – close)
- Mondays ~ Kids Eat Free at Pizzeria Paradiso Hyattsville
- Tuesdays ~ MD Family Food Truck Night at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City, MD
