Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (4/25 - 4/27)
SOO much going on this weekend!! Spring has sprung and we're outside, but first, I must spotlight a newbie on the blog! I recently debuted the 4DMV Kids' Guide to the National Postal Museum (tap the image above to see it). My hope is that you won't skip over this gem of a museum because it isn't located on the National Mall and... who cares about the mail? lol But this is one of my most favorite museums, especially for the younger kids. Museum curators put a lot of work in weaving interactive pieces throughout the entire museum and there's no shortage of random facts to impress your friends. This museum is also less crowded and although there isn't a cafe/restaurant on-site, Union Station is located directly across the street for quick bites to eat. They have a bunch of online resources too (linked in the guide) that may come in handy for parents and educators. If you haven't visited the National Postal Museum yet, I encourage you to bookmark the guide to plan ahead. Now on to this weekend's events...
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Events
Rain on Saturday!
According to The Weather Channel, Friday (4/25) night and Saturday (4/26) will be rainy! "Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High 79F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%." I'll update this list as cancellations and postponements occur.
Top picks in this list have the heart symbol ♥ at the end of the listing.
Free movies in this list have the club symbol ♣ at the end of the listing.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Charlotte's Web Pajama Party at Glen Echo Park
Head to Adventure Theatre on Thursday (4/24) at 7:00 pm for not only opening night of Charlotte's Web but also a pajama party that includes milk and cookies following the performance! Tickets are $25/person. Tap the title above for more info!
Friday, April 25, 2025
Washington, DC
- 3:00 pm | Braille Club at MLK Memorial Library (Best for ages 5+)
- Play tactile games, build with braille LEGOs, check out braille books, and more!
- 3:30 pm | Teen Maker Lab ~ Sphero Robot Battle at Parklands-Turner Library (Best for ages 13-19)
- 4:00 pm | Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. at Bellevue Library in SW ♣
- 4:00 pm | Art Attack! at Georgetown Library (Best for ages 5-12)
- 5:00 pm | Cleveland Park Night Market
- 5:00 pm | Jazz in the Park – Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park
- 6:00 pm | Late Night Hype 2025 at Deanwood Community Center in NE
- Carnival-style community party!
- 7:00 pm | Axé Fest: Capoeira & Afro-Brazilian Dance Class at The Capoeira Spot in NE
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 11:00 am | Family Farm Tours at Old Maryland Farm ($)
- 4:00 pm | Meet the Honeybee at Hyattsville Library ♥
- 7:00 pm | Night Hike at Watkins Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 7+)
Montgomery County
- 10:30 am | Applause Unlimited presents: The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 2:00 pm | Candle Decorating at Dov & Company in Potomac ($)
- 4:00 pm | Why MC? Montgomery College Info Session & SSL Opportunity with Snacks! at Brigadier General Charles McGee Library
- 4:00 pm | Fast Track Fridays: Mario Kart Battle for Teens at Wheaton Library
- 4:30 pm | Family Concert – New Orchestra of Washington at Germantown Library
- 6:00 pm | Teens Night Out at East County Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring
- 7:00 pm | Charlotte’s Web at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- 10:30 am & 1:30 pm | Science in the Skies: Sounding Rockets Homeschool Day at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- 2:30 pm | Move to the Music! at Savage Branch Library in Laurel
- 5:00 pm | Mommy & Me | Daddy & Me Paint Night at Joyful Studio in La Plata ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 4:45 pm | Bug Bingo at Potomac Overlook Regional Park (Best for ages 5+)
- 6:00 pm | Parent’s Night Out at Walter Reed Center ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- 6:00 pm | Friday Night Concert Series at Water Park
- 7:00 pm | Encore Stage & Studio Student Directed One-Act Plays at Theatre on the Run ($) (Best for ages 8+)
City of Alexandria
- 10:00 am | Plastic Pollution and Art Exhibit at Barrett Branch Library
- 10:00 am | Poetry Month Activity Area at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 0-12)
- Create poems on the poetry board using magnetic words and pictures & pick up a poetry packet to learn how to write haiku, acrostics, and more! Pick up the teen take and make too.
- 3:30 pm | Rain Gutter Regatta at Charles E. Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
- Design and build your own sailboat from recyclables, then compete against others to see which boat is fastest.
- 3:30 pm | Chrysalis Teen Science Café at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility
- Topic: Quantum Computers: The Future is (almost) Here!
- 6:30 pm | Winter Teen Creativity Contest Art Show Opening Reception at Kyo Gallery
- 7:15 pm | Symphony of Frogs for Families at Huntley Meadows Park ($)
- Join a naturalist for a discussion and a guided walk to listen for serenading frogs and toads. Learn the calls of a bull frog, southern leopard frog, green frog, tree frog and American toad.
More Virginia Events
- 10:00 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($)
- 7:00 pm | Spellbinders – Tales of Tails at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale
- 7:30 pm | Washington Ballet Presents: Alice (in Wonderland) at Capital One Hall in Tysons ($)
Virtual
- 10:00 am | Flights of Fancy Story Time: Pilot Pups by Michelle Meadows on Zoom hosted by the National Air and Space Museum
- There’s a second storytime at 1:00 pm.
Saturday (4/26) in Washington, DC
- [Registration Closed] 8:00 am | Morning at the Museum at the National Museum of African American History and Culture ♥
- Sensory-Friendly Program designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- 9:00 am | Garden Fair & Plant Sale at the National Arboretum
- Includes free family activities!
- [Postponed til August] 10:00 am | STAR Fest 2025 at MLK Memorial Library (Best for ages 0-5) ♥
- FREE family festival that celebrates all the ways you can help your child grow into a confident learner as you complement reading with singing, talking, writing and playing.
- 10:00 am | The World & Me: Exploring Earth’s Diversity in Nature at the Natural History Museum (2nd floor)
- Explore a rainbow of minerals, discover creatures of the deep, and more!
- 10:00 am | Dabble of Scrabble at Planet Word
- Check out the competition livestream, engage in pop-up-talks from Scrabble experts, and flex those word wits in an informal game of Scrabble.
- 10:00 am | Living Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements at the National Museum of the American Indian
- 10:00 am | Open Studio: Hanging in the Balance at the Hirshhorn Museum
- Explore artist Alexander Calder and his works including Fish, 1944 and Zarabanda (One White Disc), 1955 on view in Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960. Then, build your own suspended sculpture to hang in the balance!
- 10:00 am | Ready Set Go Toddler & You Multi-Sports Day at Langdon Park Community Center in NE (Best for ages 18 months to 4)
- 10:15 am | Crafty Tales: Paul Klee at Merry Pin in NW
- Free art activity based on a book/artist!
- 10:30 am | Heure du Conte at Alliance Française de Washington DC in NW (Best for ages 3-7)
- Monthly French Reading Program
- 10:30 am, 11:15 am & 1:00 pm | Dance Sanctuaries curated by Kaimana Chee at The Kennedy Center
- Learn hula basics and history with an emphasis on the delineation between hula kahiko (traditional) and hula auana (modern).
- 11:00 am | Joseph M. Jablonski – The Walking Mall Poet at Southwest Neighborhood Library
- Poetry on demand
- 11:00 am & 3:00 pm | Dog Man the Musical at Warner Theatre ($) ♥
- 12:00 pm | Drop-in Arts & Crafts Animal & Monster Hats at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum ♥
- 12:00 pm | Tara Hoot’s Free Family Fun Story Time at Shakers in NW
- 1:00 pm | WowWheelz Kids Day at Bridge District in SE (Best for ages 10 & under) ♥
- Includes free rides, games & popcorn!
- 1:30 pm | Falu at the Kennedy Center ($)
- Falu introduces children to the wonders of the world. Her “ethereal and transcendent” (Billboard) songs take families on musical journeys through South Asia and the day-to-day of a child’s wonder.
- 2:00 pm | Plants Make their Own Food! Exploring Photosynthesis at the U.S. Botanic Garden
- 2:00 pm | Happy Nappy Storytelling “In the Time of the Drums” at Sankofa Cafe in NW
Saturday (4/26) in Maryland & Northern Virginia
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | The Ultimate HBCU Experience at Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex in Brandywine (Best for ages 13 – 18)
- 10:00 am | Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts at Montpelier House Museum
- Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family.
- 10:00 am | Celebrate Earth Day at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt
- 10:00 am | Maryland Day 2025 at University of Maryland ♥
- Includes interactive demos, performances and workshops showcasing science, tech, the arts, sports, agriculture and more!
- 10:00 am | Young Stars Summer Tour Auditions at Kentland Community Center (Best for ages 12-18)
- [Waitlist] 10:30 am | Space for Me: Sensory -Friendly Hour at NASA Goddard Visitor Center
- 10:30 am | Saturday STEAM Hour at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 6-12)
- 11:00 am | Animal Encounters: Herp Awakening at Mount Rainier Nature Center ($)
- 11:00 am | Touch-a-Truck Event at Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt
- 11:00 am | Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Draft Party at National Harbor ♥
- Includes giveaways, meet-and-greet opportunities with Washington Legends, kids activities including face paint, balloon artists & more!
- [Last Chance] 11:00 am | Nature Community Day at Bladensburg Waterfront Park and Patuxent River Park ♥
- 11:00 am | Marching Toward Justice: Living History Day at Surratt House Museum and Research Center (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
- hands-on, interactive day brings together a number of living historians who specialize in historic food, music, and weaponry. Come meet them, practice some of their skills like military drills or hearth cooking, and learn about life on the front lines.
- 11:00 am | Springtime Egg Hunt at Mount Rainier Nature Center
- Includes an egg-citing egg hunt, games, and photos with the bunny—free for everyone to enjoy!
- [Cancelled] 12:00 pm | Kinderfest at Watkins Regional Park ($) ♥
- A day of live entertainment, games for all ages, train and carousel rides, hand-on nature activities, crafts, food vendors, and more!
- 1:00 pm | Independent Bookstore Day Celebration at Mahogany Books National Harbor
- 3:00 pm | Family Games: Puzzle Palooza at Glenarden Library
- [Postponed til May] 3:00 pm | Spring Fling at Belair Mansion in Bowie ♣
- Includes tie-dye t-shirts, kids eco-crafts and activities, face paint, Zumba, Tai Chi & a movie Migration.
- 4:00 pm | 139th City Anniversary Celebration at Driskell Park in Hyattsville
- Includes live music, children’s entertainment and games + fireworks!
- 8:00 pm | Dallas Black Dance Theatre at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse ($)
Montgomery County
- 9:00 am | Independent Bookstore Day at People’s Book Takoma
- Includes free coffee, audiobooks and giveaways
- [Last Chance] 10:00 am | Spring Eye Spy Train in Wheaton & Cabin John ($)
- 10:00 am | Earth Day at Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park
- Includes snow cones, face painting, art activities, and educational materials about sustainability programs!
- 10:00 am | Earth Month Family Celebration at Brookside Gardens ♥
- Includes Botanical Watercolors and Rainbow Mural Coloring Station, ‘Look and Learn’ Science Discovery Station, Pot-a-Plant station, mascot meet and greet Woody Tree, Flora Sunflower, and Otus the Owl, mini yoga sessions and performances by Mr. Gabe and Marsha and the Positrons
- 10:00 am & 11:00 am | PIKEkids at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda ($)
- Owen’s Tavern hosts a whimsical art project transforming ordinary pasta noodles into vibrant, textured masterpieces inspired by the rich culture of Italian cuisine. Using various shapes like penne, farfalle, and spaghetti, the project explores food as a medium of artistic expression.
- 11:00 am | Earth Day Crafts: Pollinators at Potomac Library (Best for ages 3-13)
- 11:00 am | Montgomery County GreenFest 2025 in Wheaton
- 11:00 am | Teen Career Skills Fair at Twinbrook Library in Rockville
- 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Charlotte’s Web at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
- 11:30 am | Bluey Party! at Gaithersburg (Best for grades preschool – 3rd grade) ♥
- Take an imaginary trip to Heeler’s neighborhood in Brisbane. Listen to a story, play games + crafts & activities!
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Applause Unlimited presents: The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 12:00 pm | Celebrating African Rhythms through Dance and Song at Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park in Olney
- Free dance workshop
- 12:00 pm | Fake Cake Box Decorating at Dov & Company in Potomac ($)
- 1:00 pm | April Flowers! Make a Colorful Banner to Welcome Spring at Wheaton Library (Best for ages 4+)
- 1:00 pm | Jazz at the Library at Connie Morella Library in Bethesda
- 2:00 pm | Science Saturday – Changing Seasons at Davis Library in Bethesda
- 2:00 pm | Bird Feeder: Earth Day Craft at Germantown Library (Best for ages 3+)
- 3:00 pm | Shidan Youssefian for “Life Really Socks” at People’s Book Takoma
- 3:00 pm | Long Branch Earth Day at Flower Ave. Urban Park in Silver Spring ♥
- Includes plant crafts, family portraits in the park, vegan specials & more!
- 4:00 pm | STEM at the Library: Fluffy Cloud Slime at Marilyn Praisner Library in Burtonsville
- 4:30 pm | New Orchestra of Washington “Colors of Spring”/ “Colores de Primavera” at Wheaton Library
- This concert is all about welcoming in the light, vibrant colors, warm weather and good energy of Spring.
- 7:00 pm | YAA presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- 10:00 am | Earth Day Open House at Howard County Conservancy
- Includes tours, a scavenger hunt, story walk, children’s activities, Youth Climate Institute programs & more!
- 10:30 am | Earth Day Craft and Stories at Maryland City Library at Russett in Laurel (Best for ages 3+)
- 11:00 am | “Thrive Where You’re Planted” Earth Day Fair at Central Library in Columbia
- 11:00 am | Jazz in the Woods at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia
- 11:00 am | Mermaids at the Pool at Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center in Waldorf ($)
- 12:30 pm | Day Out with Thomas & Friends at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($) ♥
- 1:00 pm | Stickerpalooza! at Central Branch Library in Columbia
- Create unique sticker journals.
- 2:00 pm | Children’s Day at Elkridge Library
- “El día de los Niños” with Michael Rosman and his juggling show, showcasing a range of circus skills and his prolific creativity.
- 7:45 pm | Eggstreme Flashlight Egg Hunt at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 11-15)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 8:00 am | Arlington Bunny Hop 5K ($)
- Includes children’s activities like a bounce house! Feel free to wear a costume.
- 10:00 am | 11th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts
- 11:30 am | Keeping the Potomac at Gulf Branch Nature Center (Best for ages 7-12)
- This interactive program will go over this history and propose solutions for how we can protect the river from current and future pollution. Includes a short hike!
- 12:00 pm | Military Children Got Talent World Search – Live Finals at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
- 2:00 pm | Community PAUSE: Celebrating Community Poetry at Studio PAUSE
- 3:00 pm | SEEK – Science and Engineering Engagement for Kids at Central Library (Best for grades 3rd – 5th)
- DNA Detectives themed
- 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Encore Stage & Studio Student Directed One-Act Plays at Theatre on the Run ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm | Legally Blonde the Musical at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for teens & adults)
- 6:30 pm | Ice Worlds – Planetarium Show at Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium ($)
- 7:00 pm | Teen Takeover: Spring Skate Night at Thomas Jefferson Community Center
- 8:00 pm | Dynamic Earth Planetarium Show at Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium ($)
- 8:00 pm | Night Hike and Campfire – Nocturnal Wildlife at Potomac Overlook Regional Park ($) (Best for ages 7+)
City of Alexandria
- 9:00 am | Independent Bookstore Day at Old Town Books ♥
- Includes storytime, music class, character
- 10:00 am | Plastic Pollution and Art Exhibit at Barrett Branch Library
- 10:00 am | Poetry Month Activity Area at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 0-12)
- Create poems on the poetry board using magnetic words and pictures & pick up a poetry packet to learn how to write haiku, acrostics, and more! Pick up the teen take and make too.
- 10:30 am | Kid’s Dash of the PNC Alexandria Half ($) ♥
- 11:00 am | Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair at John Carlyle Square Park
- 12:00 pm | Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Lost Boy Cider ($) (Best for ages 13+)
- 1:00 pm | Cakesicles Cake Pop Making Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
More Virginia Events
- 9:30 am | Teddy Bear Repair Clinic at Mr. Brown’s Park in Falls Church
- 10:00 am | Earth Day Fairfax at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly ♥
- Parking is $10! Includes outdoor discovery activities, interactive nature exhibits, vendors, food trucks, farm animals & more!
- 10:00 am | Earth Day Celebration at Reston Town Center
- 10:00 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($)
- 10:00 am | Discover “HisTree” Day at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax ♥
- Includes interactive activities, petting zoo, puppet show, crafts, presentations, tours, and more!
- 10:00 am | “J is for Jazz” Interactive Storytime hosted by 1st Stage in Tysons (Best for ages 8 & under)
- 10:00 am | Soar Together Family Day: Aerospace in Miniature at Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly ♥
- $15 for parking ~ Explore how small models of aircraft and spacecraft play a big role in helping us imagine, design, build, and fly the real thing.
- 10:30 am | Unhuggable Animals at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($)
- Snakes, skunks, and slugs get a bad reputation for being slimy, stinky, or even dangerous. In this class we will learn the ecological importance of some of our park’s native animals in hopes of instilling a new appreciation and wonder about these misunderstood misfits.
- 11:00 am | 3rd Annual Anything’s PAWSible Festival and 5K Fun Run on the Manassas Museum’s Lawn ($)
- 12:00 pm & 5:30 pm | Washington Ballet Presents: Alice (in Wonderland) at Capital One Hall in Tysons ($)
- 1:00 pm | Sensory Day at McLean Community Center
- 5:00 pm | Holi at Mosaic in Fairfax ♥
- An evening filled with authentic Indian flavors, great music, dancing, cocktails and festivities.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Washington, DC
- 8:15 am | Teen Volunteer Project: DC Central Kitchen (Best for teens ages 12-18)
- 10:00 am | Living Earth Festival: Protecting the Elements at the National Museum of the American Indian
- 10:00 am | Dabble of Scrabble at Planet Word
- Check out the competition livestream, engage in pop-up-talks from Scrabble experts, and flex those word wits in an informal game of Scrabble.
- 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Dog Man the Musical at Warner Theatre ($) ♥
- 12:30 pm | Mimouna 2025 at the National Museum of African Art ♥
- This festival marks the end of Passover and the advent of spring, and is based on Moroccan narratives of unity, commemoration, goodwill, and friendship. Includes a coloring station and performances!
- 1:00 pm | Axé Fest: Capoeira & Afro-Brazilian Dance Class at The Capoeira Spot in NE
- 1:35 pm | Family Funday at Nationals Park ($)
- Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
- 6:30 pm | Jumanji Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($)
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 9:30 am | Storytime: James Musyoka for “The Boy who Read Newspapers” at People’s Book Takoma
- 4:00 pm | Dallas Black Dance Theatre at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse ($)
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Penny Russell at Glen Echo Park ($)
- [Last Chance] 10:00 am | Spring Eye Spy Train in Wheaton & Cabin John ($)
- 10:15 am | Birding for Kids! at White Oak Library (Best for grades 2nd and older)
- 10:30 am | Little Dragon Story Hour at Germantown Library (Best for ages 6 months – 4)
- Immersive Mandarin language story hour
- 11:00 am | Sunday Workshop: Intro to Animation: Stop Motion at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) (Best for grades 2nd-5th)
- 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Charlotte’s Web at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
- The 11:00 am show is free for Federal Govt Employees who were laid off/furloughed!
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Applause Unlimited presents: The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 2:00 pm | Celebrate Earth Day with a Movie: The Wild Robot at Wheaton Library ♣
- 2:00 pm | Vinton Jones the Music Man: From Jazz to Hip Hop at Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring (Best for ages 3-12)
More Maryland Events
- 8:00 am | Discover Downtown Columbia 5K/10K ($) (Best for ages 7+)
- 9:00 am | Sensory Friendly Sunday at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- 9:30 am | Day Out with Thomas & Friends at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($) ♥
- 12:00 pm | Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Tapville at the Mall in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 13+)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 10:00 am | All About Brunch: Family Breakfast at Cookology ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series at Metropolitan Park
- Make DIY Pinwheels & hear live music!
- 11:00 am | Earth Day Every Day at Lee Heights Shops
- Includes sing books & storytimes, hands-on learning activities with Arlington Nature Centers, face paint & a scavenger hunt!
- 1:00 pm | The YoYo Club at Central Library
- 1:00 pm | City Nature Challenge at Long Branch Nature Center
- Participate in the City Nature Challenge starting from the Long Branch Nature Center to help survey Glencarlyn Park and discover more about local nature!
- 1:30 pm | One World, One Sky Planetarium Show at Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium ($)
- Features Sesame Street characters!
- 3:00 pm | Legally Blonde the Musical at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for teens & adults)
- 3:00 pm | Dynamic Earth Planetarium Show at Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium ($)
City of Alexandria
- 12:00 pm | Port City Brewing Co. The Wheeler Ave. Derby ($) ♥
- Teams of one or two people can register. $15 for entry with a derby car kit or $10 for entry and bring your own car (as long as it follows the Wheeler Ave Guidelines spelled out here: https://wheeleravederbyrules.my.canva.site/)
- 1:00 pm | Plastic Pollution and Art Exhibit at Barrett Branch Library
- 1:00 pm | Poetry Month Activity Area at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 0-12)
- Create poems on the poetry board using magnetic words and pictures & pick up a poetry packet to learn how to write haiku, acrostics, and more! Pick up the teen take and make too.
- 1:00 pm | Cakesicles Cake Pop Making Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
- [Limited Slots Left] 2:00 pm | Four Mile Run Kayak Cleanup at Four Mile Run (Best for ages 12+)
- 3:00 pm | Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop ($)
More Virginia Events
- 8:00 am | Family Fishing at Lake Accotink Park ($)
- Gain a better understanding of not only how to fish, but also how we can better connect with the natural world while participating in recreational activities, such as fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.
- 10:00 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($)
- 10:00 am | Inline Skate Clinic at Lake Fairfax Park
- Youth Hockey Development
- 11:00 am | Planet Virginia at George Mason University ♥
- Fun-filled festival celebrating sustainability, health and incredible food! Enjoy 50+ food vendors, engaging talks from top experts, interactive exhibits, and a Planet Play Zone for children.
- 11:00 am | 8th Annual Student Playwright Festival at Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax (Best for ages 5-18) ♥
- 12:00 pm | Kiddo Rave at Shipgarten in McLean
- 2:00 pm | Washington Ballet Presents: Alice (in Wonderland) at Capital One Hall in Tysons ($)
- 3:00 pm | Hunter Mill District’s Earth Day 2025 at Tysons Forest in Vienna
- 3:00 pm | Spring Engineering Challenge at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($)
Virtual
- 11:00 am | Virtual Family Workshop: Art Puzzles hosted by the National Museum of Asian Art (Best for ages 3-8)
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4DMV Kids' Guide to the National Postal Museum
The guide you didn't know you needed! The National Postal Museum is one of the Smithsonian's most underrated museums, in my opinion. There are so many interactive displays and fun things to discover while visiting. Check out my guide for visiting with tips for toddlers, kids and teens + info you need to know!