Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (5/23 - 5/25) + Memorial Day
Spring has brought many, many themed pop-ups like Tea Around Town. We took our first trip around Downtown DC this past weekend and it was a pretty cool experience. The bus picks up on Pennsylvania Ave. near the National Children's Museum and travels in a loop around some of DC's biggest attractions like the Smithsonian Museums, the US Capitol, the Washington Monument & others. Throughout the trip we were given samples of tea in a travel mug that was ours to keep as well as tasty treats like cake pops, scones and mini sandwiches. This was indeed an intergenerational trip with riders of all ages! We definitely need to bring grandma along for the ride next time. Top View offered me a code to share with readers for 5% off tickets that can be used over the next year. Use code 4DMVKIDS5 for that discount when booking tickets! You can tap the image above to head to the link. Happy planning and have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Events
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.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Washington, DC
- 11:00 am | The Washington Ballet at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library ♥
- 3:00 pm | Jump in, DC Pool Party at Langdon Park Pool in NE ♥
- Includes free food, music, giveaways & the first splash down of 2025!
- 4:00 pm | Friday Films for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Capitol View Neighborhood Library in SE ♣
- 5:00 pm | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – Celebration Performances featuring Aloha Boys – Hawaiian group at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park
- 6:00 pm | DCPS Performing Arts Festival: Passion & Power: A Musical Journey Through Life Featuring School Without Walls at The Kennedy Center
- 6:30 pm | The Washington Ballet at CityCenter DC ♥
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 5:00 pm | Nature and History Walk at Historic Billingsley House
- 7:00 pm | Co-Ed Basketball Clinic at Kentland Community Center (Best for ages 13-19)
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Fishing with the Li’l Ones at Black Hill Discovery Center in Boyds ($)
- 10:30 am | Piccadilly Puppets presents: Cat & Mouse Tales at Glen Echo Park ($)
- [Closing Weekend] 11:00 am | Charlotte’s Web at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 4:00 pm | Super Shhhhmash Bros.: The Ultimate Quiet Clash for Teens at Wheaton Library
More Maryland Events
- 10:30 am | Carole Boston Weatherford: “Rap it Up!” at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore
- 2:30 pm | Move to the Music! at Savage Branch Library in Laurel
- Experience live music and fundamental music concepts like scales and rhythm while singing, moving, and playing together.
- 3:30 pm | Game Spot at East Columbia Branch Library (Best for teens)
- 5:00 pm | Mommy & Me | Daddy & Me Paint Night at Joyful Studio in La Plata ($)
- 6:00 pm | Nite Bite Fishing at Centennial Park South Boat Launch in Ellicott City ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 7:30 pm | World Turtle Day Campfire at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
More Virginia Events
- 10:00 am | Wildlife Appreciation Hike at Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park in Leesburg
- 2:00 pm | Elephant & Piggie Character Meet & Greet at CAMP Stores in Tysons ($)
Saturday (5/24) in Washington, DC
- 9:00 am | Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventures Exhibit Opening at the National Children’s Museum ($) (Best for ages 3-9) ♥
- [Just Added] 9:00 am | Diamond Teague Fishing at Diamond Teague Park in SE
- 9:00 am | Volunteer Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
- 9:30 am | Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Birders) at the National Zoo
- 10:00 am | Ready Set Go Toddler & You Multi-Sports Day at Langdon Park Community Center in NE
- 10:00 am | Building Readers Club May Meeting at the National Building Museum ♥
- Includes free admission to the museum, storytime with Author Deepa Iyer & her book “We Are The Builders” & activity stations
- 10:00 am | Open Studio: Art is Better Together at the Hirshhorn Museum
- Explore how artists collaborate, build, and grow to redefine art across mediums and break artistic boundaries.
- 10:30 am | NMAAHC Kids Storytime: Rocket Says Look Up! at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- 11:00 am | Adventuring Party ~ Dungeons & Dragons for Kids at Woodridge Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 8-11)
- New session starts in June if you’re a beginner player!
- 11:00 am | The Washington Ballet at Petworth Neighborhood Library ♥
- [Limited Seats Left] 11:25 am | Lilo & Stitch Family Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($) ♥
- 2:00 pm | Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at the Miracle Theatre ($)
- 4:00 pm | Flamboyants ~ An Afternoon with George M. Johnson and Twiggy Pucci Garçon at MLK Memorial Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 4:00 pm | Mandala Coloring at Southwest Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 2+)
- 6:00 pm | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Dept. Honors Recital at The Kennedy Center
- 6:30 pm | The Washington Ballet at CityCenter DC ♥
- 7:30 pm | Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Night at DC United vs. New York Red Bulls at Audi Field ($)
Saturday (5/24) in Maryland & Northern Virginia
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:30 am | Saturday STEAM Hour at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 6-12)
- 10:30 am | Beginning Harmonica at Hyattsville Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 11:00 am | Animal Encounters: Pollinator Bonanza at Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center ($)
- 11:00 am | Mount Rainier Day ♥
- Vibrant street festival with local vendors, unique finds, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
- 11:00 am | Memorial Day Parade in Bowie
- 11:00 am | Beginner/Intermediate Sewing Lab at Oxon Hill Library
- 11:30 am | Singing the Blues at Hyattsville Library (Best for teens & adults)
- In this workshop, students will take a captivating journey into the world of blues singing, where storytelling takes center stage.
- 1:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at New Carrollton Library
- Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs.
- 3:00 pm | Board Game Fun at Glenarden Library
- 7:00 pm | Salute the Sunset: The United States Army Rappers at The National Harbor ♥
Montgomery County
- 9:20 am | Sensory-Friendly Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens ($) ♥
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Penny Russell presented by the Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 10:00 am | Little Farmer Storytime at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood ($)(Best for ages 0-5)
- 10:30 am | Movie: Moana at Wheaton Library ♣
- 10:30 am | Parachute Party Family Storytime at Aspen Hill Library
- 11:00 am | Water N’ Kids at Olney Library
- Learn water safety with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
- 11:00 am | Read to a Dog at Aspen Hill Library
- School age children are welcome to practice reading to a therapy dog.
- [Closing Weekend] 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Charlotte’s Web at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Piccadilly Puppets presents: Cat & Mouse Tales at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 12:00 pm | Rolling to Victory: Memorial Day Tribute to Streetcars on the World War II Homefront at the National Capital Trolley Museum ($)
- 12:00 pm | Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center ♥
- Includes two stages of entertainment, food available for purchase, yard games, crafts and kid-friendly performances.
- 2:00 pm | Science Saturday – Discover Magnets at Davis Library in Bethesda (Best for ages 5+)
- Join Science Connections to explore the world of magnetism through hands-on science experiments.
- 2:00 pm | Dragonfly Sun Catcher: Spring Craft at Germantown Library
- 4:00 pm | STEM at the Library: Fun with Fossils at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville
- 6:30 pm | Cinema Saturdays The Lion King at The Collection Chevy Chase ♣
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 pm | Summer Movie Nights: Wicked at The Wine Bin in Ellicott City ♣
- 10:00 am | Artscape Weekend at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- $10 admission!
- 1:00 pm | Planetarium Movie Showings – Zula Patrol: Under the Weather at Robinson Nature Center ($)
- 2:00 pm | Movies at the Library: Big Hero 6 at Severna Park Library ♣
- 2:00 pm | STEAM Makers: Draw & Float at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- Watch your creations float on water through experimenting with various polymers found in inks and nail polish.
- 4:00 pm | Crochet Club at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- 5:00 pm | Mommy & Me | Daddy & Me Paint Night at Joyful Studio in La Plata ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 8:00 am | Strawberry Festival at Cherrydale Farmers Market ♥
- 8:00 am | Strawberry Festival at Lubber Run Farmers Market at Barrett Elementary School ♥
- 9:00 am | Water Safety Days at Long Bridge Aquatics Center
- Discover and practice essential tips for protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your friends in and around the water.
- 9:00 am | Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park (Best for ages 9+)
- 10:00 am | Preschool Prom at Westover Library (Best for ages 2-5)
- 10:15 am | Sensory Storytime at Central Library
- An inclusive and modified storytime for autistic or disabled children 0-11 years old with an accompanying adult.
- [Limited Seats Left] 11:35 am | Lilo & Stitch Family Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City ($) ♥
- [Waitlist] 3:00 pm | SEEK – Science and Engineering Engagement for Kids at Central Library (Best for grades 3-5)
- Zooming Balloon Cars
City of Alexandria
- [For adults] 10:30 am | Parenting Professional Development Series ~ 5 Love Languages, Social Styles, MBTI – Oh My! at Burke Branch Library
- 11:00 am | Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop ($)
- 11:00 am | AAPI on the Screen at Patrick Henry Recreation Center ♣
- Featuring Disney’s Moana, The Life of Pi and Godzilla (GMK)
- 1:00 pm | Strawberry Patch Cake Pops Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- 1:00 pm | Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 12+)
- Learn techniques to transform your thoughts, feelings, and experiences into creative expression with this month’s guest artist, 85 Artistry.
More Virginia Events
- 7:00 am | Wandering Warblers at Algonkin Regional Park in Sterling ($) (Best for ages 7+)
- Be an early bird and join us for a fabulous show of migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage!
- 10:00 am | Elephant & Piggie Character Meet & Greet at CAMP Stores in Tysons ($)
- 1:00 pm | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at Eileen Garnett Civic Space
- [Opening Night] 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo Military Appreciation Night at Great Meadows in The Plains ($)
- Free entry for members of the Armed Forces.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Washington, DC
- 1:35 pm | Family Fundays at Nationals Park ($)
- Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:30 am | Gardening for All: Spring Salad at Mt. Rainier Nature and Recreation Center (Best for ages 10+)
- 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Piccadilly Puppets presents: Cat & Mouse Tales at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm | Memorial Day Tours of Riversdale House Museum Historic Site
- 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Big Hero 6 at National Harbor ♣
Montgomery County
- 9:30 am | Storytime with University of Maryland’s Infant & Child Studies Consortium at People’s Book Takoma
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Penny Russell presented by the Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 10:00 am | Storytime in the Garden at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($) (Best for ages 3-7)
- [Closing Weekend] 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | Charlotte’s Web at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 12:00 pm | Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center ♥
- Includes two stages of entertainment, food available for purchase, yard games, crafts and kid-friendly performances.
More Maryland Events
- 11:00 am | Artscape Weekend at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- $10 admission!
- 11:00 am | Children’s Screen Painting Workshop at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($) (Best for ages 5-12)
- 12:00 pm | Free Kids Ice Cream Magnet Craft at sweetFrog Laurel
Virginia
Arlington County
- 8:00 am | Strawberry Festival at Westover Farmers Market ♥
- 9:00 am | Water Safety Days at Long Bridge Aquatics Center
- Discover and practice essential tips for protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your friends in and around the water.
- 9:00 am | Strawberry Festival at Fairlington Farmers Market at Fairlington Community Center ♥
- 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun at Metropolitan Park
- Watercolor Prints of Native Plants in Met Park + live music
- 10:00 am | Mommy/Daddy & Me: Memorial Day! at Cookology Culinary School ($)
- 3:00 pm | Netherlands Carillon Concert Series
City of Alexandria
- 1:00 pm | Strawberry Patch Cake Pops Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
More Virginia Events
- 10:00 am | Elephant & Piggie Character Meet & Greet at CAMP Stores in Tysons ($)
- 12:00 pm | Kiddo Rave at Shipgarten in McLean
- 2:00 pm | Good Vibrations! DIY Percussion for Kids at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($) ♥
- 3:00 pm | Music in the Gardens Memorial Day Tribute in Brass at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($) ♥
- 4:00 pm | The Reston Chorale’s Star-Spangled Salute at Reston Town Center
Monday, May 26, 2025 ~ Memorial Day
Washington, DC
- 9:00 am | The National Children’s Museum ($) has extended hours through 6:00 pm
- 10:00 am | The Spark!Lab and Wonderplace at the National Museum of American History are open!
- 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | SpyKids Mission Training at Volta Park Pool in NW ($)
- SpyKids Mission Training is hosted by a real Intelligence officer who will guide you through the back streets and dark alleys of Georgetown to learn about the many spies who once traded secrets for cash (and still do).
- 2:00 pm | Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at the Miracle Theatre ($)
Maryland
Montgomery County
- 9:00 am | Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade in Rockville
- 10:30 am | Piccadilly Puppets presents: Cat & Mouse Tales at Glen Echo Park ($)
More Maryland Events
- 11:00 am | “Iron War Horses: The B&O’s Contribution to Global Conflict” Public Tour at the B&O Railroad Museum ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 9:00 am | School’s Out: May 26th – Kid’s Brunch at Cookology Culinary School ($)
- 1:30 pm | School’s Out: May 26th – Pie Dough Favorites! at Cookology Culinary School ($)
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade & Festival
- 9:30 am | Farm Skills – Animal Caretaker at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon ($) (Best for ages 7-14)
- [Last Chance] 10:00 am | Elephant & Piggie Character Meet & Greet at CAMP Stores in Tysons ($)
- 12:00 pm | Memorial Day Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
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