Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (6/13 - 6/15)
Summer is (almost) here! And that means Summer Reading Challenges are in full swing. DC Public Library hosts "Discover Summer" through August 31st with the opportunity to visit museums in DC for free and plenty of summer fun for all ages. Last year, we visited the Phillips Collection as part of Discover Summer and participated in an art project honoring DC's own Alma Thomas. There was a storytime, book giveaways and a chance to visit the museum for free, which was our first time there. (I will say if you're planning to visit the Phillips Collection, especially with younger children, visit on The Phillips Plays days, which occur once a month. They tend to follow young children like a HAWK throughout the art collections, which got a bit annoying.) Most library systems in our area have some form of the Summer Reading Challenge, which also includes prizes throughout or at the end of summer. Tap the image above for more info on Discover Summer! Happy Planning!
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.
Pride Month activities have a diamond symbol ♦ at the end of the listing.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Washington, DC
- 10:00 am | Books and Beyond with Ranger at Peirce Barn in Rock Creek Park (Best for ages 5 & under)
- 11:00 am & 1:30 pm | Diversión Storytime:”Plátanos Go with Everything / Los plátanos van con todo” at the National Museum of American History (Best for ages 3-10)
- The story will be read in both English and Spanish.
- 3:00 pm | Collage Making at Rosedale Neighborhood Library (Best for teens)
- 4:00 pm | TeenyBopper Cinema featuring Minions: Rise of Gru at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library ♣
- 4:00 pm | Feel the Beat! ~ Beginner Drummer Class at Georgetown Library (Best for ages 5+)
- 4:30 pm | A Minecraft Movie at The Miracle Theatre ($)
- 5:00 pm | African American Music Appreciation Month – Performances at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park in SE
- 6:00 pm | 2025 Home Rule Music Festival Youth Showcase: “Rooted in Rhythm” at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in NW ($)
- 7:00 pm | Late Night Hype at Bald Eagle Recreation Center
- Includes food, music, games, dancing & more!
- Dusk | Extraordinary Cinema: Black Panther at The Kennedy Center ♣
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 7:00 am | Fox5 Zip Trip at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
- Includes live music, fitness sessions, trivia, giveaways & more!
- 10:30 am | Kids Kaboose at Old Bowie Welcome Center (Best for ages 5-10)
- 10:30 am | Pre-K Story Hour at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt
- Bilingual story hour
- 4:00 pm | Meet the Honeybee at Hyattsville Library
- Discover the vital role honeybees play in our environment through hands-on learning and demonstrations. Learn about their different duties, how they pollinate, and why they’re crucial for local ecosystems.
- 5:00 pm | Driskell Park Community Paint Day! in Hyattsville (Best for ages 6+)
- 7:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Mufasa at National Harbor ♣
- 7:00 pm | Movie in the Park ~ Inside Out 2 at Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex ♣
- Celebrate with the Disability Services team at an accessible screening of Inside Out 2. Take a moment to unwind and enjoy quality time with family and friends in a supportive environment.
Montgomery County
- 10:30 am | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff presented by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 4:30 pm | Read to Yoda at White Oak Library (Best for ages 5-12)
- Practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog!
- 6:00 pm | Rubber Ducky Derby at Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool in Silver Spring ($)
- 6:00 pm | “Knowledge is Power” A Journey to Restful Nights and Joyful Days at My Gym Potomac
- Engage with fellow parents, learn evidence-based sleep strategies, practice in self-care workshops. Kids are encouraged to attend and enjoy playtime at My Gym!
- 6:00 pm | Teens Night Out ~ Game Truck at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown
- 6:00 pm | Teens Night Out ~ Ice Cream Social at Long Branch Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring
- 6:00 pm | Lakefront Live Summer Concert at Rio Gaithersburg
- 7:00 pm | Flip Circus at Westfield Montgomery ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- 10:30 am | 500 by Five Celebration at Potomac Branch Library in Indian Head
- Includes a special story time, fun activities, photo op & prizes!
- 1:00 pm | Mini Pride Flag Party at La Plata Branch Library ♦
- 3:30 pm | Resin Crafts – Pride Edition! at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for teens) ♦
- Learn the basics of creating with craft resin using glitter, foil flakes, alcohol ink, dried flowers and more while making your own sun-catcher, coaster, key chain or earrings/pendant (various projects available).
- 5:00 pm | Mommy & Me | Daddy & Me Paint Night at Joyful Studio in La Plata ($)
- 6:00 pm | Nite Bite Fishing at Centennial Park South Boat Launch in Ellicott City ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 11:00 am | Tiny Tot: Color Walk at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 1-2)
- 2:45 pm | Teen Space Grand Opening at Westover Library (Best for grades 6th – 12th)
- 8:00 pm | Lubber Run Summer Concerts “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- The Peanuts gang comes to life with heart, charm, and wit in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, and Snoopy is in the doghouse…
City of Alexandria
- 10:30 am | 1, 2, 3 Andrés! at Beatley Central Library
- 7:00 pm | 2nd Friday: Celebrate Pride at the Torpedo Factory Art Center ♦
- Includes a drag performance, crafts & games!
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | Farmer for a Day at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
- 11:00 am | Garden Sprouts at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
- 3:45 pm | Farm Skills – Dairy at Frying Pan Farm Park ($) (Best for ages 7-14)
- Come learn about dairy cows on one of the last working dairy farms in Fairfax County. See a cow get milked and help them get fed. Learn about the history of dairy farming and the process to make milk into dairy products.
- 5:30 pm | Kids Create: Morse Code Bracelets at Park Central Library
- 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm | Horseback Trail Ride at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon
Saturday (6/14) in Washington, DC
- 9:30 am | The Washington Nationals PLAY BALL Weekend at Fort Dupont Park in SE (Best for ages 5-14) ♥
- Includes a fun, fast paced clinic for participants ages 5-12 and an MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run competition for ages 13-14.
- 9:30 am & 11:00 am | Second Saturdays: InterAct Story Theatre at The Kennedy Center
- In this fun-filled creative drama workshop, Ali Oliver-Krueger, Artistic Director of InterAct Story Theatre, leads children and grown-ups in exploring a favorite story through movement, acting, and song.
- 10:00 am | Special Juneteenth Storytime at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library in NE
- Author DeAndra Hodge will sign free copies of “Tell Me About Juneteenth” courtesy of the DCPL Foundation, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 10:00 am | Books and Boxing at Woodridge Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 8-15)
- The Books and Boxing program is designed to engage young people in a unique combination of physical and mental development through the fusion of boxing and reading. With a focus on building discipline, resilience, and cognitive skills, the program aims to create an empowering space for youth in the DC community to explore their potential both physically and intellectually.
- 10:00 am | The Philips Plays ~ Reflective Poetry at The Phillips Collection ($)
- Visit the art workshop to express your own ideas through poetry-inspired art-making. How might your poetry art portray your feelings and stories?
- 10:00 am | Open Studio: Make It, Wear It at the Hirshhorn Museum
- Brighten your day—and your wardrobe! Take inspiration from artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painted lab coat Untitled (MAN MADE), on view in the Art School. Join the Color Battle by decorating a bandana with the vibrant hues of your color team.
- 10:00 am | 1 Year Anniversary + Maker’s Market at Merry Pin in NW
- There’s a Crafty Tales (drop-in art activity) at 10:15 am inspired by Judith Lieber
- 10:00 am | Pride Month Craft Bar at MLK Memorial Library ♦
- 10:00 am | Anacostia Park Community Clean Up
- 10:30 am | Do Re Mi, les amis at Alliance Française de Washington DC in NW
- Enjoy traditional French songs during a fun, immersion-based program for kids in French!
- 10:30 am | Puzzle Mania at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library in NW
- 10:30 am | Mandarin Story Time at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
- 10:30 am & 11:30 am | Father’s Day Crafting at Made with Love DC in NE ($) ♥
- 11:40 am | How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Family Party at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($) ♥
- 12:00 pm | Mad Science in the Park at the Playground at 9th & Penn in SE (Best for grades 3rd – 6th) ♥
- Marvels of Motion – In this high-energy event, children see Newton’s three laws of motion in action. They try exciting experiments, compete in crazy competitions, and learn the physics behind some of their favorite sports.
- 12:00 pm | Duct Tape Wallets with Rain Young at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
- Design and craft your own wallet, zipper bag, or tote bag—all using duct tape! With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, participants will learn how to cut, fold, and layer duct tape to create a stylish and functional accessory.
- 1:00 pm | Crys Matthews – A Special Juneteenth Celebration at Union Market in NE
- 1:30 pm | Books and Boxing at Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 8-15)
- The Books and Boxing program is designed to engage young people in a unique combination of physical and mental development through the fusion of boxing and reading. With a focus on building discipline, resilience, and cognitive skills, the program aims to create an empowering space for youth in the DC community to explore their potential both physically and intellectually.
- 4:00 pm | Rainbow Heart Garland Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library ♦
Saturday (6/14) in Maryland & Northern Virginia
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 9:00 am | Trolley Trail Day in College Park, Riverdale Park & Hyattsville ♥
- There are 10 hubs of activity to explore from Hyattsville to Riverdale Park to College Park, featuring live music, art, fitness, food, drink, history, and info!
- 9:30 am | Driskell Park Community Paint Day! in Hyattsville (Best for ages 6+)
- [For adults] 10:00 am | Youth and Countywide Sports Division Coaches Symposium at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
- A free event for coaches of all levels and sports—pee wee, youth, high school, and beyond. Come share your experiences and connect with a supportive community.
- 10:30 am | Board Game Fun at Bowie Library
- 11:00 am | Ready 2 Read Storytime: Juneteenth at New Carrollton Library (Best for ages 3-5)
- 11:00 am | 4th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Festival at Allen Pond Park in Bowie ♥
- Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, a vibrant marketplace, health & wellness resources, college & civic organizations, and family-friendly activities.
- 11:00 am | Beginner/Intermediate Sewing Lab at Oxon Hill Library
- 12:00 pm | Juneteenth Festival 2025 at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro ♥
- 1:00 pm | STEM Fun: Ozobots at Mount Rainier Library (Best for ages 5+)
- Experiment with Ozobots, pocket sized bots, and learn basic programming concepts.
- 2:00 pm | Crafternoon: Watercolor Rainbow Cloud at Accokeek Library ♦
- Celebrate Pride Month by creating your very own rainbow cloud that you can hang in your window!
- 2:00 pm | STEM Lab: Design and 3D Print Summer Key Chains! at Fairmount Heights Library (Best for teens & adults)
- Learn how the 3D printing process works! Design and create your own summer key chains by using online software like Tinkercad and your imagination.
- 3:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at Beltsville Library
- Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs.
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Family Day: Josiah Henson Birthday Celebration in North Bethesda
- Fun hands-on activities, games, story times, and more!
- 10:00 am | 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off at Twinbrook Library in Rockville ♥
- Make sure to check out the Arty the Crab Scavenger Hunt, Magician Abracadabra Alex (10:30 am) & the Color our World Musical Storytime (1:30 pm) while there!
- 10:30 am | Read to a Dog at Kensington Park Library
- Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog!
- 11:00 am | Popsicle Party Summer Festival at The Collection Chevy Chase ♥
- Includes a moon bounce, magician, face paint, games, live DJ, craft corner & more!
- 11:00 am | Superb Saturday STEM ~ Make Your Own Sailboats at Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington
- 11:00 am | MudFest at the Woodstock Equestrian Special Park ($) ♥
- Get down and dirty, jumping, slipping, and sliding in giant mud pits! Cook up a mud pie, make mud art, and play games! This muddy fun will be great for the whole family.
- 11:00 am | Read to a Dog at Aspen Hill Library
- School age children are welcome to practice reading to a therapy dog. This program is designed to promote reading and relieve anxiety children may have when learning to read.
- [For moms age 25 & under] 11:00 am | SheRises Mommy Closet Pop-Up in Wheaton
- 11:30 am | Teen Tie-Dye at Gaithersburg Library (Best for grades 6th – 12th)
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff presented by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 1:00 pm | Stories of the Underground Railroad in Montgomery County, MD at Aspen Hill Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Flip Circus at Westfield Montgomery ($) ♥
- 1:30 pm | GenOUT Youth Chorus – Outreach Group of Gay Men’s Chorus at Kensington Park Library ♦
- 2:00 pm | Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra at Wheaton Library
- 2:00 pm | Chesapeake Critters from Glen Echo Park Aquarium at Gaithersburg Library
- 2:00 pm | Read to a Dog at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring
- Each child will have the ability to read out loud to a dog to improve their reading skills.
- 2:00 pm | Milkshake Rock Concert: Kid Friendly Music at Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville
- 3:00 pm | Careers with Animals at Aspen Hill Library (Best for ages 12-18)
- Discover a variety of career options and paths, ask questions, and meet some live animal ambassadors, which may include a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate!
- 3:00 pm | Caribbean-American Heritage Festival and Resource Fair at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton
- Enjoy this free, multi-lingual community event featuring diverse foods, entertainment, culture, hands-on-learning and resources for you and your family – emphasis on English, Spanish, French and Creole.
- 4:00 pm | Crafts at the Library: Rainbow Cloud Jars at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville ♦
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 am | Mini Pride Flag Party at La Plata Branch Library ♦
- 10:00 am | Color Our World – Tiny Art Show at Waldorf West Branch Library
- 10:00 am | Good Kid-izens ~ Mi Comunidad at Merriweather District in Columbia (Best for ages 2-8) ♥
- Celebrate the rhythms around us with a bi-lingual sing-a-long performance by 123 Andres.
- 10:30 am | Science Saturdays: Water Rainbows at Maryland City Library
- Explore capillary actions through different rainbow water experiments!
- 10:30 am | Juneteenth Storytime at Glen Burnie Library
- Join us for a Juneteenth Storytime celebrating freedom, diversity, and empathy with stories, music, and a fun craft.
- 12:00 pm | Savage Bluegrass Festival at Savage Mill ($)
- 1:00 pm | Pets on Wheels at East Columbia Branch Library
- Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers.
- 2:00 pm | Series Safari: Ty’s Travels at Glen Burnie Library
- Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program.
- 2:00 pm | Screen It & Dream It ~ Pathways to Invention: Documentary Screening & Activities at Waldorf West Branch Library
- Film + activities
- 4:00 pm | Crochet Club at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- 4:00 pm | Pre-Dinner Night Sky Show at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($)
- Learn about the celestial objects you can see in the current night sky – including constellations, planets, comets – and any cool astronomy and space science news we’ve discovered.
- 8:00 pm | Sky-watching with the Howard Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant in Woodstock ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 10:00 am | Crafty Kids: Take and Make at Courthouse Library
- 10:00 am | World Wide Knit in Public Day at Westover Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 12:10 pm | How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Family Party at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City ($) ♥
- 1:00 pm | Juneteenth: No-Sew Pillows at Glencarlyn Library
- 1:00 pm | Columbia Pike Blues Festival at S. Walter Reed Dr. and Columbia Pike ♥
- Includes a kids zone with moon bounce, crafts with the Arlington Art Truck & live performances through 8:00 pm.
- 2:00 pm | Kiddough (Doughnut) Decorating Party at National Landing ($)
- 2:00 pm | Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Adventures at Aurora Hills Library (Best for middle school students)
- 2:00 pm | Origami Friendship Bracelets at Cherrydale Library ♥
- Volunteers with Study Japanese in Arlington will show you how to create unique bracelets from origami.
- 2:00 pm | Woodwind Ensemble: Musical Poetry at Central Library
- 5:00 pm | Hoot Owl Campfire at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
- 6:30 pm | Saturday Night Social: Father’s Day Grilled Rockfish at Cookology ($)
- 6:30 pm | Einstein’s Gravity Playlist – planetarium show at David M. Brown Planetarium ($) (Best for ages 10+)
- 8:00 pm | Phantom of the Universe – planetarium show at David M. Brown Planetarium ($) (Best for ages 10+)
- 8:00 pm | Lubber Run Summer Concerts “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- The Peanuts gang comes to life with heart, charm, and wit in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, and Snoopy is in the doghouse…
City of Alexandria
- 10:00 am | Storytime for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum (Best for ages 5-8)
- 10:00 am | Declaration Day 2025 at George Mason’s Gunston Hall
- 10:00 am | Pride Picnic in the Gardens at Green Spring Gardens ♦
- 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Father’s Day Cookie Decorating at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-14)
- 11:00 am | 8th Green Machine Regiment Band Concert at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site ($)
- 12:00 pm | Third Annual Kitten Scavenger Hunt in Old Town ♥
- Anyone looking to add a kitten or two to their family and have an extra good time doing so can participate in this family-friendly event. Participants start at The Dog Park where they will receive clues on how and where to find adoptable kittens, located in various businesses throughout Old Town.
- 12:00 pm | All Lit Up like A Japanese Lantern at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House ($)
- 2:30 pm | Brass Quintet – Music from Canzonas to Big Band at Beatley Central Library
- 3:00 pm | 47th Annual ALX Jazz Fest at Waterfront Park
- 7:45 pm | Twilight Boardwalk Stroll at Huntley Meadows ($) (Best for ages 6+)
- Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience the park as it transitions from day into night.
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | 250th Celebration of Washington Taking Command at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
- Includes a boat parade, live performances & other activities!
- 10:00 am | Family Fun Entertainment Series at Reston Community Center
- Featuring Paul Bellanger – The Balloon Comic
- 10:00 am | Soar Together Family Day at Innovations in Flight at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly ♥
- Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with family activities and a fly-in of history-making aircraft.
- 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Lab’s 10th Birthday Celebration: A Decade of Discovery! at Children’s Science Center LAB in Fairfax ($) ♥
- 11:00 am | Second Saturday Sungazing at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly
- 11:00 am | 3rd Annual Puerto Rico Festival in Manassas ♥
- 3:00 pm | Mosaic Pride Celebration in Fairfax ♦
- Includes a storytime by Tara Hoot
- 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadows in The Plains ($)
- Theme: Safari Adventure
Virtual
- 11:00 am | Virtual Dungeons and Dragons – Homebrew hosted by Charles County Public Library (Best for tweens & teens)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Washington, DC
- 8:30 am | Sensory Friendly Morning at Planet Word
- Sensory Friendly Morning is designed for families with neurodivergent children or teenagers to explore the museum at a quieter, less-crowded time.
- 10:00 am | Family Fun Day at Union Station ♥
- Includes an Arts & Crafts station, face-painting, performance by The Great Zucchini, Salsa with Silvia demo & more!
- 11:00 am | Father’s Day Card Making at Planet Word
- 1:00 pm | Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt at Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library
- 1:00 pm | Go-Go on the Rooftop at MLK Memorial Library
- 1:30 pm | Playtime in Colonial America at The Old Stone House in NW
- 1:30 pm | Drop-in Card Making for Father’s Day at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
- 1:30 pm | Father’s Day Crafting at Made with Love DC in NE ($) ♥
- 1:35 pm | Family Fundays at Nationals Park ($)
- Washington Nationals v. Miami Marlins
- 2:00 pm | Pride Month Craft Bar at MLK Memorial Library ♦
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | Summer Culture Hub at Montpelier House Museum ($) (Best for ages 3+)
- Experience history through engaging hands-on activities at the Culture Hub. Each week features a new historical theme that connects past and present.
- 10:30 am | Storytime on Screen at Greenbelt Cinema (Best for ages 1-5)
- 12:00 pm | Juneteenth Block Party – Sanctuary: A Juneteenth Celebration for Healing, Harmony and Hope at Creative Suitland
Montgomery County
- 9:30 am | Bookseller Storytime at People’s Book Takoma
- 11:00 am & 2:30 pm | Intro to 3D Printing: Tinkercad at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) (Best for grades 2nd – 8th)
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff presented by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 12:00 pm | Intergenerational Story Circles at Potomac Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 12:00 pm | All10Breaking presents: Inspire, Motivate & Create Hip Hop Festival in Takoma Park ($)
- 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Flip Circus at Westfield Montgomery ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- 3:00 pm | Mascot Visit at sweetFrog Laurel
Virginia
Arlington County
- 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series at Metropolitan Park
- 1:00 pm | The YoYo Club at Central Library (Best for ages 8+)
- 1:30 pm | Beyond the Sun – Planetarium Show at David M. Brown Planetarium ($) ♥
- Young Celeste receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.
- 2:00 pm | Lubber Run Summer Concerts “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- The Peanuts gang comes to life with heart, charm, and wit in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, and Snoopy is in the doghouse…
- 3:00 pm | From Earth to the Universe – planetarium show at David M. Brown Planetarium ($) (Best for ages 10+)
City of Alexandria
- 11:00 am | Happy Father’s Day!! Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop ($)
- 2:00 pm | Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum ($)
- Jr Docents provide stationed tours throughout the two tavern buildings and operate special, hands-on activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making.
- 3:00 pm | Live at The Lyceum featuring Fifth Floor Ensemble
More Virginia Events
- 10:00 am | Life in the Underworld at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- Come and explore the “underworld” under fallen logs. Discover the bugs, fungi and salamanders that live under the forest floor. Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes.
- 10:00 am | Sully Antique Car Show at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly ($)
- 10:00 am | Father’s Day Climb at Climb Upton ($)
- 10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm | Lab’s 10th Birthday Celebration: A Decade of Discovery! at Children’s Science Center LAB in Fairfax ($) ♥
- 10:30 am | Storytime at George Mason’s Gunston Hall ($)
- 12:00 pm | Father’s Day Mill in Motion at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($)
- Bring Dad or Grandad out to see and hear 19th century technology at work. The miller will be grinding, conditions permitting.
- 12:00 pm | Father’s Day Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- 1:00 pm | Tie Dye Party at Manassas Mall
Celebrate Father's Day
Father’s Day Specials at Stellina Pizzeria
Stellina Pizzeria has a couple of DMV locations including Union Market, K St. NW, Shirlington and Tysons, VA. This deal is for a “Father & Pie” Combo, which includes 1 Pizza or Pasta of your choice, 1 Drink (Beer, Wine, or Soft Drink), and 1 Dessert to share for $45 or a Father's Day Pizza Kit that includes 2 Pizza Doughs (ingredients for Margherita & Pepperoni Pizzas) + easy to follow instructions for $25. Tap the title above for the deal listing via Mount Vernon Triangle.
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