Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (6/20 - 6/22)
I don't know what planet I've been on but I had no idea the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy even existed! *insert mind blown emoji* This past weekend, we attended Play Ball weekend hosted at the Academy in SE DC, which included a morning of baseball drills, giveaways and a special storytime presented by DC Public Library. We're new to tee-ball this year so this was an extra special day for Jack to flex his skills on the field and learn the basics of baseball while meeting new friends. Throughout the summer the Youth Baseball Academy hosts free baseball experiences that include dinner and snacks from DC Central Kitchen. These experiences are also available at some recreation centers throughout DC. Tap the image above to visit their website. If you're interested in the free experiences, once on their website, scroll down and tap "Register for YBA Play". Have a safe holiday weekend. 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.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Juneteenth Happenings around the DMV
On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of the Civil War and slavery. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being issued two and a half years earlier, many slaveholders continued to hold Black Americans captive. Juneteenth later became a symbolic date representing African American freedom. Today, Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the past civil rights efforts that have led us to where we are today and the ongoing need to confront and dismantle racism to ensure progress toward an equitable and just nation for everyone. (source: Anne Arundel County Public Library) Celebrate Juneteenth around DC, Maryland and Virginia with this newly updated listing of kid and family friendly happenings! Tap the title above to see the list.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Washington, DC
- 10:00 am | Little Tyke Hike at Peirce Barn (Rock Creek Park)
- 10:15 am | Kids Camp – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($)
- 12:00 pm | Pollinator Week at the Smithsonian Gardens Bug Mobile
- Common Ground: Our American Garden, part of Civic Season programming at the National Museum of American History
- 3:00 pm | Honey How?! Family Program at the US Botanic Garden
- Taste different honey varietals to understand the connection between floral nectar and honey flavor. Families will explore the life cycle and behavior of bees and their relationship to plants and the ecosystem.
- 4:30 pm | Disney’s Soul at The Miracle Theater ($)
- 5:00 pm | African American Music Appreciation Month Performance at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park
- Featuring Rise Band And Show
- 5:00 pm | Community Fishing at National Arboretum
- 7:00 pm | Late Night Hype at Kennedy Recreation Center
- Carnival style event with food, music, games & more!
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 4:00 pm | Nature Makers Space: Jewelry with UV Resin at Mount Rainier Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 13+)
- 5:30 pm | Pride Month Summer Jam at Driskell Park in Hyattsville ♦
- Wear your Pride best and celebrate with live music, a community sing-a-long, local food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
- 7:00 pm | Shakespeare in the Parks: The Comedy of Errors at National Harbor
Montgomery County
- 10:30 am | Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) ♥
- 10:30 am | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 5:30 pm | Nailed It Custom Press-on Workshop at Dov and Company in Potomac ($)
- 6:00 pm | Summer Concert Series – Liquid A in Rockville
More Maryland Events
- 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm | Teen Kick Backs in Howard County
- 7:00 pm | Outdoor Concert ~ HiFi Soul Band at Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse in Laurel
Virginia
Arlington County
- 5:30 am | Play All Day Arlington Virginia ♥
- Celebrate the longest day (the summer solstice) through PLAY!
- 10:15 am | Kids Camp – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City ($)
- 8:00 pm | Lubber Run Summer Concerts – Elikeh at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- Elikeh mixes Afro-beat with traditional Togolese polyrhythms to produce captivating tunes that are as listenable as they are danceable.
City of Alexandria
- 10:15 am | Funmakers Zig Zag’s Fun Factory at Leonard Chick Armstrong Recreation Center
- Laugh out loud entertainment
- 10:30 am | Juneteenth Storytime with the Alexandria Black History Museum at Beatley Central Library
- 12:00 pm | Colorful Seed Balls ~ Make and Share for Teens at Barrett Branch Library (Best for ages 12-18)
- 5:30 pm | Slice of History: Civics Pizza Party at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House (Best for ages 16+)
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | Farmer for a Day at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
- 9:30 am | Freedom before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
- 10:00 am | Play All Day Herndon, Virginia
- Free popsicles in the Park
- [Sold Out] 10:00 am | Monster Intelligence ~ Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap ($) (Best for ages 2-12) ♥
- Monster Intelligence is a fun-filled puppet musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
- 6:30 pm | The Buzz on Bees at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ($)
- Learn about the park’s history of bees, how colonies thrive and grow and watch as we open the bee boxes. End the fun evening with a sweet taste of honey.
Saturday (6/21) in Washington, DC
- 10:00 am | Solstice Saturday on the National Mall ♥
- All Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall will have extended hours. Some highlights include:
- 10:00 am | Science Solstice Saturday at the National Zoo
- 11:00 am | Solstice Festival at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden includes Storytelling with Mother Goose & drop-in artmaking
- 6:00 pm | Sally’s Night at Solstice Saturday at the National Air and Space Museum (passes are sold out but a few will be released this weekend!)
- 6:00 pm | Smithsonian Folklife Festival at Solstice Saturday
- 7:00 pm | Boogie Down Arcade Night at the Arts and Industries Building
- All Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall will have extended hours. Some highlights include:
- 10:00 am | Community Fishing at Anacostia Park
- 10:00 am | Juneteenth in the District 2025 at Franklin Park
- Includes fitness classes & performances
- 10:00 am | African American History Hike at Peirce Barn (Rock Creek Park) (Best for ages 12+)
- 10:00 am | Create a Door Knocker at Lowes Home Improvement Stores
- 10:00 am | Juneteenth Celebration: Power in the Past, Strength in the Future! at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum
- Includes yoga, performances and cultural activities
- 10:30 am | Saturday Story Time at the National Postal Museum
- 10:30 am | Story Time for the Spectrum at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
- Storytime packed with sensory friendly activities designed for children of all abilities
- 10:30 am | June Family Day: Honoring Juneteenth at the Library of Congress
- Family-friendly activities focus on quilting in African American culture. Create a fabric quilt square, hear local quilt artist Sandra Smith talk about her work and inspiration and explore quilt-related materials from the American Folklife Center.
- 10:30 am | Juneteenth Community Day at the National Museum of African American History & Culture ♥
- Be sure to drop by the Museum’s 4th floor to create Caribbean-inspired instruments, make music with NMAAHC Kids educators and learn how music helps us celebrate freedom and resist!
- 11:00 am | 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue NW ($) ♥
- Includes live music, art exhibits, a hot dog eating contest, dance party, giveaways & more!
- 11:00 am | Museum Walk Weekend 2025 at Dupont Circle ♥
- Visit 6 cultural institutions for free including The Phillips Collection, Anderson House, O Museum in the Mansion, National Museum of American Jewish Military History & The President Woodrow Wilson House.
- 12:00 pm | Mad Science in the Park at the Playground at 9th & Penn SE ♥
- Things That Go Boom! – Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color-changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! Conclude with our Mad Science Bubbling potions, where the kids will get to learn about dry ice and see the creation of real clouds!
- 12:00 pm | The SOAK Fair: A Carnival Pop-Up at Sycamore and Oak in SE
- Enjoy a Ferris wheel, moon bounce, live animals, food trucks, and much more!
- [Postponed] 12:00 pm | Let’s Hear it for the Fathers! at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
- Hear from poet Joseph Green as he shares an original poem in honor of fathers followed by our “Hand in Hand: Expressive Canvas Art” experience by artist Brian Bailey. This interactive activity will allow participants to pair with a loved one to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake together— a beautiful, layered handprint canvas symbolizing their bond. Interested participants should plan to be on time.
- [Just Added] 1:00 pm | WOW Wheelz Kids Day at Bridge District in SE
- No tickets required!
- 2:00 pm | Summer Jazz Celebration at The Kreeger Museum ($)
- 2:00 pm | Disney’s Soul at The Miracle Theater ($)
- 2:30 pm | Summer Teen Studio: Show Your Colors! at Hirshhorn Museum (Best for ages 13-18)
- Join the Art School Color Battle. Drop in and join a color “team,” then make your own colorful artwork inspired by artists on view. Take inspiration from artist Morris Louis, who experimented with pouring paint onto a canvas in his work Buskin (1959).
- 3:00 pm | Roving Leaders Western Trail Ride at Reservoir Park in NW
- Line dance event!
- 3:00 pm | Fête de la Musique – World Music Day in Georgetown
- 7:00 pm | Disney’s The Lion King Live in Concert at The Kennedy Center ($)
Saturday (6/21) in Maryland & Northern Virginia
Beginning at 10:00 am, kids can create a Door Knocker at Lowes Home Improvement Stores throughout the DMV.
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | Dinosaur Park Open House in Laurel
- 10:30 am | Cub Corner at College Park Aviation Museum ($)
- Explore the evolution of flight from slow-moving hot air balloons to supersonic jet engines! Enjoy a reading of “How People Learned to Fly”, by Fran Hodgkins, learn about the world of supersonic flight, and bring home your very own paper jet!
- 10:30 am | Fitness in the Park – Family Zumba at Columbia Park Community Center (Best for ages 13+)
- 10:30 am | Bibliobop Dance Party at Greenbelt Library (Best for ages 0-5)
- 11:00 am | Ready 2 Read STEM: Color Party! at Bowie Library
- Explore and have fun with hands on science and art activities celebrating the Summer Prince George’s theme of “Color Our World”.
- 11:00 am | Playday at Glenarden Library
- 11:00 am | Animal Encounters: Scales and Sheds at Mount Rainier Nature Center ($)
- 11:00 am | Community Health Fair at Brentwood Fire Station
- Enjoy a day of free health resources, including health screenings, COVID-19 testing, and more. There will also be free groceries, lunch, and fun activities for kids and families!
- 1:00 pm | Juneteenth Celebration: Ms. Story’s Living History at Beltsville Library
- Celebrate Juneteenth with Ms. Story’s Living History, where Actress Shemika Renee brings to life the powerful stories of Black women who shaped history. Through first-person storytelling, experience their remarkable journeys from the Colonial era to the Civil Rights movement.
- 1:00 pm | Juneteenth Movie Rustin (PG-13) at Greenbelt Cinema ♣
- 2:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at Blandensburg
- Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs.
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Penny Russell at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 10:00 am | Summer Solstice Suncatcher hosted by Creative Outlets Arts Center at Burtonsville Crossing
- Donation based tickets!
- 10:30 am | Read to a Dog at Kensington Park Library
- 10:30 am | Silly Goose’s Color Wheel at Aspen Hill Library
- Ventriloquist Val Smalkin and her buddy Silly Goose present 40 minutes of sing- and play-along songs, comedy, action and 100% audience participation.
- 10:30 am | 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party at Germantown Library
- 10:30 am | Pokémon Day! at Rockville Memorial Library (Best for ages 6-12)
- 11:00 am | Puppet Party at The Collection Chevy Chase ♥
- Includes a puppet show and delicious continental breakfast, hosted by Junction Bakery.
- 11:00 am | Magician Abracadabra Alex at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg Library (Best for ages 3-12)
- 11:00 am | Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) ♥
- 11:00 am | Bilingual Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring (Best for ages 3-12)
- Stories and songs in English and Amharic
- 11:00 am | Design Your Own Boardgame at The Green Room Takoma Park ($)
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 12:00 pm | Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center for the Arts
- 12:00 pm | Juneteenth Celebration at Rockville Square
- 12:30 pm | Songwriters Toolbox at Rockville Memorial Library
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 am | Howard County Juneteenth Community Day & Block Party at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia
- Includes a community yard sale, men’s health summit, family art classes & more!
- 11:00 am | June’s Finger-Paint Party at sweetFrog Laurel ($)
- 11:00 am | Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra Performance at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore
- 3:00 pm | Mascot Visit at sweetFrog Laurel
- 3:00 pm | Juneteenth Celebration 2025 at Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse in Laurel
Virginia
Arlington County
- 10:00 am | Crafty Kids Take-and-Make Rainbow Pride Bracelet at Columbia Pike Library ♦
- 11:00 am | Pages of Pride: A Celebration of Queer Literature & Community at One More Page Books ♦
- Includes a chocolate pop-up, prize wheel, crafts, book drive & author panel
- 1:00 pm | All About Brunch: BBQ Bash at Cookology ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- 2:00 pm | Chess Club at Courthouse Library
- 6:00 pm | Water Park Summer Concert Series
City of Alexandria
- 10:00 am | Pirate Ships and Mermaids Workshop at Del Ray Artisans ($)
- 11:00 am | Make Your Own Polymer Clay Bag Charms with Beth Robson at Shop Made in VA – Old Town ($)
- 12:00 pm | Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop ($)
- 12:00 pm | Juneteenth Festival at Charles Houston Recreation Center ♥
- Celebrate Juneteenth at this vibrant community festival featuring music, food, art, education, and cultural expression.
- 1:00 pm | Spring Cake Pops Making Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- 1:00 pm | Dungeons & Dragons at Burke Branch Library (Best for ages 8-13)
- 6:00 pm | Celebrate Juneteenth: Family Skate and Dance Night at Franconia Recreation Center ($)
- 8:00 pm | Cinema Del Ray featuring Despicable Me 4 at Mount Vernon Recreation Center ♣
More Virginia Events
- 9:30 am | Freedom before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
- 10:00 am | Family Fun Entertainment Series featuring Groovy Nate at Reston Town Square Park
- 10:00 am | Manassas Bee Festival ♥
- This free, family-fun event offers a costume parade, food trucks, bluegrass band, mead & beer garden, vendors, crafts, native plants, speakers, farm animals, games, crafts, education for native plants, pollinators, and more.
- 10:30 am | Kidz Korner – Drew Blue Magic Show! at Old Town Square in Fairfax
- 11:00 am | Philippine Independence Day Festival 2025 at Mosaic in Fairfax
- Includes two stages of entertainment, kid-friendly corner, crafts, karaoke & more!
- 12:00 pm | Dance Party with Lil Blue Pup at Manassas Mall
- 3:00 pm | Juneteenth Commemoration at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville
- 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains ($)
- Theme: Pretty in Pink
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Washington, DC
- 9:30 am | Family Day: Full of Pride at the Capital Jewish Museum ($) ♦
- Dance to live music courtesy of the Hill Havurah ensemble at 10:15 am, listen to a fabulous Jewish Drag Story Time at 12pm, and explore LGBTJews in the Federal City with our Family Guide. Plus, drop in crafts and activities all day – design a Pride float, play games on the Museum terrace, create a colorful family portrait, write a supportive letter to queer and trans folks for Point of Pride, and more.
- 11:00 am | 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue NW ($) ♥
- Includes live music, art exhibits, a hot dog eating contest, dance party, giveaways & more!
- 1:00 pm | Go-Go on the Rooftop at the MLK Memorial Library
- 2:00 pm | Teen Volunteer Project: Visiting Residents at Stoddard Baptist
- 3:00 pm | Art à la Cart at MLK Memorial Library
- 5:00 pm | Karate Kid: Legends at The Miracle Theatre ($)
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | Summer Culture Hub ~ Textile Techniques at Montpelier House Museum ($)
- 2:00 pm | NOI+F Family Concert: Peter and Wolf at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park ♥
- 3:00 pm | Youth Painting Therapy Workshop with Shayla Mona’e Russell at Joe’s Movement Emporium ($) (Best for ages 10+)
- In this creative and supportive workshop, youth will use painting as a tool to explore and express their emotions. Through guided art activities, they’ll discover new ways to process feelings, build confidence, and promote emotional well-being.
- 7:30 pm | Shakespeare in the Parks: The Comedy of Errors at Fort Washington Park
Montgomery County
- 9:20 am | Sensory-Friendly Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens ($)
- 9:30 am | Bookseller Storytime at People’s Book Takoma
- 10:00 am | LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) ♥♦
- Meet and make with local changemakers, innovators, and creatives within the LGBTQIA+ community.
- 10:00 am | Take & Make: Crepe Paper Flowers at Twinbrook Library in Rockville (Best for ages 16+)
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring The Puppet Co’s Favorite Faces at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- 1:00 pm | Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) ♥
- 2:00 pm | 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off at Chevy Chase Library ♥
- Includes shaved ice, activities, crafts, scavenger hunt & two concerts!
- 2:00 pm | Family Talent Show at Davis Library in Bethesda
- 2:00 pm | Story Hour “Kim’s Convenience” at Olney Library
- To celebrate the production of Kim’s Convenience, the Olney Theatre Center is sponsoring an afternoon of stories at the library, hosted by guest storyteller Youri Kim.
- 3:00 pm | Creative Wheaton Art-Mix Open Mic at Gisele’s Creole Cuisine
- Participants are encouraged to sign up to sing, recite poetry, play an instrument, act, create visual art, dance, or combine any type of art.
More Maryland Events
- 12:30 pm | Ice Cream Sunday at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 11:00 am | Lubber Run Summer Concerts – Culture Queen at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- 3:00 pm | Netherlands Carillon Concert Series
- Concerts are free and go from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Park Rangers offer kids activities from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- 7:00 pm | Firefly Festival at Fort CF Smith Park
- Come celebrate summer’s natural night lights as we learn about these bioluminescent beetles. Activities include: bug hunts, games, crafts, walks, and talks about fireflies. Cancelled if raining!
City of Alexandria
- 11:00 am | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter’s wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion!
- 1:00 pm | Spring Cake Pops Making Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
- 2:00 pm | Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum ($)
- 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 | Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum
More Virginia Events
- 10:00 am | Monster Intelligence ~ Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap ($) (Best for ages 2-12) ♥
- Monster Intelligence is a fun-filled puppet musical that’s perfect for the whole family!
- 11:00 am | Philippine Independence Day Festival 2025 at Mosaic in Fairfax
- Includes two stages of entertainment, kid-friendly corner, crafts, karaoke & more!
- 12:00 pm | Kiddo Rave at Shipgarten in McLean
- 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm | Ice Cream and Games at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($)
- Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller’s family did in the 1800s. Churn and Eat ice cream. Play with historic games and toys, then make a toy to take home.
- 3:00 pm | Music in the Gardens: Good Vibrations – Music for Oboe and Strings at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($)
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