
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 27, 2025
Washington, DC
- 10:15 am | Kids Camp ~ Hotel Transylvania at Alamo Drafthouse DC ($)
- 3:30 pm | Teen Maker Lab: Ozobots Play Ball! at Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library in SE
- Step up to the plate and let your Ozobot take a swing. Code and program Ozobot robots to hit a baseball and race around the bases in style.
- 5:00 pm | African American Music Appreciation Month – Performance at Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park in SE
- Featuring POCK3T-youth go-go band
- 7:00 pm | The Wizard of Oz at the Miracle Theatre ($)
- 7:00 pm | Late Night Hype at Oxon Run Pool in SE
- Carnival style event with food, music, games, dancing & more!
- Dusk | Extraordinary Cinema: The Lion King at The Kennedy Center ♣
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | Dig Day at Dinosaur Park in Laurel ($) (Best for ages 8+) ♥
- Dig into real fossil sites, uncover ancient secrets, and help make exciting new discoveries alongside paleontology experts. Pre-registration is required!
- 10:00 am | School’s Out, Wheels Up Family Day at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 5-13) ♥
- 10:30 am | Judy Center Music and Movement at Oxon Hill Library
- Music and Movement with Doctor Teacher Mommy is designed to help adults connect with their children, birth-age four, through fun, interactive musical activities.
- 11:00 am | Farm Education: Cow Breeds at Old Maryland Farm ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- 4:00 pm | Cartoon Fan Club: Pokemon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) at Accokeek Library ♣
- 6:00 pm | Summer Movie Night ~ Shark Tale at Tanglewood Community Park in Clinton ♣
- 7:00 pm | UniverSoul Circus at National Harbor ($) ♥
- 7:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Black Panther presented by Ben & Jerry’s at National Harbor ♣
- 8:00 pm | Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2 at Watkins Regional Park ♣
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Sligo-Dennis Ave. Local Park in Silver Spring (Best for ages 2-8)
- Featuring a live performance by The Puppet Co.
- 10:30 am | Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage ($)
- 10:30 am | The Puppet Co. presents Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 11:00 am | The Magical Mayhem Circus at Kensington Park Library
- Join professional knucklehead and former Ringling Brothers Circus performer Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.
- 11:00 am | Dance Party at Long Branch Library in Silver Spring
- 4:00 pm | Pride Button Making at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville (Best for ages 11-18) ♦
- 4:30 pm | Read to Yoda the Dog at White Oak Library (Best for ages 5-12)
- 6:00 pm | Teen: Park After Dark at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville ($)
- 6:00 pm | Summer Concert Series – Unity Reggae Band at Rockville Square
- [Opening Weekend] 7:00 pm | The Lightning Thief at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
- 8:00 pm | Step Afrika! at Strathmore in Rockville ($) ♥
More Maryland Events
- 10:30 am | Story Time in the Park at Potomac Branch Library in Indian Head
- 2:00 pm | Picture Bingo at sweetFrog Laurel ($)
- 6:00 pm | Nite Bite Fishing at Centennial Park South Boat Launch in Ellicott City ($)
- 6:00 pm | The City of Laurel’s Parks & Recs 60th Anniversary at Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse in Laurel
- 8:45 pm | Outdoor Movie – Inside Out 2 at Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse in Laurel ♣
Virginia
Arlington County
- 10:00 am | Bounce in the Park at Alcova Heights Park (Best for ages 3-9) ♥
- 10:15 am | Kids Camp ~ Hotel Transylvania at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City ($)
City of Alexandria
- 10:30 am | Happy Theater presents: Nest at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 0-5)
- Take a journey through the life of a baby bird in the interactive puppet show with live music!
- 2:00 pm | TACA presents: Kids’ Ghanian Cultural Dance Class at Patrick Henry Recreation Center ♥
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | Farmer for a Day at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
- 6:00 pm | Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon Estate ($)

Saturday (6/28) in Washington, DC
- 9:00 am | 21st Annual Youth Football Clinic at Deanwood Recreation Center (Best for grades 1st – 8th grade)
- 9:30 am & 11:00 am | Yes, I’m Deaf, Too! at The National Theatre
- Marquan is a young deaf boy struggling to fit in, until a chance encounter leads him to a place where he could thrive. This play will be performed in a blend of American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.
- [For adults] 10:00 am | Eyes on Reading: The Science of Teaching Reading Comprehension with James Kim at Planet Word ($)
- Whether you’re a teacher, parent, policymaker, or simply someone who cares about the future of education, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. The science of reading is evolving — come learn where it’s headed next.
- 10:00 am | 3rd Anniversary Lamond- Riggs Library Celebration ♥
- Includes craft activities, music, sidewalk chalk, VR & more!
- 10:00 am | Open Studio: Splatter! at Hirshhorn Museum
- 10:00 am | First Studio: Art, Story and Workshop at The Kreeger Museum ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
- 10:30 am | Mandarin Story Time at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library in NW
- 10:30 am | NMAAHC Kids Story Time: Amazing Grace at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Get moving with NMAAHC Kids! During this program we’ll dance together and celebrate creativity and imagination with Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman read by a museum educator. Children will discover colorful costumes in the Museum’s exhibits and make their own wearable art.
- 10:30 am | Story Time for the Spectrum at Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library in NW
- 11:00 am | Saturday Workshop Macrame Magic: Weave Your Own Decorative Coasters at Art Enables in NE
- 12:00 pm | Mad Science in the Park at the Playground at 9th & Penn in SE ♥
- Spectacular Science: Fire & Ice – This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire!
- 1:00 pm | Celebrating Black Music Month with the Culture Queen at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum ♥
- Celebrate Washington D.C.’s Black music artists through music, movement, storytelling, and crafts!
- 1:00 pm | Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival at MLK Memorial Library ♥
- Includes live performances, carnival dancers, author talk & book signing & more!
- 1:00 pm | Sweet as Can Be Baby Shower at Woody Ward Community Center in SE (Best for adults & teens)
- 1:30 pm | Accessible Movie Showing: Soul at MLK Memorial Library ♣
- Presented in ASL & open captions on screen!
- 4:00 pm | Suncatcher Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library
- 4:00 pm | Go-Go & Salsa at Anthem Row

Saturday (6/28) in Maryland & Northern Virginia
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 10:00 am | Parkour with a Ranger at Watkins Regional Park ($) (Best for ages 10+)
- 10:30 am | Saturday STEAM Hour at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 6-12)
- 10:30 am | Family Zumba at Columbia Park Community Center (Best for ages 13+)
- 11:00 am | Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! at Fairmount Heights Library (Best for ages 7+)
- Dive into an icy adventure with a chemist from the American Chemical Society! Get hands-on with fun experiments as we explore the fascinating chemistry of glaciers and uncover the mysteries hidden in the ice.
- 11:00 am | Rainbow Festival at Oxon Hill Library ♦♥
- Includes storytime, crafts, music, special guests, and more for all ages. Festive dress and costumes are encouraged!
- 11:30 am | Story Explorers: Beginning Readers at Largo-Kettering Library (Best for ages 5-8)
- Practice reading skills through group reading and games
- 12:00 pm | Animal Survival Skills at Bowie Library
- Explore the amazing ways animals have developed unique traits to thrive in different environments. Meet our animal ambassadors and discover how their adaptations help them stay strong and safe.
- 12:00 pm | Kickoff Summer Prince George’s at Bowie Library
- 12:00 pm | Runway Rhythms: Ni Dembaya African Drum & Dance Ensemble at College Park Aviation Museum ($)
- 12:00 pm | Deck the Park: A Public Art Bash at Mount Rainier Skatepark ♥
- Includes creative art projects provided by Arts on a Roll, skating lessons, door prizes, delicious food, FREE ice cream, and safety lessons!
- 12:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 7:00 pm | UniverSoul Circus at National Harbor ($) ♥
- 1:00 pm | Board Game Fun: Extended Play at Bowie Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 1:00 pm | STEM for Families: The Art of Number Illusions at Upper Marlboro Library (Best for ages 5-12) ♥
- Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Explore the art of number illusions, unlocking the mysteries behind math and how numbers can play tricks on our minds.
- 3:00 pm | Animal Survival Skills at Greenbelt Library
- Explore the amazing ways animals have developed unique traits to thrive in different environments. Meet our animal ambassadors and discover how their adaptations help them stay strong and safe.
- 3:30 pm | All Ages Family Show at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar at National Harbor ($)
- 4:00 pm | Summer Teen Fest: Extreme Field Day at Allentown Splash, Tennis & Fitness Park (Best for teens)
- A foam and pool party, cart driving, water and field games, free food, and more!
- 6:00 pm | Shakespeare in the Parks: The Comedy of Errors at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse in Cheverly
- 7:00 pm | Teens on the Lawn: Glow Edition at Rollingcrest Community Center
- Live music and DJ sets, glow-in-the-dark dodgeball, 5-on-5 basketball, neon skating, free food, and more!
Montgomery County
Featured Event | Heritage Days Highlights ♥
- 10:00 am | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring
- Free admission!
- 12:00 pm | National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville
- Enjoy a tour of the museum and Montgomery County-focused family activities like crafts and a scavenger hunt with prizes free of charge!
- 12:00 pm | Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park in Olney
- Explore the rhythms of West Africa, the Caribbean, South America and Europe through dance with the Cultural Moves Dance Ensemble led by Martha Peterson. Enjoy live music performed by blues musicians Jay Summerour and Eric Selby, storytelling and historic games. Make your own natural floral prints with artist and educator, Katrina Zimmerman.
- 12:00 pm | Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood
- In and around the big red barn, enjoy games and crafts perfect for kids and families.
More events:
- 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda (Best for ages 2-8)
- Featuring a live performance by The Puppet Co.
- 10:00 am & 11:00 am | PIKE Kids at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda ($)
- Slime Making Class at BurgerFi – Attendees get a special family meal deal!
- 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage ($) ♦
- The 10:00 am showing is sensory friendly & the 1:00 pm show celebrates pride month!
- 10:30 am | Kids Talk & Tour at Strathmore in Rockville ($)
- 10:30 am | The Wizard of Oz at Rockville Memorial Library ♥
- Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.
- 10:30 am | Bubble Dance Party at Potomac Library (Best for ages 2-5)
- 10:30 am | Butterfly Release at Potomac Library
- Celebrate the colors of summer by releasing pretty pollinators into the beautiful blooms in our garden.
- 11:00 am | Superb Saturday STEM – Expanding Colors at Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington
- 11:00 am | A Visit from the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg
- Stories, songs & more!
- [Opening Weekend] 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | The Lightning Thief at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | The Puppet Co. presents Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 2:00 pm | Hum Along! Celebrate Juneteenth with a Jazz Concert at Kensington Park Library
- 2:00 pm | The Wizard of Oz at Long Branch Library in Silver Spring ♥
- Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.
- 2:00 pm | Science Saturday – Discover Magnets! at Davis Library in Bethesda
- 4:00 pm | STEM at the Library: Moth Madness! at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville
- Make pretty moths out of wooden pieces! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result.
- 4:00 pm | Crafts for Kids at Little Falls Library in Bethesda
- Make bubble wrap prints with markers, embellish with dot stickers and stamps!
- 6:30 pm | Cinema Saturdays – Inside Out 2 at The Collection Chevy Chase ♣
- Make cards for troops!
- 8:00 pm | Step Afrika! at Strathmore in Rockville ($) ♥
- 8:30 pm | Dive-in Movie: Shark’s Tale at Bethesda Outdoor Pool ($)
More Maryland Events
- 10:00 am | Good Kid-izens – Kind Kid-izens at Merriweather District in Columbia
- 10:00 am | Play It Safe at Port Discovery in Baltimore ($)
- Explore how to keep everyone safe while having a blast this summer! Kids will be able to take part in our interactive Safety Town, where they’ll learn about traffic safety and discover cool gear to stay protected.
- 11:30 am | Just for Me: Celebrating Pride at Savage Branch Library (Best for ages 3-6) ♦
- 12:00 pm | Laurel Police Dept. Summer Block Party at Towne Centre Laurel ♥
- 2:30 pm | Paper Puppets at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- Create a variety of paper puppets while using your fine motor skills to cut, glue, and design!
- 3:00 pm | Stay & Play: Family Lego Time at Waldorf West Branch Library
- 3:00 pm | Summer Paint Date at Joyful Studio in La Plata ($)
- 6:00 pm | Toby’s Dinner Theatre Presents: The Little Mermaid in Columbia ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 6:00 pm | Water Park Summer Concert Series at National Landing
- 7:00 pm | Summer Teen Night at Arlington Mill Community Center
City of Alexandria
- 9:30 am | Hot Book Summer at Old Town Books
- Includes a scoop of ice cream, firefighter story time (ages 0-6) at 9:30 am & Author Storytime and Rock Petting Zoo featuring Talking Rocks with author Paige Towler (ages 5-9) at 11:30 am.
- [For adults] 10:30 am | Parenting Professional Development Series – How to give Feedback to your In-Laws (and others) at Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 am | TACA presents: Kids’ Ghanian Cultural Dance Class at Beatley Central Library ♥
- 11:00 am | Rainbow Rock at Duncan Branch Library
- Join the Rainbow Rock Band as they entertain your little dudes with tunes, laughs and more!
- 11:30 am | Calligraphy Workshop at Burke Branch Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 1:00 pm | Nailed It! Spring Floral Cupcake Decorating Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- 3:00 pm | 8th Annual Alexandria Pride ♦♥
- Check out drag story hour with ASL interpretation!
- 8:00 pm | Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows ($)
More Virginia Events
- 9:00 am | Butterflies, Bees & Beetles at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($)
- 9:00 am | Summer Sprint in the Park at Lake Fairfax ($)
- 10:00 am | Family Fun Entertainment Series – Turley the Magician at Reston Town Center
- 10:00 am | Arts in the Park: Uncle Ty-Rone at Wakefield Park in Annandale ♥
- Uncle Ty-Rone brings the “One Mic Many Voices” Educational Show, a lively and engaging ventriloquism and puppet performance suitable for all age groups, starting from pre-K and up.
- 10:00 am | Arts in the Park: Groovy Nate at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ♥
- High energy funky grooves in children’s music that entertain and educate!
- 10:00 am | Arts in the Park: Mad Science of Washington at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ♥
- This spellbinding show introduces children to the principles of vibration and chemistry.
- 10:30 am | Kids Korner – Mad Science at Old Town Square in Fairfax
- This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and mind-boggling vanishing paper.
- 12:00 pm | Lake Fairfax Fireworks in Reston ($)
- 12:00 pm | Petting Zoo hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- 12:00 pm | Dance Party with Lil Blue Pup at Manassas Mall
- 2:00 pm | My Reptile Guys at Manassas Park City Library
- 4:00 pm | Workhouse Fireworks 2025 in Lorton ($)
- 4:00 pm | Bubbling with Joy: Pride at Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church ♦
- Includes coloring and crafts, a scavenger hunt, music, and you guessed it, bubbles! Enjoy an early evening of family-friendly fun! A DJ from Bach to Rock Mclean will bring the jams; you bring the energy to move, groove, and show off your joy.
- 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadows in The Plains ($)
- Theme: Jersey Night
- 6:00 pm | A Wonderful Family Adventure ~ Movie + Petting Zoo at Reston Station ♣
- Movie: We Bought a Zoo
- 6:00 pm | Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
- 6:30 pm | Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Langley High School in McLean ♥
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Washington, DC
- 8:30 am | Sensory Friendly Morning at Planet Word (Best for ages 10+)
- 9:30 am | Family Workout with Marita at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
- 11:00 am | Tara Hoot’s Family Fun Story Time! at City-State Brewing Co. in NE ♥♦
- Includes stories, bubbles & fun for everyone!
- 1:00 pm | Upcycling with DOEE at Southwest Neighborhood Library
- Rethread DC will be hosting a workshop that will teach upcycling techniques, hand and machine sewing, and pattern making.
- 2:00 pm | Family Improv at Tenley-Friendship Library in NW ♥
- 3:00 pm | Art à la Cart at MLK Memorial Library
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 6:30 pm | UniverSoul Circus at National Harbor ($) ♥
- 3:00 pm | Shakespeare in the Parks: The Comedy of Errors at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse in Cheverly
- ASL Interpreted!
- 4:00 pm | Voices of Fairwood Music Series in Bowie
- 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Paddington in Peru at National Harbor ♣
Montgomery County
Featured Event | Heritage Days Highlights ♥
- 10:00 am | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring
- Free admission!
- 12:00 pm | National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville
- Enjoy a tour of the museum and Montgomery County-focused family activities like crafts and a scavenger hunt with prizes free of charge!
- 12:00 pm | Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda
- Tour the Josiah Henson Museum and learn about the extraordinary life of Rev. Josiah Henson.
- 1:00 pm | Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton
- Tour the restored, post-Civil War log cabin from an African American community of Jonesville. Explore the Harper family history through hands-on activities, live blues music featuring Jay Summerour & Eric Selby, spoken word & poetry performances by poet Regie Cabico. Make your own hand-sewn miniature book to take home.
More Events in Montgomery County:
- 9:30 am | Storytime: Ashley Iman for Ruby Rene: Always Gets Her Way at People’s Book Takoma ♥
- 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Germantown Town Center Urban Park (Best for ages 2-8)
- Featuring at live performance by The Puppet Co.
- 11:00 am | Fun in the Sun! at Cabin John Village in Potomac ♥
- Enjoy a lively foam party, live music, balloon art, face painting, flower seedling planting, and more. Capture special moments at our flower photo station and welcome the season with friends and family.
- 11:00 am | Sunday Workshop – Intro to Woodshop: Drills at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) (Best for grades 2nd – 5th)
- [Opening Weekend] 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | The Lightning Thief at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park ($) ♥
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | The Puppet Co. presents Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 2:00 pm | 8th Literary Forum at Olney Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 2:30 pm | LEGO Sunday Challenge at Little Falls Library in Bethesda (Best for ages 5+)
More Maryland Events
- 12:00 pm | Downtown Columbia Maker Faire at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia ♥
- Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning, creating, and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue to show off hobbies, experiments, projects, and careers.
- 3:00 pm | Mascot Visit at sweetFrog Laurel
- 5:00 pm | Toby’s Dinner Theatre Presents: The Little Mermaid in Columbia ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 11:00 am | Native Butterfly Talk & Walk at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 3+)
- 1:00 pm | Family Brunch: Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast at Cookology Culinary School ($) (Best for ages 8+) ♥
- 2:00 pm | Kids Chemistry at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 6-10)
- Learn about chemistry; acids, bases and do a variety of safe science experiments.
- 6:00 pm | Lubber Run Summer Concerts – Arlington Philharmonic at Lubber Run Amphitheater
City of Alexandria
- 1:00 pm | Summer Floral Themed Cupcake Decorating Studio Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
- 2:00 pm | Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum ($)
- 2:30 pm | Magical Music ~ Fantastical Worlds for String Orchestra at Beatley Central Library