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Kid-friendly Activities in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia this Weekend (6/6 - 6/8)

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The Atlantic x Destination DC feature has dropped!
In case you missed it, our feature through The Atlantic sponsored by Destination DC dropped this past week! A team from The Atlantic followed us around over a weekend on our adventures throughout downtown DC and surrounding areas. The team really valued my input on places to visit for this piece which makes it extra special. 
Sarah Acors
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
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Events

Rain this Weekend

Saturday will have partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the morning. Chance of rain is 60%. Sunday calls for Rain showers in the morning with numerous thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. Tap the title above for more info from The Weather Channel.

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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 5, 2025

Image of rocks in the ocean

World Ocean Day 2025

Head to the National Museum of Natural History on Thursday, June 5th for World Ocean Day festivities. Join ocean scientists, researchers, and educators in the Sant Ocean Hall for an exciting series of interactive experiences celebrating our blue planet and exploring all the ways science and community action can connect us to our waterways. There's a storytime and penguin puppet encounter included with this free event. Tap the title above for more info!

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Featured Event | Free performances all weekend long of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" starting on Friday at 8:00 pm at Lubber Run Amphitheater in Arlington, VA. Tap the image above for more info!

Friday, June 6, 2025

Washington, DC

Maryland

 Prince George’s County

  • 2:00 pm | Crafternoon: Keith Haring Figures at Mount Rainier Library (Best for ages 5+) ♦
    • Have fun crafting and creating! Create pop-art styled dogs and colorful figures in the style of artist Keith Haring.
  • 4:00 pm | Family Game Night at Mount Rainier Library 

Montgomery County

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Virginia

Arlington County 

  • 11:00 am | Green Piano: Every Story has a Song! at Westover Library
    • Explore Roberta Flack’s children’s book, The Green Piano, which tells the story of Roberta’s love for music, desire to learn the piano, and the first piano that her father found, fixed, painted and gave her.
  • 2:00 pm | Share the Love of Summer Reading Kickoff at Glencarlyn Library
    • “Minute to Win It” games to test yourself or challenge others for prizes.
  • 6:00 pm | Spring Pond Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center ($) 
  • 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

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  • 9:00 am | Farmer for a Day at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
  • 11:00 am | Garden Sprouts at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park in Leesburg ($)
Discover Summer at the DC public library begins June 1st - August 31st
Featured Event | There are two discover summer kickoffs happening this Saturday (6/7)! Head to Mount Pleasant and Woodridge Libraries beginning at 10:00 am for some fun kid-friendly activities. Tap the image above for more info!

Saturday (6/7) in Washington, DC

Featured Event | Coyaba's Village Celebration on Saturday (6/7) features dancers from Coyaba's Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater, and special guest artists, NiDemya & MWENDI Cameroonian Ballet. Directed by Sylvia Soumah, the concerts, at 3 pm and 6 pm, showcase outstanding drumming and West African dancing paired with a free outdoor family arts festival. The festival includes an African-style marketplace and family-friendly interactive visual arts by Carla Creative, Inc. The concerts are ticketed from $5 - $25 per person. Tap the image above for more details.

Saturday (6/7) in Maryland & Northern Virginia

9:00 am | Create a Baseball Game at Home Depot stores through their Kids Workshop 

Maryland

Prince George’s County

Montgomery County

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Virginia

Arlington County 

City of Alexandria

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  • 9:00 am | 31st Annual Manassas Railway Festival ($) ♥
    • This family celebration of rich railroad history features model train displays, train memorabilia, and specialty vendors, and is free to attend.
  • 9:30 am | Fairfax PRIDE at Old Town Hall ♦
    • Includes children’s activities like face painting, button making, fairy hair, balloon twisting & more! 
  • 10:00 am | Are You Going to Eat That? at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ($) (Best for ages 10+)
    • Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies.
  • 11:00 am | Paws on PenFed Plaza: A Pet Event at Tysons Corner Center 
  • 11:00 am | Petpalooza at Reston Town Center
    • Enjoy complimentary face painting, roaming performers, and so much more!
  • 11:00 am | Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($)
  • 1:00 pm | Spellbinders – Tales of Tails at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Springfield (Best for ages 4+)
    • Enjoy oral storytelling from countries around the world. From trickster tales to fables, oral stories share traditions and connect communities. Every child receives a free book. 
  • 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains ($)
    • Theme: Camouflage Night 
  • 6:00 pm | Pond Fest Class at Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield ($) (Best for ages 3+) 
  • 7:00 pm | Goodnight Walk – Frogs at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($)
  • 8:30 pm | Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly
    • Join Museum staff and members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for a view of the night sky through our telescopes.
Local Author Bazaar at People's Book Takoma
Featured Event | There's a local Author Bazaar at People's Book Takoma on Sunday (6/8) in Takoma Park, MD. This Bazaar features a storytime at 9:30 am with local Author and Stock Market expert, Craig Robinson. His Bull & Bear series has been featured multiple times through Black Children's Books DMV+! Tap the image above for more info on the bazaar.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Washington, DC

Maryland  

Prince George’s County

Montgomery County 

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Virginia

Arlington County

  • 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series at Metropolitan Park
    • DIY Stamps and Prints & Arlington Art Truck presents Exposing Life Cycles with artist, Zofie King with Michele Montalbano + live music
  • 1:30 pm | Accidental Astronauts at 
  • 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 | The Wizard of Oz at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($) (Best for ages 4+) 
  • 3:00 pm | Netherlands Carillon Concert Series
    • Park Rangers offer kids activities from 2:30-4:30 pm.
  • 3:00 pm | Spellbinders Story Fest at Long Branch Nature Center (Best for ages 4+)
    • The Arlington Spellbinders will unleash the power of oral storytelling with favorite tales from around the world. Since ancient times in all cultures, this tradition has passed on wisdom, connected elders to youth, and engaged the imagination.
  • 7:30 am | Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center ($) (Best for ages 7-15) 

City of Alexandria 

More Virginia Events 

  • 10:00 am | Wildflowers Walk and Craft at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax
    • Learn from a naturalist what makes wildflowers so important in our ecosystem. Take a walk to learn how to identify various seasonal flowers, as well as what insects rely on them. At the end of the class, participate in a floral craft to take home.
  • 3:00 pm | Music in the Gardens: Dance Around the World at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($)
    • Grab your favorite blanket or bag chair and bring your family and friends to enjoy sounds from around the globe that will make you want to dance! 
  • 5:00 pm | Spiderman and Frozen Host Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean 

This Week's Book Recommendation

Local Author Book Recommendation - Dream Street Written by: Tricia Elam Walker
Meet Local Author Tricia Elam Walker at the Local Author Bazaar on Sunday (6/8) at People's Book Takoma from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Tricia has several books including Dream Street that she'll be signing at the bazaar. More on Dream Street: A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community. Tap the image above to visit Tricia's website.
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