Kid-friendly Events this weekend in DC, Maryland & Virginia (6/7 - 6/9)
Anyone check out Truck Touch in DC this past weekend? I think the highlight of our experience was meeting Secret Service Agents who walked us through how the President is transported through the city. We also saw a helicopter up close, met a police K-9 & saw an array of service vehicles! The parking situation was whew but still a great event! For some reason it made me want to visit the International Spy Museum again. Hmmm. Now on to the upcoming events for this weekend...
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Friday, June 7, 2024
Washington, DC
- 4th Annual End Gun Violence Citywide Conference & Festival at Franklin Park
- World Ocean Day at the National Museum of Natural History
- There’s a playdate celebration too!
- The National Theatre Live! at the Library; Imagine (Play + Arts Workshop) at Bellevue Neighborhood Library
- A morning of dance, music, puppetry, and play for children ages 2-5 and their families.
- Family First Fridays at Project Create DC – Family Tapestry
- Lego Club at iGen Educational Academy ($)
- The Washington Ballet Returns to CityCenterDC – Free Performances
- New York City Ballet: Jewels at The Kennedy Center ($)
- Family Craft Hour at Made with Love DC in NE DC
- Washington Mystics v. Indiana Fever at Capital One Arena
- Extraordinary Cinema Dreamgirls at The Kennedy Center
- Late Night Hype at Ridge Road Rec Center
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Crafternoon: Beaded Bracelets at Mount Rainier Library
- Family Game Night is right after!
- Bike Decorating Parade & Ice Cream Social in Laurel, MD
Montgomery County
- Cabin John Village Outdoor Summer Movie Series featuring The Little Mermaid
- Elemental Movie Night at The Collection at Chevy Chase
- DIY Stained Glass at Kensington Park Library (Best for ages 13+)
- Anime Club at Aspen Hill Library (Best for grades 9-12)
- Movie Night (E.T.) at BlackRock Center for the Arts
More Maryland Events
- Teens in the Park at Gilbert Run Park (Best for ages 13-17)
Virginia
Arlington County
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse Library
- Tiny Tot: Insect Search at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 18 mon. – 35 mon.)
- Pre-K: Ferns & Dinosaurs at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
- Encore Studio & Stage presents “Rapunzel” at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre in Arlington, VA ($)
- The U.S. Army Band “Perishing’s Own” Live in Concert at Columbia Baptist Church
- Rosslyn Cinema: Hairspray at Gateway Park
- Mega Shark Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
City of Alexandria
- Family Movie Night at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
- Bonanza Friday at Scramble Indoor Play ($)
- Film Screening: Pushout; The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools at Beatley Central Library (Best for teens & adults)
More Virginia Events
- Campfire Fridays at Lake Accotink Park ($)
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Washington, DC
- Little Critters: Nature Play (World Oceans Day) at the National Zoo (Best for ages 0-5)
- Art Cart: Construct with Kruger at the Hirshhorn Museum
- First Studio: Art, Story and Workshop at The Kreeger Museum ($) (Best for Pre-K’ers)
- Capital Pride Parade
- Rainbows Make Magic at Shaw Neighborhood Library
- Celebrate Pride Month with a rainbow wand craft.
- Color a Pride Pin at MLK Library
- ¡Explorando nuevos horizontes! Mañana de actividades para familias; Exploring New Horizons! Family Morning Activities at Planet Word
Visitas al museo en español happens in the afternoon
- Discover Summer Kick-off Splash Party at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
- New York City Ballet: Family Workshop at the Kennedy Center
- See the performance this weekend: New York City Ballet: Jewels ($)
- Family Activity: Sampler Bookmarks at the DAR Museum
- The Washington Ballet Returns to CityCenterDC – Free Performances
- Roving Leaders Fishing Derby at Southwest Duck Pond
- Jazz in the Parks
- Adventuring Party at Woodridge Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 8-14)
- Dungeons and Dragons Party
- Know Your Power Party at SW Neighborhood Library (Best for ages 13-19)
- For Adults: Teachers Pay Teachers Success Strategies Workshop at Perry Street Prep
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Summer Block Party at the Towne Centre at Laurel
- Playday at Glenarden Library
- Kids Paint + Play at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
- Kids Paint + Glow Party at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
- Artful Afternoon (Outdoor Paint Party + Picnic) at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt, MD
- Tail Waggin’ Tutors ~ Read to dogs! at Beltsville Library
Montgomery County
- Kids Concert & Paint Day at The Collection at Chevy Chase
- Local Author Bazaar! at People’s Book in Takoma Park, MD
- Discover the World of Money! at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring, MD
- Water N’ Kids at Potomac Library in Rockville, MD
- Learn water safety with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
- Superb Saturday STEM at Noyes Library for Young Children
- Read to a Dog at Kensington Park Library
- Story Swap: Solstice Storytelling at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg, MD
- Write to Right Workshop at Gaithersburg Library (waitlist open) (Best for ages 9-14)
Howard County
- Good Kid-izen – Little Innovators at Color Burst Park in Columbia, MD
- Watercolor Wonders at Central Branch Library in Columbia, MD (Best for ages 11-15)
- Celebrating Freedom: Juneteenth Crafts for Kids at Elkridge Library
- Pets on Wheels – De-Stress with Pets at Elkridge Library
- Rejuvenate your mind and spirit with the calming joy of petting therapy dogs and cats.
Virginia
Arlington County, VA
- Storytime with Nationals Player, Sean Doolittle at Central Branch Library
- Tiny Tot: Whales at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 18 mon. – 35 mon.)
- Pre-K: Fireflies at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
- Pre-K: Ferns & Dinosaurs at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
- Encore Studio & Stage presents “Rapunzel” at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre ($)
- Saturday Matinee: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark at Aurora Hills Library
- Lubber Run Summer Concert Series: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression at Lubber Run Amphitheater
- Night Hike: Salamanders at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
- Kick’n it Late Night at Arlington Mill Community Center (Best for High School Students)
Alexandria, VA
- Saturday Stories featuring Bunmi Emenanjo at Beatley Central Library (Best for ages 4-8)
- Summer Fun Factory at Lakeshore Learning
- Improv Workshop with Nikki Frias at Burke Branch Library
- Whatever You Say You Are, You’re Right at Duncan Branch Library
- Open mic and mini poetry workshop!
- Trash Trekkers (Community Service) at Burke Branch Library (Best for teens & adults)
- All We Can Save Discussion Circle (Climate Change) at Barrett Branch Library (Best for teens & adults)
More Events in Virginia
- The Great Zucchini at the Falls Church Farmer’s Market
- Adapted Park Explorers at Hidden Oaks Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 6-11)
- Hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities.
- Kids and Family Festivals Hosts Battle of the Bands at Shipgarten in McLean, VA
- Reston Concerts on the Town
- Sunset Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA (Hawaiian Luau Night) ($)
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Washington, DC
- Petworth Pride in the Park
- Family Cinema Sunday at Francis A. Gregory Library in SE DC
- “Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild” Story time + Activity at MLK Library
- Family Funday at Nationals Park – Nationals v. Atlanta Braves ($)
- Use code 4DMVKIDS for 30% off all home games!
- New York City Ballet: Jewels at The Kennedy Center ($)
- The Washington Ballet Returns to CityCenterDC – Free Performances
- Storm: Dawn of a Goddess with Tiffany D. Jackson (Best for teens)
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Fairwood Community Park Summer Performance
- Movies on the Potomac (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) at National Harbor
Montgomery County
- Takoma Pride Day
- Nimbee & the Beekeeper Storytime at People’s Book in Takoma Park, MD
- Sunday Open Explore at KID Museum in Bethesda, MD ($) (Best for ages 4 – 14)
- Art-Making Workshop: June Bugs! with Wheaton Arts Parade at Wheaton Library
- Michael Hayes: Songs from Broadway & Opera at Olney Library
- Write to Right Workshop at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring, MD (Best for ages 9-14)
More Maryland Events
- HoCo Pride at Color Burst Park
- Children’s Day Extravaganza at Green Farmacy Garden in Fulton, MD
- Caviar Kids x Kimnastics in Mount Airy, MD ($)
- Give your child the opportunity to cultivate a global mindset through entrepreneurship, social etiquette, and education.
Virginia
Arlington County
- Fort CF Smith Park Walking Tour
- Fort CF Smith Park Invasive Plant Removal
- Jamestown Park Invasive Plant Removal
- Civil War Discoveries: Map-Making at Fort CF Smith Park ($) (Best for ages 7-11)
- *Last Chance* Encore Studio & Stage presents “Rapunzel” at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre in Arlington, VA ($)
City of Alexandria
- Preschool STEAM Sunday at Duncan Branch Library
More Virginia Events
- Butterflies, Bees & Beetles at Burke Lake Park ($)
- Petpalooza at Reston Town Center
- Also check out Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory at Reston Town Center too!
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