Kid-friendly Weekend Events (5/24 - 5/26) + Memorial Day
It's Memorial Day Weekend! Yay.
I've had a busy week & a half since Mother's Day with a few days on vacation, our first Cirque du Soleil performance on Friday & our first Polo Match at Great Meadow on Sunday. Whew! And not to forget our free community day in collaboration with Black Children's Books DMV+ (BCB DMV+) on Saturday at Bryant St. NE Market in DC. We spotlighted 5 local authors including an 11 year old Kidpreneur, a Local DC School Admin and a retired DC Police Officer! Catch the recap video through our Instagram page. Anyone can be a children's author and inspire the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, social advocates, etc. and that's what we seek to prove! Enough of my soapbox, on to the weekend happenings + a few Memorial Day recommendations...
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Friday, May 24, 2024
Washington, DC
- Jump In, DC Pool Party at Anacostia Pool
- Family Craft Hour at Made with Love DC in NE DC
- Soft Opening of The Charmery (Ice Cream Shop) at Walter Reed in NW DC
- Really excited for this! They sent me a fun package that I’ll share in IG/FB stories.
- DCPS Performing Arts Festival featuring School Without Walls at The Kennedy Center
Maryland
- Lego Construction Crew and Duplo Too! at Olney Library
- Game On! Teen Board Game & Puzzle Fun at Long Branch Library
- FunBox Bounce Park in Wheaton, MD ($)
- My kids LOVED this pop-up, just don’t go after it rains lol. See our experience on Instagram.
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Toby’s Dinner & Show in Columbia, MD ($)
Virginia
- Colonial Days at Fort CF Smith Park in Arlington, VA ($) (Best for ages 7+)
- DJ’ing Class for Teens at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, VA
- Fun Friday! at Burke Branch Library
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse Library
- Bonanza Friday at Scramble Indoor Play ($)
- Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at EagleBank Arena ($)
- See our recap on Instagram of the show!
- Campfire Wagon Ride at Frying Pan Farm Park ($)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Washington, DC
- Storytime at the American Indian Museum (Recommended for ages 3+)
- Little Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo (Best for ages 0-5)
- Moonshot Studio in The Reach at The Kennedy Center
- Celebrate President John F. Kennedy’s Birthday Month!
- Black Birders Week Bird Walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
- STEM Budding Builders at Palisades Neighborhood Library
- The History of Tap Dance with Knock on Wood Studio at MLK Library
- Enjoy an educational performance by DC’s own Knock On Wood Tap Studio.
- WOW Wheelz Park Grand Opening in NW DC
- See footage from our WOW Wheelz experience (on Instagram) at the DC Auto Show back in January.
- Food Science: Make Kimchi at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library in NW DC
- AAPI Heritage Month Film Festival featuring “My Neighbor Totoro” at Bellevue Neighborhood Library in SW DC
- Family Activity: Sampler Bookmarks at the DAR Museum
- Mindbender Mansion Exhibit Opening at the National Children’s Museum ($)
- Kids World Youth Talent Call at 1275 K Street NW (Lower Level)
- Wrestling Demo for Ward 7 at Ridge Road Recreation Center (Best for ages 6 – 17)
- Kids Yoga Night at Yoga Heights DC ($) (Best for ages 4+)
Maryland
- Family Frisbee Day at Kentland Community Center
- Chess Club at Bladensburg Library
- Family Zumba at College Park Community Center
- Military Inspired Kid’s Craft Activity at IKEA in College Park, MD
- Tai Chi & Qigong Class at White Oak Library
- Mr. Jon & Friends at Long Branch Library
- Read to a Dog In-person at Aspen Hill Library
- Science Saturday – Let It Fly! at Davis Library (Best for ages 5+)
- Dream Journaling for Teens (Best for ages 12-18)
- Hometown Holidays Music Fest in Rockville, MD
- Kids Paint + Play at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
- Kids Paint + Glow Party at Oblivion Art House in College Park, MD ($)
- Riverdale Artisan Market with Live Music
- Afternoon Aviators: Celebrating Museums at the College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for Ages 8 – 12)
- Message in a Vessel Floral Candle Making Workshop at FSC in District Heights, MD ($)
- Teen Art Showcase: Golden Hour at Riversdale House Museum (Best for Ages 10 – 17)
- FunBox Bounce Park in Wheaton, MD ($)
- My kids LOVED this pop-up, just don’t go after it rains lol. See our experience on Instagram.
- Rethinking Summer! with Howard County Library at East Columbia Branch Library
- Join fellow parents and guardians in reimagining summer traditions and turning everyday activities into opportunities that foster academic growth and enhance social-emotional well-being.
- Waste Warriors Education Program in Columbia, MD
- DoodleHATCH FESTIVAL in Columbia, MD ($)
- Enjoy a variety of specialty vendors, themed areas, arts and crafts, amazing entertainers, and kid friendly activities.
- HoCo HaHa’s Circus/Magic Variety Show at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center ($) (Best for ages 7+)
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Toby’s Dinner & Show in Columbia, MD ($)
- Family Movie Time (Elemental) at Elkridge Branch Library
Virginia
- Tiny Tot: Fur, Feathers & Scales at Long Branch Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 18 – 35 months)
- All About Aggie, The Fish Crow at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
- Board Game Cafe at Charles Beatley Jr. Central Library
- Campfire Wagon Ride at Frying Pan Farm Park ($)
- Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at EagleBank Arena ($)
- See our recap on Instagram of the show!
- Night Hike and Smores Campfire at Lake Fairfax ($)
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration in Annandale, VA
- Dance Party with Lil Blue Pup & Miss BB at Manassas Mall
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Washington, DC
- AAPI Heritage Month Craft (Decorating Lanterns) at Woodridge Neighborhood Library in NE DC
- Sewing Class: Make a Bag or Purse at Made with Love DC ($)
- Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Mohammed Bilbeisi ($)
- Decades themed Skate Party at Anacostia Park
- Family Funday at Nationals Park (Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners)
- Use code 4DMVKIDS for 30% off tickets! See our experience on Instagram.
Maryland
- Storytime with Bunmi Emenanjo at People’s Book Takoma
- FunBox Bounce Park in Wheaton, MD ($)
- My kids LOVED this pop-up, just don’t go after it rains lol. See our experience on Instagram.
- Hometown Holidays Music Fest in Rockville, MD
- Sunday Funday at Lanham Skate Center ($)
- DoodleHATCH FESTIVAL in Columbia, MD ($)
- Enjoy a variety of specialty vendors, themed areas, arts and crafts, amazing entertainers, and kid friendly activities.
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Toby’s Dinner & Show in Columbia, MD ($)
- Sensory Friendly Sunday at Port Discovery in Baltimore, MD ($)
Virginia
- Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Branch Library
- MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series at Metropolitan Park
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Host Kids & Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean, VA
Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)
Washington, DC
- National Memorial Day Parade on Constitution Ave
- This parade can be live-streamed as well.
Maryland
- FunBox Bounce Park in Wheaton, MD ($)
- My kids LOVED this pop-up, just don’t go after it rains lol. See our experience on Instagram.
- Military Inspired Kid’s Craft Activity at IKEA in College Park, MD
- Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade in Rockville, MD
- DoodleHATCH FESTIVAL in Columbia, MD ($)
- Enjoy a variety of specialty vendors, themed areas, arts and crafts, amazing entertainers, and kid friendly activities.
- Memorial Day at HyperKidz! Crofton ($)
- Includes arts & crafts & a free popsicle with admission!
- Port Discovery in Baltimore, MD is open on Memorial Day ($)
Virginia
- DJ’ing Class for Teens at Gunston Community Center in Arlington, VA
- The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade & Festival
- Memorial Day Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean, VA
- Mr. Jon & Friends at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA ($)