kid-friendly weekend activities in dc, maryland & virginia (8/30 - 9/1) + Labor Day
Happy Labor Day Weekend! This past weekend, the kids and I attended Mommy en Blanc, which is an all-white affair curated by District Motherhued to mark the end of summer. Mamas don their best all-white fits to soak up the sun with a picnic style dinner while the kids play and engage in activities from science experiments and bracelet making stations to bey blade competitions and soccer. It's one of my favorite events since I love to dress up! My kids loved the dance competition and digital caricature station. Check out District Motherhued for more events throughout the year from their annual soirees to the free-to-attend gatherings around the holidays! Now on to these events...
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Events
Friday, August 30, 2024
Washington, DC
- 11:00 am | Family Program: Sorting and Shaping Seeds at U.S. Botanic Garden
- 1:00 pm | Movie – The Jungle Book (1967) at The Miracle Theatre ($)
- 4:30 pm | Ukulele Sing-Along at Cleveland Park Library (Best for ages 0-7)
- 7:00 pm | Movie – The Goonies at The Miracle Theatre ($)
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 7:00 am | Fox 5 DC Zip Trip at National Harbor
- 2:00 pm | Teen Zone at Bowie Library
- 3:00 pm | Pawsitive Vibes: Therapy Dog Visit for Teens at Bowie Library
- 4:30 pm | With Pen in Hand: Spotlight on Poetry at Oxon Hill Library
- 6:00 pm | 70th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival at Roosevelt Center
Montgomery County
- 9:00 pm | Babies & Books! at People’s Book Takoma (Best for ages 0-3)
- 10:00 am | Babes in a Backpack at Black Hill Discovery Center in Boyds ($)
- Hike for adults with young kids (ages 0-3)
- 10:30 am | Nature Cart at Wheaton Regional Park
- 10:30 am | The Puppet Co. presents DinoRock: Dinosaur Babies at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- 12:00 pm | 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park
- [Just Added] 2:00 pm | Create Your Own Custom T-shirt at Cabin John Village with Don & Company ($)
- [Limited Spots] 4:00 pm | Teen DIY: Worry Pet at Gaithersburg Library
- Worry pets are your own little pocket-sized pet that you can take with you to any situation that makes you worry or stress.
- 5:00 pm | Roots to Rocks – Youth Mountain Bike Ride at Robert C. McDonell Campground at Cabin John (Best for ages 6+)
- Contact [email protected] to let them know you would like to join.
More Maryland Events
- [Just Added] 1:00 pm | Mindful Minions: A Calm and Cozy Storybook Corner in Baltimore
- [Last Chance] 4:00 pm | Friday Fun Nights at Port Discovery ($)
- $15 admission after 4pm
- 4:30 pm | Dog Man Trivia at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 6-11)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 2:30 pm | Slithering Snakes at Gulf Branch Nature Center (Best for ages 8-12)
- 6:00 pm | Pawpaw Fruit & Berries Walk at Long Branch Nature Center
- 8:00 pm | Night Hike: Insects at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Washington, DC
- [Just Added] 9:00 am | Joy of African Movement at the National Museum of African Art (Best for ages 16+)
- 10:00 am | Simmeon Williams Labor Day Basketball Tournament at Deanwood
- [Just Added] 10:00 am | Celebration of Reading at MLK Library
- Featuring Culture Queen, Tara Hoot, Uncle Devin & more!
- 10:15 am | Crafty Tales: Yayoi Kusama at Merry Pins in NW DC (Best for ages 3-8)
- 11:00 am | 3rd Annual DC Afro Latino Fest at Franklin Park
- 12:00 pm | August Late Skate at Anacostia Park
- 12:00 pm | Clay Scupture and Storytime at the Anacostia Community Museum
- 1:00 pm | Fairy and Gnome House Workshop at Merry Pins in NW DC ($)
- 1:00 pm | Pause and Play Pool Party at Rosedale Recreation Center
- 2:00 pm | Movie – The Jungle Book (1967) at The Miracle Theatre ($)
- 2:00 pm | Food Science: Veggie Sushi at Mt. Pleasant Library
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 9:00 am | 70th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival at Roosevelt Center
- 9:00 am | Animals of Mount Vernon at George Washington’s Estate ($)
- 10:00 am | Labor Day Recreation Activities for Kids in Greenbelt
- 11:00 am | 5th Annual Lovefest Back 2 School Celebration at Community Love Hub National Harbor
- 1:00 pm | Homecoming Celebration for Local Boxer Jahmal “Hard Rock” Harvey at Tanger National Harbor
- Fans of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities, inspiring speeches, and a unique opportunity to meet Jahmal and his team.
- 1:00 pm | Runway Rhythms: COAST Taiko Ensemble at the College Park Aviation Museum ($)
- Get your feet tapping during a brand new summer courtyard concert series! Picnics, picnic blankets, and lawn chairs are welcome and light refreshments will be available for purchase. This month, the COAST Taiko Ensemble fuses contemporary beats with traditional taiko drumming for a uniquely Japanese-American sound.
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Back to School Art Supply Kick-off Event at Creative Outlets Arts Center in Burtonsville
- 10:00 am | Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Community Helpers at Glen Echo Park ($)
- 10:30 am | A Very Bubbly Family Storytime at Aspen Hill Library
- 11:00 am | Mr. Jon & Friends at Quince Orchard Branch Library in Gaithersburg
- 11:00 am | 2024 Summer Reading Wrap-Up at Potomac Library
- Complete your summer reading challenges
- 11:00 am | Superb Saturday STEM – Ice Cream Lab at Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | The Puppet Co. presents DinoRock: Dinosaur Babies at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- 12:00 pm | 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park
- Also enjoy a family friendly Social Dance Free-for-All at the Bumper Car Pavilion at noon.
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 am | Clarksville Sunflower Market at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City ($)
- [Last Chance] 10:00 am | Good Kid-izen: Merri Musicians at Color Burst Park in Columbia
- [Just Added] 11:00 am | Mindful Munchkins at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore (Best for ages 7-12)
- 12:00 pm | Kids Candle Making Workshop in Catonsville, MD ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- 9:00 am | Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook Regional Park (Best for ages 9+)
- [Last Chance] Before noon | $7 movie tickets at Regal Ballston Quarter 12
- 1:00 pm | Donut Making at Cookology ($) (Best for ages 14+)
- 1:30 pm | Nature Scavenger Hunt at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
- 2:00 pm | History Hikes: The Skirmish at Ball’s Crossroads at Bluemont Park
- Join park staff for this two-mile hike on the 161st anniversary of the action.
- 7:00 pm | Summer Farewell Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center ($)
City of Alexandria
- 9:00 am | STEAM-tastic: From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours at Del Ray Artisans Gallery (Best for ages 6-10)
- 11:00 am | STEAM-tastic: From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours at Del Ray Artisans Gallery (Best for ages 10-15)
- 1:00 pm | Running 101 at James Duncan Jr. Library (Best for teens & adults)
More Virginia Events
- 3:45 pm | Farm Skills – Our Working Horses at Frying Pan Park in Herndon ($) (Best for ages 7-14)
- 5:30 pm | Sunset Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains ($)
- Wear Your Whites Night!
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Washington, DC
- 10:00 am | Free Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
- 1:35 pm | Family Funday at Nationals Park – Nationals v. Chicago Cubs ($)
- Use code 4DMVKIDS for 30% off all home games!
- 2:00 pm | Movie – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at The Miracle Theatre ($)
- 4:00 pm | Maryland Poet Laureate & Maryland Youth Poet Laureate – Bridging the Gap: A Conversation Across the Generations at Connecticut Ave. Politics & Prose
- Join 92-year old Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri and 18-year old Inaugural Maryland Youth Poet Laureate Tara Prakash for a reading of their works, conversation about writing, poetry and more and Q&A with the audience.
- 8:00 pm | NSO Annual Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- 9:00 am | 70th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival at Roosevelt Center
- 9:00 am | Animals of Mount Vernon at George Washington’s Estate ($)
- 10:00 am | Labor Day Recreation Activities for Kids in Greenbelt
- 12:00 pm | Community Fun Day at Garden of Gethsemane Church in Mount Rainier
- 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm | FREE Labor Day Tours of Riversdale House Museum Historic Site
- 2:00 pm | Labor Day Luau at Le Fantome
- Includes face painting for kids!
- 4:00 pm | Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Workshop at FSC Workshop in District Heights ($)
- Recommended for older kids & teens + a parent or adult
- 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: The Parent Trap (1998) at National Harbor
Montgomery County
- 10:00 am | Sunday Open Explore at KID Museum in Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 4-14)
- 11:30 am & 1:00 pm | The Puppet Co. presents DinoRock: Dinosaur Babies at Glen Echo Park ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- 12:00 pm | 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park
- Also enjoy a family friendly Social Dance Free-for-All at the Bumper Car Pavilion at noon.
More Maryland Events
- 9:00 am | Clarksville Sunflower Market at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City ($)
- [Limited Spots] 2:00 pm | Camping 101 at Robinson Nature Center ($)
Virginia
Arlington County
- [Last Chance] Before noon | $7 movie tickets at Regal Ballston Quarter 12
City of Alexandria
- 1:00 pm | Elsa hosts Kids and Family Day at Hops N Shine
More Virginia Events
- 12:00 pm | Mosaico Cultural – Larexpo at Manassas Museum Lawn
- A journey of colors, rhythms, and traditions of Latin American culture! Discover the magic of Latin American folk dances where each performance is a window into the cultural roots of sister countries, a lively celebration of stories and traditions.
- 12:00 pm | Kids and Paws hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)
Washington, DC
- [Just Added] 9:00 am | Adventure Day at DC Bouldering Project ($) (Best for ages 4-13)
- [Just Added] 9:00 am | Bourne2Fly! Fly Academy Out of School Pool Day at Langdon Pool ($) (Best for ages 8-12)
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- [Last Chance] 9:00 am | 70th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival at Roosevelt Center
Montgomery County
- 8:00 am | Montgomery County Interfaith 5K in Boyds ($)
- Includes races for kids
- 12:00 pm | 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park
More Maryland Events
- 10:00 am | $5 admission to B&O Railroad Museum
Virginia
- 8:00 am | Annual Labor Day Car Show in Old Town Fairfax
- 11:00 am | Loudoun County’s annual LoCo Kids Fest at Segra Field Parking Lots
- 12:00 pm | Superheroes Host Labor Day Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
Looking Ahead...
