Top Family-Friendly Activities in the DMV this Weekend (6/26 – 6/28)

mom and daughter smile at the BBQ battle in Washington, DC
The 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle is this weekend! Details inside.
  • Updated: 6/26/2026

Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout the weekend for kids (ages 3+) – teens. I place a special emphasis on literacy, STEM & other educational based events as well as family fun festivities. Please click the links to review the most up-to-date information prior to heading out!

Coming Up this Weekend

This Friday (6/26) catch the 4th Annual Caribbean Cultural Concert at Sycamore & Oak in SE. There will be live music, performances, art and storytelling + plus activities for kids!
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Friday, June 26, 2026

Washington, DC

Maryland

Northern Virginia

  • Friday (6/26) at 10:00 am | Bounce in the Park at Alcova Heights Park in Arlington (Best for ages 3-9) 
  • Friday (6/26) at 10:30 am | Munit and Z Lovebugs at Beatley Central Library in Alexandria ♥
    • Munit and Z Lovebugs are an Ethio-Haitian family band performing music they wrote and music they love from around the world. (All ages)
  • [Few Tickets Left] Friday (6/26) at 10:30 am | The Amazing Max at Wolf Trap in Vienna ($) (Best for ages 4-12) ♥
    • With a high-energy, engaging magic show, Max charms children and parents alike with his beguiling tricks and silly stories.
  • Friday (6/26) at 2:00 pm | Nature Friends Show and Tell at Patrick Henry Recreation Center in Alexandria  (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
    • Learn about the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center and meet some animals that live there, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
  • Friday (6/26) at 3:30 pm | Help Craft-a-Quilt Square for LibraryFest at Westover Library in Arlington
    • Come layer and glue colorful paper pieces to create a quilt square inspired by classic American quilts.
  • Friday (6/26) at 5:00 pm | Manassas Mall Carnival ($) ♥
    • Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and delicious fair food the whole family will love.
  • Friday (6/26) at 8:00 pm | The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook at Lubber Run Amphitheater in Arlington
This Saturday (6/27), head to Lowe's Home Improvement for the MrBeast Swarm Spinner Workshop. Build a giant Ferris wheel for your Swarm! Spin it, decorate it, and feel like you’re riding high in a theme-park of your own. This toy is $14.98. Register for free through the link below.
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Giant Barbecue Battle logo - June 27 & 28
The 34th Annual GIANT Barbecue Battle is this Saturday (6/27) & Sunday (6/28) along Pennsylvania Ave. Passes include one day, weekend or family of four packs starting at $22 for a one-day pass.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Washington, DC

  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 am & 12:00 pm | 22nd Annual Positive Choices Youth Football Clinic at Deanwood Recreation Center in NE 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 am | 2026 DPR Citywide Tennis Festival at Banneker Tennis Courts in NW ♥
    • Music, free tennis lessons for children and adults, tennis ball machine court, tennis contests with prizes, vendors (USTA, and more!)
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | First Studio: Art, Story and Workshop at The Kreeger Museum ($) (Best for ages 3-5) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Saturday Morning Live! Taiko Adventure with Mark H. Rooney at The National Theatre (Best for ages 3-6) ♥
    • Discover taiko—full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition—in this high-energy, highly interactive program featuring traditional and contemporary songs, dynamic rhythms, and BIG drums!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Open Studio: Red-dy for Summer at Hirshhorn Museum ♥
    • Draw inspiration from Nicolas Party and his bright-red sculpture Head (2018) and use materials like paint, chalk pastels, and googly eyes to create vibrant portraits of our own!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Just Drop In! at National Building Museum ($)
    • Step into the past as kids explore fascinating objects from our building’s history, sparking curiosity about the people and moments that came before them. In partnership with the Capital Jewish Museum, they’ll then create their own personalized time capsules, capturing their stories for the future.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Folklife Marketplace at Arts + Industries Building
    • Visitors can shop, attend hands-on workshops with local and visiting artists, enjoy music and interviews, as well as explore Folklife Festival history in the Storied Objects exhibition. 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Library Day at The Phillips Collection in NW ♥
    • Free admission to the Phillips Collection! This event will highlight Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series as a window into the past and an integral part of the American story. Families are invited to learn about the artist during storytime, create art influenced by his artistic process, and explore Lawrence’s work directly in the galleries on a family-friendly tour.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 am | 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle: American’s Food and Music Festival on Pennsylvania Ave. NW ($) ♥
    • A full-blown summer party with over 100+ Free Food Samples, 6 Live Entertainment Stages, Legendary BBQ Competitions, and Non-Stop music & Dance Zones spanning Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 am | Scavenger Hunt with Austin Graff at Politics and Prose at Union Market in NE ♥
    • Austin Graff, author of “111 Places for Kids in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss”, is hosting a scavenger hunt!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | Mad Science in the Park at the playground at 9th & Penn in SE
    • Spectacular Science: Fire & Ice – This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire! Learn all about the science of magic, including a disappearing water trick and fun with air pressure.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Play at Benning Neighborhood Library in NE (Best for ages 7+)
    • The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA DC) has partnered with the D.C. Public Library to host an interactive showcase.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Craft Bar – Pride Buttons at MLK Memorial Library in NW 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Lacrosse Jamboree at Edgewood Recreation Center in NE ♥
    • Enjoy exciting scrimmage games, great music, and plenty of fun for all ages! 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | The LEGO Batman Movie at The Miracle Theatre in SE ($) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr.: An Opera at MLK Memorial Library in NW
    • See local composer Everett Williams Jr.’s opera about Martin Luther King Jr. This work has never been performed in full, so this open reading of the work will be a premiere with soloists, a chorus, and piano.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 pm | Rainbow Painting Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 4:25 pm | Partner Pop-Up: Capoeira Barro Vermelho DC at National Children’s Museum ($) ♥
    • They’ll be performing a short capoeira routine, leading attendees in a special noise parade, and then offering an outdoor capoeira lesson on Woodrow Wilson Plaza. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance and performed to musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs.
City of Mount Rainier Pride Celebration on June 27
Closeout Pride Month in Mount Rainier, MD with their pride celebration that includes drag storytimes, community resources, a parade & more!
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Maryland

Prince George’s County
  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 am | Hands on History: Needles and Narratives: Stitching Resistance at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum ($) (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
    • This session highlights needlework as a form of resistance, past and present, focusing on abolitionist activity, the Underground Railroad, and the tradition of Storyquilting. Then, participants engage in an expert-led workshop, learning a new skill in stitchwork and contributing to the growing Riversdale community quilt!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 am | University Park Meadow Day at University Park Wildflower Meadow in Hyattsville
    • Participants will learn about the importance of this naturalized meadow and gain skills to grow their own native habitats and help pollinators.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Kickoff Summer Prince George’s: Drive-in Dino Movie at Bowie Library ♣
    • Featuring The Good Dinosaur ~ Enjoy a “drive-in” movie by decorating a cardboard box “car”!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | STEAM Hour at College Park Aviation Museum (Best for ages 6-12)
    • Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Mount Rainier Pride Celebration at Thomas S. Stone Elementary School ♥
    • Enjoy a parade, drag queen performances, storytime, performances & more! 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 am | Rainbow Festival at South Bowie Library
    • Join for storytime, crafts, music, special guests, and more for all ages. Festive dress and costumes are encouraged!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Summer Soccer Kickoff Watch Party + Tournament at Heurich Park in Hyattsville 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Tail Waggin’ Tutors at New Carrollton Library
    • Build your child’s confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Pop Til You Drop at Tucker Road Community Center in Fort Washington ($) (Best for ages 3-8) ♥
    • This event will feature bubble stations, bubble art, a foam zone, a bubble dance party, and bubble themed treats. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | OH Ballet Arts Academy: Spring Dance Performance at Bowie Performing Arts Theater ($)
    • Featuring Guest Dancers, the Ballet Serenade, Dying Swan, Diana, Variations from La Esmerelda and Don Quixote as well as beautiful contemporary dances.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | Shrek the Musical at The Bowie Playhouse ($) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | Greenbelt Pride Makeup Workshop at Springhill Lake Recreation Center in Greenbelt
    • Celebrate self-expression, creativity, and community at this hands-on makeup workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to learn techniques, explore artistic styles, and connect with others in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 3:30 pm | All Ages Family Show at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar National Harbor ($)
Free events Heritage Days 2026
Each year, Heritage Montgomery hosts Heritage Days on the last weekend of June. this FREE festival highlights historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation sites offering special programs including exhibits and demonstrations, live music, activities for children, and much more!
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Maryland

Montgomery County
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Montgomery County Heritage Days ♥
    • Explore:
      • 10:00 am | Woodlawn Museum at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring ~ Explore the exhibits in the restored 1832 stone barn that highlight local agricultural, Quaker, and African American history.
      • 10:00 am | Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park in Olney
        • Tour the restored 19th century log cabin, home to African American tenant families during the late 1800s.
      • 12:00 pm | National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville
        • Enjoy FREE admission to the museum with unlimited trolley rides available for just $7 per person.
      • 12:00 pm | Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo
        • Rides on the historic 1921 Dentzel carousel will be free all day! Children can also participate in a history scavenger hunt and collect a prize.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Flower Avenue Urban Park in Silver Spring (Best for ages 2-5)
    • Featuring The Puppet Co. Playhouse of Glen Echo Park!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Dino Origami & Playtime at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg ♥
    • Fold prehistoric friends out of beautiful paper!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Drag Story Hour! at Aspen Hill Library 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Make Your Own Dinosaur Footprints at Germantown Library (Best for ages 6-12) ♥
    • Dinosaurs made their mark, now you make yours. Learn to make art prints using paint and potatoes.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Pete the Cat and his Groovy Library Visit at Kensington Park Library ♥
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 am | Singing for a Better World – Summer Reading 2026 with Mr. Lilo at Rockville Memorial Library ♥
    • Singing for a Better World is a joyful, interactive music program led by acclaimed children’s musician Lilo Gonzalez. Blending original and traditional songs in lively Latin styles, Lilo inspires creativity, cultural curiosity, and a love of music.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm | The Puppet Co. presents The Little Prince at Glen Echo Park ($)
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | The Science of Ice Cream at Twinbrook Library in Rockville ♥
    • Learn about the science of ice cream with a special guest from Bruster’s Ice Cream!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm | Into the Woods at Theater Arts Arena in Rockville ($)
  • Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 pm | STEM at the Library: Erupting Volcanoes at Marilyn J. Praisner in Burtonsville
    • Learn about the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar, and make your own erupting volcano!

More Maryland Events

  • [Just Added] Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | LaurelKids Summer Series – Summer Sunshine Rock Painting at Love Life Coffee in Laurel ($) ♥
    • Kids will paint rocks and mini canvases while celebrating the season through creativity and self-expression.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Library Locomotion at Waldorf West Branch Library
    • Step into the exciting world of model railroad, featuring a MASSIVE model train set.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | Police Summer Block Party at Towne Centre Laurel ♥
    • Food, music, dancing, and so much more!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | Grooves that Energize and Educate with Groovy Nate at La Plata Branch Library ♥
    • Come learn about different musical instruments while improving early literacy skills in this fun and exciting program!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | How to Be a Paleontologist at Odenton Library ♥
    • Learn all about paleontology through crafts and activities in this dino-mite STEAM event for kids.
Arts in the Parks logo
Arts in the Parks in Fairfax County, VA is BACK with a full line-up of free children's entertainment. These performances occur Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout the summer.
Tap here for the Arts in the Parks Schedule

Northern Virginia

Arlington County
  • Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 pm | Y’all Go Rhythm: Art Happening with Artist Negar Ahkami at Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Vibe with Negar Ahkami’s art installation of interactive dance platforms. Inspired by Persian art and hospitality.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 pm | King Sol at Lubber Run Amphitheater
    • Born of a mutual passion for the deep, down home sounds of an earlier time,
      eight-piece band King Soul is bringing the excitement of old school Southern Soul to a new audience.

Northern Virginia

City of Alexandria
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Succulents Cupcakes Studio Class at Tiny Chefs ($) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:15 am | Rainbow Rock at Mount Vernon Recreation Center ♥
    • Join us for a fantastic musical performance! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, and more! All ages.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 am | Kitten Scavenger Hunt in Old Town Alexandria
    • Includes adoptable kittens, family fun, and prizes at our Kitten Scavenger Hunt in Old Town Alexandria!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | 9th Annual Alexandria Pride at John Carlyle Square ♥
    • Enjoy 100 exhibitors, Drag Story Hour, food trucks, live music, health services, the Mobile Art Lab, dancing, and more! All ages are welcome.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | Crafty Kids Series at Burke Branch Library ♥
    • Tie Dye Party (Please make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Also, a limited number of shirts are available in a range of sizes. If you want a shirt that matches you perfectly, please bring your own.)

More Northern Virginia Events

  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 am | Family Fishing at Lake Accotink in Springfield ($) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Arts in the Park in Fairfax County ♥
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 am | Bug Bingo at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($)
    • Hike with a naturalist to learn about different insects’ behavior and habitats. Explore the park to fill out bingo sheets to better appreciate the tiny workers around us.
  • [Sold Out] Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | The Amazing Max at Wolf Trap ($) (Best for ages 4-12) ♥
    • With a high-energy, engaging magic show, Max charms children and parents alike with his beguiling tricks and silly stories.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Snakes Secret Lives at Lake Accotink in Springfield ($)
    • Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 11:30 am | Curio Summer Festival 2026 at Manassas Mall ($)
    • Hosted by DMV Beyblade League, this summer event brings together players, anime fans, and the local gaming community for a day full of battles and prizes. 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | ESTY Design Juneteenth Fashion Show at Manassas Mall
    • Includes DJ & live performers & cultural dancing and drumming! 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | The Boro FC at the Boro Tysons ♥
    • Little fans can dive into crafts, glitter tattoos, and hands-on activities, while older kids (and competitive grown-ups) take on the mobile gaming truck for soccer showdowns and friendly bragging rights. Meet local soccer clubs, learn how to get involved, and discover ways to keep the game going long after the day ends.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 pm | Lake Fairfax 250th Independence Day Celebration in Reston ($) ♥
    • Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Lake Fairfax Park with a first-of-its-kind drone light show — an innovative, environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks. Hundreds of synchronized lights will illuminate the night sky with bold imagery honoring Fairfax County and American independence. Stay for an evening of live music, food trucks, refreshing drinks and family-friendly entertainment in a festive park setting.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 pm | Manassas Mall Carnival ($) ♥
    • Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and delicious fair food the whole family will love.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 pm | Fireworks: Red, White & Boom! at Workhouse Arts Center ($ for Parking)
    • Offers an unforgettable evening featuring live music, entertainment, delicious food, drinks, and more.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 7:30 pm | Korean Cultural Heritage Night – Korean Traditional Arts Foundation Washington at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale
  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 pm | Night Hike with a Naturalist at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 pm | Fireflies in the Meadow at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly ($) 
Encore Stage & Studio presents A Sidewalk Stroll/Un Paseo Por La Acera, a bilingual performance for the youngest audience members. Follow three siblings who bring park adventures and friendly animals to life, all the while teaching your little one about navigating through life’s surprises. Catch this performance on Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 am at Lubber Run Amphitheater in Arlington, VA.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Washington, DC 

  • Sunday (6/28) at 9:30 am | Ecology Walk with DC Master Naturalists and the Kingman Rangers at RFK Lot 6 Entrance in NE
    • Enjoy a free walking tour and learn about the forest and wetland ecology of Kingman and Heritage Islands with DC Master Naturalists and the Kingman Rangers. 
  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 am | Folklife Marketplace at Arts + Industries Building
    • Visitors can shop, attend hands-on workshops with local and visiting artists, enjoy music and interviews, as well as explore Folklife Festival history in the Storied Objects exhibition. 
  • Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 am | 34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle: American’s Food and Music Festival on Pennsylvania Ave. NW ($) ♥
    • A full-blown summer party with over 100+ Free Food Samples, 6 Live Entertainment Stages, Legendary BBQ Competitions, and Non-Stop music & Dance Zones spanning Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 pm | The LEGO Batman Movie at The Miracle Theatre in SE ($) 

Maryland

  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 am | Parks Playhouse Junior at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park in Silver Spring
    • Featuring The Puppet Co. Playhouse of Glen Echo Park
  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:30 am | Pete the Cat & His Groovy Library Visit at Gaithersburg Library (Best for ages 3-8) ♥
  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:30 am | STEAM Hour at College Park Aviation Museum (Best for ages 6-12)
    • Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 am | Funny Crew – Summer Reading 2026 at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring ♥
    • Captain Tomado brings a family-friendly magic show full of jokes, funny stories, laughs & unexpected turns.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm | The Puppet Co. presents The Little Prince at Glen Echo Park ($)
  • Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 pm | Montgomery County Heritage Days ♥
    • Explore:
      • 12:00 pm | National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville
        • Enjoy FREE admission to the museum with unlimited trolley rides available for just $7 per person.
      • 12:00 pm | Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda
        • Tour the Josiah Henson Museum. Learn about the extraordinary life of Rev. Josiah Henson, formerly enslaved on the Riley plantation in Rockville, whose autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ctional novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
      • 1:00 pm | Thomas Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton
        • Tour the restored, post-Civil War log cabin from an African American community of Jonesville.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 pm | Make an Ice Cream Cone Banner at Wheaton Library (Best for ages 4-10) ♥
    • Use magazines and colored paper to create our own amazing flavor combinations. All art supplies and instruction provided – just bring your imagination!
  • Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 pm | Into the Woods at Theater Arts Arena in Rockville ($)
  • Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 pm | Greenbelt Pride Vogue Workshop at Greenbelt Community Center ♥
    • Explore movement, expression, confidence, and ballroom culture in this community-centered workshop welcoming participants of all experience levels. Come learn, connect, and celebrate creativity through dance.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 pm | S.T.E.A.M. Explorers at Wheaton Library (Best for grades 3-5)
    • This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their creative thinking skills to achieve a result. 
  • Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 pm | Movies on the Potomac: Hoppers at National Harbor ♣ 

Northern Virginia

  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 am | Arts in the Park featuring Fyütch at The Mosaic in Fairfax ♥
  • Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 am | Butterflies, Bees and Beetles at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($)
    • Learn about common pollinators and their importance in native gardens and woodlands. Pollinators are more than just a pretty face.
  • [Sold Out] Sunday (6/28) at 10:30 am | The Amazing Max at Wolf Trap in Vienna ($) (Best for ages 4-12) ♥
    • With a high-energy, engaging magic show, Max charms children and parents alike with his beguiling tricks and silly stories.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 am | Encore Stage & Studio at Lubber Run Amphitheater in Arlington (Best for ages 1+) ♥
    • Encore Stage & Studio presents A Sidewalk Stroll/Un Paseo Por La Acera, a bilingual performance for our youngest audience members.                                   
  • Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 pm | Toy Story hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean 
  • Sunday (6/28) at 12:30 pm | Ice Cream and Games at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($)
    • Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller’s family did in the 1800s. Churn and eat ice cream. Play with historic games and toys, then make a toy to take home.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 pm | Manassas Mall Carnival ($) ♥
    • Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and delicious fair food the whole family will love.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 pm | Nature Charms at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) (Best for ages 9+)
    • Join a naturalist to learn how to preserve nature by creating resin pendants encapsulating small natural specimens. Discover how to responsibly select natural materials, while also learning how to use resin to make your own natural charm.
  • Sunday (6/28) at 4:00 pm | Posts from the Past at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon ($) ♥
    • Come and learn about the people’s stories recorded in the minutes in the late 1700s and tour the Meeting House and cemetery. Experience writing a message with a quill pen and ink which was an essential tool for communicating before new technologies became available. 
  • Sunday (6/28) at 5:00 pm | Females in Flag: Free Girls Clinic at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington (Best for grades 1-12) ♥
    • Free flag football clinic for girls
  • Sunday (6/28) at 5:00 pm | World Pup Cup at Metropolitan Park in Arlington
    • Silly soccer games for pups, trophy decorating, DJ vibes, vendors, and adoptable dogs from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation!
  • Sunday (6/28) at 5:00 pm | Latin Dance Experience at Boro Park in Tysons ♥
    • Includes free salsa and bachata classes + family fun & performances! 

Sensory Friendly & Accessible

  • Friday (6/26) at 10:30 am | Sensory Playtime at Southwest Neighborhood Library in DC
  • Friday (6/26) at 8:00 pm | Into the Woods at Theater Arts Arena in Rockville ($)
    • Includes ASL interpretation!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:15 am | Sensory Storytime at Central Library in Arlington (Best for ages 2-11)
    • This storytime includes an environment where lighting and music are lower, movement and conversation are encouraged, and children can engage through the senses.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 am | Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library in NE DC
    • Theme: Water Safety! Families of kids with disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and developmental disabilities, are invited to play, read, and connect with resources together at the library!
  • Saturday (6/27) at 1:30 pm | Accessible Movie Screening: 2025’s Superman at MLK Memorial Library in DC ♣
    • This film will be shown with ASL and open captions right on the screen.

For Tweens & Teens

Washington, DC

  • Friday (6/26) at 1:00 pm | Friday Movies ~ Sarah’s Oil at Southwest Neighborhood Library ♣
  • Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 am | Volunteer Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in NE 
  • Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 pm | Rooted in History: Genealogy for Family Historians at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum in SE ♥
    • Join genealogist Hollis Gentry Brown for expert tips on tracing your roots. Discover more about history keepers in our current exhibition, We Make History, as Gentry Brown also shares her research about Cupid Plummer, the Revolutionary War patriarch of the family whose multigenerational diary anchors the exhibit.
  • Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 pm | Teen Movie Matinee: She’s the Man at Bellevue Neighborhood Library in SW ♣

Maryland

Northern Virginia

This Week's Book Recommendation

Song for Jimi cover image
In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month, this week's book of the week goes to Charles R. Smith Jr. for his picture book, "Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix." Written as a series of verses beginning with intro and ending with outro, this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of rock icon Jimi Hendrix and his struggle to live life on his own terms. This book is best for ages 7-10! Purchase this book for $22.99 from Amazon.
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