Best Free and Fun Things To Do in DC with Kids May 2024

Have a jumping good time at The Big Bounce. Photo courtesy of The Big Bounce
Have a jumping good time at The Big Bounce. Photo courtesy of The Big Bounce
4/28/24 - By Jennifer Swope

With May comes the unofficial start of summer in DC, and lots of family fun for Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

The Big Bounce America returns to the DC area this month, with opportunities for families to get their energy out in bounce houses of all sizes. There are also two opportunities to visit many of the embassies located in Washington, DC, and learn about different cultures during the Around the World Embassy Tour and the EU Open House.

Lastly, this is your final opportunity to see Titanic: The Exhibition at National Harbor and Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience in DC. Both immersive experiences close this month.

There's so much more to share, so read on for details on spring festivals, Mother's Day events, and Memorial Day celebrations.

We have so many more great events listed below for your family this May, but don't forget to check our family activity calendar every day as we're always adding more events.

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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Multiple Locations

Multiple Locations

Historic Old Town Fairfax City

Old Town Alexandria

Discovery Theater – Ripley Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

West Lawn of the United States Capitol