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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Revolutionary War, Science, and Theater May 4-5, 2019

Revolutionary War Weekend. Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War Weekend. Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon
5/1/19 - By Christine Mooney

Perhaps you've been looking at the calendar and wondering (one) how is it May already and (two) what are we going to do as a family this weekend. Mommy Poppins can't answer the first question because we're trying to figure out how we're almost halfway through 2019 ourselves, but we can certainly help answer the second question!

This weekend is full of fun for history buffs, awesome science and math events for the STEM-minded, and plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. Check out our list of top picks for this weekend, and don't forget to check out our events calendar for more ideas.

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Adventures in Wonderland

Reston, VA
Enjoy a curious outdoor play adventure. READ MORE

Revolutionary War Weekend

Mount Vernon, VA
At one of the country's largest Revolutionary War reenactments, Mount Vernon's 12-acre field transforms into a battleground as hundreds of Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills, perform cavalry demonstrations, and engage in 18th-century battle reenactments. Kids and adults can meet the soldiers and General Washington and discuss military techniques. READ MORE

Annie Live On Stage

Reston, VA
The Broadway classic comes to Reston. READ MORE
Flower Mart fun. Photo courtesy of the Washington National Cathedral
Flower Mart fun. Photo courtesy of the Washington National Cathedral

Saturday, May 4

STEM Fair- STEM to the Future

Clinton, MD
Children engage in hands-on activities to build interest in various areas of STEM, including cryogenics, robotics, DNA, and much more. READ MORE

Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral

Washington, DC
Flower Mart brings families to the Washington National Cathedral grounds for food, vendors, carnival games, an antique carousel, and more fun activities. READ MORE

STEM Saturday – Code Your Own Video Game

Tysons, VA
For kids who code, or want to learn. READ MORE

National Math Festival

Washington, DC
The National Math Festival has something for everyone. READ MORE

Sunday, May 5

Truck Touch

Rockville, MD
Tikvat Israel’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) hosts Truck Touch, an event for kids to interact with and learn about firetrucks, police cars, ambulances, and much more. Participate in dancing and face painting afterwards. READ MORE

Carry The Load Rally and Walk

Washington, DC
Carry The Load is a 501(c)3 organization co-founded by two Navy SEAL veterans who wanted to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Our mission has since broadened to include more than just our military heroes and veterans, but also first responders and their families. As a lead up to our Memorial Day march in Dallas, Carry The Load now also has 3 routes followed by walkers and cyclists across the country, handing off the American flag every five miles. Join us in DC at the Lincoln Memorial (south side) to a rally and walk through the Arlington National Cemetery. No ticket... READ MORE

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