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Mom's Day Out at the Boro features fun activities for all. Photo courtesy of the venue.
Mom's Day Out at the Boro features fun activities for all. Photo courtesy of the venue.
5/7/25 - By Stephanie Shipman

Looking for the best things to do in DC this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

It's Mother's Day this Sunday! On Saturday, pamper yourself at the family-friendly Mom's Day Out at the Boro, with free fitness classes, gifts, and more. Then on Sunday, check out Mother's Day at Green Meadows Farm, where moms get free admission, or the Flying Circus Mother's Day Air Show in Bealeton.

Whether you've planned a special Mother's Day brunch or have a fun Mother's Day activity planned, we hope you have fun celebrating the moms in your life—and yourself!

The Big Bounce America arrives this weekend, where your kids can enjoy several giant bounce houses. You can also hear free music during Canal Park's May Music Series and MOCA on the Move at Met Park, which also will have food trucks and activities.

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Family Fun Carnival at Fair Oaks Mall

Fairfax, VA - Daily, May 8-26
Head to Fair Oaks Mall for carnival rides, games, food, and fun for all ages. Purchase a wristband to receive unlimited rides all day.  READ MORE

Canal Park May Music Series

Washington, DC - Friday, May 9
Free
Head to the middle block of Capitol Riverfront's Canal Park every Friday in May for a free, live music performance from local groups. READ MORE

Celebrate Mom Hunt at The Mansion on O Street

Washington, DC - Friday - Sunday, May 9-11
Mothers and their families can explore over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors with a glass of champagne (21+) and chocolates in this special celebration of moms. READ MORE

Mom's Day Out at the Boro

McLean, VA - Saturday, May 10
Free
The Boro invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of free fun. Enjoy live music, fitness classes, gifts for moms, and more.  READ MORE

9th Annual Books in Bloom (at Color Burst Park)

Columbia, MD - Saturday, May 10
Free
At Books in Bloom, kids can enjoy a reading garden with crafts, activities, face painting, and glitter tattoos. There will also be a floral photo booth, a flower shop, a community book swap, giveaways, and more.​ READ MORE

EU Open House

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 10
Free
Families can go on a trip across the European Union without leaving DC! At the popular EU Open House, embassies from EU countries open their doors to visitors with food, music, games, cultural exhibitions, and more. READ MORE

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival (at Mason District Park)

Annandale, VA - Saturday, May 10
Free
Join the Fairfax County Park Authority to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI). This vibrant event features traditional performances, cultural foods, lion and dragon dances, art contests, a cultural parade, community exhibitors, crafts, games, and prizes. READ MORE

Family Discovery Days at Loudon Heritage Farm

Sterling, VA - Saturday, May 10
Head to Loudon Heritage Farm every second Saturday of the month to learn all about farm animals and farm life. These instructor-led, hour-long programs provide hands-on learning and are designed to educate and entertain the whole family. READ MORE

Big Bounce America (at the Rosecroft Raceway)

Fort Washington, MD - Saturday, May 10
The Big Bounce America—the world's largest touring inflatable event—returns to the DC area, featuring the world's largest bounce house (Guinness-certified!), a bouncy sports area, an inflatable obstacle course, slides, ball pits, and a 60-foot-tall maze. READ MORE

Capitol Hill Restoration Society Mother's Day House & Garden Tour

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 10
Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is holding its 68th annual House & Garden Tour, featuring 10 homes and seven gardens and outdoor spaces, including two rooftop views of the Capitol Hill Historic District.  READ MORE

MOCA on the Move at Met Park

Arlington, VA - Sunday, May 11
Free
Arlington's Museum of Contemporary Art is at Metropolitan Park every Sunday with live music, food trucks, and hands-on art making activities for the whole family. Expect a diversity of activities and happenings on “the green” at Metropolitan Park. READ MORE

Mother's Day Family Fun at Swingers Dupont Circle

Washington, DC - Sunday, May 11
Swingers, the crazy golf club originally only for the 21+ crowd, is flipping the switch on Sundays. Beginning on Mother's Day, every Sunday is all about family fun at the Swingers Dupont Circle location, welcoming all ages before 6pm. Get ready for an experience like no other, filled with exciting competition, delicious street food and drinks, and lots of laughter as they throw open the doors to the whole family.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Special at Green Meadows Farm

Ijamsville, MD - Sunday, May 11
On Mother's Day, moms get in free to Green Meadows Farm with a paid admission. Bring Mom out for a one-of-a-kind experience feeding the friendly farm animals, going on a hayride, and watching pigs race. Kids can enjoy the large play area.  READ MORE

Flying Circus Mother's Day Air Show

Bealeton, VA - Sunday, May 11
Head out to the Flying Circus Air Show on Mother's Day for daring feats of flight and a flower drop just for moms. If you're feeling daring (and spendy), opt for a biplane ride before or after the show. READ MORE

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