Outdoor Activities Guide for DC Kids

Families can enjoy Washington DC's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center
Outdoor Adventures for DC Families
Ride the cow train at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm
Best Farms with Family Entertainment Near DC
Make some new friends at Green Meadows Petting Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
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Beware of P. Rex, the Pumpkin-Eating Dino! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms with Kids: Pumpkin-Eating Dino, Ninja Warrior Course, and More Family Fun
Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author
Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip
The award-winning Powhatan Springs Skate Park is perfect for younger skaters. Photo courtesy of Arlington Skaters, Facebook
Great Skate Parks Near Washington, DC for Kids and Families
Enjoy a family fire at the Cherry Hill Park campground. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.
10 Campgrounds Near DC to Go Family Camping with Kids

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A kiddie pool and some buckets equal tons of backyard fun! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
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Run through the tunnel to get their energy out! Photo courtesy Melissa and Doug
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Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.
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Have fun in nature and get your hands dirty in the great outdoors.
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Get outside with the family this winter with the best outdoor skating rinks in Connecticut! Photo by Andy Hart courtesy of Winterfest in Hartford
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Kids and Families
Strap on those skates and get outdoors for family fun this winter!
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Apple picking in Connecticut is a great family activity, with wonderful photo ops, outdoor fun, and delicious treats. Photo courtesy of Holmberg Orchards & Winery
Apple Picking in Connecticut: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
It's the season for apple picking (and more family fun) throughout Connecticut.
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Moms and dads will get their steps in with these fun stroller hikes in Connecticut for families with babies and toddlers.
15 Fun Stroller Hikes in Connecticut To Take with Babies and Toddlers
Find smooth CT trails for families with strollers to explore nature.
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Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
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With hiking, swimming, and family fun, explore the wondrous waterfalls in Connecticut waiting for you! Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
Wondrous, Wild Waterfalls in Connecticut
Explore waterfalls around Connecticut that are perfect for a family excursion!
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