St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2023: Top Things To Do in DC with Kids

Looking for the best things to do in DC this holiday weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
It's mid-March in Washington, DC, and that means it's time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Friday, kids can participate in a leprechaun hunt in Colesville, Maryland or learn leprechaun science in Annandale, Virginia. Ireland at the Wharf Festival is on Saturday, with Irish dancing, bagpiping, viewings of the Six National Rugby Championship, and more.
If you're looking for high-energy entertainment, the Harlem Globetrotters are performing across the area the entire weekend. Don't miss this wacky and amazing basketball show in DC, Baltimore, and Fairfax, Virginia. You can also watch the players show off their talents at the National Archives Family Day on Sunday.
And, Girl Scouts take over the National Children's Museum on Saturday for Girl Scout Day 2023. Follow the link for a discount on tickets.
Don’t miss our lists of St. Patrick's Day leprechaun trap ideas and fun tricks, places to meet the Easter Bunny, and the best zoo and museum camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Plus, bookmark our DC Family Event Calendar for more things to do every day.
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Places featured in this article:
Tysons Corner Center Mall
Hill Center at The Old Naval Hospital
Eagle Bank Arena
District Wharf
Emery Heights Community Center
National Archives