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Best of June: Top Things to Do in DC with Kids for Father's Day, Juneteenth, and More

Celebrate Juneteenth at Watkins Regional Park. Photo courtesy of Department of Parks and Recreation Pr. Geo. County
Celebrate Juneteenth at Watkins Regional Park. Photo courtesy of Department of Parks and Recreation Pr. Geo. County
5/29/22 - By meredith-kiryakov

Get ready for summer vacation! June in DC brings Juneteenth festivals, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and even some early fireworks.

Summer is here and our calendar is bursting with festivals, free movies and concerts, and plenty of outdoor fun! Start off your summer with classic carnival rides and fun at the Herndon Carnival. If you're looking for kid-friendly summer shows, the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap is back starting June 21 with shows from Tuesday through Sunday all summer long.

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is back in person on the National Mall this year with activities to learn about the culture of the United Arab Emirates and conservation. The piece de resistance? Early pre-July 4 fireworks at Mount Vernon.

Find more top June fun in our lists of the best sprinkler parks and spraygrounds near DC, the best amusement parks near DC for kids, and our ultimate summer-fun bucket list.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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The Herndon Carnival features rides for all ages. Photo courtesy of the event
The Herndon Carnival features rides for all ages. Photo courtesy of the event

The Best Things to Do with Kids in DC in June

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Gaithersburg, MD
Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 12
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus features over 60 performers in three rings under a giant, climate-controlled Big Top. Families can come early to meet the circus stars, and kids can get their faces painted, ride the Monster Slide, jump in a bounce house, and eat circus treats. READ MORE

Herndon Carnival

Herndon, VA
Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 5
The Herndon Carnival includes over 22 amusement rides, games, food, and a free shuttle bus to reach the event. READ MORE

Washington Folk Festival

Glen Echo, MD
Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5
The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park returns this year after a two-year COVID hiatus. The Festival is a celebration of the many cultural traditions that are part of our greater Washington community. READ MORE

27th Annual Heritage Railway Festival

Manassas, VA - FREE
Saturday, June 5
Families can experience all things train transport and more at the 27th Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival. This family celebration of rich railroad history features model train displays, train memorabilia, specialty vendors, Storm Troopers, a live puppet theatre with RUFUS & Friends, the magic of Tyler Reed, and an Excursion Train Ride on the VRE to Clifton and back.   READ MORE

World Heritage Festival - Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD - FREE
Sunday, June 5
Taste delicious ethnic foods, watch cultural performances, and shop from over 60 vendors at Silver Spring's World Heritage Festival. The kids' zone offers games and activities throughout the day. READ MORE

Furfax Fido Fest

Fairfax, VA - FREE
Saturday, June 11
It's the "ultimutt" day out and fun for the whole family (two-legged and four-legged). Enjoy an array of vendors, doggy activities, demonstrations, the K9 splash zone, and more. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park

Herndon, VA - FREE
Saturday, June 18
Celebrate Juneteenth with African American stories, food trucks, live music, crafts, and history at this free one-hour event at Frying Pan Farm Park. READ MORE

Juneteenth at Watkins Regional Park

Upper Marlboro, MD - FREE
Saturday, June 18
This festival commemorates Juneteenth, the day African-American slavery ended in the United States. Join this cultural program as it entertains and educates through performances, family activities, vendors, and a genealogy workshop. READ MORE

Fairfax City Rock the Block

Fairfax City, VA - FREE
Friday, June 25
Head to Old Town Square for live music, a beer garden, food vendors, and more. Please bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on. READ MORE

Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods

Vienna, VA
Tuesday, June 21 - Saturday, August 6
The Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods is back at Wolftrap with special performances for young audiences all summer long on Tuesday through Saturday. Audiences can enjoy musicians of various genres, ballet and cultural dancers, magicians, mimes, puppeteers, and more. READ MORE

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

National Mall - FREE
Wednesday, June 22 - Monday, July 4
Through cultural performances, workshops, food, and more, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival aims to spark curiosity of various cultures and nurture human connection. READ MORE

Independence Fireworks

Mount Vernon, VA
Friday & Saturday, June 24 & 25
Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music at Mount Vernon to celebrate our nation's founding. READ MORE

Fairfax City: A Hometown Celebration

Fairfax, VA - FREE
Sunday, June 26
Enjoy food from Fairfax City food trucks, a free concert by the award-winning City of Fairfax band, and fun games for all ages at Veterans Amphitheater. READ MORE

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