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Se 99 years of incredible basketball skills! Photo courtesy of The Harlem Globetrotters
Se 99 years of incredible basketball skills! Photo courtesy of The Harlem Globetrotters
3/5/25 - By Stephanie Shipman

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

There still might be a chill in the air, but it was announced that peak bloom for the cherry blossoms will be at the end of March, so spring is coming! (And we know the perfect places to see the blooms.) Happily this weekend there are plenty of indoor events, like the Harlem Globetrotters playing at Eagle Bank Arena. Or, if you want one more winter activity, this weekend is your last chance to ice skate at Reston Ice Pavilion.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations are already popping up, like the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manassas, which features pipe bands and Irish dancers galore. There are also some great kids' activities in honor of Women's History Month, like a celebration at KID Museum that features a magical forest of light and a rocket-making craft event honoring women in space at Southwest Neighborhood Library.

Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday – it's time to spring forward. Have a great weekend!

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The Harlem Globetrotters at Eagle Bank Arena

Fairfax, VA
Friday, March 7
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun. See the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals. Be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and big laughs with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game, and in-game fan engagement. READ MORE

Middle School Maker Night at KID Museum

Bethesda, MD
Friday, March 7
Hang out with fellow students from middle schools around the DMV and try out a range of maker activities using KID Museum's array of tools. Wear clothes that can get messy and leave bags and backpacks at home. Pizza and drinks will be served! READ MORE

Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion

Reston, VA – Closing Weekend!
Friday-Sunday, March 7-9
The ice skating rink at Reston Town Center offers daily public skating. The skate shop has over 500 pairs of skates for rent in both figure and hockey styles, ranging from toddler size 8 through men’s size 15. Beginner skaters can try double-bladed, flat-edge skates to walk across the ice until they’re ready to advance to single-bladed skates. Penguin skate aids are also available.  READ MORE

Mother Goose at Imagination Stage

Bethesda, MD
Saturdays, March 1 - April 13
Through innovative puppets, props, and original music, eight classic Mother Goose rhymes come gently and tunefully to life. The magical Mother Goose invites the children in the audience to join in with each rhyme’s story, teaching them that the best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together.  READ MORE

SOAR Together @ Air and Space Family Day: Firsts in Flight

Chantilly, VA
Saturday, March 8
Discover Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center's fascinating movie-related artifacts and get an up-close look at real-life aircraft that inspired some memorable cinematic moments. Create and imagine with storytelling, history, and the wonders of flight and space! READ MORE

Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade

Manassas, VA – FREE
Saturday, March 8
This parade, which can be viewed along Center Street in Old Town Manassas, boasts unique Irish flair with pipe bands including the Alexandria Pipe and Drums, Irish dance groups, and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. READ MORE

Acoustics & Ales by Montgomery Parks

Silver Spring, MD – FREE
Saturday, March 8
Get in the Irish and springtime spirit and attend Acoustic & Ales! Located at North Four Corners Local Park, enjoy music from local Irish band BarleyJuice and enjoy food and drinks from various vendors. Kids can play nearby on the playground; bring lawn chairs and a picnic/cooler of your own. This event is FREE! READ MORE

STEAM Saturday at National Building Museum

Washington, DC
Saturday, March 8
In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about Maya Lin, the visionary architect and artist known for her environmental artworks, architectural works, and memorial designs, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Then, design and build your own monument using craft materials, exploring key design principles as you create your structure. READ MORE

Paper Rocket Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library

Washington, DC – FREE
Saturday, March 8
Celebrate International Women's Day with a craft and learn about women in space! Join staff in the Children's Room at Southwest Neighborhood Library – please arrive on time. For ages 2 and up and their caregivers. READ MORE

The Peking Acrobats at George Mason University Center for the Arts

Fairfax, VA
Sunday, March 9
The Peking Acrobats fuse ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects. The gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, the Peking Acrobats execute daring maneuvers and display their technical prowess at trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. READ MORE

Women's History Month Celebration at KID Museum

Bethesda, MD
Sunday, March 9
Join KID Museum to honor and celebrate the achievements of women in the STEM and Maker communities who are shaping the future through innovation and creativity. Enter a magical forest of light, meet and work with visiting artists, and explore expanded maker studios featuring textiles, electronics, woodworking, and so much more. READ MORE

Dragons Love Tacos at Adventure Theatre

Glen Echo, MD
Fridays through Sundays through March 30
You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out! READ MORE

LEGO® F1®- themed Build the Thrill Event at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC

Springfield, VA
Every day through Sunday, April 27
Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1®-themed Build the Thrill Event. Grab your pit passes and driver's briefing while choosing your team for the event, where you can create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate racecar, visit the LEGO® F1® in MINI World®, and head to the pit stop to take on build challenges and beat the clock  READ MORE

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