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5/14/25 - 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.

We're past Memorial Day Weekend – summer has officially begun! This Friday, kick off your summer with s'mores around the campfire at Watkins Nature Center orLong Branch Nature Center.

On Saturday, there are a few fun fests happening, likeUP Meadow Day at UP Native Wildflower Pollinator Meadow, the 34th Annual Glover Park Day, and Playpalooza DMV's first stop in Woodbridge.

If your kid is into monster trucks (I know mine is!), then check out Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at CFG Arena. And if your kids LOVE carousels, check out Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park on Sunday. It's also the last Friday to enjoy Canal Park May Music Series , and the last weekend for the Strawberry Jubilee Fest at Great Country Farms, so don't miss them! And if you need a caffeine boost, stop by Compass Coffee Falls Church, where all kids beverages are FREE on the last Saturday of each month all summer long – no purchase necessary! Enjoy the weekend!

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Putt Across America (at The Wharf)

Washington, DC - Daily through Sept. 1
From tee to shining tee... Putt Across America is an immersive mini golf experience for all ages. Guests putt their way through 18 larger-than-life holes, traveling from New York to Seattle, Hollywood to Hawaii, and more. Putt Across America blends a playful design with entertaining state-themed trivia and engaging fun facts as players drive through the course. READ MORE

Canal Park May Music Series

Washington, DC - Friday, May 30
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

Campfire at Watkins Nature Center

Upper Marlboro, MD - Friday, May 30
Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a community campfire in the beautiful outdoors at Watkins Nature Center! Bring hot dogs, if you'd like. Start new friendships and make family memories. Patrons will be notified of weather-related cancellations. Registration is required at website. READ MORE

Popcorn Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center

Arlington, VA - Friday, May 30
The whole family is invited to join the Long Branch Nature Center for old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, s’mores. (Marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers will be provided). Registration required here. READ MORE

Field Day Fun at Upper Marlboro Community Center

Upper Marlboro, MD - Friday, May 30
Free
Upper Marlboro Community Center is hosting a Field Day! Compete with teams in tug-of-war, relay races, kickball, and more. This event is for parents and kids and is FREE. READ MORE

Strawberry Jubilee Fest at Great Country Farms

Bluemont, VA - Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1
Great Country Farms celebrates the royal strawberry with a Jubilee packed with live music, farm contests, wagon rides, great food, and fun games for the whole family. READ MORE

UP Meadow Day at UP Native Wildflower Pollinator Meadow in the Town of University Park

University Park, MD - Saturday, May 31
Free
Join us for UP Meadow Day hosted by Town of University Park Maryland Saturday, May 31 from 9a - 11a at the UP Native Wildflower Pollinator Meadow on Adelphi Road across from the Prince George's Plaza Rec Center and Toledo Terrace.   READ MORE

34th Annual Glover Park Day

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 31
Free
This annual outdoor festival celebrates the Glover Park neighborhood. It offers the community a chance to enjoy the outdoors together, spend time with family and friends, listen to good music, and enjoy local businesses and restaurants. READ MORE

Compass Coffee Falls Church

West Falls Church, VA - Saturday, May 31
FREE kid's beverage, no purchase necessary!
Enjoy a variety of specialty coffee drinks, ethically sourced beans, and a selection of breakfast sandwiches and pastries.  READ MORE

Picnic with a Princess in Ashburn

Ashburn, VA - Saturday, May 31
Celebrate Summer with Rapunzel and Tinker Bell! This event will take place in a private picnic shelter, with wall-to-ceiling decorations, photo spots, and a seat for you and your child where you can enjoy a bring your own picnic lunch.   READ MORE

PlayPalooza DMV in Woodbridge

Woodbridge, VA - Saturday, May 31
Free
This FREE pop-up party includes bounce houses, face painting, a touch-a-truck zone, an inflatable obstacle course, a rock-climbing wall, a toddler zone, character appearances, and more. READ MORE

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt (at the National Gallery of Art)

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 31
Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the National Gallery in search of art that echoes characters, places, and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to the books provide a surprising bridge to many strange and wonderful works of art.  READ MORE

Movies & More at Reston Station

Reston, VA - Saturday, May 31
Free
Head to Reston Station for a free, family-friendly movie every Saturday evening this summer. Some weeks will have additional activities or character meet-and-greets for kids. Food trucks will be on site.  READ MORE

The Wine Bin Summer Movie Nights 2025

Baltimore, MD - Saturday, May 31
Free
Every Saturday night from Memorial weekend through the end of September, come to the Wine Bin for the live music and stay for the free movie!  READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at CFG Arena

Baltimore, MD - Saturday & Sunday, May 31-June 1
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is coming to Baltimore. Don’t miss the only opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks—Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Demo Derby, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster, and the brand new HW 5-Alarm, the fire truck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. READ MORE

Encore Stage's The Wizard of Oz (at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre)

Arlington, VA - Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 8
When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She bravely embarks on a journey to Emerald City where she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. Will Dorothy prevail over evil and make it back home? READ MORE

Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo, MD - Sunday, June 1
Free
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 5th annual Pride Family Day! Enjoy arts and crafts,  FREE carousel tickets and Glen Echo Park Aquarium tickets (while supplies last), a special family photo op backdrop, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Kid’s Day Airshow with The Flying Circus in Bealeton

Bealeton, VA - Sunday, June 1
Free
The Flying Circus is a family friendly event that combines the entertainment from its weekly airshow while adding even more fun! From 11 am to 2 pm there will be vendors and activities for the kids to participate in. At 2:30 the airshow filled with World War 2 aircraft and modern aircraft will start. With an announcer to lead the crowd from act to act and other cast members, it is a show that keeps you on your toes!  READ MORE

Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts

Washington, DC - Sunday, June 1
Free
Visitors are invited to explore the National Museum of Women in the Arts for free on the first Sunday and the second Wednesday of each month. READ MORE

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