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4/30/25 - 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.

It's officially strawberry season in DC! Check out the ongoing strawberry festivals at Wegmeyer Farm and Messick's Farm. There are also lots of other festivals if you're not into strawberries. Into dogs? Check out Dog Day of May at Mount Vernon. Like cars? Check out Old Town Festival of Speed & Style. There's also Mclean Day, Anacostia River Festival, Friendship Park Spring May Fair, and the Asian Street Festival. 

If your kid is into trains (I know mine is!), then check out Kids' Train Day at the National Capital Trolley Museum. If your family likes music, Family Day at Library of Congress: Musical Families might be fun to check out!

Other fun activities that will be here for almost the entire month of May are The Big Bounce America, which is essentially several giant bounce houses. You can also enjoy free music during Canal Park's May Music Series and MOCA on the Move at Met Park, which also will have food trucks and activities. It's also the last full weekend before the Art of the Brick leaves DC, don't miss it!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Canal Park May Music Series

Washington, DC - Friday, May 16
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

McLean Day at Lewinsville Park

Mclean, VA - Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17
Free
McLean's biggest annual festival is back with carnival rides, a petting zoo, music, games, food, and more. READ MORE

Fiesta Asia Street Fair

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 17
Free
Asian heritage comes to life at the area's largest fair featuring outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food, vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstrations, a talent show, and cooking demos. READ MORE

Kids' Train Day at National Capital Trolley Museum

Colesville, MD - Saturday, May 17
Enjoy an afternoon of trolleys and model trains! See Thomas, Claribell, and Annie. Watch model trains of all sizes, and play with wooden trains on a large table-top layout. READ MORE

Anacostia River Festival

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 17
Free
This premier DC event marks the official close of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Families can celebrate with outdoor activities, local performances, food trucks, and more.  READ MORE

Lincoln Strawberry Festival at Wegmeyer Farms

Hamilton, VA - Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18
The Lincoln Strawberry Festival invites strawberry lovers of all ages to enjoy a weekend of farm-fresh fun, delicious treats, and community spirit at one of Loudoun County’s most beloved farms. Start the day with a pancake breakfast, then enjoy strawberry picking, live music and entertainment, face painting, hayrides, barrel train rides, interactive farm experiences for kids, photo ops, and shopping from local vendors and artisans.  READ MORE

Dog Day of May at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, VA - Saturday, May 17
Celebrate the pups of the revolution with same-day dog adoptions from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and live demonstrations featuring Virginian foxhounds and horses.   Bring your four-legged friend! The first 50 visitors with dogs will get a free Mount Vernon leash and bowl. READ MORE

Celebrate the Opening of Ruckstuhl Park in Falls Church

Pimmit, VA - Saturday, May 17
Free
Join the Fairfax County Park Authority and Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik for a morning of free outdoor fun on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruckstuhl Park, located at 7545 Idylwood Drive in Falls Church.   The festivities will feature the Wonder Wagon, the Park Authority’s Mobile Nature Center, with engaging activities, games, and hands-on experiences for all ages. The event will also commemorate the official ribbon-cutting for the park’s new playground. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate this exciting new addition and explore the... READ MORE

Gaithersburg Book Festival (at Bohrer Park)

Gaithersburg, MD - Saturday, May 17
Free
Gaithersburg 's annual book festival features a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can meet their favorite authors, participate in workshops, purchase books, and celebrate literacy. READ MORE

Family Day at the Library of Congress: Musical Families

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 17
Free
Celebrate music, instruments and more with activities, collections, and specialists from the Music Division and the American Folklife Center. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts, and a guide to using Library resources at home. Activities will be held on the mezzanine level of the Library’s Jefferson Building from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17. The event is free, but passes are required for the Jefferson Building. Programming Schedule:  11... READ MORE

Friendship Park Spring May Fair

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 17
Free
Enjoy a family day in the park with moon bounces, train rides, and other entertainment for children. Multiple food trucks on-site for the entire event. READ MORE

Old Town Festival of Speed and Style

Alexandria, VA - Sunday, May 18
Free
This annual festival in Old Town Alexandria combines exotic cars and high fashion for a unique festival experience. Over 100 exotic supercars, antique racing cars, and motorcycles are on display for kids to look at close up. READ MORE

Asian Festival on Main

Fairfax, VA - Sunday, May 18
Free
Celebrate the diversity of Asian cultures with food, arts and crafts, live performances, and more. Families can also learn how to fold origami, improve their yo-yo skills, and do tricks on a skateboard. READ MORE

The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art (at Rhode Island Center)

Washington, DC - Daily (except Tuesdays), through May 22
At this exhibition of LEGO® art, see how over a million LEGO® bricks have been transformed into more than 130 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. This collection includes not only original sculptures by the artist, but also new versions of great masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David, Van Gogh's The Starry Night, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The exhibition also features an innovative LEGO® multimedia collection produced together with award-winning photographer Dean West. READ MORE

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