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The Wharf goes all out for Dia de los Muertos! Photo courtesy of Wharf DC
12 Things To Do to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in DC
Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead at one of these family-friendly events.
Photo ops abound at the Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters, courtesy of the farm
37 Best Things To Do in DC October 2024 with Kids: Halloween Events, Fall Festivals, and More
October is filled with harvest fun, Halloween events, live theater, and more.
Find spooky Halloween fun around Washington, DC with our guide.
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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Kids in Washington, DC
The best Halloween events and seasonal fun for DC kids.
National Zoo's Boo at the Zoo is one of the DC area's most popular Halloween events. Photo by Juan-Carlos Briceno, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Best Halloween Events in DC for Kids and Families: Halloween Festivals, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
We've rounded up the best 2024 Halloween events for kids and families in the Washington, DC area.
Light up the night at Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Photo courtesy of Creative Alliance
Top Free Halloween Events in DC: Halloween Festivals, Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
Have some free Halloween fun all through October at these great events for DC families.
Trunk-or-treats are a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Where to Trunk-or-Treat Near DC for Halloween (for Free!)
Load up on candy at one of these free trunk-or-treats near DC.
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches.
Main photo by Tim & Selena Middleton/CC BY 2.0
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DC Fall Day Trips Guide: Farms, Festivals, and Kid-Friendly Getaways 2024
Find great things to do with kids this fall in DC.
Loads of autumn activities await at the Cox Farms Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Best Harvest Fairs, Pumpkin Festivals, & Other Fall Festivals Near DC for Fall Family Fun
Have some autumn fun at these great fall festivals for DC families.
Get lost in a fun corn maze this fall. Photo courtesy of the Maryland Corn Maze
Best Corn Mazes Near DC for Kids and Families
Wind your way through one of these awesome DC-area corn mazes this fall.
Kids of all ages enjoy apple picking and chomping on an apple right off the tree. Photo courtesy of Butler's Orchard
Apple Picking Near DC: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Have some fall fun at these apple orchards and farms within easy driving distance of DC.
Ride the cow train at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm
Best Farms with Family Entertainment Near DC
Have the perfect family day at the farm at one of these fun locations.
Look closely at the windows of the Decatur House and you just might see something creepy! Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
Top Ghost Tours Near Washington, DC for Spooky Family Fun
Take a spooky family ghost tour... if you dare!
Get in on the action at the Gaithersburg Oktoberfest. Photo courtesy of the festival
Family-Friendly Fun for Oktoberfest Near Washington, DC
Oktoberfest is not just for grown-ups, as you'll find at these family-friendly celebrations.
Visit the famous Luray Caverns, the largest caverns in the eastern United States. Photo by Sam Posten III via Flickr 2.0
Fun Fall Day Trips From DC for Families
Get out of town this fall with a fun family day trip!
Child's Play has a great selection of toys, games, children's books, and more. Photo by Tony Ventouris Photography
Coolest Stores for Kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Shop local and find some cool stuff for kids at these awesome stores.
An arcade, board and card games, and more fun for kids await at City-State Brewing Company. Photo courtesy of the brewery
Top Family-Friendly Beer Gardens and Breweries Near Washington, DC
Skip the babysitter; the kids are welcome at these breweries and beer gardens.
Enjoy a family fire at the Cherry Hill Park campground. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.
10 Campgrounds Near DC to Go Family Camping with Kids
These nearby locations offer an inexpensive and safe way to bond outdoors.
Enjoy storytime each Wednesday at the Hirshhorn. Photo courtesy of the Hirshorn Museum
75 Free Fun Things To Do in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with Kids
There are so many ways for families to have fun in and around DC without spending a dime!
Hit a home run at a local batting cage!
14 Batting Cages Near DC for Young Baseball and Softball Sluggers
Hit a home run at these indoor and outdoor batting cages.
Have fun on the patio at True Food Kitchen. Photo by @classicchickenspicymomma
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Dine al al fresco at one of these family-friendly spots.
What masterpieces will your kiddo create at the National Building Museum’s PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit? Photo by Anne McDonough, courtesy of the museum
Best Museums for Kids in the DC Area: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums
It's worth reaching into your wallet to visit these fantastic DC museums with kids.

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Play Date at NMNH
Smithsonian Natural History Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Story time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
123 Andrés at Black Rock Center for the Arts
Black Rock Center for the Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Family Story Time at Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Rosedale Neighborhood Library - 10:30 AM Pick
STORYTIME at the Hirshhorn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
National Fossil Day at Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
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Brick-Or-Treat: Monster Party – Kids Halloween Event at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM
Story time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 11:00 AM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit (at National Children's Museum)
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Big Truck Night at Fall Carnival and Fall Harvest Days at Frying Pan Farm Park
Frying Pan Farm Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM Pick
Family Day at the Library of Congress: Halloween
Library of Congress - 10:30 AM Pick
The Big Build at National Building Museum
National Building Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Kids Euro Fest (at MLK Library)
MLK Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM Pick
Turkish Festival
Downtown - 11:00 AM Pick
Diwali Fall Festival (Fiesta Event Center)
Fiesta Events Center - 1:00 PM Pick
Laurie Berkner Band at GMU Center for the Arts
George Mason University Center for the Arts - 3:00 PM Pick
Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo - 6:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit (at National Children's Museum)
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM

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The Wharf goes all out for Dia de los Muertos! Photo courtesy of Wharf DC
12 Things To Do to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in DC
Jennifer Swope, Oct 13 - Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead at one of these family-friendly events. READ MORE
Trunk-or-treats are a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Where to Trunk-or-Treat Near DC for Halloween (for Free!)
Jennifer Marino Walters, Oct 11 - Load up on candy at one of these free trunk-or-treats near DC. READ MORE
From books to food to land recognitions, discover the best ways to honor Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 with kids.
Honor Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 with Your Kids
Meghan Rose, Oct 10 - Teach kids to acknowledge and pay respect to Indigenous people. READ MORE
The Big Build event photo courtesy of the National Building Museum
The Big Build, Boo at the Zoo, and More Fun Things To Do in DC This Weekend With Kids
Jennifer Swope, Oct 9 - Enjoy the coolest events this weekend throughout the DC area. READ MORE
Beware of P. Rex, the Pumpkin-Eating Dino! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms with Kids: Pumpkin-Eating Dino, Ninja Warrior Course, and More Family Fun
Jennifer Marino Walters, Oct 6 - It's time for some family fun at the farm at this popular Northern Virginia spot! READ MORE
Light up the night at Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Photo courtesy of Creative Alliance
Top Free Halloween Events in DC: Halloween Festivals, Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
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Wegmans Wonderplace is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of Wegmans Wonderplace at the National Museum of American History
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Here are some best kid-friendly attractions to visit in our nation's capital.
April is the ideal month to see the Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
Top Attractions in DC: The Best Things to See and Do with Kids
Here are the best things to see and do with kids in our nation's capital.
Climb the famous steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a gorgeous view of the reflecting pool and the Washington Monument. Photo by anjanettew via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Visiting Washington, DC's National Mall and Memorial Parks with Kids
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Explore amazing interactive exhibits at the National Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Kids of all ages will find lots to explore at Mount Vernon. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
Visiting George Washington's Mount Vernon Near DC with Kids
Mount Vernon is a must-visit for history buffs young and old.
Place wreaths at the graves of fallen soldiers during the annual Wreaths Across America event. Photo courtesy of the author
Visiting Arlington National Cemetery with Kids: What to Know Before You Go
Here's what to see and do with kids at this historic cemetery.