Spotlight Washington DC
STEAM Saturday at the National Building Museum is always a fun event. Photo courtesy of the museum
Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2025: 25 Free Things To Do in DC with Kids
There is lots of free fun to be had all around the DC area this month!
Enjoy Art in Bloom during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Elvert Barnes via FLickr 2.0
101 Free Things To Do in DC with Kids
There are so many ways for families to have fun in and around DC without spending a dime!
The National Museum of Natural History is free every day. Photo by Paul Fetters for the Smithsonian
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Guide to Free Things To Do in DC with Kids
Find the best FREE activities for kids in DC.
Kids eat free at IHOP every day of the week at many locations. Photo by Wendi Gratz via Flickr 2.0
Kids Eat Free: 17 DC Restaurants for Every Day of the Week
Fill kids' bellies for free at these family-friendly restaurants in and near DC.
Experiential Learning Center at the National Museum of the United States Army. Photo by Anne Trenelone via Flickr
25 Free Things To Do Indoors in DC with Kids: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days
Kids can run, explore, climb, and play for free at these great places around the DC area.
Skate in the shadow of the National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes/CC BY 2.0
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DC Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Activities for Families
The ultimate guide to the best things to do with kids in Washington DC this winter!
The popular Sculpture Garden ice rink is back at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Kids and Families
Bring the kids to one of these DC outdoor ice skating rinks for winter fun.
The DC Winter Lantern Festival dazzles through January 12. Photo courtesy of the festival
Ultimate Winter Bucket List: 35 Best Things To Do with Kids in DC
Shake off the winter doldrums with these fun things to do in DC in 2024.
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.

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US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Placita Magica
National Children’s Museum - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
Play Date at NMNH
Smithsonian Natural History Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Storytime 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
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
Placita Magica
National Children’s Museum - 9:30 AM
STORYTIME at the Hirshhorn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Storytime 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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Little Tyke Hike
Rock Creek Park Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Campfire Fridays
Hidden Pond Nature Center - 6:00 PM Pick
Monster Jam at CFG Arena
CFG Bank Arena - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Placita Magica
National Children’s Museum - 9:30 AM
Free Kids Crafts at Made in ALX
Made in ALX - 10:00 AM Pick
Crafty Tales (at Merry Pin)
Merry Pin - 10:15 AM Pick
The Annual MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade
The R.I.S.E Center to Anacostia Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Paper Dreams at Imagination Stage
Imagination Stage - various times Pick
Monster Jam at CFG Arena
CFG Bank Arena - various times Pick
MLK Birthday Celebration Especially for Youth (at Reston Community Center)
Reston Community Center - 10:30 AM Pick
Let Freedom Ring Celebration
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 7:30 PM Pick
Paper Dreams at Imagination Stage
Imagination Stage - various times Pick
Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- various times Pick
Monster Jam at CFG Arena
CFG Bank Arena - various times Pick

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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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