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Dinosaur lovers will love Dino Fest at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the event
Halloween Weekend 2024 in DC: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
Enjoy the coolest events this weekend throughout the DC area.
See the National Zoo in a whole new light at ZooLights. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian National Zoo
29 Best Things to Do in DC November 2024 with Kids: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Lights
Here are the best things to do in DC with kids in November 2024.
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.
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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.
Sweeten someone else's day and donate Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of Canva
Sweet Ways to Donate Halloween Candy: Ronald McDonald House, Operation Shoebox, and More
Sweeten someone's day by donating to troops or kids in need.
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.
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!
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.

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Pumpkin Chunkin' at Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms - 10:00 AM Pick
Diwali Family Fun at NMAA
National Museum of Asian Art - 11:30 AM Pick
Día de los Muertos Benefit Festival (on the National Mall)
National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
El Día de los Muertos Festival at the National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery - 5:00 PM Pick
Capitol City Circus presents Tricks and Treats
Capitol City Circus School - various times Pick
Pumpkin Chunkin' at Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms - 10:00 AM Pick
Alexandria Fall Fest (at River Farm)
River Farm - 11:00 AM Pick
Tribal Voices at Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park - 1:00 PM Pick
Inspire: CCS Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo (at Atlas Performing Arts Center)
Atlas Performing Arts Center - 2:30 PM Pick
Beatbox Dads at Publick Playhouse
Publick Playhouse - 2:00 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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
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
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
STORYTIME at the Hirshhorn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Family Story Time at Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Rosedale Neighborhood Library - 10:30 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
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
NMAAHC Kids Connect: Thankful To Be Me!
National Museum of African American History and Culture - 11:00 AM Pick
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
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Side Yards
Yards Sundeck - 5:30 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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM

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There are so many restaurants at which to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the DC area. Photo by Cotton Bro Studio via Pexels
21 Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Jennifer Marino Walters, Nov 1 - Head to one of these restaurants for a stress-free Thanksgiving meal. READ MORE
Sweeten someone else's day and donate Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of Canva
Sweet Ways to Donate Halloween Candy: Ronald McDonald House, Operation Shoebox, and More
Natalie Silverstein, Oct 31 - Sweeten someone's day by donating to troops or kids in need. READ MORE
Dinosaur lovers will love Dino Fest at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the event
Halloween Weekend 2024 in DC: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
Jennifer Swope, Oct 29 - Enjoy the coolest events this weekend throughout the DC area. READ MORE
Spooky Halloween sighting in Georgetown!
Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Jennifer Marino Walters, Oct 28 - Trick-or-treat! Here are some frightfully fun neighborhoods to hit up on Halloween. READ MORE
See the National Zoo in a whole new light at ZooLights. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian National Zoo
29 Best Things to Do in DC November 2024 with Kids: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Lights
Jennifer Swope, Oct 27 - Here are the best things to do in DC with kids in November 2024. READ MORE
Enjoy milk and cookies and meet Santa aboard the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad's North Pole Express. Photo by Kimberly Byard
All Aboard A Polar Express Train Ride, Plus More Christmas Trains Near DC
Jennifer Marino Walters, Oct 25 - All aboard these magical Christmas trains for a dose of holiday cheer. READ 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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