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Great Country Farms hosts families for its annual potato harvest event. Photo courtesy of the Big Dig Potato Harvest

12 Awesome Things To Do in DC this Weekend with Kids

Our top picks for weekend fun include high-flying fests, Go-Go sounds, and county fairs.

Beat the August heat at a splash pad or sprinkler park. Photo courtesy of Gaylord National Resort

End of Summer Bucket List: 20 Things to Do in DC Before School Starts

From water parks and pools to movies and theater, there's lots of fun still to be had before school...

Celebrate all things peaches at the Peach Fuzztival. Photo courtesy of Great County Farms, Facebook

Best of August: County Fairs and More Top Things to Do in DC with Kids

Close out summer with county fairs and festivals, live shows, and more fun August events.

Kids of all ages will enjoy a splash pad. Photo courtesy of DC Parks and Recreation

Beat the Heat in DC: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Outdoor Cool Fun

From fun in the water to air-conditioned places, there are so many fun ways to beat the heat in DC.

How about an interactive water park, gaming facility, rock-climbing gym, trampoline park, and more, all in one?

Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Kids in DC

Where to go when it's too rainy or hot to play outside!

Water parks are a fun way to beat the heat this summer. Photo courtesy of Splash City at Kings Dominion

12 Cool Outdoor Water Parks Near DC for Kids and Families

Beat the heat with water slides, wave pools, tubing fun, and more.

Fishing is a great way to bond with the family in nature. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks in Maryland

Fishing Lakes Near DC and More Kid-Friendly Places to Go Fishing

Reel in a good catch at one of these kid-friendly fishing spots near DC.

Enjoy the scenery on the Georgetown Waterfront while splashing in the fountain. Photo by Sam Kittner, courtesy of georgetowndc.com

17 Sprinkler Parks, Spraygrounds, and Splash Pads near DC for Kids

Make a splash at one of these spots in the DC area!

Get a daily pool pass at several DC-area swimming pools. Photo courtesy of Visit Montgomery

Outdoor Swimming Pools Near DC with a Daily Pool Pass Option

Buy a daily pool pass and make a splash at one of these outdoor swimming pools.

Toddler and baby swimming lessons are offered all throughout the DC area. Photo courtesy of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Baby Swimming Classes in DC: Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers

Make a splash with your little ones at these toddler and baby swim classes.

Enjoy a free concert on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Wharf DC

Free DC Summer Concerts for Families: Best Outdoor Music Festivals 2022

Enjoy some live music outdoors this summer across the DC area.

Photo by Leah Kelley via Pexels

The Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families

Prepare for miles of smiles.

Leesylvania State Park has a larger beach and several smaller sandy areas that kids love to explore.

10 Parks with Beaches near DC for a Day Trip with Kids

Families living in the DC area are fortunate to have so many things to do at our fingertips—free...

Enjoy the water jets at the Potomac Yard Interactive Fountain? Photo courtesy Kim Nguyen

Summer Activities Guide for DC Kids

The top things to do this summer in the DMV! Find day trips, splash pads, and more.

Longwood Gardens is worth a stop during any trip to Philly. Photo by J. Fusco

12 Great Summer Day Trips From DC for Families

Itching for a day away from DC? Check out our favorite summer day trips.

Have fun on the patio at True Food Kitchen. Photo by @classicchickenspicymomma

15 Kid-Friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating Near DC

Dine al al fresco at one of these family-friendly spots.

Watch a family-friendly flick with the Potomac River as your backdrop. Photo courtesy of Movies on the Potomac, Facebook

Free Outdoor Movies near DC: Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars

Enjoy one of these family-friendly flicks under the stars.

Peaches are ripe for the picking in the DC area!

Peach Picking near DC: 10 Great Pick-Your-Own Farms

Peaches are ripe for the picking at these Virginia and Maryland farms.

You can find free festivals and fairs all summer long. Photo courtesy of the Prince Georges County Fair

25 Free Things To Do Near DC this Summer with Kids

Summer's here and it's time to enjoy these free adventures in and near DC.

Trimper Rides is the oldest continuously family-owned-and-operated amusement park in the world. Photo courtesy of Trimper Rides, Facebook

Best Amusement Parks near Washington, DC for Kids and Families

Find something for everyone at one of these fun theme parks near DC.

See cultural groups like Fandango Obon perform at the Smithsonian Folk Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Summer Festivals Near DC for Families: Fairs, Carnivals, and More

Gather the family and enjoy a great day out at one of these fun summer festivals.

Kids of all ages will love Croydon Creek Nature Center.

11 Free Nature Centers Near DC for Kids and Families

Explore nature with your kids at these free nature centers.

You'll love the retro feel of the Family Drive-in Theatre. Photo courtesy of the theatre on Facebook

Drive-In Movie Theaters Near DC, Plus More Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids

Catch an outdoor movie in the park or at a local drive-in theater!

Buzz over to the Me and the Bee playground at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Photo courtesy of nationalzoo.si.edu

Best Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds near DC

Little ones can play safely at these great toddler playgrounds.

The award-winning Powhatan Springs Skate Park is perfect for younger skaters. Photo courtesy of Arlington Skaters, Facebook

Great Skate Parks Near Washington, DC for Kids and Families

Grab those helmets, elbow pads, and kneepads and head to one of these great skate parks.

Make some new friends at Green Meadows Petting Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm

10 Great Animal Farms and Petting Zoos near Washington, DC

Get up close to all kinds of animals at these great farms and petting zoos.

Families have until July 6, 2022, to visit the FUTURES exhibit. Photo by Ron Blunt, courtesy of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building

Free Museums in DC to Visit with Kids

Discover which DC museums offer free admission each and every day.

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Summer Fun for DC Kids

Kids of all ages will enjoy a splash pad. Photo courtesy of DC Parks and Recreation

Beat the Heat in DC: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Outdoor Cool Fun

From fun in the water to air-conditioned places, there are so many fun ways to beat the heat in DC.

Peaches are ripe for the picking in the DC area!

Peach Picking near DC: 10 Great Pick-Your-Own Farms

Peaches are ripe for the picking at these Virginia and Maryland farms.

Fishing is a great way to bond with the family in nature. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks in Maryland

Fishing Lakes Near DC and More Kid-Friendly Places to Go Fishing

Reel in a good catch at one of these kid-friendly fishing spots near DC.

Longwood Gardens is worth a stop during any trip to Philly. Photo by J. Fusco

12 Great Summer Day Trips From DC for Families

Itching for a day away from DC? Check out our favorite summer day trips.

Have fun on the patio at True Food Kitchen. Photo by @classicchickenspicymomma

15 Kid-Friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating Near DC

Dine al al fresco at one of these family-friendly spots.

You can find free festivals and fairs all summer long. Photo courtesy of the Prince Georges County Fair

25 Free Things To Do Near DC this Summer with Kids

Summer's here and it's time to enjoy these free adventures in and near DC.