Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington DC
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12 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms
The blooming cherry blossoms at these 12 places will dazzle your family this spring.
Celebrate cherry blossom season at Petalpalooza. Photo courtesy of nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
36 Spring Festivals and Fairs Near DC for Families
Have some springtime fun at these fairs and festivals in and near DC.
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.
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.
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.
All aboard at the B&O Railroad Museum! Photo courtesy of the museum
Fun Spring Day Trips from DC for Families
Get out of town with one of these fun spring day trips from DC.
Kids of all ages (and even dogs!) are welcome at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run. Photo courtesy of The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
15 Family-Friendly Beer Gardens and Breweries Near Washington, DC
Skip the babysitter; the kids are welcome at these breweries.
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.
Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery . Photo courtesy of the winery
8 Kid-Friendly Wineries Near DC
Skip the babysitter; the kids are welcome at these wineries.
Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author
Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip
These 15 playgrounds are must-visits for kids of all ages and abilities.
East Potomac Mini Golf is an oldie-but-goodie course, which has catered to generations. Photo courtesy of East Potomac Mini Golf
Great Mini Golf Courses Near DC for Kids and Families
Get your golf game on at one of these DC-area putt-putt courses.
Enjoy a family fire at Cherry Hill Park campground in College Park. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.
9 Campgrounds Near DC to Go Camping with Kids
These nearby locations offer an inexpensive and safe way to bond outdoors.
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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Play follow the leader, wherever she may go. Photo by Mommy Poppins
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Add a little pizzaz to any hike with these games.
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