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Summer Activities Guide 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While not on the ocean, Colonial Beach still has plenty of seaside charm. Photo by Mary Carter/Courtesy of Town of Colonial Beach Travel & Tourism
9 Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC
Here's where you can hit the shores for some summertime fun.
Escape the DC summer heat at Langdon Park Pool. Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Best Free Public Swimming Pools in DC
Here's where DC kids can make a splash free of charge.
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!
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...
Greenbrier State Park in Maryland is a swimmer's delight. Photo by Candy Thomson, Natural Resources Police
10 Great Lakes and Swimming Holes for DC Families
Kids can get their feet wet and more at these nearby swimming lakes.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Fill your bucket with the sweetest, freshest berries at area farms. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Berry Picking near DC: The Best Pick-Your-Own Berry Farms
Here are our picks for the top berry picking farms in the DC area.
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day.
Earn free books for your personal library through some fun national summer reading challenges. Photo courtesy of Half Price Books
10 Summer Reading Challenges for Kids: Earn Prizes for Reading
Free pizza, books, and more just to read? Sign us up!
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Top Summer Activities in DC

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. READ MORE 
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. READ MORE 
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.READ MORE 
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. READ MORE 
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. READ MORE 
Greenbrier State Park in Maryland is a swimmer's delight. Photo by Candy Thomson, Natural Resources Police
10 Great Lakes and Swimming Holes for DC Families
Kids can get their feet wet and more at these nearby swimming lakes. READ MORE 

At-Home Summer Boredom Busters for Kids

Seashell crafts are a fun way preserve beach-day memories.
  VIDEO
15 Seashell Crafts: Easy Summery Craft Ideas for Kids
Relive those summer beach days with these fun and creative seashell crafts.READ MORE 
Cool down with a water balloon fight!
Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
100 ways to pack more play into your summer day. READ MORE 
Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More
Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.READ MORE 
Get as creative as you'd like when you make a duct tape wallet. Photo courtesy of the San Mateo County Library, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
  VIDEO
How To Make a Duct Tape Wallet
Creating a duct tape wallet is an easy and fun project to do with kids.READ MORE 
A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
27 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got loads of fun water games that keep kids cool. READ MORE 
Find a bare patch of soil to place your seed bomb. Spread them far and wide! Photo by the author
  VIDEO
How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs: An Earth-Friendly Craft for Kids
Get messy, have fun, and help the planet!READ MORE 

Summer Travel & Getaways

Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.READ MORE 
Go fishing at the the Virginia Beach Pier.
Virginia Beach with Kids: 25+Things To Do on a Family Vacation
Here’s what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Virginia's ultimate family beach town.READ MORE 
Camp and hike the forests of Olympic National Park. Photo courtesy of NPS
GUIDE
Camping Travel Guide
Camping with kids creates instant family memories even if it's about the time that dad forgot the...READ MORE 
Photo courtesy the St. Augustine tourism bureau
Florida Family Travel Guide
Find your new favorite Florida destination with our family travel guide.READ MORE 
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.READ MORE 
Wrightsville Beach
Top 10 North Carolina Beaches for Families
From famous hotspots to little known gems: the NC shoreline has some great family beaches.READ MORE 

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Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2023
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications.READ MORE 
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...READ MORE 
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.READ MORE 
12 Cool Outdoor Water Parks Near DC for Kids and Families
Beat the heat with water slides, wave pools, tubing fun, and more. READ MORE 
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. READ MORE 
15 Seashell Crafts: Easy Summery Craft Ideas for Kids
Relive those summer beach days with these fun and creative seashell crafts.READ MORE 
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