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Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
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Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
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Teardrop Park - 3:00 PM
Teardrop Park - 3:00 PM
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Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
Macy's Herald Square Annual Flower Show
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Macy’s Herald Square - various times
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
Atlantic Avenue - 12:00 PM
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Art on the Block NYC - 3:30 PM
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Gaming City USA - various times
Gaming City USA - various times
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
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Artful Souls and Wellness - 10:30 AM
Artful Souls and Wellness - 10:30 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Exhibit - Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed at Long Island Children's Museum
Long Island Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Long Island Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick

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Family-Friendly Fun for Oktoberfest Near Washington, DC

Get in on the action at the Gaithersburg Oktoberfest. Photo courtesy of the festival
9/23/24
- By Jennifer Swope
Frederick Fair Grounds
John Carlyle Square
Fremont Field
The Wharf
Prince of Peace Church
Downtown Vienna
While we can't all go to Munich for the annual Oktoberfest celebration, we can celebrate Oktoberfest near DC at a variety of family-friendly events. From dachshunds racing at The Wharf to a month-long kid festival at Shipgarten, these festivities include food and fun for all ages. Read on for our list of Oktoberfest events near DC you won't want to miss.
For more autumn activities, visit our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC Kids. And don't forget to check our family activity calendar, as we're always adding more events.
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The Weiner 500 Daschund Dash is a fun part of Oktoberfest at the Wharf. Photo courtesy of the Wharf DC
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest Near DC
Places featured in this article:
Frederick Fair Grounds
John Carlyle Square
Fremont Field
The Wharf
Prince of Peace Church
Downtown Vienna
About the Author
Jennifer Swope
Jennifer Swope, a DC resident since 2003, transitioned from humanitarian work to freelance editing in 2012 to stay home with her two kids. This shift sparked her passion for finding fun ways to keep them entertained—and inspired her to contribute to Mommy Poppins. When she's not navigating DC's chaos with her kids, she and her husband love watching sports, planning their next trip, and attending concerts. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferswope.
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