35 Best Things to Do in DC July 2023 with Kids: 4th of July Events and More

Meet lots of cute animals at the Loudoun County Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
Meet lots of cute animals at the Loudoun County Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
6/30/23 - By Jennifer Swope

Summer is in full swing! July in Washington, DC is all about 4th of July fireworks and parades, outdoor movies and concerts, festivals and fairs, and more summer fun.

The DC area really celebrates Independence Day. Local towns and neighborhoods like Takoma Park, Vienna, and Capitol Hill have hometown festivities while the city plays host to large celebrations such as the National Independence Day Parade and the big DC fireworks show on the National Mall.

July also brings many other reasons to be outside, including the Loudoun County Fair, the Summer of Sunflowers, free DC summer concerts, and free outdoor movies.

Find more top July fun in our lists of the best amusement parks near Washington, DC for kids and families, where to go berry picking near DC, and 50 awesome free things to do with kids near DC.

We're adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.

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