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Enjoy one of several Juneteenth celebrations in the DC area.
Enjoy one of several Juneteenth celebrations in the DC area.
6/15/22 - By Meredith Kiryakov

Looking for the best things to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Summer is in full swing in the DC area with Father’s Day events, Juneteenth celebrations, and more. Celebrate Father's Day at the Columbia Pike Blues Festival in Arlington or feed and snuggle baby goats on a farm. Or, take Dad to one of the Juneteenth festivals happening across the region, from Juneteenth Freedom Day at National Harbor to a Juneteenth Celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park.

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Top Things to Do this Father's Day Weekend near DC

The Music Man

Olney, MD - Friday, June 17 - Friday, July 24
The Olney Theatre presents a unique retelling of The Music Man with a half Deaf and half Hearing cast and creative team. Audiences will experience classic songs like "76 Trombones" and "Til There Was You" like never before. All performances of The Music Man are performed in ASL and Spoken English and are open captioned. READ MORE

Innovations in Flight Outdoor Aviation Display

Chantilly, VA - Saturday, June 18
Visitors will learn about the engineering and design innovations that have taken place during the last century of flight at this outdoor exhibition. Visitors can talk with pilots of vintage and modern aircraft on display outside the museum. READ MORE

Juneteenth at Watkins Regional Park

Upper Marlboro, MD - Saturday, June 18
This festival commemorates Juneteenth, the day African American slavery ended in the United States. Join this cultural program as it entertains and educates through performances, family activities, vendors, and a genealogy workshop. READ MORE

Reggae Fun Splash - Father's Day Event

Brandywine, MD - Sunday, June 19
This 29th annual Father's Day event features food and fun including a domino tournament, a moon bounce, a soccer match, a talent show, karaoke, live reggae, and more. READ MORE

Columbia Pike Blues Festival

Arlington, VA - Saturday, June 18
Back in person for its 25th anniversary, the Columbia Pike Blues Festival is the largest blues music festival in the DC region. Families will enjoy live blues, jazz and bluegrass music, KidZone activities, local vendors and artists, and food and drinks from local restaurants and food trucks. READ MORE

Unicorn Kids Club

Washington, DC - Saturday, June 18
Unicorn Kids Club is a gathering of kids (and their adults) to celebrate who they are, find other kids like them, and have some fun at the Anacostia Community Museum! Each month has a theme focusing on a different way to be different. Kids celebrate their differences through stories, activities, and making cool stuff. READ MORE

Portside in Old Town Summer Festival

Alexandria, VA - Saturday, June 18
Summer kicks off at this fun festival that begins Friday evening with an eclectic collection of jazz performances. It continues Saturday with live music, a beer garden, local food, hands-on art and history activities, and more. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park

Herndon, VA - Saturday, June 18
Celebrate Juneteenth with African American stories, food trucks, live music, crafts, and history at this free one-hour event at Frying Pan Farm Park. READ MORE

Fun on the Farm: Say Cheese!

Accokeek, MD - Saturday, June 18
Families are invited to visit Hard Bargain Farm and interact up close with the barnyard animals. Participants will meet the farmers and get to test their skills at churning butter and making cheese. READ MORE

LGBTQ+ Pride Concert for Families

McLean, VA - Saturday, June 18
Grammy-nominated artists The Alphabet Rockers present songs from their hip-hop album about what matters: love, belonging, and gender justice for all of us. Families will sing, dance, and have fun celebrating love of ourselves and our families. READ MORE

"You Are Not Alone" with the Alphabet Rockers: Family Music and Movement Workshop

McLean, VA - Saturday, June 18
Kids will enjoy a live reading of You Are Not Alone, an empathetic and inclusive picture book that empowers kids to love their beautiful selves, celebrate their identities, and stand up to hate. After the reading, families will participate in a fun movement and music workshop with the authors of the book, the Alphabet Rockers. READ MORE

Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival

Waldorf, MD - Saturday, June 18
Enjoy live music, African cultural drumming, food, art, poetry and more at this free Juneteenth celebration for all ages. READ MORE

Father’s Day Infant Goat Bottle Feed & Bunny Snuggle

Nokesville, VA - Sunday, June 19
Dads and kids can bottle feed and interact with baby goats, bunnies, llamas, chickens, and other farm animals at Little Goat Farm at the Lake. READ MORE

A Juneteenth Celebration with Thee Phantom and the Illharmonic Orchestra

Vienna, VA - Sunday, June 19
Hip-hop and classical music collide at a special family-friendly Juneteenth celebration featuring Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra. This performance features some of the most outstanding Black orchestral musicians from across the country performing works by Beethoven, Donny Hathaway, Jay-Z, Rossini, Wu-Tang Clan, Mozart, Mary J. Blige, and William Grant Still. READ MORE

Flying Circus Air Show & British Car Show Day

Bealeton, VA - Sunday, June 19
Head out to the Flying Circus Air Show to see daring feats of flight and British cars on display. If you're feeling daring (and spendy), opt for a biplane ride before or after the show. READ MORE

Sully Annual Car Show

Chantilly, VA - Sunday, June 19
See over 200 antique cars on display, tour the first floor of the historic house, shop at the flea market, and enjoy music, food, and a children's tent. READ MORE

Father's Day Cultural Festival and Bazaar

Silver Spring, MD - Sunday, June 19
This Father's Day event celebrates dads around the world with cultural performances, music, competitions, and over 46 vendor booths. READ MORE

Juneteenth: Freedom Day Celebration

National Harbor, MD - Sunday, June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth on the National Harbor Plaza with performances from the Prince George’s County Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate, local dancers, live music, artists, and more. READ MORE

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