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Face painting, pony rides, touch-a-truck, a climbing wall, and more at the Burke Centre Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

9/4/19 - By Christine Mooney

As we work our way into the first weekend of September and the relaxed schedules of summer take a backseat to the hectic school year, it may feel like family fun needs to take a pause. But not so! DC families will find plenty to do this weekend for some quality time together. From county fairs to nature walks and family movie nights, there's something for everyone. So get out the family calendar and pencil in your top picks. Need more ideas? Don't forget to check out our events calendar, too.