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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Awesome Con, Earth Day, Science April 27-28

Photo courtesy of Awesome Con
Photo courtesy of Awesome Con
4/24/19 - By Christine Mooney

Just in time for the opening weekend of The Avengers' final installment, AwesomeCon descends on Washington, DC. Three full days of geek culture celebrations, the sci fi fans in your family won't want to miss out on the capital's Comic Con. For the younger set, there is a "Jr." version of the event appropriate for children aged 3 through 10.

More into science than science fiction? Families can learn about dinosaurs, explore the wildlife in local parks, or hop into some Earth Day and Arbor Day fun. Families can also get out and enjoy some of the spring festivals that are going on this weekend as well.

Whatever you choose, we hope you have a great last weekend of April with your loved ones!

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Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival

Leesburg, VA
The Flower and Garden Festival features 150 gardening vendors, music and entertainment, food, a beer and wine garden, and a children's area with lots of activities for kids. READ MORE

STOMP at The National Theatre

Washington, DC
Older children and adults can find out what all the noise is about. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest

Chantilly, VA
An expo full of all things dinosaur. READ MORE

Awesome Con - Washington, DC's Comic Con

Washington, DC
Awesome Con is a celebration of geek culture that brings fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more.  READ MORE
Photo courtesy of SpringFest Fairfax
Photo courtesy of SpringFest Fairfax

Saturday, April 27

Earth Day Fairfax at Sully Historic Site

Chantilly, VA
Head to this Earth Day festival to enjoy nature exhibits, outdoor learning activities, an obstacle course, live entertainment, farm animals, a touch-a-truck, a tree-care clinic, giveaways, food trucks, and tours of Sully Historic House.  READ MORE

Arbor Day Festival

Washington, DC
DC presents its first annual Arbor Day Festival, featuring nature walks, bike rides, tree climbing, tree planting, live music, food, and more, all at DC's largest city park. READ MORE

Alexandria Earth Day

Alexandria, VA
An Earth Day event focusing on climate change. READ MORE

Carousel Day 2019

Glen Echo, MD
The historic Dentzel Carousel opens for the 2019 season with a family festival filled with free activities throughout Glen Echo park. live music and performances, face painting, and rides. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Rocknoceros
Photo courtesy of Rocknoceros

Sunday, April 28

Montgomery County GreenFest

Wheaton, MD
This Earth Day celebration is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners. GreenFest 2024 invites people of all ages to come together to celebrate, learn, and start or continue their journey to improving the community and the environment. READ MORE

Rockville Science Day

Rockville, MD
Engage in a day filled with science at the 33rd annual Rockville Science Day. Exhibits and activities cover a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry, and much more. READ MORE

JTCC Free Community Tennis Festival

College Park, MD
JTCC presents a free monthly community tennis festival open to all ages, no experience required. Enjoy two hours of drills, games, and giveaways. READ MORE

Agents of Discovery

Arlington, VA
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