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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Festivals, Music Concerts, Nature August 3-4, 2019

Friendship Firehouse Festival. Photo courtesy of Historic Alexandria
Friendship Firehouse Festival. Photo courtesy of Historic Alexandria
7/31/19 - By Christine Mooney

This first weekend in August is sizzling with fun for DC families. Take advantage of the festivals that are lined up for Saturday and Sunday, listen to live music, or get out and explore nature. 

There are also plenty of opportunities for storytime, morning music times, and interactive theater. 

Read on for our favorite weekend picks. Looking for more ideas? Then head on over to our events calendar!

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Weekend

Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival

Herndon, VA
This annual festival includes carnival rides and games, 4-H exhibits and shows, food, farm animals, live  entertainment, tractor demos, and lots more family fun. READ MORE

BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo

Chantilly, VA
Dulles Expo & Conference Center hosts BrickFair, a weekend filled with activities such as LEGO derby, bingo, floor mosaics, bounce houses, games, photo ops, and shopping centered around those little plastic building bricks kids love. READ MORE

Cirque du Soleil: VOLTA

Tysons Corner, VA
Cirque du Soleil performers take the stage at Lerner Town Square at Tysons II as they present VOLTA. In this show, audiences follow the journey of Waz, a game show contestant who is searching for approval. Extraordinary acrobatics with dramatic props tell the tale. READ MORE

Saturday

Friendship Firehouse Festival

FREE - Alexandria, VA
It's time for the annual Firehouse Festival hosted by The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association. Families can expect antique fire apparatus, craft booths, giveaways, and displays. READ MORE

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Vienna, VA
Audiences can enjoy songs inspired by the outdoors during The Okee Dokee Brothers performance at the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. These tunes are sure to excite children to engage in nature and to use their imaginations.  READ MORE

Rainbow Rock

FREE - Alexandria, VA
Head to James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library for a family-friendly rock concert featuring the rainbow lady, Kate Moran, and her band, Rainbow Rock. Guests can expect to hear a mix of musical genres. READ MORE

Summer Saturdays

Mason Neck, VA
Children of all ages can visit Gunston Hall for its special programming available on Saturdays throughout the summer. Experiences include hands-on opportunities for the young and young at heart. READ MORE

Tavern Day

FREE - Alexandria, VA
To recognize Tavern Day, families can explore Gadsby’s Tavern Museum for free during this special open house. Kids can expect tours, games, and continuous tours.  READ MORE

Who Left That Behind? Identifying Scat

FREE -Chantilly, VA
With a park naturalist, participants will hike and identify critters based on what they leave behind. Tracks and scat are just a few of the clues animals leave. READ MORE

Netherlands Carillon Live Concert

FREE - Arlington, VA
Families can enjoy live music at Netherlands Carillon while taking in the breathtaking views of our nation's capitol. The fun occurs on the lawn at the foot of the carillon. Guests should bring their own blanket or chairs as there are only a few benches on the grounds. READ MORE

Stream Life

Chantilly, VA
Visit Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for this session to learn about freshwater ecosystems. During this event, guests can search for stoneflies, hellgrammites, water pennies, and crayfish by using dip nets and kick nets. These creatures are caught, then released. READ MORE

Sunday

Wood Carving Lessons

FREE - Great Falls, VA
Older kids can learn how to carve wood during these free lessons with the Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Mill.  READ MORE

When Life Gives you Lemons…

Chantilly, VA
Make lemonade at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Guests can learn about the history of this refreshing drink as well as make some to enjoy. READ MORE

Monarch & More

Annandale, VA
During this session at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, participants learn how to identify monarch and other butterflies as well as discover information about their life cycle. Guests can assist with tagging monarchs, if available. READ MORE

Tricks Are For Kids

Washington, DC
Families can enjoy award-winning magicians Brian Curry and Barry Wood as they appear in this show entitled Tricks Are For Kids at Capitol Hilton. Audience participation and laughter creates entertainment to be shared with young and old alike. READ MORE

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