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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Festivals, Sesame Street, Nature June 8-9, 2019

Photo courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax
Photo courtesy of Celebrate Fairfax
6/5/19 - By Christine Mooney

Ahh the weekend...a time to kick back, sure. But it's also a chance to round up the family and spend some quality time together, exploring the DC area, and there certainly is a lot to explore! Museums, restaurants, and splash pads and nature on nice days and indoor play spots on the not-so-nice days. 

What to choose this weekend? From festivals to Sesame Street, our events calendar will give you some great ideas. In the meantime, read on for our top picks for families and kids this weekend in DC.

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Weekend

Celebrate Fairfax!

FREE - Fairfax, VA
The entire family can enjoy Northern Virginia's largest community celebration. READ MORE

Clemyjontri Train

McLean, VA
Kids and adults can enjoy a trackless train ride around the massive grounds of Clemyjontri Park. READ MORE

Gypsy, a Musical Fable

Bowie, MD
This musical set in the 1920's, follows the story of a stage mom desiring both her daughter's success, as well as her own.   READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Washington Youth Garden
Photo courtesy of Washington Youth Garden

Saturday

Trolley Trail Day

FREE - College Park, MD
Participate in the first every Trolley Trail Day, a day of walking, biking, eating, and shopping, along the trail that extends through College Park, Riverdale Park, and Hyattsville. Kids can have fun at the kids activities center. READ MORE

Family Garden Days

Washington, DC
Children and parents learn about fruit and vegetable gardening through games, nature crafts, garden work, and fresh snacks at the Washington Youth Garden. READ MORE

The Sesame Street Road Trip: Washington, D.C.

FREE - Washington, DC
Sesame Street invites families to an interactive festival filled with a stage show, giant maze, treasure dig, and much more. READ MORE

Leesburg Plaza Party

FREE - Leesburg, VA
Families can enjoy an evening on the plaza with live music, fun, and more. READ MORE

Pond Fest

West Springfield, VA
This evening event provides outdoor summer fun for kids and adults. READ MORE

Celebrate South Riding

Chantilly, VA
Celebrate South Riding kicks off the summer with carnival rides, food and drink, and live music for kids and adults. READ MORE
Get creative at the WondeRoom. Photo courtesy of Sandy Spring Museum
Get creative at the WondeRoom. Photo courtesy of Sandy Spring Museum

Sunday

Sunday Sunset Concerts at Allen Pond Park

FREE - Bowie, MD
Enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening at 7pm at the amphitheater at Allen Pond Park in Bowie, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. READ MORE

WondeRoom Create Date

FREE - Sandy Spring, MD
Children and grown-ups work together during hands-on activities that challenge and inspire creativity. Each week focuses on a different theme that assists parents and children to collaboratively engage in problem-solving adventures. READ MORE

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