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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: St. Patrick's Day, Persian New Year, Nature March 16-17 2019

Kids Fun Fair at the Commerford Zoo. Photo courtesy of Kids Fun Fair
Kids Fun Fair at the Commerford Zoo. Photo courtesy of Kids Fun Fair
3/13/19 - By Christine Mooney

This final weekend before the official start of spring is filled with plenty of family fun to keep your mind on springtime fun (and pretend winter is already over). Families can choose from St. Patrick's Day parades to family-friend cruises. There's also the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, happening at various places around the Metro area.

Looking to get outside? Nature, it seems, has already sprung, so be sure and check out some of the fun outdoorsy events taking place this weekend.

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Commerford Zoo Kids Fun Fair

Have fun with rides, games, animals, and much more for all ages at the travelling Commerford Zoo. READ MORE

"Winnie-the-Pooh"

A story time classic comes to life on stage. READ MORE

Big Apple Circus

The Big Apple Circus comes to the DC area at The National Harbor. Action-filled performances excite and amaze families as they watch a variety of acts, including the flying trapeze, acro, and much more.  READ MORE
City of Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of RIO Washingtonian
City of Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy of RIO Washingtonian

Saturday, March 16

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Gaithersburg

The city of Gaithersburg hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade with Celtic dancers, bagpiper bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, horses, and more. READ MORE

Nowruz: A Persian New Year Celebration

Ring in the Persian New Year this 11th annual Nowruz celebration. READ MORE

Into the Woods

A mix of fairytales come to life in this on stage performance. READ MORE

Women's History Month Family Day

A family event celebrating the centennial of the 19th Amendment. READ MORE

History for Small Fries

This event held at Sully Historic Site offers story and craft time to show young children how things were in the olden days. Through their senses children can experience how things smelled, looked and worked. READ MORE

Family Fun-Go Native!

Kids can discover plants native to the community. READ MORE

Sunday, March 17

2019 Nowruz Festival

Celebrate Persian New Year. READ MORE

Bender JCC Presents Story Pirates

Improv performers, Story Pirates, bring stories by children from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Bender JCC Early Childhood Center to the big stage. These national performers bring entertainment and fun to families and audiences of all ages. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Family-Friendly Cruise

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Animal Eggstravaganza

A nature event to kick off the start of Spring. READ MORE

Kennedy Center St. Patrick's Day Celebration

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