Children's Activities
Find here great activities in the Washington, DC area for kids of all ages. Look here for family programs, arts, sports, special events, enrichment programs, summer camps and more in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Lakes and Swimming Near Washington, DC
Throughout the summer you can enjoy the scenery and swimming at sandy beaches, swimming holes and small lakes in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Throughout the summer you can enjoy the scenery and swimming at sandy beaches, swimming holes and small lakes in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Top 10 Summer Events for Kids in the Washington, DC Area
The Washington, DC area is bustling with activity in the summer. What are the best events to take kids? Here are my suggestions of the best summer events for children and families in the Washington, DC area.
The Washington, DC area is bustling with activity in the summer. What are the best events to take kids? Here are my suggestions of the best summer events for children and families in the Washington, DC area.
Junior Ranger Programs – National Park Activities for Kids
Junior Ranger programs offer a fun way for kids to learn about the history of America’s National Parks. Junior Rangers, ages 6-14 enjoy activities, games and puzzles, earn Junior Ranger badges, patches, pins and stickers.
Junior Ranger programs offer a fun way for kids to learn about the history of America’s National Parks. Junior Rangers, ages 6-14 enjoy activities, games and puzzles, earn Junior Ranger badges, patches, pins and stickers.
Best Museums for Kids in the Washington, DC Area
Find the best museums with special appeal and programs for kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Find the best museums with special appeal and programs for kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Best Playgrounds in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Find the best slides, swings and other play equipment for kids in the Washington, DC area. Take the kids to a local park with one of the best playgrounds in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Find the best slides, swings and other play equipment for kids in the Washington, DC area. Take the kids to a local park with one of the best playgrounds in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Annual Parades in the Washington, DC Area
Everyone loves a parade! The Washington, DC area hosts several holiday parades throughout the year. Here is a calendar of annual parades held in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
Everyone loves a parade! The Washington, DC area hosts several holiday parades throughout the year. Here is a calendar of annual parades held in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
Indoor Playgrounds or Amusement Centers in the Washington, DC Area
Got kids to keep occupied in bad weather? Find these indoor playgrounds or amusement centers for kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Got kids to keep occupied in bad weather? Find these indoor playgrounds or amusement centers for kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Water Parks
Spending a hot summer day at a water park is great family fun! We are lucky to have some terrific water parks in the Washington DC capital region. Check out these parks in Maryland and Virginia.
Spending a hot summer day at a water park is great family fun! We are lucky to have some terrific water parks in the Washington DC capital region. Check out these parks in Maryland and Virginia.
Amusement Parks Near Washington, DC.
Learn which amusement parks are near Washington, DC. Find out about the rides, entertainment and more at amusement parks near Washington, DC in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Learn which amusement parks are near Washington, DC. Find out about the rides, entertainment and more at amusement parks near Washington, DC in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Kings Dominion - Amusement Park in Doswell, Virginia
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia offers a full day of fun with more than 50 rides, seven roller coasters, live family entertainment and a 19-acre water park.
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia offers a full day of fun with more than 50 rides, seven roller coasters, live family entertainment and a 19-acre water park.
Six Flags America – Amusement and Water Park Near Washington, DC
Six Flags America in Mitchellville, Maryland offers a full day of fun with more than 100 rides, shows and the largest water park in the Washington, DC area.
Six Flags America in Mitchellville, Maryland offers a full day of fun with more than 100 rides, shows and the largest water park in the Washington, DC area.
Glen Echo Park - A National Park for the Arts near Washington, DC
Explore Glen Echo Park, a national park near Washington, DC with year-round dance, theater, and arts programs for adults and children.
Explore Glen Echo Park, a national park near Washington, DC with year-round dance, theater, and arts programs for adults and children.
Smithsonian's Discovery Theater
The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is a live theater geared towards children. Classic stories and folktales are told through puppet shows, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes.
The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater is a live theater geared towards children. Classic stories and folktales are told through puppet shows, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes.
Adventure Park USA – New Market, Maryland
Adventure Park USA is a 17.5 acre Western theme park located in Frederick County, Maryland about 40 miles north of Washington, DC. Attractions at Adventure Park USA include Go Karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, laser tag, ropes course, rock wall, water wars, moon bounce, paintball, soft-play playground, arcade games, carousel, and tea cups.
Adventure Park USA is a 17.5 acre Western theme park located in Frederick County, Maryland about 40 miles north of Washington, DC. Attractions at Adventure Park USA include Go Karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, laser tag, ropes course, rock wall, water wars, moon bounce, paintball, soft-play playground, arcade games, carousel, and tea cups.
ComedySportz
ComedySportz is a family-friendly improvisational comedy show in Arlington, Virginia
ComedySportz is a family-friendly improvisational comedy show in Arlington, Virginia
MOMS Clubs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Clubs are a national support group for mothers who primarily stay at home with their children. Find local groups in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Enjoy activities such as playgroups, story times, arts and crafts, field trips and a monthly Moms Night Out.
MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Clubs are a national support group for mothers who primarily stay at home with their children. Find local groups in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Enjoy activities such as playgroups, story times, arts and crafts, field trips and a monthly Moms Night Out.
Pick-Your-Own Fruits and Vegetables at a Maryland Farm
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables at a Maryland Farm, from apples to pumpkins to berries to assorted vegetables.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables at a Maryland Farm, from apples to pumpkins to berries to assorted vegetables.
The International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap National Park
The annual International Children’s Festival is a two day special cultural event for kids of all ages held at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
The annual International Children’s Festival is a two day special cultural event for kids of all ages held at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC. Watch marching bands, dance and drumming performance teams from Japan and the United States, musical performances, clowns, horses, antique cars and mascots and much more.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC. Watch marching bands, dance and drumming performance teams from Japan and the United States, musical performances, clowns, horses, antique cars and mascots and much more.
Summer Reading Programs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Summer Reading Programs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, music, storytelling, magic, puppetry, and activities to chart summer reading.
Summer Reading Programs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, music, storytelling, magic, puppetry, and activities to chart summer reading.
Best Christmas Events for Kids in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia
Washington, DC is a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas with kids. With all of the Christmas events in the Washington, DC area, this guide will help you find the best Christmas events for kids including those in Maryland and Virginia.
Washington, DC is a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas with kids. With all of the Christmas events in the Washington, DC area, this guide will help you find the best Christmas events for kids including those in Maryland and Virginia.
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
The Water Mine is a small water park at Lake Fairfax in Reston, Virginia, with slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and a Rattlesnake River. The park also features a 20-acre lake with a carousel, picnic areas, campgrounds and athletic fields.
The Water Mine is a small water park at Lake Fairfax in Reston, Virginia, with slides, flumes, sprays, showers, floatables and a Rattlesnake River. The park also features a 20-acre lake with a carousel, picnic areas, campgrounds and athletic fields.