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.
Washington, DC has lots of great attractions to appeal to all ages. What attraction does your teen like the most and why?
What are the best places to take tweens in Washington, DC? With Malia and Sasha Obama in mind as they settle into the White House, a survey of 75,000 tweenage girls has ranked the following spots as "not to be missed" in Washington, DC.
Find the best museums with special appeal and programs for kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
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.
Exploring Washington, DC with teens? The nation’s capitol is a fun and educational place to visit and has lots of great attractions to appeal to teenagers. The following guide provides information about the top tourist attractions for teens as well as live entertainment and recreational activities.
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.
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.
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.
Got kids to keep occupied in bad weather? Find these indoor playgrounds or amusement centers for kids in Washington, DC, 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.
Washington, DC is a great place to explore with kids. With so many choices of things to do in the region, here are my top picks for children of all ages.
The Nationals Children’s Museum in Washington DC is scheduled to open in 2013, at National Harbor, The National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center
Throughout the summer you can enjoy the scenery and swimming at sandy beaches, swimming holes and small lakes in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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 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 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.
Explore Glen Echo Park, a national park near Washington, DC with year-round dance, theater, and arts programs for adults and children.
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 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 is a family-friendly improvisational comedy show in Arlington, 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.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables at a Northern Virginia Farm, from apples to pumpkins to berries to assorted vegetables. Farms in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables at a Maryland Farm, from apples to pumpkins to berries to assorted vegetables.
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 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, music, storytelling, magic, puppetry, and activities to chart summer reading.
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.
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.
