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Twenty-seven European embassies open their doors for one Saturday. Kids try on traditional costumes, taste food from different countries, and stamp a passport booklet at each stop. France and Germany do a joint open house with faster lines, Italy has Lamborghinis and Ferraris, and Luxembourg hands out chocolate.
May the 4th at the library. Lightsaber crafts, LEGO building stations, a costume parade through the library, and a full Star Wars movie screening in the afternoon.
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This is one of those only-in-DC events. Twenty-seven European embassies open up for free and invite families inside for food, folk dances, and hands-on cultural activities. Kids get a passport booklet to stamp at each stop. The France and Germany joint open house is a highlight, with faster lines than most. At Italy you'll see Lamborghinis and Ferraris, and Luxembourg hands out chocolate. Plan on 5 to 8 embassies and start early to beat the lines.
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Museum educators set up hands-on stations where little learners can touch real fossils, explore animal specimens, and play with nature-themed activities. Runs every Tuesday morning.
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Picture book reading paired with an art activity inspired by the museum's current exhibitions. Your toddler gets to create something connected to real contemporary art. Compact museum, perfect for little ones.
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Themed story readings about air and space every Thursday at 11am. After the story, kids get a hands-on activity. The newly renovated museum makes it an even better visit.
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Story reading, hands-on postal play, and a stroll through the museum. Kids sort mail, stamp letters, and learn how the postal system works. Right next to Union Station.
Knights, jesters, jousting, and artisan crafts at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania, VA. One of the most immersive family experiences in the region.
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Guided aviary tours, keeper demonstrations, bird feeder crafts, and species ID games at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
The 35th annual fine arts festival at Reston Town Center. 200+ artists, live music, food, and hands-on kids activities.
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Free canoe tours on the Anacostia River, live music, food trucks, kids activities, and SE Market vendors. A relaxed community festival that works well for families.
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Small-town parade with marching bands and fire trucks, followed by a festival with live music, food vendors, kids entertainment, and a 3K fun run open to all ages.
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Three days of Star Wars on Capitol Hill — costume contest at Eastern Market Metro Park, lightsaber battles with music, Jedi meet-and-greets, and an A New Hope screening at the Miracle Theater.
$35 Adults
Mount Vernon turns its 12-acre field into a Revolutionary War encampment. Military drills, cavalry demos, cannon firings, and a youth muster where kids try marching drills. Part of the America 250 celebration.
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100+ authors at Bohrer Park with a dedicated children's tent, writing workshops, live music, and hands-on activities. Free admission and free parking — one of the best free family outings in Maryland.
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Free two-day music festival at Rockville Town Center. 15+ live bands, kids music from Groovy Nate, animal shows, craft tent with giant yard games, artisan vendors, and a sensory tent for quiet breaks.
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