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DC Family Weekend Fun Guide

All weekend

Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon takes place Saturday & Sunday from 9am-5pm. Step back in time at Colonial Market & Fair, featuring food and wares made by colonial artisans.  Colonial Market & Fair is included with general admission. Admission is free for Mount Vernon members.

Washington Ukrainian Festival takes place at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Friday-Sunday. You can look forward to food and entertainment. A portion of the proceeds is for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. 

Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon

Friday

5:00pm-8:00pm: Jessica Diamond: Wheel of Life Family Friendly Open House at Hirshhorn
Celebrate the opening of the Hirshhorn’s latest exhibition, Jessica Diamond: Wheel Of Life, with a special evening event featuring extended Museum hours and activities for all ages. This open house has a Hirshhorn Kids twist: Find five maker-stations in and around the second level galleries, each one inviting visitors to toy with text-based art and our distinctive building. Take our new Hirshhorn Eye tour, and find Dolcezza gelato and cold drinks for sale on the Plaza. If you want to wear your pajamas, be our guest.

6:30pm-9:00pm: And Action: A Night of Dancing & Film
Every Friday from through October 8th, swing by and join for And Action: A Night of Dancing & Film at Color Burst Park, where families and friends can enjoy a free dance class and corresponding movie under the stars. We may not talk about Bruno, but we can talk about dancing and singing in Color Burst Park to our favorite Encanto tunes. A Cumbia dance class will be taught prior to the movie screening. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for Downtown Columbia’s Fall Film & Dance Series!

6:30pm-8:30pm: Red Panda Art Studio’s September Kids’ Night Out Workshops: Squishmallow-Inspired Art Adventures
Drop your child(ren) off for an evening of art fun at Red Panda Art Studio! Kids’ Night Out Workshop is held at 11 Wisconsin Circle. Pizza dinner included. Ages 4 to 11. Drop-off expected.

Saturday

7:30am-3:00pm: Homecoming at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Highlights include our morning Freedom 5K race followed by a FREE family day with pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, music, storytime, preservation activities, and more!

10:00am-11:30am: Red Panda Art Studio’s Panda Farewell Celebration with Chia Chinese Learning
Join for a heartwarming event co-hosted by Red Panda Art Studio and Chia Chinese Learning, as we bid farewell to our beloved pandas before they return to China. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in hands-on creativity, learn about Chinese traditions, and bid a fond farewell to our panda friends. The event is the perfect mix of artistry, bonding, and cultural exploration that you won’t want to miss! All ages welcome.

12:00pm-3:00pm: Beer in the Garden
Halley Rise, Northern Virginia’s largest, most exciting new neighborhood, is hosting its first Beer in the Garden event in partnership with Lost Rhino Brewing Company!  Located in Reston on the Silver Line, Halley Rise contains a pop-up urban farm that offers educational community events. There will be games, bouquet-making and music. This will be a ticketed event. Everyone over the age of 21 will need to purchase a ticket to enter the event, and guests under the age of 21 must register. 

12:00pm-7:00pm: H Street Festival
The best kept secret in DC! You don’t want to miss this. Lots of entertainment, food, crafts, children’s activities and more spanning 11 blocks and featuring 14 stages.

Sunday

10:00am-12:00pm: Red Panda Art Studio Superhero Slime Lab with Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy Workshop
Join for a one-of-a-kind superhero art adventure! Miles Morales and Ghost Spider will be on hand to guide workshop participants through superhero training, potion mixing, and slime making. Workshop is held at 11 Wisconsin Circle.

10:00am-2:00pm: DC Family Bike Fest
Calling all family bikers, kid bikers, cargo bikers, unicyclists, and the bike curious. Everyone is welcome! Connect with other families, check out lots of different bikes, and have fun together.

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Memorial weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

With the holiday weekend among us, we’ve chosen a few well-known picks that pay tribute to Memorial Day in addition to some familiar events. We’ve also put together a short list of suggested day trips that won’t keep you and your family in the car too long but will get you “away”. An obvious and free pick is to visit the various memorials along the Mall. Many events at Arlington National Cemetery can be found here and info on Rolling Thunder can be found here. 

The Big Bounce America is taking over Fort Washington, Maryland this weekend through June 11; 10,000 square feet of bounce fun. Use code: MEM10 at checkout to redeem a 10% off offer.

And of course the kids haven’t let you forget the pools open this weekend. Here is a list of Washington, DC pools with hours and addresses. All outdoor pools and splash pads will open Memorial Day weekend and will operate on a weekend schedule through June 25.

Not a pool person? Let your child run around and splash in the spray parks or hit a waterpark (see the bottom of the list). A few sprays in DC are The Yards Park and Georgetown Waterfront Park and a list of spraygrounds in Arlington.

Friday
5:00pm-8:30pm: Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
This season captures the breadth of the American musical experience with Latin fusion from ¡Tumbao! on May 26, zydeco from Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas on June 23, Indigenous fusion from Anderson Quartet on June 30, and funk and soul from the 8 Ohms Band on July 28. Another highlight is a special Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet on June 16, one of seven local acts this year. 

Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Strawberry Jubilee Festival at Great Country Farms is the longest running strawberry festival in Loudoun County. To celebrate the royal strawberry, our Jubilee is packed with live music, farm contests, wagon rides, a visit from the Strawberry Princess, great food and fun games for the whole family!

Sunday
9:00am-5:00pm: Flowers of Remembrance Day at Arlington Cemetery
Members of the public are invited to place a flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Flowers will be provided by the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. Visitors should not bring their own flowers. During this event, visitors will also have an opportunity to place a flower on headstones throughout the cemetery.

11:00am: Black Birders Week STEM Day at National Museum of African American History
Did you know there is an entire week dedicated to Black birders, called Black Birders Week?
Black Birders Week began in 2020 to highlight the challenges and joys of Black nature enthusiasts, particularly birders. If you are interested in STEAM, including birds, nature, wildlife, and African American history, then this is the program for you!  Museum visitors can participate in a bird walk on the National Mall, learn about Black birders and ornithologists, learn how to participate in Black Birders Week activities, and engage in hands-on STEAM lessons guided by Smithsonian educators.

6:00pm: Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor- Featured movie: Akkelah and the Bee
Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars—and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor. Pack your picnic blankets, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza’s big screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages! Please note that movies will begin at 6:00pm and will be shown once, so end times may vary with each movie.

8:00pm-9:30pm: National Memorial Day Concert
Saturday’s dress rehearsal is also open to the public. The gates open at 5:00pm and the concert begins at 8:00pm.

Monday
2:00pm: National Memorial Day Parade
The National Memorial Day Parade, held annually along Constitution Avenue in our nation’s capital – Washington, DC – shares the story of American honor and sacrifice from across the generations. The parade, commemorating its fourteenth year, is our nation’s largest Memorial Day event, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to the National Mall to pay tribute to those who have served, are serving, and most importantly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.

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DC Family Weekend Fun Guide

We’ve got a great list of 16+ ways to spend Spring Break. If you are staying local and need some ideas check out this post.

All weekend
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival

The Dr. Seuss Experience

RiverRun Festival

Washington Nationals

Friday
4:30pm-8:00pm: Geoff the Magician at The Lane
What better way to spend a Friday night then having the kiddos watch a great magician and get tired on the bounce house, while you enjoy one of the last nice weekends before winter with an adult beverage.

Saturday
10:00am-12:00pm: Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
The Nation’s Springtime Parade is returning to Constitution Avenue. Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in Washington, DC.

10:00am-2:00pm: Soar Together at Air and Space On Site Family Day: All About Rockets
How do rockets work? What are they used for? Why are they designed the way they are? Get the answer to all of these questions as we explore rockets and the important role they play in spaceflight and exploration. Join a hands-on day of fun for all ages during this Family Day at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

10:00am-3:00pm: Horse Expo at Frying Pan Farm Park
Come to the first-ever horse expo at Frying Pan Farm Park! This event is for experienced riders as well as people who are new to the world of horses. There will be food trucks, speakers, demonstrations, and businesses that sell horse-related products and services.

11:00am-2:00pm: Herring Heroes Obstacle Course at Pierce Mill
The herring are back, and so is this fun family event! Each spring, these mighty fish travel upstream from the Chesapeake Bay to Rock Creek, where they lay their eggs. Come learn about the spring herring migration, and see if you’re as strong as a fish! Can you swim up imaginary rapids and find your way on a Rock Creek balance beam? Go up the fish ladder, and carry an egg on a spoon? After you’ve completed the obstacle course, look for herring swimming past Peirce Mill! This outdoor event is FREE, no registration required. Rain date: April 16

1:00pm-3:00pm: Georgetown Scavenger Hunt
Explore some of Georgetown’s most cherished wonders and overlooked gems by solving clever clues during a fun scavenger hunt adventure!

2:00pm-9:00pm: Celebrate 2023 DC Emancipation Day
Join Mayor Bowser for a celebration of DC Emancipation Day with a parade, a DC Statehood Foodtruck-palooza, a concert, and fireworks!

Sunday
9:30am-11:00am: Earth-day inspired workshop at Red Panda Art Studio
Join for a special weekend workshop designed specifically for ages 18 months to 5! Class includes sensory stations, a group story, and a guided project inspired by our wonderful Planet, Earth! There will be a focus on using natural and recyclable materials. Please feel free to bring along any extra bottle caps or paper towel roll tubes you may have around. Drop-off optional for ages 3.5+. Caregivers welcome to stay!

11:30am-1:30pm: Open studio at Red Panda Art Studio
Join for an open studio experience! There will be a few selected inspiration idea stations set-up and you can use your imagination to fill in the rest! Workshop is designed for ages 5+. Drop-off recommended. Workshop includes a pizza lunch.

Plan ahead:
Aladdin Family Night at The National : April 26 only
Your wish is granted with special activities including Aladdin’s Wall of Wishes and coloring take home fun packs. The theatre will be opening one hour earlier than other performances for special activities exclusive to April 26 beginning at 5:30.

 
 

Summer camps in and around Washington, DC

This 2020 summer camp guide is sponsored by Red Panda Art Studio. Red Panda Art Studio provides hands-on art exploration for children in the Washington, DC area. Classes and camps introduce a wide range of artistic techniques and materials aimed at stretching participants’ skills and imagination.

Art, music & theatre camps:

Red Panda Art Studio (Little House at Westmoreland Hills Park: 5315 Elliott Rd., Bethesda, MD)

Red Panda Art Studio Summer Camp is designed for children ages 3.5 to 10, unless otherwise noted. Camp meets from 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Each week, campers experiment with new art techniques and materials. Campers complete a wide range of projects together— painting, drawing, sculpting, collaging, weaving, and more! The camp day also includes lots of time outside, taking advantage of the awesome playground at the Little House. Clink above link for a sample camp day schedule. The camp week wraps up on Friday afternoon with an art show, the highlight of the week! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register before 2/1/20 for a special camp rate of $400/child.

Adventure Theatre Camps– Glen Echo, MD
Anna Banana Arts & Crafts– NW, DC
Art in Motion via UpCycle/Local Motion– Alexandria, VA
Arts on the Horizon Summer Camps– Alexandria, VA
Bach 2 Rock– Locations throughout DMV
Berrend Summer Dance– Gaithersburg, MD
Camp Arena Stage– NW, DC
Camp Levine– NW, DC, Bethesda, MD & Arlington, VA
Camp Shakespeare– NW, DC
Creative Youth– Bethesda, MD
Encore Stage and Studio– Arlington, VA
Imagination Stage– Bethesda, MD
International School of Music– Bethesda & Potomac, MD
Little Loft Art– Takoma Park, MD
Meadowlark Ukulele & Instrument Making Camp– NW, DC
McLean Project for the Arts (MAP)– McLean, VA
National Conservatory of Arts– NW, DC
Round House Theatre– Bethesda, MD
Strathmore Art Camp– Bethesda, MD
Takoma Groove Camp– NW, DC
The Art League– Alexandria, VA
The Children’s Art Studio– NW, DC
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts– NW, DC
Treehouse Atelier– NW, DC
Washington Episcopal School– Bethesda, MD

Multi-interest camps: 

Badlands Summer Camp (5200 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852)

At Badlands Summer Camp your little adventurer will access their inner scientist, get a taste of victory at the Bad-lympic summer games and even take a ride on the seven seas! From culinary classes to archeological digs, there is always something new to uncover! Camp is geared for explorers grades K – 6th (ages: 5 – 12) and runs from June 15th – August 21st | Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 3:00pm with before/aftercare/drop-ins available upon registration! Payment plans are available. Use code “ADVENTURE20” now through January 31st for 20% off! For questions and details please email. 

Adventures on the Hill– Capitol Hill, DC & Takoma Park, DC
Aiden’s Village of Choice Summer– NW, DC
Beauvoir Summer– NW, DC
Camp Berry (Camp starting at age 2)- NW, DC
CASA at Sheridan School– NW, DC
CCBC (Camp starting at age 2)- NW, DC
Clara Barton Center for Children (Camp for ages 2-5)- Cabin John, MD
Cleveland Park Club– NW, DC
Concord Hill School Preschool Camp– Chevy Chase, MD
Edlavitch DCJCC Camp– NW, DC & Travel Camp
Glen Echo Summer Camp– Glen Echo, MD
Headfirst Summer Camp– NW, DC, Bethesda, MD, & VA
Landon Summer– Bethesda, MD
Lowell School Camp– NW, DC
Norbeck Montessori– Rockville, MD
Potomac School– McLean, VA
Sidwell Summer– NW, DC & Bethesda, MD
Smithsonian Summer Camp– NW, DC
Steve and Kates Camp– Capitol Hill, DC, Alexandria , VA & Arlington, VA
Summer Horizons Day Camp at NPS– NW, DC
Teddy Bear Camp (Camp starting at age 2.5)- NW, DC
YMCA Camps– Locations throughout DMV

Sports camps:

Bethesda Big Train Baseball– Bethesda, MD
Breathing Space Kids Yoga– Capitol Hill, DC
Brit-Am Soccer– Bethesda, MD
Camp Olympia– Rockville, MD
Capital Fencing Academy– North Bethesda, MD
Circle Yoga– NW, DC
CP Basketball Academy– Georgetown Day School, NW, DC
Dance & Gymnastics camps
DC Fencers Club– Silver Spring, MD
Earth Treks– Locations throughout DMV
Home Run Baseball Camp– NW, DC & Capitol Hill, DC
HoopEd– Locations throughout DMV
Kids Elite Sports Camp– NW, DC
Koa– Bethesda, MD
Lafayette Tennis– Chevy Chase, DC
My Gym– Bethesda & Potomac, MD
Nationals Baseball/Softball Day & Overnight Camp– Locations throughout DMV
Next Level Lacrosse– Bethesda, MD
Nike Tennis Camp– GW University
PPA– NW, DC & Bethesda, MD
RDU Tennis– NE & NW, DC
Squash on Fire– NW, DC
Table Tennis Camp– Gaithersburg, MD
TenniStar Sports– Chevy Chase, MD
The First Tee Golf Camp– NW, DC & Maryland
Top Golf– Locations throughout DMV

Adventure, nature-based & outdoor camps:

Washington Waldorf School Summer Camps (4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD 20816)

The Washington Waldorf School has week-long camps for preschool through high school that emphasize time outdoors, exploration, discovery, and creativity.  Camp offerings include: children’s garden camp (3-6 years of age). This camp is a designed to let young children develop and thrive by being encouraged to run, play, dig, explore, garden, and build. Early elementary age offerings include: adventure camp, nature detectives as well as around the world. Middle school offerings include: archery (campers make their own bows and arrows and learn to shoot), leather work and knife making as well as soccer. Middle and high school offerings include: day biking camp, overnight biking or hiking camp, paint pouring, cooking, musical theatre and more fun.

Adventure Links Day & Overnight Camp– Northern VA
Audubon Naturalist Society– Chevy Chase, MD
Calleva Outdoor Adventure Camp– Poolesville, MD
Camp Sonshine– Silver Spring, MD
Congressional Camp– Falls Church, VA
Summer at Norwood Adventure Camp– Bethesda, MD
Summer at Sandy Spring– Sandy Spring, MD
Valley Mill Camp– Germantown, MD

Animal camps:

Humane Rescue Alliance– NW, DC
Meadowbrook Stables– Chevy Chase, MD
Rock Creek Park Horse Center– NW, DC
Smithsonian Zoo Camp– NW, DC
Summer Safari Zoo Camp at The National Zoo– NW, DC
Woodland Horse Center– Silver Spring, MD

Building, coding, STEM & technology camps:

iD Tech Camps (held at American, Georgetown, University of MD, Johns Hopkins; Rockville location & Towson)

iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with over 450,000 alumni since 1999. Programs for ages 7-18 are held at 150 prestigious campuses including American, Georgetown, NYU, and more. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts, and learn in guaranteed small classes. In addition to the flagship program, iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, iD Tech also offers all-girls camps, teen-only Academies, an advanced capstone program, and year-round online private lessons.

Apple Camp– Locations throughout DMV
ClubSciKidz– Northern, VA
Code Ninjas– Locations throughout DMV
Coder Kids– Bethesda, MD
Digital Media Academy Tech Camp– GW University
KID Museum– Bethesda, MD
Mad Science Summer Camp– Locations throughout DMV
National Building Museum Summer Camp– NW, DC
Play-Well TEKnologies– Locations throughout DMV
Summer Institute for the Gifted– Woods Academy, Bethesda, MD
TIC– Locations throughout DMV

County camps:

Arlington County Summer Camps
Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Camps
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Washington, DC Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

Even more camps around the Washington, DC area:

Alliance Française– NW, DC
Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School– Silver Spring, MD
CommuniKids Language Immersion (Camp starting at age 2.5)- NW, DC & Falls Church, VA
Girls in Politics– DC
Henry’s Sweet Retreat– Bethesda, MD
Language Summer Camps– Various locations
Spy Camp at the Spy Museum-SW, DC
Summer Therapeutic Intensives at MOCO Movement– Rockville, MD
Teens to Go– Rockville, MD
The Creative Difference– Arlington, VA
Washington Cathay Future Center– Rockville, MD

Refinery29 unveils an immersive experience for Washington, DC’s ’29Rooms: Expand Your Reality’

DALLAS, TEXAS – AUGUST 09: 29Rooms: Expand Your Reality Tour opening night at Gilley’s Dallas on August 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images for Refinery29)

29Rooms: Expand Your Reality tour is stopping in Washington, D.C., with individual themed rooms + two local artist collaborations with Trap Bob and Jamea Richmond-Edwards. The Washington, D.C. tour will be housed at the historic D.C. Armory along the Anacostia River in the Capitol Hill East neighborhood.

Through mind-bending creativity and bold collaborations, the Expand Your Reality experience will connect you to your curiosity and unlock your sense of wonder. Explore this one-of-a-kind creative world as it travels through Washington D.C. The Expand Your Reality experience is the newest artistic wonderland of interactive installations and thought-provoking performances brought to you by the creators of Refinery29. Developed in collaboration with brands, visionaries, and emerging creative voices, come and find yourself at this real-life wonderland from 29Rooms.

DATES: October 18 – 27, 2019

TIME: 1:30pm – 10:30pm (Tues – Thurs) & 10:30am – 10:30pm (Fri – Sun)

Purchase tickets here starting at $29. General admission ticket guarantees access for one 2.5-hour session. 

LOCATION: DC Armory – 2001 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
DC Armory is easily accessible by Metrorail, Metrobus, and two major highways surrounding the city. Ample on-site parking in secured lots is available.

Click here or visit @29Rooms on social media for more information and updates.

The Children’s Art Studio: A Creative Summer in Washington, DC

The Children’s Art Studio is founded on the belief that young people reap tremendous emotional, intellectual and developmental gains from making art and that this opportunity should be made available to all.  Small class size, thoughtful instruction and the inventive use of high quality materials is what it is all about.  We hope your child will join us!

  • Camp will take place at Hearst Elementary School: 3950 37th Street
  • Camp is available from June 24 to August 2, 2019
  • You may enroll for one week at a time
  • The cost for each week is $450
  • There is an aftercare add on option!
  • Camp meets from 8:30am – 3:30pm
  • Camps are for children 5 -12 years old

There will be two classrooms/studios.  Each classroom will have two teachers and a max of 12 students. Children will thrive as they explore a bounty of cool art supplies in a calm, structured upbeat environment.

Enroll here!

Please see our site for more information about our programs.  Email or call with questions 202-247-1155. We look forward to speaking with you!The Children’s Art Studio will hold one day Workshops on May 27th and May 28th! Readers can use this link for a 10% discount.

This is an excellent way for kids and parents to try out our programs before committing to a full week of Summer Camp. If students like the Workshop, and we feel really confident that they will, sign up for camp!

Easter, eggs and hunts in and around Washington, DC

Whether it be a festival, farm or egg hunt, your Bambinos will have a blast and maybe even get to experience more than one of these eggcellent events. Options begin March 30, 2019 and run through the end of April. Happy hunting and brunching!


All weekends March 30-April 28 from 9:30am to 5:00pm: Ticonderoga Farms Spring Easter Festival
(26469 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA 20152)
Ticonderoga Farm’s Bunny will be joining everyone at the farm. Hopping around and posing for picture opportunities during our weekend hours and playing with our favorite friend Chickadee. Together hiding eggs for all the children to enjoy finding, especially the golden eggs that provide extra fun prizes for those who find them. Egg hunts will be held at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm (arrive 30 minutes prior) in four age groups. There are many other activities included with your admission to enjoy, including: giant slide hills, huge jumping pillows, hayrides, animal feeding areas, pedal kart track, swinging bridge, and much more!

April 6 & 7: Great Country Farms Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest
(18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)
Do marshmallow peeps really grow on trees? Your children will be amazed to harvest a few marshmallows to roast on the bonfire with Farmer Bob. The Easter Bunny also hid some eggs, and we need you to help us find them! There will be multiple egg hunts each day this year, with over 20,000 eggs filled with treats to enchant your children spread across 4 hunts/day filled with treats to enchant your children.. Come see our spring chicks and baby animals, take a wagon ride, and rejoice that it is spring!

April 6 from 10:00am-5:00pm: Febergé Egg Family Festival at Hillwood Estate & Garden
(4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008)
Admire the exquisite imperial eggs and other fanciful Fabergé creations collected by Marjorie Post. Experience festive folk music performed by Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble and spirited dancing by Kalinka Dance Ensemble. Enjoy stories of Russian Easter traditions in a fun family play, produced by Happenstance Theater. Take part in a traditional Russian egg-rolling game. Step into Fabergé’s Workshop to decorate your own Fabergé-inspired egg.

April 13: Easter Eggstravaganza
10:00am-1:00pm: South Run Recreational Center- 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153
2:00pm-4:00pm: Glenkirk Elementary School- 8584 Sedge Wren Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
11:00am-3:00pm: Four Mile Run Park- 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
The Easter Eggstravaganza is one of the most *EGGciting* Easter events in the area, this is a time for kids and families to come out and enjoy a fun-filled FREE event. There will be an Easter bunny, Easter Egg hunt, face painting, balloon animals, concessions, music, a moon bounce, games and much more! Come out and enjoy the festivities with us!

April 13 from 11:00am-3:00pm: Arlandria Eggstravaganza
(4131 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305)
Over 10,000 eggs to find. With separate egg hunts for tots, elementary-aged children, and teens/adults, everyone can have a great time.From music and demostrations to games and crafts, there is a lot to do and see at the Arlandria Eggstravaganza. While you are there, make sure to take the time to eat lunch or grab some of your favorite carnival food.

April 13 from 12:00pm-2:00pm: Easter Bash at Ballston Quarter
Celebrate Easter with Ballston Quarter and enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of games and activities! Join the fun by searching through Ballston Quarter for Easter eggs filled with prizes and exclusive giveaways. Kids can enjoy creating bunny-ear arts and crafts and take pictures in our photo booth. The Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance for pictures and a bunny-hop disco dance party will have guests young and old boogieing to all of their favorite hits!

April 13, 14, 18-20 & 22 from 10:00am-5:00pm: Bunnyland at Butler’s Orchard
(22200 Davis Mill Road Germantown MD 20876)
Enjoy a hayride down the Bunny Trail, race the Rubber Duck Derby, hunt for colorful eggs (we provide the basket!), exchange eggs for a goodie basket to take home, visit with the farm’s very own Country Bunny, ride pedal tractors, play in Hayromp and Playground, hop in inflatables, ride the giant slides, see bunnies, lambs and chicks, get your face painted and ride a pony. $9.50 per child and $7.50 per adult. Kite Days: April 27 & 28, bring a kite or purchase one here! Come fly a kite on the farm!

 

April 13-14 & 18-21: Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Petting Farm
(10102 Fingerboard Rd. Ijamsville, MD 21754)
Green Meadows Petting Farm will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts at the farm on April 13-14 and April 18-21. We will have 3 hunts each day (11am, 1pm, 3pm) organized by age.  Our Easter Bunny, Whiskers, will be available for some fun pictures!  We require each child sign up 30 minutes before each hunt starts.  No reservation is required, the cost is $14.00 per person; under 2 is free.  The cost includes the free hunt as well as our regular petting farm fun (cow milking, wagon ride, free goat feed, pig races).  Our farm opens at 9:30am during the week and opens 10:00am on the weekend.  We allow admissions until 4:00pm but we close at 5:00pm.

April 18-20 from 10:00am-12:00pm: Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place
(1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Rolling green lawns, bobbing spring blooms, and the elegant mansion on a hill serve as backdrop for this festive annual attraction. Join the Easter Bunny and children of all ages for an Egg Hunt and thrilling Egg Roll Contest down the grand South Lawn. Decorate eggs, play games from the past, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and make the 5½-acre gardens your play space for the morning.Tudor Place Member Child: $10 | Non-Member Child (0-2): $15 | Non-Member Child (3-4): $15 | Non-Member Child (5-6): $15 | Non-Member Child (7+): $15 | Accompanying Adult: $5

April 19-21 (Various Times): The Lee-Fendall House 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
(614 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA)
The museum’s garden will be filled with hundreds of colorful toy-filled Easter eggs! Other activities include games, crafts, refreshments, and photos with the Easter Bunny. All children of elementary school age or younger (children aged 0-12) are eligible to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. Older children and adults are welcome to enjoy the other activities. Tickets are $15 for children aged 0-12, and $5 for all others.

April 20-21 from 10:00am-5:00pm: Egg Hunt at Clark’s Elioak Farm
(10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Children of different ages (ages 1 to 3 and 4 to 6) will have a chance to hunt for eggs all day (10 AM, 10:30, 11 AM, 11:30, 12 noon, 12:30, 1 PM, 1:30, 2 PM, 2:30, 3 PM, 3:30, 4 PM, 4:30 and 5 PM) on both Saturday and Sunday. Our $7 per person admission fee for the farm applies, but there is no extra charge for the egg hunt. The petting farm, rides and play areas are open for you to enjoy.When you are ready to participate in the egg hunt, come to the Egg Hunt area and your child will line up with other children and pick up eggs. The eggs will then be turned in for a goodie bag. The first egg hunt each time will be for the 1-3 year olds. Once they are finished and while they are turning in their eggs for the goodie bags, the 4-6 year olds start their egg hunt. The petting farm, gem mining and rides will also be open on EASTER MONDAY.

April 20 at 10:00am: 8th Annual Egg Hunt at Tregaron Conservancy
(3000 block of Klingle Road, NW)
Celebrate Spring with Tregaron Conservancy! Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be hidden along our woodland paths. We will have separate area for kids under five. The hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. by the Lily Pond near the entrance to Tregaron at 3031 Klingle Road NW. Be sure to bring a bag or basket. RSVPs are appreciated (but not required) by email.

April 20 from 10:45am-12:00pm: 14th Annual Egg Hunt at Stead Park
(Stead Park, 1625 P Street, NW)
Join the Friends of Stead Park for the 14th Annual Egg Hunt at Stead Park for 3 hunts. Enjoy selfies with the Easter Bunny, crafts and snacks after your little ones have filled their baskets with eggs. Advance registration is recommended- Register here.

April 20: Easter Eggstravaganza
12:00pm-2:00pm: Langdon Park: 2901 20th St NE, Washington, DC 20018
12:00pm-2:00pm: Lincoln Park: East Capitol Street between 11th and 13th Street Washington, DC 20003
The Easter Eggstravaganza is one of the most *EGGciting* Easter events in the area, this is a time for kids and families to come out and enjoy a fun-filled FREE event. There will be an Easter bunny, Easter Egg hunt, face painting, balloon animals, concessions, music, a moon bounce, games and much more! Come out and enjoy the festivities with us!

April 22 from 10:00am-2:00pm: Easter Monday & Earth Optimism Celebration at the National Zoo
(3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008)
families are invited to enjoy egg hunts, live music, food trucks and games while discovering how they can help save species. This free event includes hands-on learning opportunities featuring Smithsonian conservation success stories, special animal demonstrations, keeper talks, and meet and greets with scientists and conservation partners working to protect wildlife around the world.

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Volunteering with families in and around Washington, DC

GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!!! (And not just around the holiday season!) There are so many ways you can help others in our area and the best part is they all welcome children to participate. Teaching our littlest the value of giving and not just receiving is critical. Hopefully your child will connect with one of these organizations, making your family regular volunteers.

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(Photo: So Others May Eat)

                                                                                                                    
Volunteer your time:

Generation Hope
A Wider Circle has a variety of ways to volunteer and donate through Holiday Giving Programs
Mary’s Center Reading Pals, Special Events and Patient Portal Volunteers needed
Eliana’s Light has a variety of ways to volunteer
Make sandwiches (throughout the year in your home) for CCPC Transition Assistance Program
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Humane Rescue Alliance 
Children’s National Medical Center
Volunteer your time at Spend Yourself Food Pantry
Helping dogs at Lucky Kids Club
Read to cats at Animal Welfare of Arlington’s Paws and Read
Create and send holiday cards to injured, ill or hospitalized service members and veterans through American Red Cross
Planting trees through Casey Trees
Various events and ways to help at DC Diaper Bank
Sort and pack food for delivery at Capital Area Food Bank
Helping the poor help themselves at Art for Humanity
Organize a drive to collect food, clothing and toiletries for Bethesda Cares
Help prepare meals at DC Central Kitchen
Help prepare and serve meals at So Others May Eat
Assist inner-city seniors at We Are Family
Help with food, clothing and special events at Martha’s Table
List of ways to volunteer in Fairfax County
Lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery December 15, 2018

Other ways to show you care:

District Dabble Lab invites you to come to a Kindness Rocks Project Workshop on Sunday’s (ages 4-10) You can also create your own group to attend.
Create holiday cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Find a Toys For Tots drive and donate
Spend time at a Nursing or Assisted Living Center
Host a refugee family
Shop with your children at a local grocery store for non-perishable items and donate them to a canned food drive
Claude Moore Colonial Farm has many ways to volunteer and donate
Star Gazing Farm has many ways to volunteer and donate

Making donations:

Eliana’s Light would be grateful to receive donations of stress-relief items for children with complex medical conditions and their caregivers through an Amazon Wish List
Diapers to the DC Diaper Bank
Kids Crafts for a cause through Little Loving Hands
Seasonal clothing and toiletries to Bethesda Cares

Bowie Baysox continues Louie’s Holiday Hope Project for the 12th year. Beginning now and continuing through early December, the team will be accepting nominations for families that need assistance this holiday season. The Baysox will also be collecting gently used coats, new socks and other warm clothing to be donated to area families. If you know a family who is in need, please email here.

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