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Past events from Washington DC family events.
Welcome Home: NMAAHC 10th Anniversary Community WeekendSun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeNational Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004The National Museum of African American History and Culture marks its 10th anniversary with music, dancing, art activities, a kids' birthday party on Saturday, and public genealogy sessions.kidfriendlydc.com
Wheaton Arts Parade and FestivalSun Sep 27 2026, 10amFreeMarian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MD 20902The 10th annual Wheaton Arts Parade is followed by a visual arts festival with 50-plus artist booths, a free kids zone, and three stages of entertainment.kidfriendlydc.com
Rock Creek Park DaySun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeRock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20011Celebrate 136 years of Rock Creek Park with free ranger-led walks, hands-on nature and history activities, and family programs across the park.kidfriendlydc.com
Mosaic Fall FestivalSun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeMosaic District, 2910 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031Mosaic District's fall festival brings live entertainment, the FRESHFARM farmers market, a handmade-and-vintage market, beer and wine gardens, and kids' activities.kidfriendlydc.com
Come From AwaySun Sep 27 2026, 1pm$25Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004The heart-warming true story of Gander, Newfoundland hosting stranded airline passengers on 9/11, returning to the historic Ford's Theatre stage; recommended for ages 10 and up.kidfriendlydc.com
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The MusicalSun Sep 27 2026, 10am$16Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814A bright, high-energy musical celebration of letters and words with puppets, dancing, and audience interaction, recommended for ages 3 to 9.kidfriendlydc.com
Violet Vibes: A Community CelebrationSun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeThe Wharf, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024Free family-friendly celebration at The Wharf with live music, dancing, interactive art, and a marketplace, closing out the NMAAHC 10th anniversary weekend.kidfriendlydc.com
Occoquan Fall Arts and Crafts ShowSun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeMill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125Hundreds of crafters and artisans take over historic Mill Street in Occoquan with handmade goods, live music, and food along the river.kidfriendlydc.com
Fiesta DCSun Sep 27 2026, 11am to 8pmFreePennsylvania Ave NW between 3rd and 7th St, Washington, DC 20004The annual Latino culture festival fills Pennsylvania Avenue with performance stages, children's activities, international cuisine, and arts and crafts.kidfriendlydc.com
Echo Arts FestSun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 5pmFreeGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812Glen Echo Park's fall visual and performing arts festival with performances, demos, hands-on activities, and the last rides of the 2026 carousel season.kidfriendlydc.com
Crafternoon: Decorate the SukkahSun Sep 27 2026, 1 to 4pm$8Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001Hands-on craft workshop where kids ages 5 to 15 make paper fruits, garlands, and chains to decorate the museum's sukkah for the holiday.kidfriendlydc.com
Commas Food Hall Grand Reopening PartySat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 7pmFreeCommas Food Hall, 8661 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910Silver Spring's Commas Food Hall celebrates its relaunch with local food vendors, live music, games, raffles, and family-friendly fun.kidfriendlydc.com
Clarendon DaySat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 6pmFreeClarendon Metro area, Arlington, VA 22201Community festival around the Clarendon Metro with dozens of vendors, neighborhood restaurant food, live music, and a KidZone with an 18-foot slide.kidfriendlydc.com
Community Day at the National Museum of African ArtSat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 4pmFreeNational Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560A day of art-making, live performances, and tours headlined by a Pan African Fabric and Fashion showcase with designers from nine nations, closing with a Sounds of Africa concert.kidfriendlydc.com
Leesburg AirshowSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 4pmFreeLeesburg Executive Airport, 1001 Sycolin Rd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175Free annual airshow with aerobatic demonstrations, skydivers, aircraft displays, exhibitors, food vendors, and kids' activities on the tarmac.kidfriendlydc.com
Arena Stage Open HouseSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 2:30pmFreeArena Stage, 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024Free open house offering six 45-minute classes for adults, youth, and families, from improv and musical theater dance to creative play.kidfriendlydc.com
Watkins Park Farmers MarketSat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeWatkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Farmers market at Watkins Regional Park's Urban Farm Incubator supporting new growers; free entry.pgparks.com
Marietta History Community DaySat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 2pmFreeMarietta House Museum, Glenn Dale, MDFree America 250 community day at Marietta Historic Site with house tours, family crafts, music and a local farmers market.pgparks.com
Latinas in Aviation Global FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 2pmFreeCollege Park Aviation Museum, College Park, MDFree Hispanic Heritage Month festival honoring Latina pioneers in aviation with a ceremonial fly-in, bilingual story time, music and aviation activities.pgparks.com
Amazon Community DaySat Sep 26 2026, 9am to 1pmFreeNational Landing, Crystal City, Arlington, VA 22202Fall homecoming-style community day with live entertainment, local vendors, giveaways, face painting, lawn games, and trackless train rides.kidfriendlydc.com
Worldwide Day of PlaySat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 1pmFreeNational Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DCNickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play brings educators from multiple Smithsonian museums for bird-themed family activities celebrating the importance of play.kidfriendlydc.com
Animal Encounters at Mount RainierSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 12pm$4Mount Rainier Nature Center, Mount Rainier, MDHands-on animal experience with reptiles and amphibians at the Mount Rainier Nature Center, this month on fall reptile behaviors ($4 residents, $6 non-residents).pgparks.com
National Dolly Parton Day CelebrationFri Sep 25 2026, 7pmFreeThe REACH at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566Free evening of festivities and an outdoor screening of 9 to 5 celebrating Dolly Parton's Kennedy Center Honors legacy; costumes encouraged.kennedy-center.org
September Family Farm TourFri Sep 25 2026, 1 to 2pm$4Old Maryland Farm, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Guided family tour of Old Maryland Farm with farm animals, hands-on learning and behind-the-scenes access ($4 residents, $6 non-residents).pgparks.com
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