DC Transit Day at the National Capital Trolley Museum
National Capital Trolley Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
National Capital Trolley Museum - 11:00 AM Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
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Watershed Butterfly Festival
Sat Aug 2, 2025
Various times
Age: All
Price: $10 per person; $25 per carload
Location:
Watershed Institute
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This 25th annual event features local artisans, an insect zoo, animal shows, nature walks, and the famous Butterfly and Bug Parade.
Adults and older children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect rivers, lakes and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink are available for sale, as well as butterfly wings, and other fun items at the Watershed Nature Shop.
Register for sessions that begin at 9:30am or 12:30pm.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
