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8/27/25 - By Stephanie Shipman

Looking for the best things to do in DC this Labor Day weekend with kids? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

There are so many fun ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend with kids across the DC area. The Virginia Scottish Games & Festival is happening this weekend, as are free Labor Day parades in Gaithersburg and Kensington.

Ready for fall? The Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest and the Great Country Farms Corn Maze and Apple Harvest kick off this weekend! But if you're still clinging to summer, take one last visit to an outdoor water park or a free public swimming pool. It's also your last chance to try your hand at Putt Across America at the Wharf.

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Mini Golf, Carnival Games, Prizes, and Fun this Labor Day Weekend at Swingers

Washington, DC - Saturday - Monday, August 30 - September 1
Looking for a fun and memorable way to spend Labor Day Weekend with family or friends? Head to Swingers Dupont Circle, where the whole crew can enjoy a round of crazy golf, classic Carnival games, delicious slushies, and fun drinks for the kids (and cocktails for the grown-ups). READ MORE

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival (at Historic Roosevelt Center)

Greenbelt, MD - Friday - Monday, August 29 - September 1
Free
The Greenbelt Labor Day Festival includes carnival rides and games, a craft fair, live performances, food trucks, children's activities, and more.  READ MORE

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest

Mount Airy, MD - Daily, August 29 - November 2
There are over 60 fun attractions for families at Gaver Farm's Fall Fun Fest, including giant slides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, playgrounds, jumping pillows, and more. READ MORE

Putt Across America (at the Wharf)

Washington, DC - Daily, through September 1
Par-tee at this mini golf adventure and journey from tee to shining tee, featuring 18 holes of iconic American landmarks from Las Vegas to New York and Hawaii without leaving the district. Named "BEST THINGS TO DO" by Mommy Poppins and The Washington Post. Players from 2 to 102 can celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a revolutionary price of $17.76 on select days!  READ MORE

Sesame Street the Musical at the Kennedy Center

Washington, DC - Thursdays - Sundays, through August 31
Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and your favorite Sesame Street friends are bringing the TV show’s iconic songs and stories to the stage! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the Muppets from Sesame Street in an intimate, joyous theatrical setting at the Kennedy Center. READ MORE

Great Country Farms Corn Maze and Apple Harvest

Bluemont, VA - Daily, September 1-19
Celebrate everything delicious about the harvest season with apple picking, apple cider donuts, a corn maze, and a romp in Great Country Farms' 12-acre play area. READ MORE

Labor Day Arts Show at Glen Echo

Glen Echo, MD - Saturday - Monday, August 30 - September 1
Free
The Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park, held in the historic Spanish Ballroom, is one of the largest art shows in the area. It features the work of more than 200 artists from the mid-Atlantic region in a wide range of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and more. READ MORE

Virginia Scottish Games & Festival

The Plains, VA - Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31
The Virginia Scottish Games kick off Labor Day weekend with competitions, musical performances, dancing, and more from the Highlands. Watch athletes toss logs, learn about dogs of Scotland, or listen to the beautiful sounds of bagpipes. READ MORE

Animals of George Washington's Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, VA - Sunday & Monday, August 31 and September 1
Learn about the animals that would have lived on the estate during Washington's life and have the unique opportunity to meet some of the animals that live at Mount Vernon today. Bring your dog along for a walking tour that explores canine life at Mount Vernon during the 18th century. View demonstrations of spinning and weaving at the Spinning House.  READ MORE

Family Magic Show with Master Magician John Reid

Washington, DC - Sunday, August 31
John Reid dazzles kids and families with his routines that include magical illusions. Very few magicians can do it all. John Reid is one of them. This is what makes him an outstanding entertainer and a Master Magician. READ MORE

NSO Labor Day Concert

Washington, DC - Sunday, August 31
Free
The National Symphony Orchestra returns to the West Lawn of the US Capitol for its annual Labor Day weekend concert. The performance is free to attend, no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first served. READ MORE

Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade

Gaithersburg, MD - Monday, September 1
Free
The 86th annual Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade returns to Olde Towne and features high school marching bands, dance groups, antique cars and fire engines, equestrian units, clowns, and more.  READ MORE

Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival

Kensington, MD - Monday, September 1
Free
Kensington celebrates Labor Day with a parade through town, beginning at St. Paul Park and ending at the grandstand at Noyes Children's Library. The parade features marching bands, equestrian show groups, dance groups, and floats.  READ MORE

Labor Day Car Show (in Fairfax, VA)

Fairfax, VA - Monday, September 1
Free
The annual Labor Day Car Show in the City of Fairfax showcases more than 300 types of motor vehicles, including street rods, foreign, customs, antiques, trucks, muscle cars, motorcycles, and more. READ MORE

PRCS Kids Fest (at Segra Field Parking Lots)

Leesburg, VA - Monday, September 1
Free
Families are invited to Loudoun County’s annual PRCS Kids Fest, with tons of family-friendly activities at the Segra Field Parking Lots on Labor Day. READ MORE

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