It doesn't get much better than enjoying free outdoor movies on a warm summer evening. This summer, the DC area is brimming with outdoor movies for families in parks, plazas, wineries, and even a cemetery. 

Here are 20 family-friendly outdoor movie series DC has to offer. Grab your lawn chairs or blankets, pack a picnic, and find out why outdoor movies are some of the best free summer activities DC has. 

Our Outdoor Activities Guide for DC Kids has even more ideas for fresh-air fun, like free concerts and outdoor music festivals. And, be sure to keep checking our DC events calendar as more outdoor movies are announced.

With May comes the unofficial start of summer in DC, and lots of family fun for Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

April showers bring all the May flowers to Flower Mart at the National Cathedral, which is always beautiful (and a great time). More fun for kids includes the Running of the Chihauhuas for Cinco de Mayo at the Wharf and DinoWalk at Luck Stone Quarry. The quarry is home to actual dinosaur fossils, and it's open to the public only once a year!

There are also two opportunities to visit many of the embassies in DC and learn about different cultures—the Around the World Embassy Tour and the EU Open House.

Lastly, you may want to get in to see Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience in DC, which is set to close June 8.

There's so much more to share, so read on for details on spring festivals, Memorial Day celebrations, and more.

We have so many more great events listed below for your family this May, but don't forget to check our family activity calendar every day as we're always adding more events.

Easter brunch DC: there are so many options, but not all of them are particularly kid-friendly. Luckily, there are several places for family Easter brunch in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with kid-friendly Easter menus. Some of them even have extra Easter activities like egg hunts, arts and crafts, and photos with the Easter bunny.

We've found the best places in the DC area to have Easter brunch with kids for Easter 2025, including restaurants, hotels, and even unique spots like an animal park. Our picks range from budget-friendly Easter brunches to luxury experiences. And while most of these brunches fall on Easter Sunday itself, a few are on different dates to spread out the Easter fun.

Looking for more Easter activities for DC families? Check out our roundup of Easter egg hunts in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, as well as our Easter Activities Guide for Families and our Spring Break Ideas Guide for DC Kids.