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There are many ways for kids to celebrate Diwali in the DC area. Photo courtesy of Shwas Dance Studio
Top Things To Do to Celebrate Diwali 2025 in DC with Kids
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at these fun, family-friendly events.
National Zoo's Boo at the Zoo is one of the DC area's most popular Halloween events. Photo by Juan-Carlos Briceno, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Best Halloween Events in DC 2025 for Kids and Families: Halloween Festivals, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
We've rounded up the best 2024 Halloween events for kids and families in the Washington, DC area.
The Banned Wagon is headed to DC for Banned Books Week! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House
Jump on the Banned Wagon in DC for Banned Books Week!
Get a free banned book when the Banned Wagon stops in DC!
Find spooky Halloween fun around Washington, DC with our guide.
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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Kids in Washington, DC
The best Halloween events and seasonal fun for DC kids.
Kids of all ages enjoy apple picking and chomping on an apple right off the tree. Photo courtesy of Butler's Orchard
Apple Picking Near DC in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Have some fall fun at these apple orchards and farms within easy driving distance of DC.
Light up the night at Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Photo courtesy of Creative Alliance
Top Free Halloween Events in DC 2025: Festivals, Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
Have some free Halloween fun all through October at these great events for DC families.
Main photo by Tim & Selena Middleton/CC BY 2.0
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DC Fall Day Trips Guide: Farms, Festivals, and Kid-Friendly Getaways 2025
Find great things to do with kids this fall in DC.
It's not fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Fall Bucket List for Kids: 31 Top Things To Do Near DC This Fall
We've got the ultimate fall bucket list for DC families!
Loads of autumn activities await at the Cox Farms Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals in 2025 for DC Families
Have some autumn fun at these great fall festivals for DC families.
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches.
Enjoy the protected wetland habitat at Huntley Meadows Park. Photo by Monica M.
Best Fall Hikes Near DC to See Fall Foliage
Hit the trails for an explosion of color this fall in the Washington, DC area.
There's lots of farm fun to be had at Great Country Farms! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for a Loudoun County, VA Fall Getaway
Soak up the autumn vibes in Loudoun County this fall.
Planet Word has a 22-foot talking word wall!
The 12 Best FREE Hidden Gems & Secret Spots for Kids in DC
Tired of visiting the same old DC attractions with the kids? We've rounded up the best free hidden...
Child's Play has a great selection of toys, games, children's books, and more. Photo by Tony Ventouris Photography
Coolest Stores for Kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Shop local and find some cool stuff for kids at these awesome stores.
The LEGO DUPLO train table at Play Street Museum Gaithersburg is a huge hit with little ones. Photo by author Catie N.S. Misleh
Visit the New Play Street Museum in Gaithersburg, MD with Young Kids
Part children's museum, part indoor play space, Play Street Museum is perfect for toddlers and...
Creek play is a great way for kids to cool off and explore nature. Photo by author Catie Misleh
Best Places for Creek Play Near Washington, DC
Sometimes all you need is a good old creek to beat the heat and have fun on a hot day.
Learn the art of blacksmithing at Lawless Forge in Sterling, VA. Photo courtesy of the venue
19 Trending and Out-of-the-Box Activities for Kids in DC
Sometimes you just want to shake things up when it comes to family entertainment. Luckily, there...
Are you brave enough to conquer Rapterra? Photo credit: © Kings Dominion 2025
DC Area Theme Park News: Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg Turn 50; Six Flags America Closing
It's a big summer for DC's amusement parks!
Meet lots of goats and cows at South Mountain Creamery. Photo by Jenifer Marino Walters
12 Great Animal Farms and Petting Zoos near DC for Kids
Get up close to all kinds of animals at these great farms and petting zoos.
Dave & Buster's is fun for all ages! Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
Best Kid-Friendly Arcades in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia
Gamers both little and big will love these awesome arcades.
You're never too old for a foam pit! Photo courtesy of Sky Zone
Safe and Fun Teen Nighttime Activities Near DC
Teens won't get bored at these 15 fun places!
LEGO® Discovery Center Washington, DC is the perfect birthday spot for little builders.
Only in DC Birthday Parties for Kids: Unique Birthday Parties for All Ages
Throw your child a one-of-a-kind birthday bash at these unique DC-area spots.
Go on a safari at Leesburg Animal Park. Photo by Sam Dean, courtesy of Visit Virginia
Ultimate Virginia Bucket List: 100 Things To Do With Kids in VA
Here is your ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in Virginia as a family.
You'll have one of the best-dressed babies in the DC area when you shop at one of these baby boutiques!
Best Baby Boutiques for Cool Baby Clothes in DC
Find everything you need to dress your baby at one of these great stores.
Croydon Creek Nature Center has several trails to explore. Photo by John Brighenti via Flickr 2.0
Rockville with Kids: 25 Fun Things to Do in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, one of the many small cities that make up the DC metro area, is situated between...
It doesn't get much better than a delicious slice of pizza! Photo courtesy of Stracci Pizza
Where to Find the Best Pizza in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia
These great places will satisfy any pizza craving.
Enjoy Art in Bloom during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Elvert Barnes via FLickr 2.0
101 Free Things To Do in DC with Kids
There are so many ways for families to have fun in and around DC without spending a dime!

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Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Behind the Treasury Building - 7:00 PM Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Great Big Game Show | DC
Great Big Game Show | DC - various times Pick
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
Gallery Storytime at American University: Filipino American Heritage Month
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Storytime at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Behind the Treasury Building - 7:00 PM Pick
Great Big Game Show | DC
Great Big Game Show | DC - various times Pick
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
STORYTIME at the Hirshhorn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 10:00 AM Pick
Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Behind the Treasury Building - 7:00 PM Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
Storytime at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Race the District at Union Market
Union Market District - 11:00 AM Pick
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Behind the Treasury Building - 7:00 PM Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
Race the District at Union Market
Union Market District - 11:00 AM Pick
The Nevermore Haunt (in Baltimore, MD)
The Nevermore Haunt - 7:00 PM Pick
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Behind the Treasury Building - 7:00 PM Pick
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)
Rhode Island Center - various times Pick
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
City of Fairfax Fall Festival
Old Town Fairfax - 10:00 AM Pick
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Maryland Renaissance Festival - 10:00 AM Pick
Merry Pin Crafty Tales: The Art Lesson
Merry Pin - 10:00 AM Pick
Race the District at Union Market
Union Market District - 11:00 AM Pick
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Disney’s MOANA Live-to-Film Concert (at The Music Center at Strathmore)
The Music Center at Strathmore - 2:00 PM
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM Pick
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Maryland Renaissance Festival - 10:00 AM Pick
Diwali Festival at Chantilly Regional Library
Chantilly Regional Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Race the District at Union Market
Union Market District - 11:00 AM Pick

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There are many ways for kids to celebrate Diwali in the DC area. Photo courtesy of Shwas Dance Studio
Top Things To Do to Celebrate Diwali 2025 in DC with Kids
Stephanie Shipman, Oct 5 - Celebrate the Festival of Lights at these fun, family-friendly events. READ MORE
The Banned Wagon is headed to DC for Banned Books Week! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House
Jump on the Banned Wagon in DC for Banned Books Week!
Jennifer Marino Walters, Oct 3 - Get a free banned book when the Banned Wagon stops in DC! READ MORE
Lil' Pumpkins Fest is an early chance for kids to show off their Halloween costumes! Photo courtesy of Black Rock Center for the Arts
Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend in DC: Best Things To Do with Kids
Stephanie Shipman, Oct 1 - Enjoy the coolest events this weekend throughout the DC area. READ MORE
Get gaudy! Wear your craziest clothes for Wear Something Gaudy Day on October 17!
Halloween, Fluffernutter Day, and More Holidays & Activities for October 2025
Meghan Rose, Sep 30 - Halloween has so many holidays and celebrations, it's scary! READ MORE
Pumpkin Race Photo courtesy of the Montgomery Village Foundation
29 Best Things To Do in DC with Kids October 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Stephanie Shipman, Sep 28 - October is filled with harvest fun, Halloween events, live theater, and more. READ MORE
Light up the night at Baltimore's Great Halloween Lantern Parade. Photo courtesy of Creative Alliance
Top Free Halloween Events in DC 2025: Festivals, Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, and More
Stephanie Shipman, Sep 26 - Have some free Halloween fun all through October at these great events for DC families. READ MORE
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