Family-Friendly Events

Discover the best kid-friendly events & activities for the whole family in Washington, DC

Dazzling Holiday Light Displays & Events
Now - January 5, 2020 • Times Vary
Get in the holiday spirit with these can't-miss holiday markets, light displays & seasonal events.
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Can't Miss Weekend Events All Weekend Events
Now - March 31, 2022 • From: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Tidal Basin Multi-Sensory Tour
Now - July 1, 2020 • From: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM 'Magnificent Obsessions: Why We Collect'
Now - May 17, 2020 • From: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM 'Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists'
Explore Family-Friendly DC

Plan your kid-friendly adventure with free things to do, interactive exhibits and so much more in Washington, DC.

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12 Amazing Boating Experiences You Need to Try on the Water in Washington, DC

As exciting waterfront destinations pull more visitors and locals closer and closer to the river, you might be surprised to...

The best boating and on the water experiences in and around Washington, DC - Fourth of July fireworks over the Potomac River and National Mall
11 Kid-Friendly Hotels in Washington, DC

Washington, DC is a family-friendly destination, filled with free things to do and America’s most famous monuments and...

Families at the Hyatt House Washington hotel at The Wharf - The best kid-friendly hotels in Washington, DC
11 Ways to Make the Most of Spring in Washington, DC

DC owns springtime . Its signature celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, is the centerpiece, but the city...

Friends walking along Tidal Basin & cherry blossoms - Spring in Washington, DC