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Kids will love seeing the colorful balloons at the Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
20 Best Things To Do in DC with Kids September 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
Enjoy fun festivals and more kid-friendly events this September in DC.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
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!
Kids eat free at IHOP every day of the week at many locations. Photo by Wendi Gratz via Flickr 2.0
Kids Eat Free: 17 DC Restaurants for Every Day of the Week
Fill kids' bellies for free at these family-friendly restaurants in and near DC.

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STORYTIME at the Hirshhorn
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 10:00 AM 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
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons
Multiple Locations Across the US - 3:30 PM
Storytime at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 11:00 AM 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
Buckets and Beats at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring
veteran plaza - 2:00 PM Pick
Strawberry Park Playground Opening at Mosaic District
Mosaic District - 4:30 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
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Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA (at Tysons II)
Under the Big Top, Tysons II - various times
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
Heritage Harvest Festival at Loudon Heritage Farm Museum
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Manassas Latino Festival (at Harris Pavilion)
Harris Pavilion - 11:00 AM Pick
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
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Downtown Wheaton - 10:00 AM Pick
Fiesta DC
Downtown DC - 11:00 AM Pick
2nd Annual Chalk-A-Block in Alexandria
Salon deZEN and various sites throughout Old Town North - 11:00 AM Pick
Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park - 9:00 AM 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
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
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
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 Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM

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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
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It's not fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
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Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Christine Mooney, Sep 14 - Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches. READ MORE
There's lots of farm fun to be had at Great Country Farms! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
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Wegmans Wonderplace is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo courtesy of Wegmans Wonderplace at the National Museum of American History
Best Attractions and Things To Do in DC that are Kid-Friendly
Here are some best kid-friendly attractions to visit in our nation's capital.
April is the ideal month to see the Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
Top Attractions in DC: The Best Things to See and Do with Kids
Here are the best things to see and do with kids in our nation's capital.
Climb the famous steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a gorgeous view of the reflecting pool and the Washington Monument. Photo by anjanettew via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Visiting Washington, DC's National Mall and Memorial Parks with Kids
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Explore amazing interactive exhibits at the National Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Your kiddos will be in awe of the size of this humongous African elephant I am in awe of its size. Photo by author Lisa Warden
Visiting Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in DC with Kids
Explore science and nature at this incredible free museum.
Did you know that the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is bigger than 18 football fields? Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
Explore the Best Science Museums for Kids in DC: Educational Fun for All Ages
These top museums will truly engage young scientists.