Montgomery Parks Annual MUDFEST
June 14. The Woodstock Equestrian Special Park will temporarily be converted into mud pools! Bring sleds to go down a mudslide! There will be music, pizza and shaved ice available. Make sure you don't wear any clothes you wouldn't want to get dirty! This event is rain or shine. Beallsville, Md.
EARLY SUMMER JAMS
El Verde es Vida Festival
June 1. (Rescheduled from April.) A free, family-friendly community event with live music and entertainment, raffles and prizes, food vendors and community organizations coming together to welcome the spring and promote the adoption of clean/green energy. Bladensburg, Md.
Caribbean-American Heritage Festival
June 8. Celebrate Caribbean-American heritage with live performances and an international food court. This is a family-friendly festival with plenty of entertainment, including dance sessions, face painting and giveaways. Silver Spring, Md.
Sounds of Summer Concert at Stonebridge
June 12, 26. Celebrate the summer with live music and soak up the evening sun with friends and family all summer long. This is a family-friendly event with live music, interactive performances and games. Woodbridge, Va.
RiverFest & Craft Show
June 7-8. A family-friendly event featuring live music, boat tours, food trucks and over 250 artisans. The special Butterfly Experience is an opportunity to feed butterflies. Kids can also take part in DIY boatmaking and races. Occoquan, Va.
Home Rule Music Festival
June 21. This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of DC music and culture at The Parks at Walter Reed. It will feature live performances, food from local vendors and craft and culture markets. Washington, DC.
JUNETEENTH
Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth
June 19-21. Join Mount Vernon to celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Proclamation. Take a tour of the estate; watch spinning, cooking and blacksmith demonstrations; and honor the lives of the enslaved at a commemoration ceremony. Mount Vernon, Va.
FAMILY HEALTH AND FIREFLY FUN
Healthy Together Fairfax 2025
June 8. A community event for all ages, with free activities centered on physical and mental wellness. There will be healthy treats, story time and carousel rides. Franconia, Va.
Firefly Festival
June 22. Families can explore and revel in these bioluminescent beetles that provide the summer with hints of natural lighting. There will be activities like bug hunts, games and crafts. Arlington, Va.
PETS AND PUTTING
Petpalooza
June 7. Get ready for Petpalooza – a pawsitively fun day for the whole family! Check out local businesses and pet adoption groups, all while enjoying exciting entertainment and engaging exhibits. Plus, enjoy complimentary face painting, roaming performers and so much more. Reston, Va.
Putt Across America
Now through September 1. Putt Across America is a special mini-golf experience featuring designs inspired by our country's iconic landmarks and locations. Families can putt through 18 holes while immersing themselves from Niagara Falls to New Orleans, Hollywood to Hawaii. The Wharf hosts Putt Across America. Washington, DC.
CELEBRATE PRIDE
World Pride Family Fun Festival
June 7. Taking place in Stead Park, this family event will have games, crafts, face painting, story time, an obstacle course and more. Washington, DC
Rainbow Festival
June 28. Celebrate Pride Month with local LGBTQ+ organizations. This is a family-friendly event with story times, crafts, music and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress up for the festivities! Oxon Hill, Md.
