WILD Nature Play Club!
Aug. 2. Anacostia Community Museum is hosting museum activities and a hike at the George Washington Carver Nature Trail. The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is co-sponsoring.
- Location: 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC
"Back to the Future" in Concert
Aug. 2. Filene Center is hosting the National Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of the beloved movie classic, "Back to the Future." Twenty minutes of brand-new music will be included, added by award-winning composer Alan Silvestri. In addition to the performance, the full feature film will also be projected on screens throughout the center.
- Location: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Musical Petting Zoo with Bach 2 Rock
Aug. 5. The Kings Park Library is offering a fun chance to learn about musical instruments up close and encourage kids to get more interested in music. They'll be able to engage with numerous instruments, including guitar, drums, keyboard and more.
- Location: 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA
Kid's Art Workshop: Watercolor and Ink With Girasol O'Neill
Aug. 5. Columbia Pike Branch Library is holding a free workshop with local artist Girasol O'Neill. It's a great opportunity for kids to explore watercolors and ink with provided supplies.
- Location: 816 South Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA
Pups in the Pavilion
Aug. 6. Families are welcome to bring their furry friends to the Pavilion at Reston Town Square Park. The Pavilion will temporarily become a pop-up dog park with local vendors and pet-friendly giveaways.
- Location: 11900 Market St., Reston, VA
Horseback Trail Ride
Aug. 7. Frying Pan Farm Park will be having a small group trail ride with a chance to learn about horse care. The trail includes wooded and fielded areas. No experience required!
- Location: 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA
Taste the Rainbow: Cooking for Kids
Aug. 7. School-age kids are invited to the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Participants will learn about different dishes and cooking skills.
- Location: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Enchanted Forest 70th Birthday Celebration
Aug. 9-10. The Enchanted Forest opened on August 14, 1955. Clark's Elioak Farm - Petting Farm, Produce and Meat, Farming is celebrating the wonderful Storybook Park's years of entertaining the families of Maryland and beyond on this 70th anniversary. Adler Display (the company that created most of the Enchanted Forest buildings and characters in collaboration with the Harrison family) will join us. We will have a BOOK SIGNING for "The Enchanted Forest: Memories of Maryland's Storybook Park." Princesses will be visiting the farm. We will welcome Little Toot back to the farm with a ribbon-cutting at 11 AM on Saturday. Come see all your favorite attractions from the original Enchanted Forest in their new home at our farm.
- Location: Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Open Barn at Old Maryland Farm
Aug. 9. Old Maryland Farm is inviting you to meet their friendly livestock and horses. Attendance is free, no registration required.
- Location: 351 Watkins Park Drive, Kettering, MD
Divine Harmony: Summer Camp for Music, Arts & Drama
Aug. 11-15. The Potomac Presbyterian Church is hosting a week of fun and creativity for kids pre-K to fifth grade who love music, arts and drama. There will be a variety of things to do, including singing, painting and acting.
- Location: 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD
Wild Reading at Clearwater Nature Center
Aug. 13. The Clearwater Nature Center is inviting kids ages 2-12 to read and learn about animals. There will be creative crafts and exploration of nature guided by a park naturalist.
- Location: 11401 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD
STAR Fest 2025
Aug. 16. STAR Fest, which stands for Sing, Talk and Read, is a free family-friendly festival that celebrates early learning. There will be live music performances, imaginative play, family story time, soft play activities and more.
- Location: 901 G. St. NW, Washington, DC
Jamaica Fest
Aug. 17. Celebrate Jamaican culture, food and music, presented by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC. There will be authentic cuisine, plenty of music and unique crafts to purchase.
- Location: 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD
Opera in the Outfield®
Aug. 23. Visit the Nationals Park for a free showing of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess." There will also be family-friendly activities including photo-ops, food vendors, performances, and more.
- Location: 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
African + Caribbean Music & Arts Festival
Aug. 24. This family-friendly festival will feature live bands and international DJs for a variety of genres and sounds. There will be dance sessions, food trucks, face painting and souvenirs.
- Location: 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Aug. 29-31. This is the 70th annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. This multi-day festival will feature a parade, live performances, carnival games and rides and more.
- Location: 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
