Discover the best kid-friendly events & activities for the whole family in Washington, DC
May
2026
National Mall
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Jun
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Jul
Capitol Hill
Jul 01, 2026 - May 10, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Downtown
Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
A Weekend Celebration of Our 250th Anniversary of Independence on the Nation’s Most Iconic Avenue
Jul 04, 2026
National Park Service Plans Spectacular Celebration for America's 250th Birthday
Sep
Southwest & The Wharf
DC Jazz Festival
Sep 06, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years of America Through the Evolution of Jazz
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - May 10, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
