Independence Fireworks
Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VAStart your Independence Day celebration with a bang at George Washington's Mount Vernon! Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks choreographed to patriotic music and celebrate our nation's founding! Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling fireworks, Mansion tours, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate! Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm on […]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
National Mall National Mall, Washington, DCThe Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage on the National Mall, the Festival has featured participants from all fifty states and more than one hundred countries. The 2019 Festival will look […]
Where’s Waldo? Glass Truck Tour
Yards Park Plaza 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DCJoin a fun family-friendly mobile truck tour coming to DC on Saturday, July 6th from 10am - 5pm! The truck will be traveling to key cities to promote “Where’s Waldo?", a new show on Universal Kids that will be premiering this summer. WASHINGTON, DC-- SATURDAY, JULY 6 Yards Park Plaza 355 Water Street SE Washington DC 20003 […]
Moms Clean Air Force: Play-In for Climate Action
National Mall 3rd St SW & Madison Dr NWHead to the Hill on Thursday, July 11th, for the Moms Clean Air Force's family friendly and 6th annual Play-In for Climate Action. Enjoy kids’ activities and music by Latin GRAMMY Award-winning children’s musician, Mister G. Listen to inspiring speakers and legislators promise us they will fight for climate safety, fight to keep toxic chemicals […]
Ladybug release at National Museum of the American Indian
Ladybugs are beneficial insects—they help control aphids and act as a natural pesticide for plants in place of chemicals. Children and adults are invited to the release of ladybugs into the museum’s field of corn, squash and beans. About 9,000 ladybugs will be released by Smithsonian horticulturists and entomologists throughout the summer which will provide a […]