DC Family Weekend Fun Guide

Saint Sophia’s Greek Festival is one NOT to miss! Enjoy greek food, drinks, live music, dancing and culture. Spirited festival goers are welcome to join in and dance … OPA! Located at  2815 36th St NW, Washington DC 20007.

Lounge on Lincoln’s lawn, sip bourbon, and enjoy live bluegrass music at the 9th annual Bourbon and Bluegrass! Join this fantastic event on Saturday and/or Sunday from 1pm – 5pm and help protect this invaluable piece of our nation’s history! President Lincoln and his family spent a quarter of his presidency here and it is where he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. Help us keep this historic gem open and available to share Lincoln’s untold stories at our largest fundraiser of the year.

From charming encounters with llamas, alpacas, and donkeys to indulging in delectable homemade ice cream at a dairy farm, the Loudoun Spring Farm Tour offers a cornucopia of experiences for visitors of all ages Saturday & Sunday. Featuring a diverse array of farms showcasing the finest products that Loudoun has to offer, including honey, mushrooms, traditional vegetables, garlic, and craft beverages, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Loudoun’s agricultural heritage.

Cirque du Soleil – Corteo is at Eagle Bank Arena through May 25. The clown Mauro envisions that his own burial will take place amid a carnival atmosphere and be attended by tender angels. The show contrasts the grand with the intimate, the silly with the tragic, and the beauty of perfection with the appeal of imperfection. It also emphasizes the strength and vulnerability of the clown as well as his knowledge and generosity to represent the aspect of humanity that exists in each of us. Corteo is guided through a timeless ceremony in which fantasy teases reality with music, which is both poetic and mischievous.

Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales at Adventure Theatre
Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his foolishness. “Catskins” is a spunky Appalachian Cinderella. “The Enchanted Tree” is a beauty-and-the-beast love story between a lost girl and a frightening crow. And in a zany, sung-through “Sow and Her Three Pigs” plucky Nancy the pig outsmarts the hungry fox. This play with music incorporates singing, mountain dances, music, and puppets to create a highly theatrical storytelling style. The score, which interweaves music throughout the tales, is inspired by “Old Time” Appalachian music featuring fiddle and banjo that drives the play’s action and makes music itself a character in the play.  

Friday
5:00pm-7:00pm: Monet-Inspired Fairy Gardens at Red Panda Art Studio
This workshop is a twist on a classic Red Panda project! Drawing on Monet’s garden and nature-scapes, we’ll make our own Monet-inspired fairy gardens. Pizza dinner is included! This workshop is designed for ages 4 to 12. Register here!

Saturday
8:30am-5:00pm: Dragon Boat Festival
The DC Dragon Boat Festival is proud to return this spring for its 21st annual festival. We are looking forward to another great year and even more teams on the water. Looks for more details on the event schedule and race schedule as we get closer to race day. Rain date: June 15

10:00am-12:00pm: Brunch on the Go at The Yards
D.C.’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping and relaxing, is bringing back Brunch On The Go for another fun run series perfect for fitness foodies this spring! It will begin with a stretch led by Mayweather Boxing followed by a guided 2-mile walk or 3-mile run with Pacers Running. After the run/walk, participants are invited to enjoy a curated brunch box from Due South. Each brunch box includes brunch for two, a bottle of bubbly, and two champagne flutes to celebrate! 

Sunday
9:00am-4:00pm: Strawberry Jubilee Fest at Great Country Farms
Join the annual strawberry festival at Great Country Farms in Loudoun County. To celebrate the royal strawberry, our Jubilee is packed with live music, farm contests, wagon rides, great food and fun games for the whole family! Great Food abounds at our Roosteraunt Concession Stand, Knead It Bakery and Henway Hard Cider by the pond.  Savor Cider Donuts,  Strawberry Lemonade,  hand-dipped ice cream and baked goods including strawberry rhubarb pies. Also taking place May 25 & June 1.

10:00am-3:00pm: The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
The Festival event celebrates the speed and performance of exotic sports cars while emphasizing the elegance of their design and style. It also highlights the heart and spirit of the community and underscores the sophistication and style of Old Town. Each year, tens of thousands of people converge in Old Town Alexandria to view more than 100 rare and exotic supercars and motorcycles from around the world.

10:30am: MISTER G at Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Edlavitch DCJCC
MISTER G will be performing songs from his PJ Library-commissioned albums The Mitzvah Bus and Seeds of Shalom. MISTER G will be joined onstage by MISSUS G (Katherine Jamieson) who engages the audience and leads the interactive component of their joyful concerts.

2:00pm-5:00pm: Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf
This free event features the iconic Chihuahua races, Pacifico Beer Garden, 360 pet photo booth, a DJ, adoptable pet parade, all-breed dog costume contest, and so much more!

4:00pm-5:30pm: Superhero Adventures with Spiderman at Red Panda Art Studio
Are you in tune with your spidey senses? Spend the evening with us (and Princess Parties of DC) crafting superhero-inspired comic books! We’ll even put those spidey senses to the test with a superhero training session. This workshop is designed for ages 3.5+. Register here!

****Be sure to visit our summer camp guide as many camps are already full, but some of our favorites still have a few spots available, including Steve & Kate’s Camp.