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Arlington County Parks & Recreation
Arlington VA
Programs are offered throughout Arlington County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Arlington County residents.
Butler Orchard
22200 Davis Mill Road
Germantown MD 20876
301-972-3299
Farm fun for all at this 50 year old orchard located in Germantown, MD. All the usual suspects can be found including: strawberries, jam, veggies, blueberries and, of course, pumpkins in the fall. Butler is full of year-round activities, bring the kids out to pick their own fruit. Noteworthy, Butler has an awesome Annual Pumpkin Festival throughout the month of October.
Capitol River Cruises
Washington DC
301-4607447
Ahoy mate; this is a fun, festive and inexpensive way to cruise the Potomac River. Pick up this riverboat cruise/tour at the Georgetown Waterfront and spend the next 50 minutes seeing the major DC landmarks that hug the Potomac. Noteworthy, this is an awesome deal and they allow kids on board. Rates run $12.00 adult, $6.00 kids (3-12) and kids under the age of 3 ride for free. The cruise is historically narrated. Beer, wine, soda and snacks are available. This is great entertainment for the entire clan!
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
13019 Catoctin Furnace Road
Thurmont MD 21788
301-271-3180
Wonderful adventures and exciting new animal friends await you in our newly enlarged park - now over 50 acres. Up-close exhibits and personal information make you feel like one of the family. Get stalked by a tiger, jaguar or cougar and live to tell the tale. Feel the breath of a bear, follow a fallow deer, or tickle a tortoise. Hand-feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas, ducks and other curious creatures in the petting area.
Discovery Theater
11oo Jefferson Drive
Washington DC 20026
202-633-8700
The Smithsonian's Discovery Theater, located in the Ripley Center on the National Mall, seasonal offers over 300 performances. Shows feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes in performances that present classic stories for children, folk tales from all over the world, Shows are funky and cutting edge yet kid-friendly. This isn't the Wiggles!! Discovery Theater offers interactive shows with a special emphasis on the diversity of the audiences. Noteworthy, Discovery Theater is hugely popular in the Metro D.C. Area. Teachers, parents and kids all seem enjoy!
District of Columbia Parks & Recreation
Washington DC
Programs are offered throughout Montgomery County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Montgomery County residents.
Fairfax County Parks & Recreation
Fairfax County VA
Fairfax County Park Authority's nine recreation and fitness centers serve over one million customers annually, offering the latest exercise equipment, the DC Metro area's top aquatics facilities and classes that cover the leisure alphabet from Aerobics to Zoom Photography. Recreation Centers are places where anyone can be comfortable improving their fitness level, whatever level it is. Friends and family can play together in the water or on the courts. All Recreation Centers have classes and camps for children and some have pre-school programs for our littlest customers. Recreation centers are conveniently located. They start early, close late, and are open seven days a week.
Gravelly Point
Accessible - Northbound GW Pkwy
Alexandria VA
If you have ever departed from National Airport via GW Parkway, you have probably seen Gravelly Point. My husband first introduced me to this unique parking area. It has now become my favorite starting point/parking destination when I am bike riding or rollerblading in DC. Kids and adults of all ages will love the incredible view of the numerous incoming and outgoing flights that leave National Airport. Gravelly Point is a mecca for bike riders, family picnics, league sports, kite flying and boaters. Sitting at the north End of Reagan National Airport, Gravelly Point provides easy access to the Mt Vernon Trail, downtown DC and Roosevelt Island.
House Of Bounce
9404 Center Point Lane
Manassas, VA 20110
Have fun at this 6,400 square foot indoor playcenter. You will find super sized inflatables, private party room with throne and a coffee lounge for the adults.
I really like the vibe at House of Bounce. While it is a longer ride versus Pump It Up, it is definitely more relaxed with a welcoming staff.
Imagination Station
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda MD 20814
301-280-1660
Imagination Stage is the largest and most respected multi-disciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the Washington, DC region. Year-round professional shows for families and classes, performance opportunities, outreach programs and summer camps for ages 1-18 are overseen by a core belief in making the arts inclusive and accessible to all children, regardless of their physical, cognitive or financial status.
Loudoun County Parks & Recreation
Loudoun County VA
Programs are offered throughout Montgomery County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Montgomery County residents.
Montgomery County Nature Center
Montgomery County MD
Four nature centers in the Montgomery County Park and Planning system offer year-round, a variety of interesting, educational and fun programs for individuals (adults and children) and families. Hike with an interpretive naturalist and learn more about nature's hidden treasures. View special exhibits and displays in our visitors' centers. Group programs are offered for schools, scout groups and other organized groups.
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Montgomery Cty Parks & Recreation
Montgomery County MD
Programs are offered throughout Montgomery County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Montgomery County residents.
Prince George County Parks & Recreation
Prince George County MD
Programs are offered throughout Prince George County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Prince George County residents.
Prince William County Parks & Recreation
Prince William County VA
Programs are offered throughout Prince William County. Check the attached website for the desired location, time and children's program. Discount offered to Prince William County residents.
Pump It Up
4230 Forbes Blvd. Suite H
Lanham, MD 20706
301-577-7952
Waldorf, MD
109B Post Office Road
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-638-5867
10110 Battlefield Parkway
Manassas VA 21009
703-749-8006
73 Lawson Road SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
703- 443-1400
Pump It Up, is the inflatable party that kids adore! They have a number of birthday packages for kids two and older. It is a really cool idea for an active birthday celebration that little one and their friends will love! Don't forget to head over to Pump It Up for weekday Pop-In Playtime. Pop-In Playtime offers kids 2 and up the fun of bouncing, sliding, jumping, and climbing for 90 minutes. It is a great way to change up the week or just escape a bad weather day. Other fun events include, Family Jumptime and open sessions on the weekend. They even have pizza for family night! If you are in a playgroup, take advantage of Private Bounce Time. It is an ideal package for Mom's Groups. Check the website for locations and desired times. Note, Pump It Up tends to fill up during open sessions. Get there a little early to ensure a spot.
Reston Town Center
11900 Market Street
Reston VA 20190
202-263-8520
Concerts, ice skating rink, festivals and more for the kids. Reston Town Center also has an exceptional line-up of restaurants, stores and a movie theater. The family will enjoy this great outdoor venue all year long! Check the website for current events.
Reston Zoo
1228 Hunter Mill Road
Vienna VA 22182
703-757-6222
Reston Zoo is a surprising find in the heart of urban Fairfax County. It's a thirty-acre, family-friendly zoo: an oasis in the middle of the city! Safari wagon rides (included in admission fee) take young and old to see zebras, antelope, bison, ostrich, and lots more. Park staff lead regular animal demonstrations. Reston Zoo encourages animal interaction. There are plenty of places to get "up close and personal" with the animals. Animal feed and lamb bottles are available, too! You won't want to miss the alligators, camels, reptile house, or waterfowl. You'll be amazed that such an opportunity is so close to you!
Six Flags
13710 Central Avenue
Mitchellville MD 20721
301-249-1500
Lots of your standard high end amusement park rides and let us not forget, Hurricane Harbor! Waterparks have come along way and Six Flags has perfected its local DC offering. Noteworthy, Six Flags is a long and pricey day, I would stick with kids at least 36" in height with a tolerance for a full day.
Splash Down Water Park
7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive
Manassas VA 20109
703-361-4451
Northern Virginia's largest Waterpark. This locations offers up 13 acres of fun and lots of H2O. The park serves as a great venue for swimming lessons, aqua camps, birthday parties and much more. With tons of waterslides and a 770 foot lazy river, you will want to make it to this destination for summer fun. Note, Splash Down is part of Prince William County Park Authority.
Strathmore Hall Arts Center
5301 Tuckerman Lane
Bethesda MD 20852
301-581-5100
High quality arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes, served with the hospitality and warmth of a family enterprise, are the hallmarks of Strathmore. Seasonal outdoor events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal, reaching out to people of all ages, interests and cultural heritage.
Watson Adventures
Washington DC
Clever scavenger hunts that are offered in Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Ideal for adults or kids 7 and older.
Wolf Trap
1551 Trap Road
Vienna VA 22182
703-255-1900
I first discovered Wolf Trap when the Gypsy Kings came to the DC area. After a great night under the stars with my own picnic dinner and wine, I was sold. Bringing your own food and alcohol is a great, relaxed feature about Wolf Trap. The venue offers a diverse collection of summer performances. Among the mix of bands and headliners you will also find children's performances and plays. In addition, Early Learning programs for kids’ ages 3 to 5 years of age are offered. In the winter months, The Barns at Wolf Trap offer a great selection of jazz, blue grass, country music and comedy. Enjoy Opera under the stars in the summer. Check the website for a complete list of all performances, classes and events.
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