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Looking for activities to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
Top Things To Do in and Near DC This Weekend With Kids
MLK Service Cleanups with Montgomery Parks
Montgomery County, MD - Friday - Monday, January 18-20
Free
Recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day through a volunteer park cleanup at parks across Montgomery County. Participants can help clear litter from streams, beautify green spaces, and do other things to protect natural spaces and wildlife. Visit the website here.
Little Tyke Hike (at Rock Creek Park Nature Center)
Washington, DC - Friday, January 17
Free
Bring your little ones to this FREE event to learn about the forest and how to explore nature. This program includes learning about nature through books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses, and a very short hike on a paved path. These hikes will happen on Jan. 17 and Jan. 31. Visit the website here.
Mayor Muriel Bowser's Skate Party
Fort Stanton Recreation Center
Washington, DC - Friday, January 17
Free
Come out and for an evening of fun, good vibes, games, and music. Everybody get your roll on, all while enjoying food, good company, and good skaters. Let’s test your skating skills while grooving to music! Parents are welcome to skate join the fun. Visit the website here.
Monster Jam at CFG Arena
Baltimore, MD - Friday, January 17 - Sunday, January 19
Monster Jam is a live monster truck competition featuring dozens of 11-foot-tall, jacked-up trucks racing around in the dirt. The competition features some of the most popular monster trucks, like Grave Digger, Megaladon, El Toro Loco, Fragon, and more. Visit the website here.
MLK Birthday Celebration Especially for Youth (at Reston Community Center)
Reston, VA - Saturday - Monday, January 13-15
Free
Children can rotate through a series of activities including a performance, an age-appropriate video, and arts and crafts. All activities are based on the history of Dr. King and the civil rights movement. Visit the website here.
Collage Dance Collective Presents “RISE” (at McLean Community Center)
Mclean, VA - Saturday, January 18
“RISE”, choreographed by Collage Dance Collective co-founder and artistic director Kevin Thomas, is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” which was delivered at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee on April 3, 1968. This thought-provoking ballet is a reflection of what we have overcome and envisions where we go from here. Students enrolled in McLean Community Center’s dance program, led by Art in Motion, will also perform in “RISE” alongside the professional touring company. Visit the website here.
Potomac River Cleanup for MLK Jr. Day of Service at Anacostia Park
Washington, DC - Saturday, January 18
Free
Join Potomac Conservancy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service trash cleanup at Anacostia Park. Make a difference for the Potomac River and turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to recreate outdoors and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Visit the website here.
Let Freedom Ring Celebration (at the Kennedy Center)
Washington, DC - Sunday, January 19
Free
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a FREE, ticketed musical tribute, the Let Freedom Ring Celebration. The annual program, part of the Center’s Millennium Stage performance series, features musical performances by Christopher Jackson, Esperanza Spalding, Chelsey Green, Lew Sid, and the NEWorks Voices of America and NEWorks House Band, led by music producer Nolan Williams Jr. The event is hosted by Taye Diggs. Visit the website here.
The Annual MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade
The R.I.S.E Center to Anacostia Park
Washington, DC - Monday, January 20
Free
Coordinated by the Coalition for Peace, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Peace Walk is held annually on the MLK holiday. Over a thousand Peace Walkers join in the two-mile walk along MLK Ave in Southeast DC. Visit the website here.
MLK Day of Service – Mount Vernon Trail
Alexandria, VA - Monday, January 20
Free
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail are improving the new Long Bridge Connector Trail that connects to the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington. Volunteer to remove invasive vegetation growing into the trail. Anyone and everyone can volunteer. Visit the website here.
MLK National Day of Service
Various Locations - Monday, January 20
Free
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable, and to take action to create the beloved community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. Visit the website here.
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
National Parks - Monday, January 20
Free
It's National Public Lands Day, and that means your admission is FREE! On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Visit the website here.
2025 MLK Celebration: Community Service Projects at Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate
Reston, VA - Monday, January 20
Free
Honor Dr. King’s legacy by serving the community with friends and neighbors, and support a few local charities. Visit the website here.
MLK Service and Learning Day at Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA - Monday, January 20
Free
Introduce your young ones to Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of giving back to our community. Rotate through stations to hear about the Civil Rights Movement, participate in a service project, and reflect on the power of community cooperation. Visit the website here.
Wreath Laying Service at the MLK Memorial
Washington, DC - Monday, January 20
Free
Gather your family and pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by attending an early morning wreath laying at his memorial. Visit the website here.
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