Outdoor Activities Guide for DC Kids

Families can enjoy Washington DC's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center
Outdoor Adventures for DC Families
Full up your buckets with juicy red strawberries. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Best Strawberry Picking Near DC and Summer Strawberry Festivals
Enjoy a free concert on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of Wharf DC
DC's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer
Outdoor movies abound in the DC area all summer long. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County Park Authority
Free Outdoor Movies Near DC this Summer for Kids
Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author
Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip
Climb the famous steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a gorgeous view of the reflecting pool and the Washington Monument. Photo by anjanettew via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Visiting Washington, DC's National Mall and Memorial Parks with Kids
Buzz over to the Me and the Bee playground at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Photo courtesy of nationalzoo.si.edu
Best Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds near DC

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Run through the tunnel to get their energy out! Photo courtesy Melissa and Doug
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Kids of all ages enjoy apple picking and chomping on an apple right off the tree. Photo courtesy of Butler's Orchard
Apple Picking Near DC: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Have some fall fun at these apple orchards and farms within easy driving distance of DC.
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The carousel and playground at National Harbor are lots of fun for kids' birthday parties. Photo courtesy of Spirit Park
DC's Best Parks and Playgrounds for Kids' Birthday Parties
These awesome parks and playgrounds make fantastic birthday party spots.
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Pick the perfect sunflower at Great Country Farms. Photo by Maryam Shahid for Great Country Farms
Best Sunflower Fields Near DC for Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers
Pick your own flowers at these pretty sunflower fields across the DC area.
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Fill your bucket with the sweetest, freshest berries at area farms. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Berry Picking near DC: The Best Pick-Your-Own Berry Farms
Here are our picks for the top berry picking farms in the DC area.
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You definitely won't feel uncomfortable while camping at Westgate River Ranch Resort.
Best Glamping Spots in the US for Families
Have an elevated family camping experience at one of these great glamping spots.
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Bring an explosion of color to your driveway with this homemade fizzy sidewalk chalk paint. Photo by author Liz Baill
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Fizzy Chalk Fireworks: The Science of Homemade Fizzy Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Step up your sidewalk chalk game by making it crackle and fizz.
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