Summer is here! Looking for some local family-friendly activities to do this summer? Check out our recommendations below to keep the fun going all summer long!
JUNE
Enjoy a summer craft! On the first Saturday (June 4th) of every month from 9am-12pm, The Home Depot provides free, do-it-yourself project kits for kids!
Cool down with some homemade popsicles!
Pick a new dinner recipe and visit a Farmers Market for fresh and local ingredients!
https://northernvirginiamag.com/guides/farmers-markets/
On June 24th and 25th, enjoy fireworks at Mt. Vernon:
https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/independence-fireworks/
Do you have a little one who loves all things Pirates? Set sail on a family-friendly Pirate cruise from Annapolis, MD!
JULY
Starting early July, pick-your-own raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or peaches at Larriland Farm!
http://www.pickyourown.com/todays-harvest/fruit-harvest-schedule/
July 2nd and 3rd, children 12 and under receive a free bucket hat at the Nationals game. Don’t forget- every Sunday kids get to run the bases, too!
https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/promotions
On July 9th, celebrate the USA and Alexandria’s birthdays with fireworks! Click below to find all the best vantage points for the fireworks show:
Enjoy Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap! Check out all of the show options below:
https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/22ctitw/0701show22.aspx#datetime=07012022T103000
Rainy summer day? Head to the St. James for their indoor water park or climbing and obstacle courses to get some wiggles out!