Early June brings a full weekend to the DC area, and the June 12 to 14 lineup offers free festivals, outdoor arts and family activities across the region. Highlights include Big Bounce America at the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, the Invitational Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park in Maryland, the Asian BBQ Festival in Rockville and a Library of Congress family day exploring 250 years of American fashion. Whether you are looking for things to do with kids in Washington, DC, planning a family outing in Maryland or searching for family events in Northern Virginia, this weekend has options across all three areas and something worth adding to the calendar.
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Friday, June 12
Big Bounce America
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: Bull Run Special Events Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, Va.
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Big Bounce America brings the world’s largest touring inflatable event to the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville for its final weekend, June 12-14. The attraction stretches more than 900 feet and includes obstacle courses, climbing towers, a giant slide into a ball pit, basketball hoops, a DJ and food trucks, with separate sessions available for younger children, older kids and adults. Tickets are required and include three hours of access.
Run Unbridled Track Fest
- Time: 4:30-10 p.m.
- Location: George Mason University Stadium, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Va.
Run Unbridled Track Fest at George Mason University Stadium brings competitive track and field events to a college venue on Friday evening. The event draws athletes and spectators from across the region, with races continuing into the evening. Tickets are required.
Community Picnic
- Time: 4-7 p.m.
- Location: SensePlay Studio, 3720 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Va.
SensePlay Studio hosts a free Community Picnic Friday afternoon, bringing families together for an outdoor gathering at the Fairfax location. Registration is required to attend. The event is a relaxed way to close out a Friday before the rest of the weekend’s activities begin.
Saturday, June 13
MIME presents Fables & Fantasy
- Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
- Location: Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia, Md.
MIME presents “Fables & Fantasy,” a theatrical production at Hammond High School in Columbia featuring performances drawn from classic stories and fantastical narratives. The Saturday evening show gives families a chance to see local performers bring imaginative worlds to the stage. Tickets are required.
The Laurel Garden Tour
- Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: 817 Main Street, Laurel, Md.
The Laurel Garden Tour offers a self-guided walk through established gardens in the Laurel area, with participants visiting multiple properties over the morning and early afternoon. The event is ticketed and provides an accessible outing for families interested in outdoor spaces and seasonal planting. It runs Saturday morning through early afternoon.
Pride Family Day
- Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Md.
Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park offers free, inclusive programming in the historic park setting on the Maryland side of the Potomac. The event features activities, performances and a community gathering space for all ages. Admission is free.
Hyattsville Elementary PTA Pride Festival
- Time: 3-6 p.m.
- Location: Driskell Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, Md.
The Hyattsville Elementary PTA Pride Festival takes place at Driskell Park on Saturday afternoon, with free activities, community vendors and celebration programming for families in the Hyattsville area. The outdoor event runs through early evening. Admission is free.
Bubble Fest
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- Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Location: Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, Md.
Bubble Fest at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum in Annapolis gives kids a hands-on morning of bubble science, with interactive stations designed for younger children and families. The event runs Saturday morning with free admission to the Bubble Fest programming. It is a short, focused outing well-suited for younger kids before the afternoon heats up.
Sunday, June 14
Asian BBQ Festival
- Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location: Rockville Town Square, North Washington Street, Rockville, Md.
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The Asian BBQ Festival at Rockville Town Square brings together food vendors, live entertainment and cultural programming for a free Sunday event in Montgomery County. Families can sample dishes from across Asian culinary traditions alongside performances and vendors throughout the day. Admission is free.
Columbia Festival of the Arts
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Md.
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The Columbia Festival of the Arts returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront on Sunday, continuing the Lakefest Weekend with performances, installations and community arts programming. The festival is free and brings together local and regional artists across multiple disciplines. It is part of a larger multi-day celebration at the Columbia waterfront.
Sunday Storytime
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Location: Planet Word, 925 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Sunday Storytime at Planet Word in Washington is a weekly reading program for young children set inside the city’s language and literacy museum. Registration includes museum admission for the day, giving families access to the full Planet Word experience after the storytime session. It runs Sunday morning from 10 to 11 a.m.
Birding for Beginners
- Time: 8-11 a.m.
- Location: Huntley Meadows, 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, Va.
Birding for Beginners at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria offers an early-morning introduction to bird identification in one of the region’s best wetland habitats. The program is open to participants 12 and older, with minors required to attend with an adult. Registration and tickets are required.
Rugby 101
- Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: Kinder Farm Park, Turf Field 2, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, Md.
Rugby 101 at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville gives beginners a chance to try the sport in a low-pressure setting on Sunday morning. The free event is open to participants looking to learn the basics without prior experience. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Turf Field 2.
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Allison Chan is a Washington Parent intern and a rising senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. She is passionate about writing and community engagement.
