

Washington Parent Picks · 2026
Family Fun
Family Fun is the top level group for best things to do with kids in the DC area, covering Museums & Historic Sites, Indoor Playgrounds, Parks, Fairs & Festivals, Day Trips, Friendly Farms, Bowling, Mini-Golf, Skating Rinks, Resorts and more. DMV parents nominated through May and voted daily through July. Nothing here is an editorial pick. Every name was put forward and voted for by families across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Start here when the weekend needs a plan.


Animal Encounters

Bowling

Camping & Glamping

Day Trips

Fairs & Festivals

Friendly Farms

Gyms, Sports & Recreation Venues

Indoor Playgrounds

Mini-Golf

Museums & Historic Sites

Parks

Pickleball & Padel

Resorts

Skating Rinks

Story Times

Theaters & Performance Venues

Vacation Destinations
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