Explore a summer season packed with outdoor fun, live entertainment, movies, and fun for all ages!
SUMMER SPLASH
Summer offers sunshine, swimsuits, and plenty of ways to cool off! Below are just a few opportunities to cool off, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
Our Special Harbor Spray Park
Suit up and head on out to this Chesapeake Bay-themed spray park...
Spraygrounds & Splash Pads
Cool off without having to haul all the pool supplies...
Bay Beach Fun @ Sandy Point
This natural treasure offers sandy beaches perfect for swimming, castle building, and more...
Splash Into Fun @ Sensory-Friendly Swims
Beat the heat on these special days designed to let all families enjoy an inclusive day of summer fun...
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
From outdoor screens to air-conditioned theatres — summer movie fun starts here! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
Paragon Summer Movies
Enjoy midweek movies, major family fun at Paragon Theaters this summer...
Films at the Stone
Enjoy unforgettable screenings set against one of DC's most powerful landmarks...
Summer Fountain Fun
These outdoor movies are the perfect excuse to stay up past bedtime...
Summer Movies @ Loudoun Station
Get ready for lights, laughter, and a whole lot of fun at Loudoun Station's summer movie series...
KID’S ENTERTAINMENT
Find beloved performers, interactive shows, and plenty of reasons to smile this summer! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
Arts in the Parks @ Lorton Community Center
From magic and music to puppets and more, Arts in the Parks offers a summer filled with live programs and
Summer Jams with Rocknoceros
Mondays are made for music! Rocknoceros is back all summer long in Ashburn...
Mondays = Big Summer Fun!
Find splashes, smiles, and fun on Mondays all summer long...
Preschool Wednesdays on the Farm
Enjoy themed weekly fun, including music, games, and stories...
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
Reading goals feel a little more exciting when prizes are all part of the story…
Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program
Kids are invited to turn reading goals into delicious rewards this summer...
LoCo Summer Reading Program
Dig into a prehistoric summer of reading challenges, free performances, and some seriously epic prizes...
SUMMER MUSIC
From rising talent to familiar favs, these stages are packed with good vibes and even better music! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
Tarara Summer Concert Series
This summer series is one of the most sought-after and longest-running live music festivals...
Live Summer Shows @ Wolf Trap
Summer isn't really summer without a visit to Wolf Trap...
Summer Music Series & Concerts
Live music is around every corner this summer...
Friday Night Live!
This free outdoor concert series features popular local and regional bands...
AND MORE!
Half-Price Admission @ the National Aquarium
Enjoy half-price admission and delight in more than 20,000 animals and aquatic treasures...
Peach-Perfect You-Pick Farms
Find the sweetest taste of summer at these peach-picking orchards and destinations...
PlayPalooza
PlayPalooza — a pop-up kids festival is back for a summer of fun...
Airshows & Special Events
Your family is cleared for fun and ready for take-off...
Sky High Fun @ the Flying Circus Airshow
Trade screen time for sky time as daring pilots soar overhead, performing aerial feats and heart-racing tricks...
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Get wrapped up in a larger-than-life world inspired by favorite Hershey's treats...
Summer Games Pass @ Bowlero
Strike up some summer memories on the lanes...
Free! Planet Fitness Summer Pass
A healthy summer starts here...
Free Entrance Days @ National Parks
America's best idea — the national parks — is even better when it's free...
2026 County Fairs & Carnivals
From the midway to the main stage, these fairs and carnivals offer non-stop excitement...
Little Hands on the Farm
Kids will enjoy learning about life on a working farm and meeting the loving animals that live at the park...
Ahoy, Mateys! Pirate Ship Adventures
Book ye' travels and climb aboard for escapades on the open waters...
Imagination Pops @ Bubble Planet!
Fun-seekers are invited to explore a colorful, dreamy universe made entirely of bubbles...
Family Fun, Superhero Style
This summer, capes, comics, and larger-than-life adventures take over National Harbor...
Smithsonian Sleepovers
Turn an ordinary night into an extraordinary experience with a museum sleepover...
SUMMER FUN @ WOLF TRAP
Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
Wolf Trap's performing arts series just for kids is a summer tradition for generations of families...
Kidz Bop Live
Get ready for Kidz Bop Live — where the pop charts meet the playground...
Movies in Concert @ Wolf Trap
You're invited to see your favorite movies in high definition on the big screen at Wolf Trap's Filene Center...
Free! Young at Arts @ Wolf Trap
Young at Arts helps families create unforgettable memories while inspiring the next generation of arts goers...
Live Summer Shows @ Wolf Trap
Summer isn't really summer without a visit to Wolf Trap...
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
