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Ahoy, Mateys! Pirate Ship Adventures

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Ahoy, Mateys! Pirate Ship Adventures

Pirate Adventures for Kids
‹‹ Even More Summer Fun

Ahoy, Mateys! Now’s the perfect time to book a pirate ship adventure for young buccaneers and their families!

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
Annapolis, MD
Get caught up in a real-life pirate adventure on the Chesapeake. Fun for the whole family, young swashbucklers will enjoy pirate dress-up and, of course, searching for sunken treasure! Watch as your little ones try to defeat the most rotten pirate of them all and go into battle by firing the ship’s water cannons!

Urban Pirates
Baltimore, MD
Setting sail out of Baltimore, Urban Pirates has entertained families for years! Enjoy interactive adventures featuring swashbuckling songs and dance, games, water-cannon blasts, and, of course, treasure!

Boomerang Pirate Ship
Washington, DC
Release your inner pirate on the Potomac River when you climb aboard the Boomerang, a custom-designed ship with room for a pirate crew of up to 84. Offering an immersive and family-friendly cruise that takes landlubbers on a unique adventure, this cruise features swashbuckling music, face painting and pirate tattoos, interactive entertainment, thrilling water-cannon battles, and souvenirs from the treasure chest.

Kids Pirate Cruise at the Calvert Marine Museum
Solomons, MD
Every so often, the Calvert Marine Museum turns a piece of Chesapeake history into a pirate ship! The Kids Pirate Cruise sails aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, a log-built bugeye — but it’s a special-event cruise offered only on select dates, not part of the museum’s regular sailing schedule. Check the museum’s special cruises page to see whether one is on the calendar.

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Tarara Summer Concert Series

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Tarara Summer Concert Series

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Tarara Summer Concert Series
‹‹ Summer Music Series & Concerts

What began with two guitar players in 1999, entertaining on the back deck at Leesburg’s Tarara Vineyards, has turned into one of the most sought-after and longest-running live music venues and music festivals in the DC metropolitan region!

This year’s season will host some of the most popular bands in the history of the award-winning music festival. See the summer line-up below, or search by month:

MAY
  • May 23, 2026
    So Fetch!
    The DMV’s Ultimate ’00s Dance Party: From Britney to Beyonce, OutKast to NSYNC, The Killers to Ke$ha, So Fetch! delivers non-stop bangers and epic throwbacks.
  • May 30, 2026
    The New Romance
    The Ultimate ’80s Tribute Band: This nonstop, high-octane ’80s show is packed wall-to-wall with songs audiences know by heart.
JUNE
  • June 6, 2026
    White Ford Bronco
    The Ultimate ’90s Party: From grunge to pop, hip-hop to alt-rock, boy bands to divas, White Ford Bronco covers every iconic ’90s anthem that ruled the airwaves.
  • June 13, 2026
    7 Bridges
    The Ultimate Eagles Experience: 7 Bridges delivers a jaw-dropping, note-for-note tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.
  • June 20, 2026
    Delta Spur
    Country Music Favorites: Delta Spur performs hits by Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Zac Brown, Keith Urban, and other country favorites.
  • June 27, 2026
    Groovalicious
    The Ultimate ’70s Dance & Disco Party: Groovalicious takes audiences back to the carefree days of bell-bottoms, platforms, disco balls, and glitter.
JULY
  • July 3, 2026
    Stifler’s Mom
    The Ultimate ’90s Experience: Stifler’s Mom delivers an epic ’90s throwback party filled with nostalgic hits and high-energy performances.
  • July 11, 2026
    The Bridge with Elizabeth’s Furnace
    Tribute to Led Zeppelin: The band delivers goosebump-inducing versions of Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Kashmir, Black Dog, and more.
  • July 18, 2026
    Turnstiles
    The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel: A faithful, high-energy celebration of one of the most iconic songbooks in rock history.
  • July 25, 2026
    Jimmy Kenny & the Pirate Beach Band
    Tribute to Buffett, Chesney, & Zac Brown: Perfect for Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation fans, and anyone who enjoys laid-back, beach-inspired music.
AUGUST
  • Aug 1, 2026
    The Legwarmers
    The Ultimate ’80s Tribute Band: The Legwarmers relive the ’80s with high-energy performances and unforgettable hits.
  • Aug 8, 2026
    Slippery When Wet
    The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute: Slippery When Wet is the most searched Bon Jovi tribute band on Google and YouTube.
  • Aug 15, 2026
    The Seven Wonders
    A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks: With spot-on vocals and masterful musicianship, this show takes audiences on a musical journey.
  • Aug 22, 2026
    Escape
    The Journey Tribute: Focusing on the Steve Perry era, E5C4P3 delivers all the iconic hits audiences know by heart.
  • Aug 29, 2026
    Gonzo’s Nose
    The DC Area’s Most Popular Party Band — Reunion Show: Expect killer musicianship and a setlist that keeps the crowd moving.
SEPTEMBER
  • Sept 5, 2026
    The Super ’70s Rock Show
    Featuring Super Trans Am & The Darby Brothers: From Boston to Queen, Super Trans Am delivers spot-on vocals and electrifying solos.
  • Sept 12, 2026
    Bad Animals
    The Heart Tribute: Bad Animals highlights Heart’s biggest hits across two sets.
  • Sept 19, 2026
    High Noon
    The East Coast’s Premier Tribute to Southern Rock: Performing ’70s classic hits of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, and more.
  • Sept 26, 2026
    The Reflex
    Ultimate ’80s Music: From new wave to synth-heavy anthems, The Reflex delivers high-energy performances of favorite ’80s hits.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Select Saturdays, May 23-Sept 26, 2026

Location:
Tarara Vineyards ∙ Leesburg, VA

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27th Annual Labor Day Car Show

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27th Annual Labor Day Car Show

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Rev up your Labor Day plans! The City of Fairfax’s Labor Day Car Show returns to historic downtown on September 7, 2026!

Drawing thousands of spectators yearly, this annual event features hundreds of show vehicles lining University Drive — from exotic and classic cars to hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Last year’s show featured more than 400 vehicles from almost 60 manufacturers!

Admission is free; however, donations are appreciated (all proceeds benefit Life with Cancer and the Cloverleaf Equine Center). See the full schedule and event map online.

Details:
Website

Date:
Sept 7, 2026

Location:
Downtown Fairfax, VA

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Bluemont Fair

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Bluemont Fair

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‹‹ More Fall Fun & Guides

Country charm meets mountain air! You’re invited to the Bluemont Fair on September 19-20, 2026, when a 200-year-old village in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains transforms into an old-fashioned country fair.

Browse dozens of juried crafters and watch potters, woodturners, and weavers at work. Follow the music to three stages of Americana, roots, bluegrass, and folk. Hungry? The EE Lake Store hosts a huge homemade bake sale (gluten-free, too!), the Culinary Marketplace stocks local syrups, honey, and hot sauce, and the UMC Hospitality Center serves cold drinks, hot dogs, and famous apple dumplings for a good cause.

Children’s Fair
Enjoy free face painting, glitter tattoos, games, crafts, bubbles, and hay bales behind the Community Center, plus a Young Entrepreneur section, where crafters 18 and under sell their wares.

Petting Zoo
Step inside to meet the animals — past guests have included a camel and a wallaby!

Model Trains & a Real Caboose
Discover an extensive NTRAK model train display upstairs in the Community Center, plus a real caboose to climb aboard out back.

Fiber Arts
Pet alpacas, angora rabbits, and goats at the Creekside Fiber Arts Field, and watch free spinning, weaving, and felting demonstrations.

Hands-On History
Meet an archaeologist with local finds, watch a blacksmith at work, take in the Waterford Quilt Guild’s quilt show, and tour Bluemont’s 1825 schoolhouse.

America’s 250th Birthday
The free Plaster Museum of Bluemont Heritage spotlights Loudoun County’s role in the Revolutionary War — sign your name to their very own Declaration of Independence.

A Little Extra Fun
Fee-based add-ons include pony rides, the barrel train ride to the lake, the rock climbing wall, and beer and wine tasting for the grown-ups.

Bring your best homemade pickles and pies to Saturday morning’s Pickle & Pie Contest, then swing by the Community Center early Saturday afternoon to taste the winners — competing pies are sold by the slice once judging wraps up.

Admission is free for children 9 and under; a modest gate admission (cash or credit) covers every activity area unless otherwise noted. See the full activity lineup here, and find complete admission and parking details here.

Details:
Website ∙ Activities

Dates:
Sept 19-20, 2026

Location:
33846 Snickersville Tpke ∙ Bluemont, VA

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Family Movie Nights @ Tysons

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Family Movie Nights @ Tysons

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‹‹ More Summer Movie Fun

Tysons Corner Center’s summer movie line-up is packed with family favorites — perfect for an evening out!

Hosted on PenFed Plaza’s big screen, families are invited to bring a blanket or chairs, gather your crew, and enjoy a free evening of fun.

Details:
Website

Dates:
July 17-Oct 16, 2026

Location:
PenFed Plaza @ Tysons Corner Center ∙ Tysons, VA

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Budding Scientists: Medicine & Health Museums

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Budding Scientists: Medicine & Health Museums

Medicine & Health Museums Near Dulles
‹‹ DMV Museums, Landmarks, & More

For families with budding young doctors and scientists, these DMV destinations offer an engaging experience that blends the past with the wonders of modern science.|

Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…

National Museum of Health & Medicine
Silver Spring, MD ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport

Established during the Civil War, this museum boasts a vast collection of specimens, artifacts, and medical instruments. It covers everything from neuroanatomy to wartime medicine. One of its most noteworthy items is a set of bone fragments from President Abraham Lincoln’s skull. It’s a treasure trove for anyone interested in medical history.

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Alexandria, VA ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport

Operating since the 18th century, this museum was once a thriving family business. Now, it offers a fascinating glimpse into historic medical practices and the evolution of pharmacies. Its notable clientele included Martha Washington and Nelly Custis. The museum blends commerce, health, and history.

National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Frederick, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport

Explore the medical stories of the Civil War at this museum. It makes clear the innovations and challenges of wartime medicine, highlighting the compassion and courage of caregivers. From surgical procedures to field hospitals, the museum paints a vivid picture of Civil War-era healthcare.

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport

Step back in time at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. Here, visitors are transported to the world of colonial medicine. From leeches to lancets, the shop displays 18th-century remedies and treatments. The history of Dr. Mercer, a friend of George Washington, further enriches the narrative.

Chimborazo Medical Museum
Richmond, VA ∙ Approx 115 miles from Dulles Airport

Perched atop Chimborazo Hill, this museum stands on the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the Confederacy’s largest hospitals. Today, it tells the story of the hospital and other Civil War-era Richmond institutions, along with how medicine was practiced in the 1860s.

The Public Hospital of 1773
Williamsburg, VA ∙ Approx 160 miles from Dulles Airport

As the first American hospital devoted exclusively to treating the mentally ill, the Public Hospital of 1773 marked a significant departure from the prevailing practice of confining the mentally ill to jails and almshouses. Architecturally, its design reflected 18th-century views on mental illness, with barred windows and segregated cells. Despite these features, its establishment symbolized a budding recognition of mental illness as a condition deserving medical attention rather than mere incarceration.

The Pest House Medical Museum
Lynchburg, VA ∙ Approx 180 miles from Dulles Airport

The term “pest house” refers to a place where people with contagious diseases were quarantined. This museum highlights medical instruments and describes 19th-century treatment methods. It’s a haunting yet enlightening exploration of historical healthcare during epidemics.

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

NatureFest

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NatureFest

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‹‹ More Fall Festival Fun

A wild day awaits you at NatureFest on September 27, 2026! NatureFest is a family-friendly, hands-on nature festival showcasing the animals, plants, and insects that make Runnymede Park their home.

Explore educational exhibits and join nature-themed activities and interactive games throughout the park — play Bird Bingo and the Web of Life Game, and compete in the Nature Olympics!

This free community celebration takes place at Runnymede Park in the heart of Herndon. Free parking is available at the Hunters Creek Clubhouse (417 Queen’s Row), while handicap parking only is available at the park.

Details:
Website

Date:
Sept 27, 2026

Location:
Runnymede Park ∙ Herndon, VA

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Lovettsville Oktoberfest

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Lovettsville Oktoberfest

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One of Loudoun County’s signature festivals returns September 26, 2026, with tons of German-inspired fun!

Lovettsville Oktoberfest is filled with live entertainment and delicious food, plus the chance to discover local artisans and vendors. When the beer master shouts “O zapft’s!” and taps that first keg, this little Virginia town transforms into a slice of Munich!

Here’s what’s on tap this year:

  • German-Style Food
    Local civic organizations and businesses will be dishing up plenty of delicious German-style food all day.
  • All-Day German Competitions
    Traditional contests will be running all day, including Stein Hauling and Hoisting and the famous Wiener Dog Races!
  • Kinderfest
    This all-day festival is family-friendly — kids will find plenty of fun and activities, too!
  • Craft Vendors & Local Businesses
    More than 50 local artisans and vendors will be bringing handmade crafts, gifts, and specialty goods.
  • Young Entrepreneur Vendor Area
    Young business owners will have their own vendor area to show off and sell what they make.
  • Live Music & Entertainment
    German bands, local musicians, and entertainers will keep the music going all day long.

Details:
Website

Date:
Sept 26, 2026

Location:
Town Hall ∙ Lovettsville, VA

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Fall Fest @ Reston Farm Garden Market

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Fall Fest @ Reston Farm Garden Market

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Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fest
‹‹ More Fall Festival Fun

Reston Farm Garden Market is excited to pumpkin-spice-it-up the season at their annual Fall Fest!

A NOVA family fav, the Market’s annual festival features loads of fun, hands-on activities for little ones (toddlers to age 10). Open weekends, from September 26-October 31, 2026 (plus Monday, October 12), kids will love the mini-train rides, inflatable corn maze, slides, and moon bounces.

Plus, don’t miss the balloon artist, face painter, DJ, and the chance to meet furry animal friends in their small petting zoo! Come hungry, too! Plenty of warm cider donuts will be available — fried on-site all season long.

Pre-purchase tickets online; kids 2 & under are free. Everyone ages 3 & older needs a ticket — including adults accompanying free toddlers.

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Dates:
Weekends Sept 26-Oct 31, 2026
& Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)

Location:
Reston Farm Garden Market ∙ Reston, VA

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The Big Dig & Big Rigs Touch-a-Truck!

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The Big Dig & Big Rigs Touch-a-Truck!

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‹‹ More Touch-a-Truck Fun

From adults to the littlest tater tot, there’s plenty of fun to be found at The Big Dig & Big Rig Touch-a-Truck! You’re invited to join Great Country Farms for this year’s potato harvest — now paired with a touch-a-truck for one big weekend of hands-on play!

For two days, from August 15-16, 2026, grab a shovel and head to the fields for the U-Dig Potato Harvest. Kids and adults alike will love uncovering potato treasures straight from the soil (potatoes sold separately by the pound), with tractor “rip” demonstrations throughout the day to make hunting easier for little diggers.

On August 15, 2026, only, don’t miss Big Rigs Touch-a-Truck! Get up close with farm trucks, construction equipment, fire trucks, and more — little truck lovers can climb aboard, honk horns, and meet the operators. Plus, complete a passport activity by collecting stamps at each vehicle station to earn a prize!

Admission also includes Great Country Farms’ 15-acre play area, meaning plenty of furry, feathered, and hoofed friends, rope swings, a giant jumping pillow, giant tube slides, and much more!

Details:
Website

Dates:
Aug 15-16, 2026

Location:
Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA

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