Explore local history, art and nature at these three events in the DMV! These local festivals and community events are a great way to get outside and discover the area’s rich culture, history and wildlife.
The World and Me: Amphibian Week Kickoff Celebration with the USDA Forest Service and Friends!
May 3, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History | 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20560
National Amphibian Week is the perfect time to learn about your froggy friends. This educational event features hands-on learning stations, speakers from the USDA Forest Service and US Geological Survey and live amphibians!
Free | naturalhistory.si.edu
Revolutionary War Weekend
May 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mount Vernon | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Travel back in time to America’s revolutionary period during this weekend event at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate! Talk with historical reenactors to discover what life was like during the war, watch period-accurate military drills and explore George Washington’s war tent. The event also features story times, local artisans and food available for purchase.
$22-$35; free for children ages 5 and younger | mountvernon.org
VisArts’ 13th Annual Rockville Arts Festival
May 3-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Square | Maryland Avenue and East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD 20850
Explore Rockville’s vibrant arts scene at this annual festival, featuring arts and crafts from more than 130 local artists, a makers market, craft demonstrations and more! You can even create your own chalk drawings as part of the festival’s chalk art competition.
Free | visartscenter.org
