Reservoir Recess: Family Field Day
Aug. 1, Noon-4 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Cool off at this family-friendly event in Washington, D.C.’s Reservoir District where families can take part in lawn games, make unique crafts, jam out to live music and more.
Free | reservoirdistrict.com/events
Woodlawn Manor Special Events: Summer Family Day
Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sandy Spring, MD
All families are welcome for a day of hands-on activities at Woodlawn Manor, featuring nature-based crafts like leaf rubbing and making herbal sachets. This drop-in event is recommended for children ages 6 and older and their families.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Leesburg Festival of Crafts & Kites
Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Leesburg, VA
This free event at Ida Lee Park is the perfect place to fly a kite! Marvel at kite displays filling the sky and enjoy a vendor fair and family fun activities. This event is also pet-friendly!
Free | chiceventsdc.com
Washington Folk Festival 2026
Aug. 23, Noon | Glen Echo, MD
A one-day event at Glen Echo Park celebrating the folk arts, including folk dance, music and storytelling from around the world
Free | fsgw.org/washington-folk-festival
PlayPalooza – Springfield Plaza
Aug. 29, Noon-4 p.m. | Springfield, VA
This family event at Springfield Plaza includes a children’s business fair, touch-a-truck, inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses and other fun activities.
Free | myspringfieldplaza.com
2026 Around The World Cultural Food Festival
Aug. 29-30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Alexandria, VA
Try dishes from around the world at this food festival in Oronoco Bay Park celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Free | facebook.com/AroundTheWorldCulturalFestivalDMV
