The Best of the Weekend in the DMV: April 10-12

Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a princess party and outdoor fun!

The Butterfly Experience

April 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wheaton, MD

See butterflies close-up at Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory, including species from Asia, North, South and Central America and Asia 

$10.99-$15.99, free for children ages 3 and younger | montgomeryparks.org 

Bluebells at the Bend

April 11, 10 a.m. | Great Falls, VA

Take a stroll through Riverbend Park on this guided wildflower walk, then enjoy live music, crafts, a puppet show and more 

$10-$15 | fairfaxcounty.gov

A Princess Party: Snow White

April 12, 2-4 p.m. | Hyattsville, MD

Kids ages 3-12 are encouraged to dress up in their best princess attire for an audience with Snow White at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, followed by a screening of the movie Snow White (2025). 

$6-$8 | pgparks.com