Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a kite festival and a folk arts showcase!
City of Mount Rainier Back to School Fair
Aug. 21, 2-5 p.m. | Mount Rainier, MD
Taking place at the Mount Rainier Nature Center, this event is a back to school clothing and school supply drive as well as a resource fair featuring local organizations focusing on education.
Free | mountrainiermd.org
Leesburg Festival of Crafts & Kites @ Ida Lee Park
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! In addition to kite displays filling the sky, attendees can enjoy a vendor fair and family fun activities. The event is also pet-friendly!Â
Free | chiceventsdc.com Â
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 worldÂ
Free | fsgw.org/washington-folk-festival
