Fun in the DMV This Independence Day Weekend: July 3-5

Happy Independence Day weekend! Make the most of your long weekend at these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a princess party and patriotic fun.

Pirates & Princesses Family Dance Party

July 3, 3:30-6 p.m. | Middleburg, VA

Dress in your best pirate or princess costumes for an afternoon of family-friendly music and fun at Salamander Middleburg! 

$95, free for children ages 2 and younger | salamanderresort.com

July 4th at the National Archives

July 4, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Washington, D.C.

The National Archives Museum is celebrating the Fourth of July with a day of family-friendly fun, including historical reenactors, creative crafts and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Visitors can even see the original Declaration in the museum and take part in an indoor scavenger hunt!

Free | archivesfoundation.org/july-4thx

Artful Afternoon: Mommy and Minis

July 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Washington, D.C.

Moms can relax and unwind while their kids take part in fun art projects and creative play at Downtown Studio in the Heart of DC! Refreshments will also be available. 

Free | tinyurl.com/ArtfulAfternoonMommysNMinis