I don’t think my family can ever get sick of fun Halloween events and Fall Festivals! I posted a list of Top 13 Halloween Events and Fall Festivals in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland before, and here are 13 more. Enjoy this Fall season!

Corn maze at Summers Farm, Frederick, MD. Photo from SummersFarm.com.

Summers Farm Adventure – Frederick, MD
Open daily until November 2nd
Monday – Thursday: 1pm – 7pm
Friday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm

Bounce on a jumping pillow, slide down giant slides, watch a pig race, go on a hayride, get lost in a corn maze, play in a corn crib, crawl in farm tunnels, say hello to farm animals, ride a pumpkin train, eat delicious farm food and more! Admission fees: $9.50 for weekends, $6.50 for Monday – Thursday (1 pm – 7 pm) and Friday (1 pm – 5 pm).

Summers Farm is located at 5614 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, Maryland (map it).

Leesburg Animal Park’s Pumpkinville – Leesburg, VA
Daily until November 7: 9 am – 6 pm

Hay wagon rides, kids’ hay maze, giant hill slides, moon bounces, scarecrow decorating, pumpkin patch, straw tunnels, rope swings and more at Pumpkinville! They also have special activities on weekends only, such as mini tractor rides, camel rides and kids’ zip line. Costume contest and trick-or-treating on Halloween weekends and Pumpkin Olympic during the last weekend of Pumpkinville. Admission fees: $13 per person for weekends, $8.50 per person for weekdays and free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online. Get a coupon online for weekday admissions. Fees include free admissions to Leesburg Animal Park so you can say hello and hand feed animals.

Leesburg Animal Park is located at 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

Hayride at Ticonderoga Farms, Chantilly, VA. Photo from Ticonderoga.com.

Ticonderoga Farms Fall Festival – Chantilly, VA
Daily until November 10: 9 am – 6 pm

Bamboo maze, hay rides, hillside slides, log cabin and hay forts, face painting, antique tractors, fire pits, petting zoo and more. Admission fees: $8.95 per person on weekdays, $14.95 per person on weekends and free for kids under 2.

Ticonderoga Farms Fall Festival is located at 26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, Virginia (map it).

Historic Halloween Spooktacular at Tudor Place – Washington, DC
Saturday, October 23: 10 am – 12 pm

Enjoy early American children’s games and crafts at the historic Tudor Place in Washington, DC. Create your own delicious Halloween treats, listen to spooky Halloween tales, paint some pumpkins and more. Get your kids to wear their Halloween costumes so they can participate in the Spooktacular Halloween Costume Parade! Admissions: free for members, all others are $3 for adults and $10 for kids. Get your tickets online.

Tudor Place is located at 1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC (map it).

FREE: Annandale Fall Festival and Parade – Annandale, VA
Saturday, October 23: 10 am – 5 pm

Check out more than 70 craft, business and food vendors at Annandale Fall Festival. Kids’ activities include games, music, treasure hunt, moon bounce, face painting and a reading tent. They also have a riding bull and a NASCAR simulator! Both festival and parade start at 10 am and parade ends at noon. Free admissions.

Annandale Fall Festival is held in Little River Shopping Center located at 7414 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia (map it).

Pumpkins at Homestead Farm, Poolesville, MD. Image from Homestead-Farm.net.

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins at Homestead Farm – Poolesville, MD
Daily in October: 9 am – 6 pm

Hayrides are available on weekends! During the week, you can still walk to the pumpkin patches. Say hello to farm animals and check out their farm market, where you’ll find apple cider, local honey, various preservers and already-picked pumpkins. Hayrides are $3 per person and pumpkins are sold separately.

Homestead Farm is located at 15604 Sugarland Rd, Poolesville, Maryland (map it).

Hardly Haunted Hayrides and Boo at the Farm – Herndon, VA
Hardly Haunted Hayrides: Friday, October 22; Tuesday, October 26; Thursday, October 28; Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm, 6 pm and 6:30 pm
Boo at the Farm: Thursday, October 28 – Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm and 7 pm

Hardly Haunted Hayrides: go on Halloween-themed wagon ride at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, Virginia. Boo at the Farm: Get dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating for goodies! Meet farm animals and listen to Halloween tales in the barn. Admission fees for Hardly Haunted Rides: $5 for Fairfax County residents and $7 for non-residents. Admission fees for Boo at the Farm: $8 for Fairfax County residents and $10 for non-residents.

Frying Pan Farm Park is located at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Virginia (map it).

Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, MD. Image from RennFest.com.

Maryland Renaissance Festival Chivalry Weekend – Annapolis, MD
Saturday, October 23 – Sunday, October 24: 10 am – 5 pm

Visit this 25-acre English Tudor village to bring you and your family back to an era of chivalry. Check out more than 130 craft shops showcasing hand-made arts and crafts and pick from over 40 food outlets. Plenty of entertainment for the family,including a strolling magician, a mime, a dog show, a swordswallower and a kids’ knighting ceremony. See their full entertainment schedule. Stop by the Customer Service Pavilion to get more information on their children’s program. Admission fees: $18 for adults (16 – 61), $15 for seniors (62+), $8 for kids (7 – 15) and free for kids and under.

Maryland Renaissance Festival is held at 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland (map it).

Halloween Slime Spectacular Family Event at Curiosity Zone – Ashburn, VA
Wednesday, October 27: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm and 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Get ready to be all slimy! Make spider slime, bouncing eyeballs and swamp muck with your kids at Curiosity Zone’s Halloween Slime Spectacular Family Event. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged. Recommended for kids ages 2 and older. Admission fees: $7.50 per person, free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online.

Curiosity Zone is located at 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia (map it).

Fall Festival and Halloween Party at musiKids – Bethesda, MD
Thursday, October 28: 4 pm – 5:30 pm

Costume parade, scarecrow show, “corn” maze, Fall craft, trick or treat walk, pumpkin bowling, bat catching, apple bobbing and more. Recommended for kids ages 18 months to 5 years. Admission fees: $10 for Fall 2010 students, $15 for non-students and $5 for all siblings. RSVP to info@musikids.com or 301-215-7946.

musiKids Bethesda is located at 4900 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, Maryland (map it).

Halloween event at Port Discovery, Baltimore, MD. Image from PortDiscovery.org.

Port Discovery’s Family FALLoween Festival – Baltimore, MD
Saturday, October 30: 10 am – 5 pm

This special event at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore combines visual art programs and musical performances. Fun activities for kids include dance performances, sing along songs, making your own fuzzy skeletons, moonbounce, circus games and more. Admissions: $12.95 per person, free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum is located at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

Wolf Trap 5K and Fun Run, Vienna, VA. Photo from WolfTrap.org.

Wolf Trap’s Run for the Arts – Vienna, VA
Saturday, October 30: 8 am – 12 pm

Participate in a fun 1-mile run/walk or 5k run at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. After the race, enjoy family activities, such as kids’ Halloween costume contest, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat stations and live music by the Junkyard Saints. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Register online.

The Filene Center at Wolf Trap is located at 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Twilight Tales – Accokeek, MD
Saturday, October 30: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Go on a quarter mile journey led by lantern in the National Colonial Farm in Accokeek, Maryland. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up. If you have younger kids, take them to the Education Center instead, where they can participate in Halloween-themed activities. Admission fees: $10 for non-members and $7 for members. Save 50% on tickets by purchasing them online by October 23rd.

The National Colonial Farm at Accokeek Foundation is located at 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, Maryland (map it).

There are so many things to do this Labor Day weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Check out our top 10 things to do with kids below, with eight of the events free for kids! Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend.

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. Photo from GreenbeltLaborDay.com.

FREE: Greenbelt Labor Day Festival – Bel Air, MD
Friday, September 3: 10 am – 11 pm
Saturday, September 4: 8 am – 11 pm
Sunday, September 5: 9 am – 11 pm
Monday, September 6: 9 am – 6 pm (parade from 10 am to 12 pm)

A fun festival for the entire family! Go on amusement rides, play carnival games, enjoy live bands and entertainment, enjoy food and refreshments, check out art exhibits, see Greenbelt Idols competition, enjoy a children’s pet show and more. Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 6th. See the full festival schedule.

Free admissions, tickets are needed for carnival games and rides. Discounted tickets for carnival rides are available at the Greenbelt Consumer Co-op Supermarket Pharmacy until Friday, September 3rd. Discounted tickets are $10 for unlimited rides on Saturday or Sunday (50% savings!).

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival will be held at the Roosevelt Center, located at 101 Centerway, Greenbelt, Maryland (map it). More on parking and free shuttle buses.

Maryland State Fair - Timonium, MD
Friday, August 27 – Monday, September 6: 10 am – 10 pm

State fair time! Carnival rides, games, food stands, thousands of home arts and agricultural exhibits, thoroughbred horse racing, jousting tournament, cow milking clinic, US Navy simulators and more. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older), $3 for kids ages 6 to 11 and free kids for under 6. Rides are $1 per ticket and each ride uses between 1 and 6 tickets. See the full schedule.

The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Rd, Timonium, Maryland (map it). More on directions to the fair.

Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, Maryland. Photo from RennFest.com.

FREE for Little Kids: Maryland Renaissance Festival – Annapolis, MD
Saturday, September 4 – Monday, September 6: 10 am – 7 pm

It’s all about magic! This weekend is Magic Weekend at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, the second largest renaissance fair in the country. Free admissions for kids under the age of 11. Check out special performances featuring sleight of hand, card tricks and large illusions. See full entertainment schedule and map of the village. Admission fees: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+), $8 for kids (7 – 15) and free for kids 6 and under.

Maryland Renaissance Festival will be held at 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Irish Music and Dance Showcase – Glen Echo, MD
Saturday, September 4: 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday, September 5: 12 pm – 2 pm
Monday, September 6: 1 pm – 5 pm

This showcase is brought to you by the Glen Echo Park Partnership and the Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Enjoy Irish music and dancing, featuring the area’s finest performers. See full schedule of performers. Free admissions.

Irish Music and Dance Showcase will be held at the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Maryland (map it).

FREE for Kids: Abbey Road on the River (Beatles-Inspired Music Festival) – National Harbor, MD
Thursday, September 2: 4 pm – 10:15 pm
Friday, September 3: 2 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday, September 4: 11 am – 1:50 am
Sunday, September 5: 10:30 am – 2 am
Monday, September 6: 12 pm – 4 pm

Fun music festival honoring the music and legend of The Beatles. Lasting the entire Labor Day weekend, this festival features over 50 bands that celebrate the music of The Beatles. See full schedule of entertainment. Admission fees: $20 to $70 per day per person, depending on your seating area. Free for anyone under the age of 21, when accompanied by an adult with a full-price ticket. Get your tickets online.

Abbey on the Road will be held at Gaylord National Hotel, located at 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, Maryland (map it). See festival map.

FREE for Toddlers: SARC Family Fun Day Balloon Festival – Bel Air, MD
Saturday, September 4: 12 pm – 6 pm

Activities for kids include horse rides, fainting goats, moon bounces, face painting and pony races. Family-friendly entertainers include Urban Pirates, Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band and Kinetic Youth Academy’s Tumbling Show. Other activities include search dog demonstration and the Maryland Zoo animal presentations. Admissions are $5 per person and free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds benefit SARC. Get your tickets online.

SARC Family Fun Day Balloon Festival will be held at located at 608 N. Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, Maryland (map it).

NSO Labor Day Concert at the Capitol, Washington, DC. Photo from Kennedy-Center.org.

FREE: National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Capitol Concert – Washington, DC
Sunday, September 5: 8 pm

Enjoy NSO performance this Sunday at the West Lawn of the US Capitol. If not raining, there will be a dress rehearsal at 3:30 pm. Gates open to the public at 3:15 pm. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Call 202-416-8114 after 2:30 pm on Sunday to confirm. Free admissions.

US Capitol is located at the far eastern end of the National Mall beyond the Capitol Reflecting Pool (map it). More on directions.

FREE for kids: Herndon Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival – Herndon, VA
Monday, September 6: 12 pm – 6 pm

Enjoy great music, check out crafts, munch on yummy food and check out twelve wineries. Admission fees: $8 for designated drivers, $15 for unlimited wine tasting and commemorative glass, $15 micro-brew tasting and commemorative glass and free for kids under the age of 12.

Herndon Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival will be held at Herndon Town Green, located at 777 Lynn St, Herndon, Virginia (map it).

Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Image from GaithersburgMD.gov.

FREE: Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade – Gaithersburg, MD
Monday, September 6: 1 pm – 3 pm

See fire engines, high school marching bands, large balloons, horses, clowns and more at Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade. Rain or shine. Gaithersburg Labor Day parade will be held on the streets of Old Towne Gaithersburg. See parade routes.

Free parking is available in the Old Town garage, located at Old Towne and South Summit Avenues (map it). A shuttle bus is also available starting at 12 pm at Lakeforest Shopping Center.

Tot Day at The Maryland Zoo – Baltimore, MD
Monday, September 6: 10 am – 2 pm

Say hello to zoo animals in Baltimore and enjoy fun activities with your kids. Puppet shows, craft time, story time, hands-on activities to learn about animals and more. Free with admission to the zoo. Admission fees: $14 for adults, $10 for kids ages 2 to 11, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for kids under 2.

The Maryland Zoo is located in Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland (map it). Free parking at the zoo.

What a busy week! We had a birthday party at an awesome kids’ venue (review next week!) and this weekend is booked solid already. Can’t wait for Labor Day weekend to finally relax. Enough about my ranting, here are top 10 things to do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.

Curious George Live!

Curious George Live – Fairfax, VA
Friday, August 27: 7 pm
Saturday, August 28: 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday, August 29: 1 pm and 5 pm

A live stage musical, Curious George Live! will delight the entire family! Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome. Tickets range from $20.60 to $84.05, depending on show time and your seat. Get your tickets online.

Curious George Live! will be showing at Patriot Center, located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Virginia (map it).

Banjo Man – Vienna, VA
Friday, August 27: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Banjo Man performs folk and bluegrass-inspired children’s songs accompanied by his 5-string banjo. An entertaining show for young children. Tickets are $5 per person. Get your ticket at the door.

The Banjo Man will be performing at Jammin’ Java, located at 227 Maple E Ave, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Outdoor Screening of Wizard of Oz – Gaithersburg, MD
Friday, August 27: 8 pm

Enjoy an outdoor screening of Wizard of Oz for a family fun night in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Free admissions. Donations of nonperishable food items for local food banks are appreciated. Call 301-258-6350 before you go in case movie is cancelled or rescheduled due to weather.

Movie will be shown at Malcolm King Park, located at 1200 W Side Dr, Gaithersburg, Maryland (map it).

Maryland State Fair in Timonium, Maryland. Photo from MarylandStateFair.com.

Maryland State Fair - Timonium, MD
Friday, August 27 – Monday, September 6: 10 am – 10 pm

State fair time! Carnival rides, games, food stands, thousands of home arts and agricultural exhibits, thoroughbred horse racing, jousting tournament, cow milking clinic, US Navy simulators and more. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older), $3 for kids ages 6 to 11 and free kids for under 6. Rides are $1 per ticket and each ride uses between 1 and 6 tickets. See the full schedule.

You can also purchase concert tickets to see Gretchen Wilson on August 27th, Bret Michaels on September 1st and Justin Bieber on September 5th. No surprise, the Justin Bieber concert is sold out. You can still get tickets to see Gretchen Wilson and Bret Michaels. Bring blankets for the concert!

The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland (map it). More on directions to the fair.

Reston Restaurant Week – Reston, VA
Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 29

Enjoy prix-fixe menus at Reston Town Center restaurants, including Mon Ami Gabi, Uncle Julio’s and Market Street Bar & Grill. Then throw some pennies and make your wish at the fountain and enjoy a leisurely stroll to check out the local stores. See menu of participating restaurants.

Reston Town Center is located at 11900 Market St, Reston, Virginia (map it).

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! in New York. Photo from YoGabbaGabbaLive.com.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! – Bristow, VA
Saturday, August 28: 2 pm – 3 pm and 6 pm – 7 pm

DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Toodee, Brobee, and Plex will be in town, along with Biz Markie as a special guest. They’ll also have surprise guests for the dancy dance and super music friend, how fun! Tickets range from $48.60 to $69.50, depending on your seat. You can also get a party package for VIP access, such as a silly party with the Gabba gang and Biz’s Beat of the Day, for $135.50. Get your tickets online.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! will be performing at Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion), located at 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, Virginia (map it).

FREE: International Children’s Festival Preview – Fairfax, VA
Saturday, August 28: 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy a preview of International Children’s Festival coming up at Wolf Trap, including performances by International Dance School, Juventud Boliviana, Nomad Dancers and Phooljharis (Sparklers). Free admissions.

International Children’s Festival Preview will be held at Grand Plaza of Fairfax Corner, located at 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, Virginia (map it).

Storm Center Newseum Family Day. Photo from Newseum.com.

FREE for Kids: Storm Center Newseum Family Day – Washington, DC
Saturday, August 28: 11 am – 5 pm

Be a weather reporter for the day, learn how meteorologists predict the weather, participate in News Hound Scavenger Hunt and listen to meteorologist Bob Ryan discusses the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, during Storm Center Newseum Family Day. Besides the Storm Center, see the Berlin Wall gallery, check out 4-D theater, see interactive exhibits, play in the interactive newsroom and step out to the Family Terrace to enjoy a panoramic view of Washington, DC. Free admissions for kids up to age 18, with up to 10 free kids with each paid adult admission at $19.95. If you can’t visit the Newseum this weekend, they’ll have the free admissions for kids until September 6th! Get your tickets online.

Newseum is located at 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC (map it).

FREE for kids: Maryland Renaissance Festival – Annapolis, MD
Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29: 10 am – 7 pm

The Maryland Renaissance Festival is the second largest renaissance fair in the country. This weekend is Children’s Weekend at the fair! Free admissions for kids under the age of 11. Visit King Henry VIII and interact with villagers of Revel Grove. Enjoy entertainment from a strolling magician, mingle with a mime and more. See full entertainment schedule and map of the village.

Maryland Renaissance Festival will be held at 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Movies on the Potomac – National Harbor, MD
Sunday, August 29: Sunset

Watch Spider-Man on the plaza’s big screen this Sunday night. Bring lawn chairs! Outside food and coolers with alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Free admissions.

Movies on the Potomac event will be held in National Harbor, Maryland (map it).

Happy Independence Day! There are so many fireworks shows in Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas this weekend, all you have to do is take your pick. 

Here are 10 free and fun activities that you can do with your family this weekend. Yes, many of them are fireworks show, but many places also hold free concerts and/or street festivals during the day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

FREE: A Signature Event at the White House Visitor Center - Washington, DC
Sunday, July 4: 9 am – 3 pm

Stop by the White House Visitor Center on 4th of July to experience what it would be like to be a signer of the Declaration of Independence for a day. Events for the day (9 am to 3 pm) include games, crafts and activities for kids. At 11 am and 2 pm, you can play a role as a delegate to the Continental Congress and represent your colony. Sign a giant sized copy of the Declaration of Independence with your quill pen, ring a Liberty Bell and receive a copy of the Declaration of Independence as a keepsake.

The White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, is between 14th and 15th Streets, Washington, DC (map it).

FREE: Concerts at Reston Town Center – Reston, VA
Saturday, July 3: 11 am – 11:45 am and 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Monday, July 5: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Check out several free outdoor concerts going on at Reston Town Center this weekend. Sing along with award-winning children's musician Mister Don on Saturday at 11 am as a part of Reston Town Center's Family Fun Series. Enjoy motion songs, sing alongs and rhythm instruments at this fun event for your entire family. On Saturday evening starting at 7:30 pm, bring your lawn chair to the town center's pavilion and enjoy performance by swing/big band jazz Upper East Side Big Band. On Monday at 10:30 am, enjoy performance by Mr. Knick Knack.

Reston Town Center is located at 11900 Market St, Reston, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Smithsonian Folklife Festival - Washington, DC
Friday, July 2: 11 am – 9 pm
Saturday, July 3: 11 am – 8 pm
Sunday, July 4: 11 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, July 5: 11 am – 5:30 pm

Live entertainment, arts and crafts, festival food and more at this street festival. Learn about cultures from various parts of the world and taste food from Asia and Mexico. Free admissions.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival is held on the National Mall between the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC (map it). Download festival map.

FREE: National Mall Independence Day Celebration – Washington, DC
Sunday, July 4: 9:10 pm – 9:27 pm

Enjoy fireworks at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Free admissions. Take public transportation because traffic will be jammed after the fireworks. It is best to view the fireworks at a distance from the launch site (Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool), such as Lincoln Memorial, National Mall between 14th Street and 3rd Street, U.S. Marine Corp War Memorial/Iwo Jima and Thomas Jefferson Memorial. More on directions to National Mall.

FREE: Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration – Baltimore, MD
Sunday, July 4: 2 pm – 10 pm

Enjoy live performances at Baltimore Inner Harbor by jazz band Lovecraft at 2 pm and the Naval Academy's Electric Brigade band at 4 pm. Fireworks show starts at 9:30 pm. See the show from Harbor East, Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Canton and beyond.

Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration is held at Baltimore Inner Harbor, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Frederick's 4th – Frederick, MD
Sunday, July 4: 12 – 9 pm

Live entertainment, chili cook-off competition, festival food, kids activities and fireworks display. Activities at Kids Zones start at 12:30 and end at 7:30 pm, and they include inflatable amusements, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, remote control cars, mural painting and scavenger hunt. Live entertainment starts at 12:45. Free admissions. Many of the Kids Zones activities are also free; activities that require fees are inflatable amusements ($10 unlimited play), pony rides ($4 per ride) and face painting ($5 to $10). 

Frederick's 4th is held at Baker Park, Frederick, Maryland (map it). Free parking decks are available on Church St, Court St, W. Patrick St and Carroll Creek. Parking is also available at Frederick High School for $4 to benefit Frederick High School Sports Boosters. More on parking and directions.

FREE: July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Show – Vienna, VA
Sunday, July 4: 11 am – 4:30 pm with fireworks at 9:15 pm

Check out classic cars, grab a bite to eat at chili cook-off, participate in arts and crafts, have fun with family games and enjoy live music performances. Fireworks start at 9:15 pm at Southside Park in Vienna, Virginia. Free admissions.

Celebration is held on Vienna Community Center grounds, located at 20 Cherry St, SE, Vienna, Virginia (map it). Download map of the festival.

FREE: Herndon 4th of July Celebration – Herndon, VA
Sunday, July 4: 5 pm – 10 pm

Games, relay races, arts and crafts, bounce houses, small rides, bingo, festival food and more. Fireworks start at 9:30 pm. Free admissions; small rides and bounce houses have a charge per use. Parking is available at Herndon Middle School and Herndon Community Center. 

Festival takes place at Herndon Community Center, located at 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Independence Day Celebration – Rockville, MD
Sunday, July 4: 7 pm – 10 pm

Enjoy band performances starting at 7 pm at Montgomery College – Rockville campus. Fireworks show starts at 9:30 pm.

Montgomery College – Rockville campus is located at 51 Mannakee St, Rockville, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Fourth of July Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony – Annapolis, MD
Sunday, July 4: 9:30 am – 2 pm

Celebrate Independence Day at the home of Declaration of Independence signer William Paca. Naturalization ceremony starts at 9:30 am, then family events start at 10 am. Activities include tours of the Pacas' home, live musical performances, a Revolutionary War encampment, patriotic crafts for kids and signing the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen. Free admissions.

Fourth of July Celebration is held at William Paca House and Garden, 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, Maryland (map it).

It's the second day of the year for back to school and work for many families. I don't know about you, but I'm still adjusting to my normal, pre-holiday schedule. 

If you don't feel like cooking and you don't feel like spending too much on dinner tonight, here's a list of restaurants in the Washington, DC, area that offer kids eat free on Tuesdays. 

As always, call the restaurant first before you go to triple check on the kids eat free requirements in case they've changed since last time I checked. Bon appétit!

AUSTIN GRILL

Type of food
Tex Mex

Kids eat free details
Two kids ten and under eat free off the kids menu with purchase of an adult entrée, all day. Dine in only. More on their specials here.

Locations
Alexandria, Virginia
801 King Street 
Alexandria, VA 
703-684-8969

Annapolis, Maryland
2002 Annapolis Mall 
Annapolis, MD 21404
410-571-6688

Baltimore, Maryland
The Can Company 
2400 Boston St. 
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-534-0606

Bethesda, Maryland
7278 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-1366

Penn Quarter, Washington, DC
750 E Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20004 
202-393-3776

Rockville, Maryland
36 Maryland Avenue, Unit A
Rockville, MD 20850 
301-838-4281

Silver Spring, Maryland
919 Ellsworth Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 
240-247-8969

Springfield, Virginia
8430-A Old Keene Mill Road 
Springfield, VA 22152 703-644-3111

CHAMPPS AMERICANA

Kids eat free details
Kids eat free all day. The Fair Oaks location also features Harley the Magician.

Locations
Fairfax, Virginia (Fair Oaks)
11724 Fair Oaks
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-383-1200

Reston, Virginia
11694 Plaza America Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703-318-7600

LEDO PIZZA

Type of food
Besides pizza, they also have salad, pasta, sandwiches, calzones and stromboli.

Kids eat free details
One free kids meal per adult entrée purchased or two free kids meal per large pizza. For kids 12 and younger, dinner only.

Locations
Ashburn, Virginia
42920 Piccadilly Plaza
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
703-723-3030

Lorton, Virginia 
8971 Ox Road
Lorton, Virginia 22079
703-493-8888