Alright, it’s a three-day weekend! Check out fun things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure at Maryland Science Center – Baltimore, MD
Friday, January 14: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, January 15: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, January 16: 11 am – 5 pm
Monday, January 17: 10 am – 5 pm

Get a close-up encounter with the artifacts recovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration, including coins, bottles, personal effects, on-board items, and pieces of the vessel. General admissions to Maryland Science Center (admissions include exhibit halls, planetarium, demo stage and shipwreck exhibit): $20.95 for adults, $15.95 for kids ages 3 to 12, $19.95 for seniors (60+) and free for kids under 3. Get your tickets online.

Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light St, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

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It’ll be another beautiful weekend in Washington, DC, so enjoy it! From fairs to family-friendly shows, check out our top 10 fun things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia this weekend.

Tractor Pull at Great Frederick Fair. Photo from TheGreatFrederickFair.com.

FREE for Little Kids: The Great Frederick Fair – Frederick, MD
Friday, September 17: 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, September 18 – Saturday, September 25: 9 am – 10 pm

Brought to you by Frederick County Agricultural Society, the Great Frederick Fair is one of the largest county fairs in Maryland. Check out animal shows, go on carnival rides, play in the kids’ activity expo, watch live entertainment, see a tractor pull show, enjoy fair food and more. See full schedule of events and download a map of the fair.

Free admissions on Friday, September 17, but there’s a $7 parking fee for parking onsite or $5 parking fee for parking in one of the satellite lots. From September 18th to 25th, admissions fees are $7 for those who are 11 and older and free for kids under 11. Carnival rides are extra. Get your admission and carnival tickets online.

The Great Frederick Fair will be held in the heart of downtown Frederick, located at 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland (map it).

Apple Picking at Homestead Farm – Poolesville, MD
Friday, September 17 – Sunday, September 19: 9 am – 6 pm

Choose from Sun Crisp, Jonagold, Cameo, Jonathan, Empire, or Golden Delicious apples to pick! Confirm availabilities by calling 301-977-3761 before you go to Homestead Farm. You and your kids can also say hello to farm animals and check out fresh produce in their market.

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

Spot’s Birthday Party at Adventure Theatre – Glen Echo, MD
Friday, September 17: 7 pm
Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19: 11 am and 2 pm

Celebrate Spot’s birthday with games, songs and magic! Spot’s friends will be there, too, from Helen the hippo to Steve the monkey. Tickets are $15 for kids and adults.

Spot will be celebrating his birthday at Adventure Theatre, located at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Maryland (map it).

Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe performing at International Children's Festival. Photo by Henrik Sundqvist.

The International Children’s Festival – Vienna, VA
Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19: 10 am – 4 pm

This year’s International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap features over 60 local performing groups with 16 cultures and cultures represented. Bob from Sesame Street will make a special appearance. Besides international kids’ performing groups, the festival will have fun activities for your kids; they can participate in global games, check out instrument petting zoo and get their face painted. Pick up a passport for your kids so they can travel the world through different art activities. When your kids complete an activity, their passport is stamped with a sticker. There is also a special tent for toddlers, where they get to paint an oversize floor mural, listen to stories and relax under the tent. See full schedule of events.

Admission fees (1-day pass): $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and kids. Two-day passes are also available at $18 for adults and $12 for seniors and kids. Get your tickets online.

The International Children’s Festival will be held at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

FREE: African Soul at National Museum of African Art – Washington, DC
Saturday, September 18: 12 pm – 4:30 pm

This Saturday afternoon, National Museum of African Art will be holding African Soul, featuring traditional and modern performances, film, music, arts and crafts. You and your kids can enjoy many family-friendly activities, such as carnival face painting, creation station and African headwrapping station. Live performances include rumba, samba, urban flavor, jazz and South African gum boot dance. Free admissions.

National Museum of African History is located at 950 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC (map it).

Colonial Market & Fair at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens – Mt. Vernon, VA
Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19: 9 am – 5 pm

This weekend, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens will feature Colonial Market and Fair. See colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th centry crafts and sell traditional wares from woodcarvings to leatherworkings. Live entertainment includes music, fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet and magic shows. Food is available for sale. Admission fees: $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under. Get your tickets online.

Sightseeing cruises this weekend are free this weekend only, courtesy of Spirit Cruises and Potomac Riverboat Company. First-come, first-served. Cruises depart at 10:30 am, 11:30 am , 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate is located at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Fiesta Musical at the National Zoo – Washington, DC
Sunday, September 19:

Visit the National Zoo this Sunday and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Musical. Check out animal demonstrations, enjoy Hispanic and Latino music, watch dance performance, shop for crafts and munch on delicious Latin American food. Free admissions.

The National Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC (map it).

Celebrate Gaithersburg, Maryland. Photo from GaithersburgMD.gov.

FREE: Celebrate Gaithersburg – Gaithersburg, MD
Sunday, September 19: 12 pm – 5 pm

In Old Towne Gaithersburg this Sunday, your kids will get to see performers on 7 different stages, pet farm animals, ride a pony, learn to juggle, check out under the sea touch tank and see Reptiles Alive! You can also check out the World Market to shop for crafts. Free admissions, and festival food will be available for purchase.

Celebrate Gaithersburg will be held in Old Towne Gaithersburg. Park for free at Lakeforest Shopping Mall, then ride a free shuttle bus to the festival. Lakeforest Mall is located at 701 Russell Avenue Gaithersburg, Maryland (map it).

Pirate on the Potomac Cruise – Alexandria, VA
Sunday, September 19: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm

This 40-minute cruise on the Potomac includes family-friendly music and tales of piracy. It also features Alexandria’s historic seaport and landmarks. Boarding begins 15 minutes before cruise departs. Tickets are $15 for adults, $9 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for kids under 2. Get your tickets online.

Cruise departs from Alexandria Dock, located on Cameron and Union Streets, Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

Hispanic Festival, Adelphi, Maryland. Photo from PGParks.com.

FREE: Hispanic Festival – Adelphi, MD
Sunday, September 19: 12 pm – 6 pm

Celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic communities with this family-friendly event. Carnival games, crafts, music, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, delicious food and more. Free admissions. See festival map.

The Hispanic Festival will be held at Lane Manor Park, located at 7601 West Park Dr and University Blvd, Adelphi, 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.

I can’t believe it’s almost the end of August already. My email box is full of back-to-school offers from retailers! Take a break from shopping and check out some fun and free activities that you can do with your kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

The Puppet Co - The Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. Image from ThePuppetCo.org

Little Red Riding Hood and The 3 Little Pigs Puppet Show – Glen Echo, MD
Friday, August 20: 10 am – 10:45 am and 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Big Bad Wolf tells his side of the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. A tongue-in-cheek version of the two children’s favorite stories that uses humor and music to surely delight your little one. This fun puppet show also includes audience participation so your kid won’t be bored! Recommended for kids ages 3.5 and up. Tickets are $10 per person or free for kids under 2. Get your tickets online.

The Puppet Co. is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Arlington County Fair – Arlington, VA
Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday, August 22: 11 am – 10 pm

See Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue, where many rainforest animal friends will be making appearances, such as Treetop the singing toucan, Allie the 18-foot Albino Burmese python, Juan the Green-winged Macaw and Tikatu the Kinkajou. Free kids’ activities include moon bounce, face painting and 30 foot long Monster Mural. Other activities include movie nights, carnival rides and pony rides. Don’t miss the Racing Piglets! Free admissions.

Arlington County Fair is held at 3501 South Second St, Arlington, Virginia (map it). Shuttle services are available for $1 for adults and free for kids and seniors.

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

Alexandria Restaurant Week starts this Friday! Sixty restaurants are participating with $35 pre-fixe menu, $35 dinner for two or $3.50 for sweet treats. Among participating restaurants are Mango Mike’s for Caribbean food (kids’ menu), Austin Grill for Tex Mex food (kids’ menu) and Fontaine Caffe and Creperie for yummy crepes.

Forensic Friday at National Museum of Natural History. Photo from MNH.SI.edu.

FREE: Forensic Friday at National Museum of Natural History – Washington, DC
Friday, August 20: 10:30 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm

What a great opportunity for your little anthropologist to learn about the science of forensics! He or she can join Smithsonian forensic anthropologists as they study new and historic cases and observe first-hands the basic methods used for documenting human remains recovered from archaeological investigations. Free admissions. Call 202-633-1000 for more information.

National Museum of Natural History is located at 1000 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC‎ (map it).

Target Family Fun Night at Port Discovery Children’s Museum – Baltimore, MD
Friday, August 20: 4 pm – 7 pm

Check out Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore for only $2 during Target Family Fun Night. Normal admission fee is $12.95, so take advantage of this discount! See Bob the Builder exhibit where kids get to practice their own fixing with kid-smart activities that build up their Can-Do attitudes and encourage them to be active. Call 410-727-8120 for more information.

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

Our Town at the Arts Barn – Gaithersburg, MD
Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21: 8 pm – 10 pm
Sunday, August 22: 2 pm – 4 pm

Wilder’s stark and simple masterpiece chronicles the daily life of close knit families and reveals the universal truths that connect us all. This show is suitable for all ages. Fees: $13 for residents, $15 for non-residents and $9 for children. Get your tickets online. Call 301-258-6394 for more information.

The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland (map it).

Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke. Photo from JamminJava.com.

Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke at Jammin’ Java – Vienna, VA
Saturday, August 21: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Key Wilde and Mr Clarke create a zany musical world where pigs grow as big as tractor trailers, little dogs think they are bullfrogs and people can go to the moon in a red balloon. See their performance at Jammin’ Java. Admission fees: $8 per person and free for babies under one.

Jammin’ Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Family Flicks at Wheaton Outdoor Rink (Shrek) – Wheaton, MD
Saturday, August 21: 7 pm

Bring your blanket or chairs and watch Shrek with your family at Wheaton Outdoor Rink in Wheaton, Maryland. Doors open at 7 pm and movie starts at dusk, around 8 pm. Fees: $2.50 per person and free for kids 2 and under. Snacks are available for purchase; no outside food or drinks. Call 301-905-3000 for more information.

Wheaton Outdoor Rink is located at 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland (map it).

Marriott Family Golf Festival at Westfield Golf Club, Clifton, VA

FREE: Marriott’s Family Golf Festival – Clifton, VA
Sunday, August 22

Free golf instruction, clinics, interactive golf games and fun family activities at Westfield Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia. In the afternoon, kids ages 8 to 15 can play for free as part of Marriott Golf’s Kids Golf-4-Free program with purchase of a paid adult. Call 703-631-3300 for more information.

Westfield Golf Club is located at 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave, Clifton, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Cambodian Community Day Festival – Alexandria, VA
Sunday, August 22: 12 pm – 6 pm

Discover Cambodia, and its culture, heritage, traditions and values. Participate in Cambodian folk games, enjoy Cambodian classical dances and see a Cambodian traditional wedding. Activities for kids include moon bounce, face paintings, balloons and games. Free admissions.

Cambodian Community Day Festival is held at Ben Brenman Park, located at 4800 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

I'm glad that the storm and hail went away, because we're ready for a sunny weekend! Check out top 10 fun things to do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia: May 15 – 16, 2010.

FREE: Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center – Reston, VA
Saturday, May 15 and 16: 10 am – 6 pm

Experience art and enjoy live entertainment at the 19th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, a street festival that's fun for the entire family. There is a special Children's Art Tent where kids get to discover and create wonderful arts, from contributing to a community mural to learning the science behind paint.

Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is held at Reston Town Center. The Children's Art Tent is at the intersection of St. Francis Street and Town Square Street in Reston, Virginia (map it).

Mini Golf at Fairfax County Parks – Fairfax County, VA

Take your kids out for some mini golf fun – no $400 putter needed! Here are several Fairfax County parks that offer miniature golf: Oak-Marr Mini Golf, Burke Lake Park Mini Golf, Lucky Duck Miniature Golf Course at Accotink Lake Park and Jefferson Falls Mini Golf at Jefferson District Park. 

Fees vary by location, but they are typically between $4 and $6 per person.

Oak-Marr is located at 3200 Jermantown Rd in Oakton, Virginia (map it)
Burke Lake Park is located at 7315 Ox Road in Fairfax Station, Virginia (map it)
Accotink Lake Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Rd in Springfield, Virginia (map it)
Jefferson District Park is located at 7900 Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia (map it)

FREE: Gaithersburg Book Festival – Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, May 15: 10 am – 6 pm

Meet and greet kids' favorite authors, enjoy a story time and participate in fun workshops and an art project for kids at Gaithersburg Book Festival in Gaithersburg this Saturday. Storytelling is scheduled for 12:30 pm, art project is between 10 am and 1 pm as well as between 2pm and 4:30 pm and workshops are scheduled throughout the day. Free admissions and free parking.

Gaithersburg Book Festival is held at Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds located at 31 S. Summit Ave in Gaithersburg, Maryland (map it).

The Red Balloon at Adventure Theatre - Glen Echo, MD
Saturday, May 15: 11 am, 1:30 pm and 4 pm
Sunday, May 16: 11 am and 1:30 pm

Based on the 1956 film and book Le Ballon Rouge by Albert Lamorisse, this play is about a young boy who discovers a stray balloon and then wonders through the streets of Paris with the balloon. Both parents and kids will be delighted with this classic story. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for kids ages 12 and under. Get your tickets online.

The Red Balloon is held at the Adventure Theatre in historic Glen Echo Park, located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd in Glen Echo (map it).

FREE: Family Activities & Storytime at National Museum of American Indian - Washington, DC
Saturday, May 15: 1 pm – 3:30 pm

Learn about the culture of American Indians through hands-on activities, such as beading, weaving, twining or creating a paper star quilt pattern from 1 to 3 pm. Storytimes are at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.

National Museum of American Indian is located at Independence Avenue Southwest & 4th St SW in Washington, DC (map it).

The Great Zucchini Magic Show – Vienna, VA
Saturday, May 15: 10:30 am

See the Great Zucchini, Washington's magical preschool and kidergarten entertainer, performs a fun magic show at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia. Your kid even gets to learn a magic trick! Tickets are $8 for everyone 12 months and older. Get your tickets online.

Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E in Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Curious George: Let's Get Curious! at Port Discovery – Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 15: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, May 16: 12 pm – 5 pm

Your kid will enjoy interactive math, science and engineering in his or her adventure with Curious George at Port Discovery. Tickets are $12.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids ages 2 to 12 and free for kids younger than 2. Get your tickets online.

Port Discovery is located at 35 Market Place in Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Taste of Arlington – Arlington, VA
Sunday, May 16: 12 – 5 pm

Enjoy this lively street festival, where you and your family get to see live entertainment from local artists and fun kids' activities as well as sample delicious food from over 40 restaurants in Ballston area of Arlington, Virginia. Kids' activities include live entertainment and moon bounces. Free admissions, but tickets are required for food and drinks. Get your food tickets online.

Taste of Arlington is held on Wilson Blvd, in front of Ballston Common Mall in Arlington, Virginia (map it.

Open Gym Time at Jumping Jack Sports – Ashburn, VA
Saturday, May 15: 7 pm – 9 pm

Climb on cargo net, go through an inflatable obstacle course, traverse on a rock wall and other activities that will get your kids active through the whole time. Open gym time is for all ages, but kids 6 years and under must be supervised by parents. Fees are $10 for kids 2 years and older, $8 for siblings and $6 for kids ages 18 months to 2 years. Call 703-858-9901 for more information.

Jumping Jack Sports is located at 44710 Cape Court Suite 128 in Ashburn, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Kids Yoga on National Mall (DC Yoga Week) – Washington, DC
Saturday, May 15: 1 pm

Bring your yoga mat, snacks, drinks and your kid for a kids yoga session during DC Yoga Week by the Washington Monument. Free admissions.

Kids Yoga on National Mall takes at place at the northeast corner of the Washington Monument, near the intersection of 15th St. and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC (map it).