Washington DC Fun Activities Guide

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  Earth Treks Climbing Center

  Crystal City, Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD

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  Earth Treks is a very special community of climbers. Earth Treks Climbing Centers are the premier indoor climbing gyms in Maryland. Located in Columbia, Timonium and Rockville, MD, we pride ourselves on offering the best rock climbing in the greater Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland region. Each climbing gym is among the largest in the country, with plenty of climbing for every age and ability level. (less) ... Read more

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  Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch

  Middletown

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  Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch is home to seven generations. Open annually since 1994, Jumbo's has grown from a road side stand to more than 30 acres of pick your own pumpkins and specialty produce. Each year Jumbo's welcomes thousands of families to enjoy good old-fashioned fun down on our family farm. Admission and hayrides are always free and we don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Visit our website: jumbos.org for more information. Come visit us this fall and see why we have been ranked among the top 10 pumpkin patches in the US by MSN!

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Baltimore

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  Experience North America's most popular dinner attraction. See our electrifying show featuring heroic knights on magnificent horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experience. Enjoy a "hands-on" feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding experience that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle! Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight! Medieval Times is the perfect place for any occasion: family fun night, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, date night, and more! (less) ... Read more

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  Six Flags America

  Mitchellville

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  Six Flags America is Maryland's only theme park featuring more than 100 exciting rides, slides, shows and attractions plus Hurricane Harbor water park.

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  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

  Elkins, Durbin, Cass

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  The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and vintage diesel-powered passenger trains departing three historic depots - Elkins, Durbin and Cass - April thru December. Excursions explore remote mountain regions where even automobiles cannot access! At Cass, experience the world's largest fleet of geared Shay locomotives and historic 1900s company town. In Durbin, the kid-friendly Durbin Rocket is definitely family approved. In Elkins, enjoy the climate controlled New Tygart Flyer as it winds up mountains and through an S-curve tunnel. In November and December, experience THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on select dates. These are just a few of our Adventures! Reserve yours today! (less) ... Read more

Events/Performances

• Discovery Theater

  Washington

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  In the great Smithsonian tradition of educating people about the arts and cultures of the world, Discovery Theater brings globally inspired performances designed to engage, inform, and motivate children of all ages. These innovative programs integrate song, dance, stories, and traditions from around the world in formats that capture childrens imaginations and minds.

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Washington DC

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  Looking for a way to turn Washington D.C. into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Fauquier County Parks and Recreation

  Marshall

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  Check out the year-round activities for all ages offered by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation! Nestled in Northern Virgina at the foot of the Blue Ridge FCPRD facilitates classes and camps in Dance, Sports, Art, Music, and much much more! Fauquier County Parks and Recreation also offers numerous family entertainment options in all four seasons ranging in price and often FREE! Check us out TODAY at Recreation.FauquierCounty.gov and view our Good Times publication on the right-hand side of the page!

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  GameTruck of Northern VA/DC

  Dumfries

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  Video Game Party - Bringing the excitement to you! A GameTruck video game party is a party in a box! Loaded with video game consoles and a massive library of video games, a climate controlled game theater pulls up to your home, school, or church. You and your guests step inside to experience the ultimate video game party. Your Game Coach supervises the video game party so you can focus on the fun! Your video game party with GameTruck will be a low stress success.

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  Go Ape

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  Go Ape is a highly interactive outdoor adventure course featuring zip lines and awesome treetop obstacles. Treetop Adventure is suited for ages 10+ and Treetop Junior (where available) is suited for all ages. Additional weight, height, and adult supervision requirements apply. Learn more at www.goape.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

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  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

  Elkins, Durbin, Cass

  West Virginia Mountain Rail Adventures

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  The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and vintage diesel-powered passenger trains departing three historic depots - Elkins, Durbin and Cass - April thru December. Excursions explore remote mountain regions where even automobiles cannot access! At Cass, experience the world's largest fleet of geared Shay locomotives and historic 1900s company town. In Durbin, the kid-friendly Durbin Rocket is definitely family approved. In Elkins, enjoy the climate controlled New Tygart Flyer as it winds up mountains and through an S-curve tunnel. In November and December, experience THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on select dates. These are just a few of our Adventures! Reserve yours today! (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

  Mount Vernon

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  Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon

     Visit Mount Vernon and interact with history! Tour the Mansion where our first president lived, hike the informative Forest Trail and explore the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm with a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. Meet the animals that live at Mount Vernon, including sheep, hogs, horses, and more! Take part in weekly storytelling sessions (topics change monthly), visit our Hands-on History room to play colonial games, and meet costumed characters from George Washingtons time. Experience the recently opened interactive Education Center. Annual events include Fall Harvest Family Days and the 18th Century Craft Fair. (less) ... Read more

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  National Zoological Park

  Washington

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  The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the worlds largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian includes 18 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo. The words "National Zoo" represent a large, complex, and diverse organization with a multifaceted mission: demonstrate leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability.

Preschool Activities

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  My Gym - Gaithersburg

  Gaithersburg

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  My Gym is a fitness center for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Kids have loads of fun in our structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes, birthday parties and summer camps days that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Your child will grow by leaps and bounds at My Gym Kentlands, Gaithersburg! Physical benefits include increased strength, balance, fitness, coordination and motor skills, My Gym kids have the opportunity to develop socially, as they interact with their teachers and others their own age. Body awareness, teamwork concepts and valuable sports skills are gained naturally, as children advance through the classes. Perhaps the most important contribution we will make to your child's well-being is a greater level of confidence and self-esteem. This is truly a special program that both you and your child are sure to love! (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Sterling

  Sterling

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Waldorf

  Waldorf

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  We offer a noncompetitive, innovative program for children 6 weeks to 13 years of age. Registration includes 8 visits to the gym per month. Each week, when youngsters enter our brightly colored facility, they find a completely new setup of our custom made equipment and participate in a fresh class program as well. That means a new and exciting experience every week!! Ranked as the "#1 Children's Fitness Program" by Entrepreneu, Our classes consist of a wide range of age-appropriate activities including gymnastics, dance, karate, early education Parent & Me classes, Sports Development classes, ART, 3-hour Drop Off Supervised Play, Summer Camp and more unique activities. MY GYM KIDS HAVE LOADS OF FUN! (less) ... Read more