The Weekend Round-Up: June 6-8

 

Happy Weekend! 🌈

Quick links to posts full of ideas for local fun:
* Best Outdoors in the DC Area
* The Great Indoors
* Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums
* Local Hikes with Kids
* Baltimore with Kids
* Bike Rides
* Paddling Options
* Stunning Spaces
* Peaceful Places

Celebrate WorldPride
Where: Throughout DC
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: Free
CelebrateWorldPride at several events around the city this weekend! The annual parade that always draws thousands of spectators starts in Logan CIcle at 14th & T NW and rolls right down 14th to Pennsylvania Ave. It’s sure to be a spectacular extravaganza of ornate floats, street performers, music and dancing, glitter and beads, and plenty of reveling. This year there is a post-parade street festival and concert featuring Cynthia Erivo and Doechii! The family-friendly WorldPride Street Festival runs 12-10pm Saturday & Sunday on Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd to 9th Streets NW and will feature multiple stages of live entertainment and host loads of exhibitors, including local and community groups, national sponsors, local businesses, food vendors, restaurants, and businesses looking to promote their services. It’s all a fun and fabulous opportunity to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and join the celebration! (FYI – There is also a huge WorldPride Music Festival at RFK, but it is 18+)

LIV Golf Virginia
Where: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club | Gainesville, VA
When: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Admission: Starts at $46, FREE for ages 12 & under
World-class golf is coming to the area. And LIV Golf is not just a golf tournament; it’s a high-energy celebration of sport, culture, and community. LIV Golf’s bold, team-driven format delivers a. unique fan experience filled with team pride and moments that bring fans together. Thee are also immersive fan zones, live music, and interactive activations that transform the traditional golf event into a next-gen festival.

Pride on the Pier
Where: The Wharf | Southwest DC
When: Friday, 3-10pm | Saturday, 12-10pm
Admission: Free
Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ community to the Wharf with an array of free activities and entertainment. District Pier will buzz with DJs, dancing, and family fun for all ages.  On Friday, the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade, featuring 30 decorated boats cuising along the Washington Channel, begins at 7pm. A Pride Fireworks display at 9pm on Saturday will cap it all off. While you’re there, take advantage of even more that The Wharf has to offer, like a splash pad, paddling rentals, swings, and scenic views — read about it all in this KFDC post.

Nats vs. Rangers + Friday Concert
Where: Nationals Park | Capitol Riverfront, DC
When: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Admission: Ticket prices vary
The Nats are at home and hosting the Rangers all weekend, and there are some fun things going on along with the baseball action. On Friday, Natasha Bedingfield is playing a concert following the game, and all Nats game-goers can stay to see it – it’s included with tickets. There’s also a player designed CJ Abrams T-Shirt giveaway on Saturday.  And on Sunday, kids 12 & under can score a Nats-themed Mr. Potato Head and run the bases after the game.

Drive-In Movie: Mamma Mia
Where: Union Market | Northeast, DC
When: Friday, 7:30-10:30pm
Admission: $20/car, walk-ups are free
Catch an outdoor screening of Mamma Mia Union Market’s Drive-In Movie Series. Watch the film from the comfort of your car (or walk up and sit in the fresh air) in the UM parking lot. Get there early to enjoy delicious foods from market vendors! The lot opens at 7:45pm and the film begins at 8:40pm. Advance purchase is recommended.

Yard Sale Extravaganza
Where: Capitol Hill, DC
When: Saturday, 9-1pm
Admission: Free
If you like a good yard sale, then don’t miss this one that is sure to be epic! Over 95 households in the Capitol Hill neighborhood will have everything from baby, toddler, kid and adult clothes to books, furniture, textiles, roller blades, board games, wedding decorations, tchotchkes, art prints, crafts, patio furniture, bikes, nerf guns, jewelry, vintage items, and more. Plus, lemonade and cookies! All of the locations are mapped out here. You can even make a longer day of it on the Hill by visiting Eastern Market, the U.S. Capitol, Folger Shakespeare Library, or Library of Congress.

Family Walk in the Woods
Where: Woodend Nature Sanctuary | Chevy Chase, DC
When: Saturday, 9-10am
Admission: $12/member family; $20/nonmember family
Join expert naturalists on a leisurely walk through the habitats at Woodend. Explore the wonders of trees, meadows, streams, insects, birds, and everything Woodend has to offer! Read more about Woodend in this KFDC post.

First Saturday
Whee: National Gallery of Art | National Mall, DC
When: Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Admission: Free
Bring the whole fam for a fun-filled day of art activities at the National Gallery of Art’s series that occus the first Saturday of every month. Become a work of art with facepainting, explore your creative side with drop-in artmaking, and browse our pop-up library. At 2pm, meet at the Pavilion Café to round out the day with a guided tour of our Sculpture Garden.

Joys of Summer
Where: Throughout the DMV
When: All weekend long
Admission: Varies by activity
Free concerts in the open air, outdoor swimming, movies under the stars, sprayground fun, crab feasts, and SO much more! Activities exclusive to the season can be enjoyed this weekend, and the 2025 KFDC Guide to Summer Around the DC Area has the whole scoop on all of them.

WorldPride DC Family Fun Festival
Where: Stead Park |1625 P Street NW, DC
When: Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Admission: Free
Head to Stead Park for a vibrant family-friendly celebration of community, creativity, and pride! Explore a variety of activities, including games, crafts, face painting, story time, an inflatable obstacle course, photo ops, and more! Hosted by Friends of Stead Park and our dedicated partners, including WorldPride DC, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA, Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, Bet Mishpachah, and the DC State Board of Education. While best enjoyed by children ages 2–10, everyone is invited to take part in the festivities. RSVP.

Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair
Where: Waterfront Park | Old Town Alexandria, VA
When: Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Admission: Free
This free fair features over 90 local and regional artists and crafters showcasing works in various mediums — pottery, stationery, fabrics, paintings, jewelry, photography, and more. Along with the arts to browse and shop, there will be children’s entertainment and activities, food and sweets, beer and cider, music, and more fun!

United vs Chicago
Where: Audi Field | Southwest DC
When: Saturday, 7:30pm
Admission: Tickets start at $30 (check for deals)
DC United is playing at home on Saturday evening, hosting Chicago. As always, I recommend taking public transportation or parking in the Navy Yard neighborhood and walking to Audi Field from there. Plan for a pre-match bite — here are a bunch of recs for family-friendly spots to eat in the area.

Global Rhythms: Music, Dance & Storytelling from Around the World
Where: Glen Echo Oak | Glen Echo, MD
When: Sunday, 12-4pm
Admission: Free
This new festival features performances by artists sharing traditions from a variety of cultures that reflect the diversity of Montgomery County, celebrating the thriving community surrounding Glen Echo Park.The event will highlight the cultural regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia, celebrating the rich music, dance, and storytelling from these regions, in both traditional and contemporary forms. These highlighted cultural regions reflect

RiverFest & Craft Show
Where: Historic Downtown Occoquan, VA
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Admission: Free
This festival celebrates Occoquan’s rich history and heritage on the river. The town will close its streets and fill up with more than 250 artisans, makers, and creators — and festival-goers can shop for everything from accessories to wood crafts to fine art to children’s items. Boat tours, a beer garden, a butterfly experience, live entertainment, and the annual Duck Splash will add to the fun. No admission fee at the gate. There is a shuttle, and the fee is $8 round trip, or 2 for $15. Shuttle passes can be pre-purchased here.

Bethesda Big Train Baseball
Where: Shirley Povitch Field | Bethesda, MD
When: Sunday, 10am
Admission: $15
For baseball on a smaller scale, local summer collegiate baseball team, Bethesda Big Train is playing games at home Sunday morning, a great time for early-rising younger fan.  It’s Homer’s Birthday Bash with a giveaway of cake pops and chalk for the first 100 kids (10 & under).  Plus, there will be fun from  KID Museum and a post-game Kids Run the Bases sponsored by Washington Parent Magazine.

The Wizard of Oz
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington, VA
When: Fri, 7pm | Sat-Sun, 3pm
Admission: $15/adult, $13/child
Encore Stage & Studio presents this theatre by kids for kids show… When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She bravely embarks on a journey to Emerald City where she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. Will Dorothy prevail over evil and make it back home? Follow the yellow brick road and find out with us! We recommend this production for ages 4+.

Frankenstein
Where: Klein Theatre | Penn Quarter, DC
When: Fri, 7:30pm | Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm
Admission: $39-142 (find discount)
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production reimagines Mary Shelley’s romantic gothic science fiction masterpiece as a chilling exploration of what it means to create a new life. Visceral and provocative, this production reveals the inner lives of Elizabeth and Victor Frankenstein in bold new ways. Riding the edge of cinematic thriller and intense drama, Frankenstein redefines the legend we know, the name we fear, and the monstrous act at the heart of the story. Recommended for teens and older.

Senior Class
Where: Olney Theatre | Olney, MD
When: Fri, 7:30 | Sat, 7:30 | Sun, 1:30pm 
Admission: $26-101
This World Premiere musical-lovers’ musical is full of dancing and comedy and dedicated to the timeless belief that the show must go on…  When budget cuts to the arts program mean their high school theatre can’t pay for My Fair Lady, Colin and G.B., two Broadway-obsessed students, decide to stage their own original musical version of Shaw’s Pygmalion. The search for an actress to play Eliza Doolittle leads them to a Harlem-born-and-bred subway dancer who just might be perfect — but artistic egos and culture clashes threaten to undermine the production before the big opening night. Can the Senior Class musical be saved? (And will Colin score his much-wished-for “Jimmy” Award to launch his meteoric rise to stardom as the first-ever J-EGOT?)  Recommended for teens and older.

Twelfth Night
Where: Folger Shakespeare Theatre | Capitol Hill, DC
When: Fri, 8pm | Sat, 2pm & 8pm | Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm
Admission: $20-84
Viola washes up on the shore after losing her twin brother in a shipwreck. In disguise as her twin brother, she lands in the world of Duke Orsino. A playful interpretation of a beloved Shakespeare comedy that brings gender fluidity, mistaken identities, and what it means to move between worlds into a joyful discovery of love. Recommended for teens and older.

Family Bike Ride
Where: Around the DC area
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: Free
There’s a quick link to bike routes above, but this is a stronger recommendation to get out for a family ride — it should be great weather for it! And you’ve got your pick of good rides around the area. Take in the summer scenery, get some exercise, and enjoy some QT together. This post has a bunch of pedal-worthy recs, with something for riders of all levels, and this route is particularly ideal with kids.

MTB in the DMV
Where: Around the area
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: Free
Add some extra adventure to a bike ride and go mountain biking. There are several MTB trails to ride around the area, a few miles even right here in the District at Fort Dupont Park in Anacostia — a good place for newer mountain bikers. Cosco Regional Park in PG County and Schaffer Farms in Gaithersburg are also great for those just starting. And you can find even more recommendations for all levels in this round-up of local MTB spots. [Note: This activity is better for older kids with more experience riding.]

Splash & Swim
Where: Around the DC area
When: Starting Saturday
Admission: Free
‘Tis the season for water!  And you can enjoy it at a bunch of places, in a bunch of  ways around the area.  Spray parks, outdoor pools, and waterparks are open and welcoming guests to splash around and cool off.  The 2025 KFDC Summer Guide has details on where to go for water play — see info for sprays here, outdoor pools here, waterparks here, and beaches/lakes/swimming holes here.

Out in DC
Where: Around the DC Area
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: Varies by activity
Capital Pride isn’t the only thing bringing peops out this weekend. The area is full of great places to enjoy being outside. You can read about them in The Best Places in the DC Area to Enjoy a Beautiful Day Outdoors with the Kids. (But if weather has you seeking shelter, check out The Great Indoors post instead.)

***MORE GOOD STUFF***

* There might be some rain this weekend, so keep these indoor adventures in mind.

* A Wrinkle in Time makes its musical debut at Arena Stage this coming week — and you can look for a deal on tickets here.

* This Monday, June 9 at 5:30pm, Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie will be making a special announcement at Washington Harbour.  There will be a whole event from 5-7pm with special fan activations, including photo ops, poster making, and giveaways — all free! RSVP here.

* Do you have a college student home for the summer?  Awarehouse, the DMV’s first social wellness studio, has a special deal just for them!

* Are terry towel pants weird… or kind of perfect for summer?

* Lots of easy, yummy grilling ideas.

* ‘Tis the mosquito season… just repurchased this repellant.

* One star reviews of world class museums.

* A delightful listen!

* What a day!