Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Greater Landover, MD

This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music.

STEAM Hour

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · College Park, MD

Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive…

Kiddo Rave

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Shipgarten is bringing a new kind of FAMILY FUN to Tysons with its very own KIDDO RAVE! On Sunday, May 25th from 12-6PM, a DJ will be playing the best kids…

Storytime

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · Washington, DC

Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!

STEAM Saturday

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Washington, DC

Join us at the National Building Museum for an exciting exploration of how cultures around the world have developed unique technologies to stay warm in cold…

Bilingual Cub Corner

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · College Park, MD

Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of "Avioncito" by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test…

Cub Corner

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · College Park, MD

Join us for a special bilingual reading of Almost Underwear authored by local teacher Jonathan Roth. After the story, kids can get creative by making their own…

Petting Zoo

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Bring the kids for a hands-on animal experience at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo on Sunday, January 18th from 12–6PM! 🐷🐇 Friendly farm animals will be on-site for…

4th of July with Uncle Sam & Eagle

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Stars, stripes, and family fun await at Shipgarten! 🇺🇸✨ Join us on **July 5th** for our **Family 4th of July Festival**, hosted by none other than **Uncle…

Kids and Family Festival with Minions and Gru

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Bananaaa! 🍌💛 Get ready for a mischievous day of family fun at Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival featuring everyone’s favorite yellow troublemakers — the…

Kids and Family Festival with Moana and Maui

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Set sail for adventure at Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival! 🌊✨ Join us on **July 19th** for a magical day with Moana and Maui as they bring island…

4th Anniversary Petting Zoo

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Come pet, play and celebrate at Shipgarten! Come pet, play, and celebrate with the whole family at Shipgarten! 🎉✨ We’re turning **FOUR** and celebrating in the…

PAT MCGANN

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 • 7:30 PM · Alexandria, VA

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Kids and Family Festival with Frozen and Spider-man

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Get ready for a day of superhero action and icy magic at Shipgarten! ❄️🕷️✨ Join us on **August 9th** for a Kids & Family Festival featuring Spider-Man and…

Peter Pan with Brightstar Theatre

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · Hyattsville, MD

Join Brightstar Theatre’s acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously work to bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a…

Kid’s Field Day

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Step into a world of family-friendly fun at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner, the top restaurant for families! Join us on Sunday, June 1st , from 12 PM to 6 PM, as we…

Kids and Family Festival with Rumi, Chase, & Captain America

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Get ready for an action-packed day of heroes, pups, and pop-star power! 🌟🐾🦸 Join us at **Shipgarten’s Kids & Family Festival** on **August 23rd** for an…

Labor Day with Uncle Sam & the Eagle

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

Red, white, and brew! 🇺🇸🍻 Celebrate **Labor Day** in star-spangled style at Shipgarten with special appearances by **Uncle Sam** and his patriotic Eagle…

Fall Festival at Shipgarten

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

🍂🎃 Fall Festival at Shipgarten 🍁🍺 Crisp air, cozy vibes, and all your favorite fall flavors — it’s time for our annual Fall Festival at Shipgarten. Join us for…

Kids’ Renaissance Festival

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

We invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having Kids Renaissance Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little…

Paw-toberfest with Spider-man, Chase, & Sky

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

🐾🎃 It’s time for **Paw-toberfest** on **September 27th** at Shipgarten! Join us for a tail-wagging day of fall fun featuring your favorite heroes —…

Paws in the Park 2026

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Alexandria, VA

Make plans now to join us at Alexandria’s biggest fall festival for animal lovers! Along with all the usual festivities, we will also be celebrating our 80th…

Kids’ Field Day

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

🏃‍♀️🎉 Let the games begin! **Kids’ Field Day** is happening on **October 11** at Shipgarten! Bring the little ones out for a high-energy day packed with…

Kids’ Halloween with Wicked

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

🧙‍♀️✨ Something wickedly fun this way comes! Join us for the **Kids’ Halloween Festival featuring Wicked** on **October 25** at Shipgarten! Get ready for a…

Kids’ Halloween with Sanderson Sisters

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · McLean, VA

🧙‍♀️✨ It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus! Join us for the **Kids’ Halloween Festival featuring the Sanderson Sisters** on **November 1** at Shipgarten! Get ready…

McCormick House Hangout! Art and Amy

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Washington, DC

Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library! [...]Read More...

McCormick House Hangout! Make your Mark: 1776

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Washington, DC

Drop in on the south porch for a quick, family-friendly activity inspired by the American Revolution! [...]Read More...

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Sept. Open House Rescheduled to Sept. 6

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · Silver Spring, MD

Please join us on Sept. 6 for the Sept. Open House: Dinosaur Park Comes to the Train Station @11.

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Sept. Open House: Dinosaur Park Comes to the Train Station @11

Sun, Sep 6, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Silver Spring, MD

Stop by the station to learn about Maryland dinosaurs from the paleontologists from Dinosaur Park! We welcome a pop-up museum from 11 am – 1 pm courtesy of…

Food Giveaway by Brighter Bites

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Suitland-Silver Hill, MD

Food Giveaway by Brighter Bites Brighter Bites is a new kind of nutrition education program, and it’s 100% free ! Enroll to receive up to 20 pounds of fresh…

Gather on the Green: The Cookout

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Capitol Heights, MD

Join us on the green in July at Concord Historic Site for Black joy, celebration, and gathering - set to the tune of classic cookout songs and line dances.

Soarin’ into Summer

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · College Park, MD

Soar into summer with the College Park Aviation Museum! In collaboration with Legacy Bridges STEM Academy NASA ASTRO CAMP Community Partnership, campers will…

Runway Rhythms Summer Music Series: Laundry World

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · College Park, MD

Soak up the sounds of summer as local musicians bring the museum courtyard to life!

McCormick House Hangout! McCormick On Air

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Washington, DC

Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library! [...]Read More...