Outdoor Activities Guide for DC Kids

Families can enjoy Washington DC's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center
Outdoor Adventures for DC Families
The popular Sculpture Garden ice rink is back at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0
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Ride the cow train at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm
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Look closely at the windows of the Decatur House and you just might see something creepy! Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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Make some new friends at Green Meadows Petting Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
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Beware of P. Rex, the Pumpkin-Eating Dino! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms with Kids: Pumpkin-Eating Dino, Ninja Warrior Course, and More Family Fun
Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author
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A kiddie pool and some buckets equal tons of backyard fun! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
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Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.
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Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.
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Photo by Michael Newman/CC BY 2.0
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Run through the tunnel to get their energy out! Photo courtesy Melissa and Doug
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The popular Sculpture Garden ice rink is back at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Kids and Families
Bring the kids to one of these DC outdoor ice skating rinks for winter fun.
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Trunk-or-treats are a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Where to Trunk-or-Treat Near DC for Halloween (for Free!)
Load up on candy at one of these free trunk-or-treats near DC.
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Beware of P. Rex, the Pumpkin-Eating Dino! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms with Kids: Pumpkin-Eating Dino, Ninja Warrior Course, and More Family Fun
It's time for some family fun at the farm at this popular Northern Virginia spot!
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Get in on the action at the Gaithersburg Oktoberfest. Photo courtesy of the festival
Family-Friendly Fun for Oktoberfest Near Washington, DC
Oktoberfest is not just for grown-ups, as you'll find at these family-friendly celebrations.
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Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches.
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Get lost in a fun corn maze this fall. Photo courtesy of the Maryland Corn Maze
Best Corn Mazes Near DC for Kids and Families
Wind your way through one of these awesome DC-area corn mazes this fall.
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