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Spy Fest, Curious George, and More Fun Things To Do in DC this Weekend with Kids

The National Children's Museum has a new exhibit dedicated to the work of Mo Willems. Photo courtesy of the museum
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1/28/26 - By Stephanie Shipman

Looking for the best things to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

I hope you've stayed warm all week and have dug yourselves out from the snow, because there are lots of fun events this weekend—perfect if your kids have had snow days and school holidays all week (cough, ME, cough) and everyone is going stir crazy.

Spy Museum is having its FREE Spy Fest. You can also attend Family Day at the Capital Jewish Museum for just $5.

Want to see a show? Check out Curious George: The Golden Meatball at George Mason Center for the Arts.

And if you missed the Washington, DC Auto Show last weelend, you have until Sunday to check it out! 

It's not quite Valentine's Day weekend, but you can get a head start on chocolate-eating at the Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival.

There's a LOT of theater to see this weekend! It's Going the Distance's last night at Discovery Theater is this Friday, the Little Theatre of Alexandria is showing School of Rock, and Rent the Musical is at Anne Arundel Community College. It's also time for InterAct Story Theatre's annual production of Books Alive!

Want even more fun things to do this weekend? Our DC events calendar is packed with great family activities every day of the week— and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!

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Going the Distance at Discovery Theater

Washington, DC - Friday, February 6
Race to the finish line with two Black Olympians who changed history! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sorts inspire us all to greatness in this vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them overcome childhood illness, infirmity, and poverty to become the world's fastest man and fastest woman, winning the greatest honor in athletics: the Olympic Gold medal. The score by John Cornelius II speaks to the heart and soul of the winner in all of us. READ MORE

Rent the Musical at Anne Arundel Community College

Annapolis, MD - Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7
Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) are producing the Tony Award-winning musical Rent by Jonathan Larson, Feb. 6 - March 8, 2026.  READ MORE

Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival

Washington, DC - Friday - Sunday, February 6 - 8
Free
Chocolate lovers of all ages can indulge at this community event. Enjoy a liquid chocolate cake walk, chocolate tastings, and even a chocolate challenge for bakers of all ages.  READ MORE

The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit (at the National Children's Museum)

Washington, DC - Daily (except Tuesdays), through May 10
The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit is full of laughs—a phone booth that makes you sound like Piggie, a catapult that launches hot dogs at The Pigeon, a fashion runway for the Naked Mole Rat, and more. Visitors can make art inspired by Mo Willems and learn about the social and emotional lives of the author’s popular characters, discovering what it means to be a good friend, express yourself, and navigate the hilarious challenges of growing up. READ MORE

Sprout & Shine Craft Club at Quincy Park

Arlington, VA - Friday, February 6
Craft Club is a weekly themed enrichment session designed for young children to explore, create, and have fun through hands-on activities. Each week features seasonal or holiday-themed crafts, interactive games, and play-based learning experiences that support fine motor skills, problem solving, social skills, and imagination. READ MORE

Beale Street Puppets presents The Enchanted Mermaid at Glen Echo

Glen Echo, MD - Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, March 1
Once upon a time, our hero John Cobbler stumbled upon a hidden castle.  A beautiful maiden has been transformed into a mermaid!  Can John use his wits to free the mermaid and escape from the wicked Lord Fish? Based upon the Walter de La Mare short story "Lord Fish" written in 1927. This show features elegantly crafted Bunraku-style puppets with elaborately built miniature castle and interior sets. Framed in a beautiful, large black theatre stage, this show was originally built for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes. Glen... READ MORE

InterAct Story Theatre's Wheaton Family Theatre Series presents Books Alive

Wheaton, MD - Saturday & Sunday, February 7 - 8
Free
FREE performances and events for kids and families! Books Alive with InterAct Story Theatre's Ali Oliver-Krueger presents FREE performances and events for kids and families with the Wheaton Family Theatre Series! This February, InterAct Story Theatre’s Artistic Director, Ali Oliver-Krueger leads kids and adults in exploring a favorite story together through movement, drama, and song. Everyone’s a part of the story in this Family Arts Workshop! Best for ages 3 and up. There will be two performances at Highland Elementary School, 3100 Medway... READ MORE

Tysons Corner Center Camp & Family Fitness Fair

Tysons, VA - Saturday, February 7
Free
Looking for a fun, free way to explore summer options for kids of all ages? Head to the free Camp & Family Fitness Fair to meet camp and fitness directors in person, explore programs, and enjoy activities—all in one place! READ MORE

Little Theatre of Alexandria: School of Rock

Washington, DC - Sunday, February 7 - 28
Based on the hit film, this hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within. READ MORE

The Hunt for Washington

Alexandria, VA - Daily, February 1-28
Free
The Hunt for Washington is a fun and educational game in which individuals and families traverse through Old Town Alexandria to uncover clues about George Washington. All you need to do is to download one of two Clue Sheets and begin exploring! Winners receive gift certificates to businesses in Alexandria. READ MORE

Games with Trains at B&O Railroad Museum

Baltimore, MD - Saturday, February 7
Calling game fans of all ages! This February, show off your strategy skills at our Games with Trains event. Plus, all attendees are entered into a raffle to win a games bundle. Feel free to bring your own games as well!  READ MORE
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