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Mother's Day Weekend 2024 in DC: Brunches, Boats, and More Things To Do With Kids

Starting on Mother's Day, Swingers Dupont Circle is opening its doors to kids! Photo courtesy of the venue.
Starting on Mother's Day, Swingers Dupont Circle is opening its doors to kids! Photo courtesy of the venue.
5/8/24 - By Jennifer Swope

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

It's the weekend to celebrate the mothers and mother figures in our lives. Whether you've planned a special brunch or have a fun Mother's Day activity planned, we hope you have fun celebrating these amazing women.

If you need more inspiration for your weekend or just want to get the kids out of the house, there's a lot going on. Experience new cultures with your family at the EU Open House or the Library of Congress' family day in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, both on Saturday.

This weekend is also the last chance to visit Titanic: The Exhibition before it closes on Sunday. Read on for the complete list of family fun this weekend.

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EU Open House in Washington DC photo by Yuri Gripas, courtesy of the 2023 event.
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Best Things To Do This Mother's Day Weekend in DC

Titanic: The Exhibition

National Harbor, MD - Thursday - Sunday, May 9-12, 2024
Travel back to 1912 through photographs, handwritten letters, wayward keepsakes, and other personal belongings telling countless stories about the fates and heroic deeds onboard the Titanic. READ MORE

Off The Page at 1st Stage

Tysons, VA - Thursday - Sunday, May 9-12, 2024
Free
1st Stage and Arts on the Horizon are partnering again to bring the world premiere of Off the Page, a performance for the youngest theatregoers. The magic of books can transport readers to new worlds! When an imaginative young child dives into a book, the stories come to life around them. Through dance, music, puppetry, and vibrant imagery, this production uses an immersive design to unfold around the audience. Watch a new world come to life right before your eyes. READ MORE

Union Market Drive-in

Washington, DC - Every other Friday, May 10 - October 4, 2024
The drive-in at Union Market screens a different movie on the second Friday of each month from May to September and the first Friday of October. Picnicking is allowed, and food from local vendors is available for purchase. READ MORE

The Clarice's Outdoor Movies

College Park, MD - Friday, May 10, 2024
Free
New this spring, Clarice Presents brings outdoor movies to UMD's campus, with special menus, activities, and more. READ MORE

Celebrate Mom Hunt at The Mansion on O Street

Washington, DC - Friday - Sunday, May 10-12, 2024
Mothers and their families can explore over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors with a glass of champagne (21+) and chocolates in this special celebration of moms. READ MORE

EU Open House

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Free
Families can go on a trip across the European Union without leaving DC! At the popular EU Open House, embassies from EU countries open their doors to visitors with food, music, games, cultural exhibitions, and more. READ MORE

Family Day at the Library of Congress: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Free
The LOC's Family Day features stories from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the Library’s collections as well as a special presentation by award-winning author, actor, and civil rights advocate George Takei about his new book, My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story. Planned activities invite visitors to creatively share their own family histories and experiences.  READ MORE

Free Saturday at the National Building Museum

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Free
The National Building Museum is offering FREE admission, including to its exhibitions Brick City and Building Stories. READ MORE

STEAM Saturday at the National Building Museum

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Free
Through hands-on building challenges, young architects explore engineering and technology, thinking creatively and experimentally as they build with LEGO®, work with AI to plan a city, and use other methods to problem-solve, design, and create. READ MORE

Saturday Morning Live! at the National

Washington, DC - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Free
Saturday Morning Live! returns to the National Theatre. Enjoy wow-inspiring children’s entertainment of all sorts, including interactive performances, puppets, dance, and music, all designed to light up imaginations and celebrate a world of wonder.  READ MORE

Baltimore Bubble Parade at Riverside Park

Baltimore, MD - Saturday, May 11, 2024
The Baltimore Bubble Parade centers around a performative walk where hundreds of participants are encouraged to blow bubbles in a parade-esque fashion around the park.  READ MORE

Kids' Train Day at National Capital Trolley Museum

Colesville, MD - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Enjoy an afternoon of trolleys and model trains! See Thomas, Claribell, and Annie. Watch model trains of all sizes, and play with wooden trains on a large table-top layout. READ MORE

Capitol Hill Restoration Society Mother's Day House & Garden Tour

Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 2024
Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is holding its 67th annual House & Garden Tour, featuring 10 homes and seven gardens and outdoor spaces, including two rooftop views of the Capitol Hill Historic District.  READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Messick's Farm Market

Bealeton, VA - Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 2024
Messick's Farm Market celebrates strawberry season with a four-weekend Strawberry Festival. Families can enjoy hayrides, barrel train rides, kid tattoos, a zip line, a bounce pillow, strawberry picking (not included in the admission price), and more. READ MORE

Mother's Day Family Fun at Swingers Dupont Circle

Washington, DC - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Swingers, the crazy golf club originally only for the 21+ crowd, is flipping the switch on Sundays. Beginning on Mother's Day, every Sunday is all about family fun at the Swingers Dupont Circle location, welcoming all ages before 6pm. Get ready for an experience like no other, filled with exciting competition, delicious street food and drinks, and lots of laughter as they throw open the doors to the whole family.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Cruise

Washington, DC - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Treat Mom to an afternoon sailing on the 65-foot schooner American Spirit. Pack a picnic and drinks (beer and wine are permitted, but no spirits). Little sailors are welcome, and strollers are allowed on board. READ MORE

Mother's Day Special at Green Meadows Farm

Ijamsville, MD - Sunday, May 12, 2024
On Mother's Day, moms get in free to Green Meadows Farm with a paid admission. Bring Mom out for a one-of-a-kind experience feeding the friendly farm animals, going on a hayride, and watching pigs race. Kids can enjoy the large play area.  READ MORE

Flying Circus Mother's Day Air Show

Bealeton, VA - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Head out to the Flying Circus Air Show on Mother's Day for daring feats of flight and a flower drop just for moms. If you're feeling daring (and spendy), opt for a biplane ride before or after the show. READ MORE

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