Upton Hill Regional Park

703-534-3437

Open dawn to dusk

Admission Free

Located at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive.

This 26 acre park features one of the world's longest miniature golf holes.  The park also features multiple swimming pools (in season), batting cages with baseballs and softballs, a nature trail, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, snack bars and picnic area.

Six Flags America

301-249-1500

Call for dates and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Located 2 miles east of US Air Arena in Landover, MD

 All-in-one theme and water park with over 100 rides, attractions, shows, shops and games including the Typhoon Sea Coaster with one of the world's tallest backwards descent.

Splashdown Water park

703-361-4451

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

Admission Charged

Located 3 miles off Route 66 in Manassas, VA

Seasonal Water Park with multiple rides and attractions for all ages

Lantern Light Ghost Tour (Doorways to Old Virginia)

703-548-0100

April-September at 9pm on Friday and Saturday night-weather permitting

Expanded schedule in October, call for details

Creep through the dark night in Old Town Alexandria as a Colonial guide tells you bizarre and ghoulish tales of one of the most haunted cities in the world. The walking tour is one hour long and is not recommended for small children.

Marine Dress Parade

202-433-6060

Year-round, Tuesday and Friday Evenings

Admission Free

Marine Yards, Washington DC

Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band

George Washingtons Birthday Parade

703-991-4474

Old Town Alexandria, VA

Admission Free

Nations largest parade celebrating the birthday of our first President

Smithsonian Kite Festival

202-357-3030

Last Sunday in March

Admission Free

Features competitions in design, performance and other categories

The Commandants Own

202-433-2927

May-August

Admission Free

Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.

Marine Corps Sunset Parade and Concerts

202-433-6-6-, 202-433-4011
June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA

Admission Free
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. (Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors' center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)

National Independence Day Celebration
July 4: all day

Admission Free
Includes a variety of entertainment including the National Symphony Orchestra concert on the west lawn of the U.S. Capital and one of America's largest fireworks displays over the reflecting pool on the National Mall.

Arlington County Fair

703-920-4556

Late August

Thomas Jefferson Community Center

3501 South Second St.

Arlington, VA

Admission Charged

Features carnival rides, amusements, food and entertainment.

Haunted History

703-780-4000, extension 27

Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, VA

Admission Charged

Tour one of the most haunted houses in Virginia by candlelight

Christmas Open House

202-537-6200

Early December

Admission Free with donation of unwrapped toy or gift

Family-oriented entertainment, with music

National Christmas Tree Lighting/Pageant Of Peace

202-619-7222

December

Admission Free

Located at The Ellipse, Washington, DC

Annual holiday celebration, opening with the National Christmas tree being lit by the

President and his wife.  Season entertainment and music are featured throughout the month.