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Kid‑Approved Weekend Planner — DC Metro (May 10‑11, 2025)

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Spring’s in full swing and Mother’s Day is Sunday, so the city is bursting with family fun. Here are eight can’t‑miss activities—all doable in a single weekend with a little planning.

1. Tour Europe in an Afternoon

EU Embassy Open House
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More than 20 European embassies throw open their doors with music, snacks and passport stamps. Lines build fast—arrive by 9:45 a.m., bring water and leave bulky strollers at home. Axios

2. Tiny Trees, Big Wow Factor

Potomac Bonsai Festival, U.S. National Arboretum
Fri‑Sun, May 9‑11 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
World Bonsai Day (Sat) anchors this free festival: demos, kids’ stations and the 400‑year‑old Yamaki Pine. Parking inside the Arboretum fills early; an Uber to the R Street gate saves headaches. National Bonsai Foundation

3. Hands‑On Language Science

Planet Word – Language Science Fair
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Interactive booths decode how we communicate. Return Sunday at 11 a.m. for free Mother’s Day card‑making in the lobby. Timed passes are free but limited—reserve online. Axios

4. Kid CEOs Take Dupont

Acton Children’s Business Fair
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Dupont Circle
Dozens of entrepreneurs ages 6–14 sell everything from slime kits to bird‑sitting services. Bring small bills—kids run the registers. Children's Business Fair

5. Treasure Hunt in Takoma

Takoma Flea
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Grant Ave, Takoma Park
Vintage toys, vinyl, street food and porch concerts make it an easy half‑day outing. Street parking is tight; the Takoma Metro lot is a five‑minute walk. Axios

6. Mother’s Day Home‑&‑Garden Fun

Fine Day Fair, Chevy Chase Lake
Sat‑Sun, May 10‑11 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (9 a.m. early entry with weekend pass)
Sixty‑plus artisans and plant vendors set up under big tents; picnic tables ring Candy Cane Playground so kids can roam. $10 adults, kids free. Fine Day Fair

7. Friday‑Night Movie Under the Stars

Union Market Drive‑In: “Sister Act”
Friday, May 9 | lot opens 7:25 p.m., film 8:20 p.m.
$20 per car (170 spaces) or watch free from Neal Place with chairs and blankets. Concessions run late, but pack PJs for an easy car‑to‑bed transfer. Union Market District

8. Last Chance for Animationland

National Children’s Museum
Through Sunday, May 11 only, kids can storyboard, add sound effects and shoot stop‑motion shorts in this STEAM exhibit. Advance tickets recommended; museum is a painless six‑minute walk from Metro Center. National Children’s Museum

Quick‑Pack Checklist

  • Reusable bottles (fountains at embassies & Arboretum)

  • Sunscreen & hats (UV index ≈ 8)

  • Portable phone charger (for embassy QR stamps + photos)

  • Small cash stash (flea market & kid‑run booths)

Tag @DMVMetroPad in your weekend pics—Monday’s post will feature the best kid‑shot photos!

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