Starting on Mother's Day, Swingers Dupont Circle is opening its doors to kids! Photo courtesy of the venue.

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Have a jumping good time at The Big Bounce. Photo courtesy of The Big Bounce

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Enjoy fine art from a unique perspective at Monet: The Immersive Experience. Photo courtesy of Fever Experiences

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You never know who you'll run into at the Blossom Kite Festival. Event photo courtesy of the festival

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Put on your finest and head to Mother's Day brunch 2024 at one of many great restaurants in the DC area. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters

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Outdoor movies abound in the DC area all summer long. Photo courtesy of the Fairfax County Park Authority

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Kids of all ages will find lots to explore at Mount Vernon. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters

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Enjoy storytime each Wednesday at the Hirshhorn. Photo courtesy of the Hirshorn Museum

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Zap the competition with a game of laser tag at Ultrazone. Photo courtesy of Ultrazone

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No ocean? No problem at Greenbrier State Park. Photo courtesy of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Feed calves directly from a bottle at South Mountain Creamery.

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Planet Word offers lots of free interactive fun. Photo courtesy of Planet Word

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Pizza is even yummier when it's free! Photo courtesy of Matchbox

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What masterpieces will your kiddo create at the National Building Museum’s PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit? Photo by Anne McDonough, courtesy of the museum

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You can't trust just anyone with baby's first haircut!

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There are many opportunities to help clean up Montgomery County parks throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Parks

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Beat the Bomb combines the skill of an escape room with the thrill of a video game—and colorful paint or foam! Photo courtesy of the Beat the Bomb Facebook page

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With 75 themed walls for kids to tackle, it's impossible to get bored at ClimbZone. Photo courtesy of ClimbZone

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The new Kalahari Resort will be home to Virginia's largest indoor water park.

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There are several great places to eat with kids near the National Mall.

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Things to Do in Washington, DC This Weekend: Chinese New Year, Museum Fun

Celebrate the Year of the Rat in downtown DC.Photo courtesy of DC Chinese New Year Parade

1/22/20 - By James Smith

DC families can celebrate the diversity of the city with great things to do all weekend. Chinese New Year celebrations shine a light on Asian culture and the contributions of Asian-Americans to America's development. Kids can learn about games played by the country's indigenous peoples, and some of the innovative ways humans learned to travel around their communities.

Elsewhere, kids can enjoy a celebration of photography and STEM open house in DC, drop-in art making in Baltimore, and even a cookie baking workshop in Sterling, Virginia.

Whatever you do this weekend, know that your friends at Mommy Poppins DC will be with you throughout 2020 with updates on the best family happenings in the capital area. Check our events calendar for the most up-to-date events in DC and beyond, and remember to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.