The best family-friendly activities in Washington DC for parents and kids (Updated September 2026)

See Washington DC's monuments and memorials the way they were meant to be seen at night — floodlit, dramatic, and unobstructed from the open-air deck...
$109

Experience endless family fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Washington D.C., featuring thrilling LEGO® attractions for all ages. Conquer the Hero Adventures laser maze and climbing...
$30

This is a direct admission ticket emailed to you for the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, one of Washington's newest and most fascinating attractions. No need to...
$25

Enjoy a private walking tour of the nation's capital and uncover the infamous political scandals and secrets embedded in Washington, D.C.'s history. Learn how this...
$30

Experience DC in a way that’s easy, exciting, and completely flexible. Start your journey on a hop-on hop-off tour to enjoy sweeping views of the...
$79

A great way to see the Cliffs of Calvert, historic Chesapeake Beach, the beautiful homes built on the Cliffs, the wildlife of the region and...
$41

Dupont Circle Food Tour
Dupont Circle has been known as the district’s most cosmopolitan neighborhood for over thirty years....
$84

Ahoy there, me hearties! Climb aboard a family-friendly pirate ship cruise in Washington DC and help our crew protect the Nation’s Capital from mischievous buccaneers...
$28

Adams Morgan Food Tour
Adams Morgan has been known for its diversity and ethnicity for most of the 20th century. The turn-of-the-century neighborhood has retained its historic charm while...
$78

This walking tour reveals what happened on the night that changed the history of a nation forever. Journey back in time to learn about the...
$52

RSN Tour Bus was founded in 2018 on the premise that making travel plans should be easy and exciting. Based in the Washington.DC area, we...
$90

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in Washington DC. You and your guests will enjoy...
$174

Pack nature, history, and big-city energy into three days on this small-group round trip from Washington, D.C. Travel north to Niagara Falls by way of...
$522

Set sail for a memorable experience on the Potomac River with a Washington, DC Signature Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it...
$75

Experience a fully guided walking tour that takes you to three of Washington D.C.'s most iconic memorials: the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, and the...
$42

Explore Washington, D.C. with the Official Tour of the National Mall. As the National Park Service's authorized concessionaire, Big Bus takes you closer to the...
$45

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction...
$55

Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than...
$99

Enjoy a 90-minute Hop-on Hop-off panoramic trolley tour of Washington, DC. The tour route will maximize your time and provide you with a great introduction...
$64

With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac River, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a City Cruises lunch...
$74











