1. Great Big Game ShowYou’ll step into a fully decked-out game show studio with lights, sounds, buzzers, a GIANT wheel, and there’s even a live host! There are mini-games of luck, strategy, skill and more - so there’s high-energy fun for everyone! A lot of our games are inspired by classic TV game shows so you'll definitely recognize some!-If you’re looking for a fun family activity in Georgetown, make sure you visit Great Big Game Show!

-https://greatbiggameshow.com/dc

-3345 M St. NWWashington, DC 20007United States

2. Orchids: Masters of DeceptionMarvel at a rotating display of orchid specimens from the extensive collection of the U.S. Botanic Garden and Smithsonian Gardens. The Garden Court will display stories of orchids who are – you guessed it – masters of deception, using smell, shape and color. There will also be two nine-foot-tall tree sculptures covered in pink and white orchids (a nod to DC’s cherry trees) as well as eight-foot-tall orchid curtains that show off the plant’s special roots.-U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20001-https://www.usbg.gov/visit/exhibits/orchids-masters-deception

3. RIVERDANCE 30: New Generation-Since emerging onto the cultural landscape 30 years ago, Riverdance has brought a Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish and international dance to audiences all over the globe. Now, the show embarks on a special anniversary tour with new choreography and costumes as well as state-of-the-art motion graphics, lighting and projection.-The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566-https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2024-2025/riverdance/

4. LEGO® F1®-themed Build the Thrill Event-The entire family should head to the LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC for an exclusive LEGO® F1® - themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’. Grab a pit pass and take in a drivers briefing before choosing your team. Kids can get hands-on with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, take on build challenges and of course … race. Admission to Build the Thrill is included with your admission to the museum.-LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC, 6563 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150-https://legodiscoverycenter.com/washington-dc/whats-inside/events/build-the-thrill-event/

5. The National Cherry Blossom Festival -DC celebrates the blooming of cherry trees with a month-long festival that commemorates the 1912 gift from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city. Check out popular festival events in the lead-up to the celebration, in addition to our guide to the celebration, how to get the most popular blossom spots and the best places to snap photos. -https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/

6. New York City Ballet: Coppélia -The New York City Ballet returns to the Kennedy Center to stage a comedic masterpiece about an eccentric toymaker and the doll he creates. The entire family can delight in the misadventures of the spirited Swanilda, her foolish sweetheart Frantz and the mad inventor Dr. Coppélius in a ballet filled with unforgettable moments and a legendary finale.-The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566-https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/dance/2024-2025/nycb-coppelia/

7. Blossom Kite Festival -Head to the Washington Monument grounds for this free kite-flying extravaganza, one of the most highly anticipated events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The entire family can watch expert kite fliers from all over the world, whether enjoying the event near the Monument or at a featured park.-https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/blossom-kite-festival/

8. Animationland -The National Children’s Museum invites learners from ages 6 to 12 and their families to join Tracey the pencil dog and her crew on a fantastically immersive journey, creating stories using science and imagination. Dive into the world of storytelling and creativity. Kids can develop their own animated masterpiece using animation basics and enjoy a variety of exhibit experiences.-https://nationalchildrensmuseum.org/explore/exhibits/animationland/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=owned_marketing&utm_campaign=animationland_pr&utm_id=pr_1-7-2025_Press_Animationland

9. Collecting Memories-The Library of Congress opens its new David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery with a brand-new exhibit filled to the brim with fascinating artifacts across its 120 items. Collecting Memories includes Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, a map from the Lewis and Clark Expedition, lyrics from The Sound of Music and much more in its examination of how cultures preserve the past.-Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540-https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/new-library-exhibition--collecting-memories--to-open-in-new-david-m.-rubenstein-treasures-gallery/s/f85cd354-924f-418d-900a-042173e5ec88?loclr=iloc&

10. Blooming Wonders: A Best of Spring Exhibition-ARTECHOUSE’s annual springtime exhibit has become a must-see for locals and visitors alike. This year’s display brings together past smash-hit cherry blossom-themed installations as well as a new interactive experience. Fix your gaze upon immense floral landscapes, spellbinding digital visualizations and surreal spring-themed environments.-ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20002-https://www.artechouse.com/program/blooming-wonders/