Free Things to Do with Kids in Washington DC
27 free kid-friendly activities in Washington DC. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
FreeBeauvoir Playground
Ages: 1–10
FreeChessie's Big Backyard
Ages: 2–12
FreeSmall Mammal House
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeJerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeReservoir Park Playground
Ages: 1–10
FreePlayground at 9th & Penn
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeThe Magic Tree Box
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeElephant Trails
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeWoodland Wonderland Playground
Ages: 2–12
FreeAmazonia
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeUnited States Botanic Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeSmithsonian Pollinator Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeUnited States National Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeTurtle Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
FreeKalorama Park
Ages: 1–10
FreeTurkey Thicket Playground And Spray Park
Ages: 2–12
FreeEast Potomac Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeNewark Park Playground
Ages: 1–10
FreeTakoma Playground
Ages: 1–10
FreeGreat Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeThe Playground At Ledroit Park
Ages: 1–10
FreeWegmans Wonderplace
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
FreePlayground at the Parks DC
Ages: 2–10
FreePlayground At Marion Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeGreat Ape House
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeFlorida Ave Playground
Ages: 2–10
FreeChildren's Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
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