Tween Activities in Washington DC
32 tween-approved activities in Washington DC for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures — things tweens actually want to do.

Great Big Game Show DC
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up

The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter)
Ages: Best for ages 10 and up

Escape the Room DC (Penn Quarter)
Ages: Best for ages 10 and up
FreeJerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeChessie's Big Backyard
Ages: 2–12
FreeSmall Mammal House
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeAmazonia
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

FUNBOX Bounce & Party Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeWoodland Wonderland Playground
Ages: 2–12
FreeUnited States National Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeElephant Trails
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeUnited States Botanic Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeThe Magic Tree Box
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeSmithsonian Pollinator Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12

National Aquarium
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeGreat Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Washington DC
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeTurkey Thicket Playground And Spray Park
Ages: 2–12
FreeEast Potomac Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Partially FreePalisades Recreation Center & Playground
Ages: 1–12
Partially FreePetworth Recreation Center Playground
Ages: 1–12

Children's Science Center Lab
Ages: Best for ages 4-12

Scramble Alexandria
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Partially FreeStead Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-14

Maryland Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 3-13

Flight Adventure Park Springfield
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

Scramble Parkour
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Off Limitz Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeGreat Ape House
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

NOVA Wild
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
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