CALENDAR
Explore books, fall fun and special events this
season in and around the DMV
3 FREE SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Old Town Trolley Tours is offering the chance for
D.C. locals to fall in love with their city all over
again through their hometown pass program.

District of Columbia residents and residents
within a 50 mile radius ride for free when
accompanied by a full fare adult guest.

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Explore history as a family with Reston Museum’s Summer Fun
days! Kids can enjoy activities and crafts while learning about the
history of Reston every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon through
Oct. 29. Visit facebook.com/RestonMuseum for updates.

Free Restonmuseum.org
CIRCO HERMANOS VAZQUEZ
Help celebrate the circus’ 50th anniversary. With
new ideas, technology and stunts, this show
which has toured Mexico and Central
America for decades is more thrilling
than ever. Embrace the magic of the
circus and prepare to be thrilled with
acrobatics, clowns and more at the
Potomac Mills Mall.

Tickets: $40-60
circusvazquez.com/woodbridgeva THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
Have a delightfully-spooky family adventure at Six Flags America with its family-
friendly fall day on select dates in September and October! Kids can enjoy a trick-
or-treat trail, corn maze and crafts, while adults can take in the festive décor and
get into the Halloween spirit!
One-day ticket prices vary seasonally; dates TBA
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SUMMER FUN AT RESTON MUSEUM
SEPT. 1-5
2 BOO! FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
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SEPT. 3
NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Celebrate the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival
as a family. At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., learn from your favorite authors and
attend discussions on beloved books. Purchase books and
merch to take a little piece of festival home with you. ASL
interpreters and CART caption services will be available for
the speaking events.

Free loc.gov
BOOKS: GALINA SHAFRAN / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS
THROUGHOUT THE
MONTH BY HEATHER M. ROSS
ADOBE STOCK: RH2010, ELENA BARYSHKINA, SERHIIBOBYK, ASDF, JONGJAWI, ELLISIA, PIXEL-SHOT
TOP 10
Family Events for September



SEPT. 10
HEALTHY FAMILY DAY 5K WALK
Encourage a healthy lifestyle for your kids by participating in this healthy-family
5K at Prince George’s Community College, just 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.

More than just exercise, this event includes chef demonstrations on healthy cooking
and eating, too. The walk begins at 9 a.m., and the program runs until 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25; registration and proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test required
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7 SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 22 & 29
MOVIES ON THE POTOMAC: FAMILY NIGHT – AMERICA
Watch America-themed movies all month long at National Harbor. See
An American Tail, Miracle, American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story, A
League of their Own and Minari. Movies start at 6 p.m.

Free piratesguidetoboating.com
SEPT. 14-18
9 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FAIR
Experience a classic American fair with your family. Less
than an hour from the DMV, The Anne Arundel County
Fair features a livestock auction, exhibits showcasing
local talent, Friday and Saturday night concerts, nostalgic
carnival rides and that famous fair food! Hours vary by day.

Admission is $10; ages 9 and younger enter free
Child discount entry on Friday
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SEPT. 17 & 18
COLONIAL MARKET AND FAIR
Discover an 18th-century marketplace where you can purchase handcrafted food and
wares from colonial artisans and watch as they use period crafting techniques. You
and your family can even hear live music from the colonial era! Visit the marketplace at
Mount Vernon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Included with admission to Mount Vernon; members enter free
mountvernon.org SEPT. 21
FAMILY STORY TIME
AT CLEVELAND PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
10 Enjoy songs and stories as a family with
other parents and kids at the Cleveland
Park Neighborhood Library. Space is
limited, so guests are asked to check in at
the front desk for a ticket. This half-hour
event beginning at 10:30 a.m. is perfect for
children ages 2 to 5 years old.

Free dclibrary.org
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