Kids

Vs. the Winston-Salem Dash. Art in the Park Night & Jersey Auction: Game-worn jerseys will be auctioned to benefit the Frederick Arts Council. A fireworks show will follow the game. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

Children and their favorite stuffed animal or doll are invited to a tea complete with a story called "Language of the Fans." Weems-Botts Museum 300 W. Duke St., Dumfries, VA | 703-221-2218

Vs. the Winston-Salem Dash. A fireworks show follows the game. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

Culture Kingdom Kids presents newspaper-themed activities. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD | 443-263-1800

Visitors can learn about the refuge at night during this guided walk. Best for age 5 and older. At the North Tract. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Off Powdermill Road, Laurel, MD | 301-497-5887

Learn about pollinators and their purpose by creating a habitat at the refuge and making a project to take home. Best for age 5 and older. National Wildlife Visitor Center 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD | 301-497-5887

Agricultural and livestock exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, food vendors and other activities. Unlimited ride wristbands are $16 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; $18 on Friday; and $20 on Saturday. Individual ride tickets are $2 on Tuesday. Admission on Aug. 14 is $2. Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA | 703-368-0173

Vs. the Winston-Salem Dash. Keyote's Birthday Party: The team's mascot and his other mascot friends will celebrate. Sunday Funday and Meet the Team: Fans can play catch on the field and get autographs from players. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

Tours are led by Junior Docents Gadsby's Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA | 703-746-4242

Vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Kids Eat Free: Children age 12 and younger receive a free hot dog, chips and a soda. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD | 301-962-1480

Vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Guaranteed Win: If the Keys lose, fans can reuse their ticket for another Monday-Thursday regular season game later in the season. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

The circus-style dog show takes the stage. Rockville Town Square Maryland Avenue and E. Middle Lane, Rockville, MD

Vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Tribute to the Mustache Night: The team celebrates facial hair. Belly Buster Picnic: Fans can participate in an all-you-can-eat picnic. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

The guitarist performs original and traditional children's songs. Washingtonian Center Rio Boulevard and Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD

The interactive show teaches children about science. Downtown Silver Spring 916 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD

Live reptiles are showcased to teach children facts about the cold-blooded creatures. Virginia Gateway 7500 Iron Bar Ln., Gainesville, VA

Vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Thirsty Thursday: Fans can buy a special ticket that will include food and beer in the Mattress Warehouse Club. German Heritage Night: The team celebrates all things German. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

If you have never taken your family to a show at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, consider this your invitation. The center, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2012, will hold its annual open house on Saturday. The day of free events will highlight everything the center offers from classes for children to the upcoming season of performances. Be sure to check out roving performer/juggler/clown Mark Lohr, crafts and a scavenger hunt. BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown, MD | 301-528-2260

Get the drive-in experience in Centreville, where four family movies screen outside on Saturdays in August. First up is "The Muppets," followed by "The Smurfs," "Hugo" and "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom." Food, music and children's activities kick off the evening at 6 p.m. Film screenings start at sundown. Trinity Centre 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA | 703-814-7100

The show blends magic and education. Washingtonian Center Rio Boulevard and Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD

McCory brings his one-man band to Silver Spring to play familiar and original children's songs. Downtown Silver Spring 916 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD

Every Friday evening in the summer the sounds of jazz can be heard coming from the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. The concerts bring in top jazz names (last year included Chuck Redd and Origem) and this year kicks off with the Tom Principato Band on May 25. Although you can't bring alcohol in, drinks are served within the garden. At the Sculpture Garden. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and Ice Skating Rink 700 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-289-3360

Vs. the Carolina Mudcats. A fireworks show will follow the game. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

Vs. the Carolina Mudcats. Guns & Hoses Softball Game: Police officers and firefighters face off in a pre-game match. Sunday Funday: Fans can take to the field prior to the Keys game to play catch and get autographs from Keys players. A fireworks show follows the Keys game. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

The Puppet Co. puts a comedic twist on this familiar tale. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse. The Puppet Company Playhouse 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD | 301-634-5380

As any big person knows, if you read a kid a book, they're just going to ask for another. And so, they'll totally get this moose who asks for a muffin, and then many other things. After requesting just this one treat, as anyone who has read these books (or seen the plays -- this is a sequel to "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie") knows, one thing will lead to another. Which, in some cases, isn't such a bad thing. At the Adventure Theatre MTC. Adventure Theatre MTC 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD | 301-634-2270

Vs. the Carolina Mudcats. Kids Eat Free: Children age 12 and younger receive a free hot dog, chips and soda. Harry Grove Stadium 6201 New Design Rd., Frederick, MD | 301-815-9900

No need to travel to the beach to enjoy some mini golf action: for the rest of the summer, the National Building Museum will be turned into a putting green with holes designed by local architecture firms. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

Fun and educational hands-on science experiments occur throughout the summer Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD | 410-685-5225

If there's another sport that combines a classy atmosphere (think: picnics, sundresses and wine) with the bone-crushing intensity of polo, we're not aware of it. Twilight Polo brings matches to the masses every Saturday night in the summer, featuring top-tier competition and low admission. Never fear if you've never seen the sport of kings. The rules are simple, and most point wins and penalties are explained by the announcer. Great Meadow 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, VA | 540-253-5000

Need yet another reason to visit Nationals Park? Try Family Day at Fairgrounds. The new area (formerly a parking lot and Das Bullpen) is made up of recycled metal shipping containers. Once a month the area becomes a mecca for kids with carnival games, rides and music. The kicker for parents? Area food trucks will be on hand to stave off the munchkins' munchies. The Fairgrounds 1299 Half St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-244-0592

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD | 301-962-1400

Performs folk and bluegrass-inspired children's songs accompanied by his five-string banjo Jammin' Java 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA

Families are invited to step back in time to discover Vienna history right before the Civil War. Children can learn about life in the 19th century, speak to costumed living history interpreters, make crafts, play games and participate in a scavenger hunt. Freeman House 131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA | 703-938-5187

Learn how a common crapemyrtle becomes a charming bonsai. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726

There is a new stop along the trolley tracks! Thursdays and Fridays in October kids can hop aboard a trolley and hop off at Pinson's Pumpkin Market. Each kid will receive a token with paid admission that they can redeem for a pumpkin at the market. At the Northwest Branch Park. National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Rd., Colesville, MD | 301-384-6088

More than 400 acres of various species of trees, flowers and plant life are on the arboretum's grounds. Includes displays of bonsai trees and the potential use of plants as fuel. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726

The National Zoo's petting zoo: a bright red barn with cows, goats, donkeys, chickens and ducks. National Zoological Park - Smithsonian Institution 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Kids can participate in crafts that have a dragon theme and learn about works in the Walters in which dragons appear. Walters Art Museum 600 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD | 410-547-9000