Goalie Washington, DC helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th8:00 AM–5:30 PMBusy Bees Summer CampHill Center DC · Ages 2–7
- July 16th8:00 AM–6:00 PMMad Science Summer CampHill Center DC · Ages 6–11
- July 16th9:00 AM–5:00 PMDC Way: Art & Soccer Summer CampHill Center DC · Ages 3–12
Farmers markets
- Sunday8:30 AM–1:30 PMFRESHFARM Dupont CircleDupont Circle · Farmers market
- Wednesday & Saturday3–7 PM Wed; 9 AM–1 PM SatFRESHFARM Columbia HeightsColumbia Heights · Farmers market
- Wednesday3–7 PMFRESHFARM Foggy BottomFoggy Bottom · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Waterfront paths, fountainGeorgetown Waterfront ParkGeorgetown · Flat waterfront paths, seasonal fountain
- Pirate play, picnicAnacostia Park Pirate Ship PlaygroundFairlawn picnic area · Pirate-ship play, first-come picnic
- Enclosed play, splashKennedy Recreation Center PlaygroundWard 2 · Two age zones, fully enclosed play
Easy walks
- 0.3 mi · Loop15 minEdge of the Woods TrailPaved loop · Root heaves and short drop-offs
- 0.5 mi · Out & back15 minKenilworth Marsh BoardwalkWood boardwalk · Flood-prone approach excluded
- 0.5 mi · Out & back15 minKenilworth River TrailDirt · 5–10% slopes · Flood exposure
Play sports
- SkateboardingShaw Skate ParkDPR neighborhood skatepark · Verify current access
- PickleballTurkey Thicket Recreation CenterFour dedicated courts, nets · First-come · shared options
Play in water
- Splash padColumbia Heights Community Center Spray ParkWard 1 spray park at a community center · 2026 DPR spray park · adult supervision required
- Splash padChevy Chase Spray ParkWard 3 neighborhood spray park · 2026 DPR spray park · adult supervision required
- Splash padTurkey Thicket Spray ParkWard 5 spray park at a recreation center · 2026 DPR spray park · adult supervision required
Local libraries
- creative Labs, accessibility services, local archives, and public exhibitsMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial LibraryPenn Quarter · central library
- two terraces with study, meeting, and assistive-technology resourcesWoodridge LibraryWoodridge
- assistive technology in a striking branch—but with recurring HVAC closuresBellevue/William O. Lockridge LibraryBellevue