The weekend is coming up and believe me when I tell you…WE FEEL YOUR PAIN! For a lot of you, this was the first week of summer vacation for your kids and summer camps have yet to start. Luckily we have great slate of events coming up this weekend that can keep you busy.

A word to the wise…make sure to check the weather forecast before you go out. You might want to take an umbrella just in case.

Friday Night Concert Series: Capitol Riverfront

The free Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concert Series is back on the Yards Park boardwalk! Every Friday night this summer, come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a few minutes walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. Check out this week’s line up here: Event Link!

Awesome Con DC 2023

Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Comic Con! A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more! Event Link

Saturday, June 17th

Portside in Old Town Summer Festival

Kick off summer with the return of the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival sponsored by Ting Internet. This free festival features an array of live music, local craft beer from Port City Brewing Company and fun for the whole family on the Alexandria waterfront. Friday, the event features the ALX Jazz Fest presented by the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, a division of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, including readings by Alexandria poets. Saturday, the festival continues with an eclectic musical lineup, local food, hands-on art and history activities and more. Event Link

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

Blippi is coming to Tysons, VA for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! Event Link

National Ice Cream Festival

Grab your friends and family and cool it with us at our cream festival. Get adventurous with new flavors or stack up scoops of your favorites–it’s up to you! This festival boasts local and national ice cream brands, so there will be plenty of options to choose from! Want something savory? We’ve got you covered. We’ll have food vendors available with an abundance of options to quench your cravings. Event Link

Capitol Book Fest: Children’s Book Festival

Meet local, award-winning authors, listen to select readings, enjoy interactive and engaging activities for the family and shop thousands of gently-used books (for all ages) on sale for $6 or less, at this special edition of Capital Book Fest. Event Link

Cinema Del Ray

Del Ray’s free outdoor movie series is sponsored by The Jen Walker Team! Join the fun on Saturday, June 17 at dusk for a screening of The Bad Guys. Event Link

Fathers Day: Sunday, June 18th

Sully Annual Car Show

Bring Dad out this Father’s Day, June 18, to see over 200 antique cars on display. Classic cars will be judged, and trophies awarded. Included in the show will be restoration displays, cars for sale, tours of the first floor of the historic house, music, food, a children’s tent and a flea market! Learn about Juneteenth and little known African American inventors and patent holders in the transportation industry. Pre-registration will be available online until June 15, walk-ins are also accepted. Event Link

Family Fun Day at The Wharf

Join The Wharf, Pepsi, the Washington Commanders and the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys for a special Family Fun day on the water with food, live music, games, and so much more. The Washington Commanders will bring their Play60 obstacle course for children to practice their agility and football skills! Check out times and details here: Event Link

MOVIES ON THE POTOMAC: HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS (1989)

Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of the delicious dining establishments, and meet on the Plaza’s big screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages! Event Link