Activities for Kids in Colonial Beach

Come take part in the many activities for kids that exist in the Colonial Beach area. There's a good mix of "edutainment" here for the young ones so they can have fun and get an education at the same time.

The Library hosts numerous events just for kids including storytime, movies and crafts. They also hold seasonal events like Halloween parties.

Kids can fish from the Town Pier. If the kids are interested in motorsports, there's a dirtbike and ATV riding course at the Northern Neck ATV Park. Football-lovin' kids can come out July through September and watch the Northern Neck Rivermen play a game of semi-pro football at their home field here in Colonial Beach.

History

The George Washington Birthplace National Monument has many scheduled events throughout the year which are kid-friendly. Keep an eye on our events calendar for the dates and times. At this location is a working colonial farm so there are animals, a blacksmith shop and the most impressive feature, in my opinion is the outline of the foundation of the house that George Washington was born in. There are a couple of hiking trails and if you pack a lunch you can have a picnic on the grounds overlooking the water. The picnic area has nice tables as well as restroom facilities. Just down the path from there is a sandy beach which is both kid and pet-friendly.

Family Friendly Fridays here allow you to enjoy the park by foot or bicycle. The park roads to the Beach and Picnic areas close to automobiles at 5pm.

Point out to the kids as you're driving down Route 301, the signs telling of the capture of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln. It's not a good idea to stop the car and examine the site, as it's right on the road with cars whizzing by.

Nature

The Westmoreland State Park offers many activities for kids during the year, including movie night, nature hikes, fossil hikes and other nature-related educational programs. Kids will love the big Olympic-sized swimming pool and beach and the whole family can camp out in a tent, RV, rustic cabin or the swank Potomac River Retreat.

Voorhees Nature Preserve is great for easy hiking and bird watching and it's right next door to the Westmoreland Berry Farm which features a "goat walk" and things like a pumpkin patch in season. More of their activities for kids are listed on our events calendar page.

Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches

Washington Avenue Park is right next to Colonial Beach Elementary School. There's some nice playground equipment here, and a cool gazebo you can have a seat in while you're keeping an eye on the kids. Directly across the street from here is Nancy's Ice Cream stand where a treat awaits after a hard day of play.

The public beach in town features a swingset, right near The Riverboat and plenty of sandy beach, stretching all the way down to The Dockside Restaurant. There's a volleyball net on the beach here too. Monroe Field can be found at the base of the water tower and Hamblin Field is available for baseball games. It's on Route 205 near Oak Grove.

Festivals, Fairs and Events

Family Movie Night takes place monthly on Town Hill May through September. Lay out a blanket, set up some chairs and take in a great film with the kids.

June: Carnival at the Potomac River Festival
August: Basketball Camp at the High School
September: Walker Brothers Circus
October: MANY Halloween events and activities for kids around town
December: Winter Festival

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