Family Shows in DC

Check out the schedule of all family-friendly shows in the Washington, DC, area.
Washington, DC, is one of the hottest locations for family shows and musicals in the US. The show schedule for kids in DC is revised daily. Get theater tickets for now playing and upcoming family shows in advance for perfect seats. Here’s a round-up of what you can catch on local stages now and this season. Happy Viewing!

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Family-Friendly Shows

Shows & Musicals: 924
Schedule & Tickets 2026–2027
  • The Wiz
    Apr
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • The Wiz
    Apr
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    National Theatre - DC | Capacity: 1705
    20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    13
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Mon
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    15
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    15
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Wed
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    16
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Thu
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    17
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Fri
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    17
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    Appropriate
    Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab at Olney Theatre Center
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Appropriate
    Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab at Olney Theatre Center
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
    Apr
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Leila Gordon Theatre At Reston Community Center | Capacity: 260
    20191, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    18
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    18
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    Appropriate
    Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab at Olney Theatre Center
    20832, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
    20024, 1101 Sixth Street, Sw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Shear Madness
    Apr
    18
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    20566, 2700 F Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • 1776 - The Musical
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Ford's Theatre | Capacity: 661
    20004, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
  • Washington DC Events
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    44 - The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical - Preview Performance
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    20004, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC, US
    Tickets
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List Of Family Shows

The Wiz
The Wiz
Shows: 2
National Theatre - DC
Apr 12, 2026 2:00 PM
Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Shows: 80
Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Apr 12, 2026 7:00 PM
A Good Day to Me Not to You
A Good Day to Me Not to You
Shows: 25
Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage
Apr 12, 2026 7:30 PM
1776 - The Musical
1776 - The Musical
Shows: 39
Ford's Theatre
Apr 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Appropriate
Appropriate
Shows: 5
Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab at Olney Theatre Center
Apr 17, 2026 1:30 PM
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
Shows: 10
Leila Gordon Theatre At Reston Community Center
Apr 17, 2026 8:00 PM
44 - The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical
44 - The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical
Shows: 25
Michael R. Klein Theatre
Apr 18, 2026 7:30 PM
I and You
I and You
Shows: 31
Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center
Apr 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Je'Caryous Johnson's Set It Off
Je'Caryous Johnson's Set It Off
Shows: 3
Warner Theatre - DC
Apr 24, 2026 8:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
The Book Of Mormon
Shows: 8
National Theatre - DC
Apr 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Paw Patrol Live
Paw Patrol Live
Shows: 5
EagleBank Arena
May 1, 2026 6:30 PM
The Motion
The Motion
Shows: 44
Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater
May 6, 2026 7:30 PM
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Shows: 27
West Springfield High School - Auditorium
May 7, 2026 7:00 PM
Cinderella - Ballet
Cinderella - Ballet
Shows: 9
National Theatre - DC
May 8, 2026 7:00 PM
Dino-light
Dino-light
Shows: 1
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - Dekelboum Concert Hall
May 9, 2026 2:30 PM
Vienna Jammers Percussion Ensemble
Vienna Jammers Percussion Ensemble
Shows: 1
Capital One Hall
May 9, 2026 7:00 PM
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
May 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Pippin
Pippin
Shows: 85
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
May 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Othello
Othello
Shows: 33
Sidney Harman Hall
May 19, 2026 7:30 PM
The Music Man
The Music Man
Shows: 5
Capital One Hall
May 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Dove, Tanowitz, Ratmansky & Peck
Dove, Tanowitz, Ratmansky & Peck
Shows: 3
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jun 2, 2026 7:30 PM
Sesame Street Live!
Sesame Street Live!
Shows: 2
Capital One Hall
Jun 5, 2026 2:00 PM
How Shakespeare Saved My Life
How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Shows: 25
Folger Elizabethan Theatre
Jun 9, 2026 7:30 PM
Sound of Music Sing-a-Long
Sound of Music Sing-a-Long
Shows: 1
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Jun 13, 2026 7:00 PM
CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
Shows: 18
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Jun 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Suffs
Suffs
Shows: 17
National Theatre - DC
Jun 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Moulin Rouge - The Musical
Moulin Rouge - The Musical
Shows: 25
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jun 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
Shows: 16
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Jun 24, 2026 6:00 PM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Shows: 38
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
Jun 25, 2026 6:00 PM
What Became Of Us
What Became Of Us
Shows: 11
The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Jun 28, 2026 7:00 PM
A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
Shows: 41
Roberts Mainstage At Olney Theatre Center
Jul 2, 2026 7:30 PM
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Shows: 16
National Theatre - DC
Jul 7, 2026 7:30 PM
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
Shows: 16
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jul 7, 2026 7:30 PM
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Shows: 24
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Jul 14, 2026 8:00 PM
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Shows: 24
Kennedy Center Opera House
Jul 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Kidz Bop Live
Kidz Bop Live
Shows: 1
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Jul 31, 2026 7:00 PM
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