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Weekend Picks: November 24-26, 2017

A quick list of activities happening this weekend. Hope everyone had a nice holiday with plenty to be thankful for. Nov. 18, 2017- Jan. 1, 2018: ICE!® featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ICE!—our signature holiday attraction—is back with a new theme in 2017! Experience favorite scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brought to life in this walk-through winter wonderland carved… Continue Reading…

Ways to keep Bambinos busy during Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful to you all  for reading my blog and offering suggestions on how to improve it. Head over to Caravan to download holiday art that you can print and in turn will entertain guests and Bambinos. Place mats, posters, coloring table cloths and more are available for download and all you have to do is send it to… Continue Reading…

Frosty the Snow Man at Adventure Theatre

(Photo: Sarah Straub) What: Frosty the Snow Man When: November 17, 2017 – December 31, 2017 Where: Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 20812 Why: Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full… Continue Reading…

Volunteering in and around Washington, DC

GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!!! (And not just around the holiday season!) There are so many ways you can help others in our area and the best part is they all welcome children to participate. Teaching our littlest the value of giving and not just receiving is critical. Below are several places to check out and many more you probably already know… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks: November 17-19, 2017

In addition to my baby girl turning 3 this weekend, there is a lot happening in our area. Find time in between prepping for Thanksgiving to get out to some of these once a year events! Final weekend of The Adventures of Peter Pan at Synetic Theatre. Take flight to Neverland with Peter Pan, his Lost Boys and the Darling… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks: November 10-12, 2017

The EmporiYUM is happening Friday-Sunday. Grab all your savvy foodie friends and join us for this one-of-a-kind food marketplace featuring the tastiest treats from around the country. Discover delicious foods and purchase thoughtful gifts and top-quality products from a lineup of artisans you won’t find anywhere else. There’ll be tunes from a DJ, plus sips and samples. Taking place at… Continue Reading…

Winter classes and camps in and around Washington, DC

Updated post can be found here Winter Classes: Adventure Theatre: Musical theatre classes for ages kindergarten-grade 5 can be found here. Anna Banana Arts & Crafts: Classes for 2-8 year old’s can be found here. Edlavitch DCJCC:  Classes can be found here. Homerun Baseball: 2, 8 week sessions throughout winter for boys and girls ages 4-11 can be found here. Imagination… Continue Reading…

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