Beltway Bambinos – Page 127 – (re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

New CD (and live shows) by Mr. Gabe and the Circle Time All-Stars

Mr. Gabe has entertained our entire family live and now in the comfort of our home and car with his newest CD. We first met Mr. Gabe when he performed at Songs and Stories at Politics Prose when our son was just a year old. Our little guy liked watching him strum his guitar and learned to know words to… Continue Reading…

Free places to take kids in Washington, DC

Most people think of the Smithsonian Museums, Galleries and Zoo as being the only free places to take kids or offer to visitors who are in town. While those are definitely worth the trip and are family go-to’s when escaping bad weather, the city has many other free options. Park your car (off the northbound George Washington Parkway in Virginia)… Continue Reading…

Make Meaning (and memories) in Bethesda

Looking for an unforgettable outing filled with fun and creativity? Just walk in or plan ahead by making a reservation for a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and adults of all ages at Make Meaning. Perfect for a mother daughter day or a fun activity for the whole family! There were enough choices for younger kids but I can imagine this is… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks: Superheros, trucks and festivals

Happening all weekend: The Green Festival – kids will have a blast at The Green Kids Zone. Celebrate Fairfax – make sure to see their Innovation Health Family Stage line-up! Also, we have outlined some great live music and outdoor movies to enjoy this summer. Saturday- 8:00am-1:00pm: 8th Annual DC Truck Touch (RFK Stadium Lot 7 Oklahoma Avenue, NE, Washington,… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks: CD Releases and Truck Touch

It’s summer, which means lots of fun things to do outdoors, including free movies under the stars. Check out this list! Saturday- 9:30am-11:30am: Truck Touch at Grace Episcopal Day School (9411 Connecticut Ave Kensington, MD 20895) Climb on, hop in, and interact with a variety of trucks for free! Food, beverages, face painting, bouncy house and a bake sale. 10:00am-11:00pm:… Continue Reading…

Interview with local mom & musician plus giveaway

Carolyn Ross of Kindiemusicdc interviewed Here Comes Trouble’s front-woman, Kelly Donohue. Admittedly, I hadn’t heard of the band and my interest is now peaked; a band who writes songs that are “funny and a little brash” seems right up my alley. After all, my son is almost four and the variety of music we’ve listened to is finally starting to… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks: Dragon Boats, LEGOS and Art

Happy Weekend! Enjoy it outdoors at some of these great events. Or hang out inside if the weather gets rainy. Saturday- 8:30am-5:00pm: 14th Annual Dragon Boat Festival at Thompsons Boat Center (2900 Virginia Ave NW Washington, DC 20007- near the Georgetown Waterfront) The Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival, now in it’s 14th year, is a two day festival held along the… Continue Reading…