Hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather on Saturday. We spent all of Saturday at the playground, not sure if our son was more excited or if we were. We are looking forward to the days staying brighter, longer. We created a post on exploring DC, VA and MD indoors. You can find at the top of the… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks: NPR, Persian New Year and a teddy bear concert
The weekend we’ve been looking forward to for months: Daylight Savings! Also, known as a time parents dread because they have to get their child back on a sleep schedule, adapting to the time change. The weather should be warm and sunny on Saturday. A perfect time to take advantage of the free admission to Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd St… Continue Reading…
RSVP required
We wanted to make you aware of a few popular weekend events that need reservations and/or tickets. As always, our Weekend Picks will be out Friday afternoon. Friday, March 7 at 10:00am: White House Easter Egg Roll Lottery Begins The annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn is scheduled for Monday, April 21. The lottery to get tickets… Continue Reading…
Weekday Adventures: Mardi Gras, Nature Centers and Mad Science
Well another school closure for us tomorrow so our fingers are crossed that the below events are ON. We need to get out of the house, pronto! We will try and update you if any are cancelled but recommend calling or checking on their individual websites before heading out. If you are from an area that hasn’t been highlighted much… Continue Reading…
A few places braved the storm and are open!
The National Air and Space Museum is open today! This is the only Smithsonian open. Metro accessible. Three coffee shops we have written about many times are open today. All of these provide room for your child to cozy up with a hot cocoa and book while you stay warm and get caffeinated and out of the house. Ebeneezers– 201… Continue Reading…
Another snow day: Staying sane and having fun with your children
You got the email from OPM. Your child found their school on the School Closure list. We’ve seen most activities listed on our Weekday Adventures cancelled, so we come to you with some alternatives. Watch: We aren’t advocates of having our children sit in front of the TV typically but snow days can call for a bit of relaxation in… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks: Rocket launch, I-Spy and shadow puppets
There’s such a variety of fun going on this weekend. We hope you are able to enjoy some of the listed events. Weekend Quick Pick: Join Alliance Francaise Washington for Théâtre d’ombres (Shadow puppetry) introduction 3-week class. They divided children into 2 age groups: 3-5 year olds 1:30pm-3:00pm and 6-10 year olds 3:30pm-5:00pm. Workshop dates are March 1st, March 15th… Continue Reading…
Spend a night at the National Museum of Natural History
We thought it’d be nice to have a surprise post mid-week, especially one that involves you and your 8-12 year old having your very own Night at the Museum; Smithsonian Sleepovers. A night of adventureawaits you and your child as you enter the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, just as the doors are closing, the lights dim, and the… Continue Reading…