(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Have your Instagram feeds started to be full of people standing in sunflower fields? Luckily you can also witness the same beauty in person. We have some pretty amazing fields in our area that you will definitely want to visit this summer! Some places require reservations, also visitors bring step stools to take photos higher up with the sunflowers. Most… Continue Reading…
As we enter the hottest part of summer in DC, we wanted to remind you of the below links that are summer focused; think water play and ice cream to keep you cool! Summer bucket listOutdoor summer moviesIce cream shops!Splash parks and more water fun12 sunflower fields8 games to play in the pool + must-haves for water playRoad trip!20 classic… Continue Reading…
Ongoing EventsMr. Popper’s Penguins at Imagination StageMr. Popper, a painter of modest means, dreams of taking an Antarctic adventure. So he’s thrilled when a penguin named Captain Cook waddles out of a mysterious box left on his doorstep. Full of puppets, songs, and fun, this musical is best for ages 3-10. Mr. Popper’s Penguins is on stage through August 7. Fantastagirl at… Continue Reading…
Have a safe and fun Independence Day celebrating in the most perfect place; the Nation’s Capital if you are in town! Before planning your patriotic weekend, make sure to decorate your home, yard and have on hand fun supplies, party favors, tattoos and flags for the Bambinos. All weekend-4th of July Weekend Celebration in AnnapolisCelebrate all weekend long as the City of Annapolis welcomes back residents and visitors for… Continue Reading…
My kids {finally} finished school last week and we made summer bucket lists. Theirs included going up the Washington Monument, reading books, going to the mall {not entirely sure if it’s the National Mall or a shopping mall} and going to “lots of Nats games”. Enjoy your summer break, if you are traveling, takes lots of pictures. If you are… Continue Reading…
All weekendSmithsonian Folklife FestivalThis free Festival takes place for two weeks ( .June 22-27 & June 20-July 4) every summer on the National Mall. It is an educational, research-based presentation that features master artisans and other tradition bearers. We invite visitors to sing and dance along, try craft and game workshops, learn traditional recipes, ask questions, and take part in… Continue Reading…
The Drive-In at Union Market – Washington, DCRoll down the windows, feel that summer breeze and turn up the radio because the 10th annual Drive-In at Union Market is back. A DC “must-do,” the series of six movies will launch the second Friday of every month through October 14. Movie audio will be transmitted through an FM transmitter on the radio. As always,… Continue Reading…
Free At Last What is Juneteenth? The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading) All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom Juneteenth (Beautiful Me) Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth