(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
The City of Brotherly Love is a place that is near and dear to our family for a variety of reasons. A few years ago we took a family road trip to Philadelphia and had an absolute blast. An easy car ride or train trip from Washington, DC. The city is so walkable and easy to navigate and has so… Continue Reading…
The Enchantment of Spring at Synetic Theater: April 11-15, 9am – 3pm(Arlington, VA)Explore the hidden world around you in this week-long nature adventure! Join Synetic Theater for a week-long exploration camp through the hidden and magical worlds of Enchantment. Based on the popular children’s movie Encanto, this camp will give students the opportunity to find their magical ‘gift’ and use it to… Continue Reading…
Anna Banana Arts & CraftsChildren learn about artists such as Monet, Matisse, Seurat, and Jackson Pollock. My art history background gives me a wonderful basis for teaching your children about artists and materials. Children will use materials such as pastel, watercolor, paint, and charcoal. Mediums including print making, photography, painting and sculpture are presented in a fun, relaxed environment. Classes… Continue Reading…
The rain didn’t ruin all of the cherry blossoms, thankfully. There are many great places to view the blossoms, see our list here. RENT at The National Theatre One weekend only! For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed… Continue Reading…
This brand-new, music filled piece, is sure to captivate your kids! Mother Goose March 19 – April 10Weekday and Weekend Performances! Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, and more come to life through adorably engaging puppets and props. The magical Mother Goose invites your little ones to join in with each rhyme’s story. Mother Goose is best for… Continue Reading…
As of now these are the current 2022 cherry blossom peak predictions- National Park Service: March 22-25 Washington Post: March 22-26 You can find the most recent updates here. Rediscover Spring throughout Washington, DC and be a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20 – April 17, for four weeks of celebration filled with food, fun, and culture! Stay at partner hotels, dine… Continue Reading…
Friday 10:00am-5:00pm: The National Postal Museum is re-opening today!You can find the current exhibitions here. Regular hours will be Friday to Tuesday, 10:00am – 5:30pm (Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays, and closed December 25. Policies and requirements are subject to change without notice.) Learn more about visiting the museum HERE and view the CALENDAR OF EVENTS. 7:00pm: “Sweet” Cherie Mitchell-AgursExperience the rhythm and funk… Continue Reading…
Last year we did a post on Easter basket ideas and readers loved it! They were not bunny focused but had more of a ‘spring and summer are approaching’ vibe. So this year we have added some bunny inspiration and kept some of the fun spring goodies as well. What’s a basket without some ears?:Highlights Easter Hidden PicturesBe Puzzled: 3D… Continue Reading…