(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
We have it all– dogs parades, date nights including frights and of course family-friendly Halloween events! If you are looking for orchards and fall festivals you can find that here. We have been crossing off items from our fall bucket list and hope you are starting to enjoy the fun that comes with fall too. Halloween and fall events:Creepy Climb at Summit… Continue Reading…
Disney On Ice’s Mickey’s Search Party has landed in Fairfax, Virginia with its final show October 11 at 1:00pm, and then will be headed to Baltimore, October 13-17. This previous “On Ice” skeptic says run don’t walk to see this show! Performed in the Eagle Bank Arena on George Mason University’s campus, this magical performance showcases amazing choreography and theatrical talents all… Continue Reading…
Fall is here, which means there’s plenty of fruit to pick, perfect pumpkins to be found and fall festivals happening every weekend! We are so thrilled that we were able to update the theatre and musical productions blog post with in-person shows! All weekend:Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon Disney on Ice! Mickey’s Search Party Artechouse: Life… Continue Reading…
The Kennedy Center 2021-22 in-person productions: We Are All Connected: October 9, 2021 on the REACH Plaza (Ongoing after Oct. 9) As part of the Center’s 50th Anniversary season celebration, Education Artist-in-Residence Mo Willems will work with local community to create a “playscape” on the REACH Plaza! This exciting public art piece is inspired by one of Willems’ abstract works… Continue Reading…
Washington, DC is one of the lucky cities that get to host the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a hot pop-up showing up in select cities and selling out fast! If this is your first “immersive” experience, do not fear, it really is calm and can be enjoyed if you are 2 or 92. Set in a large warehouse space at… Continue Reading…
Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful… Continue Reading…
I’ve relayed to you my love for The Kreeger Museum in past posts and now I am excited to share they are bringing back family-friendly events to the museum! Saturdays at The Kreeger Museum: Winged Things– Make a thing and give it wings! Kids use their imagination to create a unique “winged thing” and see it take flight! Registration is… Continue Reading…
October 7: Mini-chess camp at Chevy Chase Community CenterThe DC State Chess Federation is offering a FREE (donations accepted) mini-chess camp, for children K-12, who are beginners and advanced players. The mini-camp is from 9am-12pm on Thursday October 7, 2021, at the tables outside of the Chevy Chase Community Center (next to the Chevy Chase Library), located at 5601 Connecticut Ave… Continue Reading…