(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
National Children’s Museum, a nationally recognized cultural and educational institution, offering interactive exhibitions exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) has re-opened after being closed for 18 months! Celebrating the joy of modern childhood, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children and engages the whole family. Located just steps from the National Mall, National Children’s Museum fills a critical… Continue Reading…
Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm: Friday Night Fishing at Diamond Teague ParkIt’s the final event of summer. The free event is first come, first onto the dock. All supplies are provided. There is the chance that when you arrive, you will be placed on the waitlist if the dock is at capacity. There will be a 1-hour fishing limit if there is a… Continue Reading…
Get out of the house and into nature on Saturday, August 28 with Dumbarton House! During the “Growing Gardeners” program, children will learn about seasonality and the labor of planting seeds, coming to a new appreciation of where their food comes from and recognizing the importance of gardens in the past and the present. Registration includes a tour of the… Continue Reading…
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Great performances for families & amazing options for date nights! Citi OpenJuly 31 – August 8The Washington Open is an annual hard court tennis tournament played at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park. Fort Reno Concert SeriesAugust 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 & 19Shows are Monday and Thursday &… Continue Reading…
All weekend: Ice Cream Social at The YardsGet your cameras out! The Yards is going all-out this weekend to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a larger-than-life retro ice cream experience! From Friday, July 30th through Sunday, August 1st, The Yards’ Sun Deck will be transformed with a 16 foot instagrammable Ice Cream Social installation for guests to enjoy a… Continue Reading…
Rock Creek Park Horse Stables– Washington, DCDeep in the woods of Rock Creek Park, you can find peace in the company of horses and those who love them. Rock Creek Park Horse Center is one of Washington D.C.’s best-kept secrets and the only public riding facility in the nation’s capital. They offer boarding, camps, trail rides, pony rides, and lessons… Continue Reading…
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm: After Hours at The StationGrab your blankets, chairs and dinner at one of The Station’s restaurants and meet us on The Village Green. Celebrate summer every Friday night with: Live DJ sets, Outdoor games, Nine-hole miniature golf, A photo scavenger hunt, Giveaways, prizes and more! This event is free and open to the public. Dogs are welcome! 7:00pm:… Continue Reading…
Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has been one of our favorite places to listen to music in the summer. We bring a picnic and hang out in the meadow before and after the performance. Children’s performances will be at the Filene Center in July and will return to the charming, wooded setting of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods in August. Below is the schedule… Continue Reading…