(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
They’re coming!! We have some fun resources for you and your family to educate yourself on the insects. Book: A cute book for kids Cecily Cicada, a delightful book, written by a mother/ daughter before the 17-year cicada emergence of 2004. They wrote it to ease the insect anxiety of their 3-year-old granddaughter/daughter when they learned the cicadas were coming…. Continue Reading…
Port Discovery Children’s Museum is celebrating the grand opening of the temporary exhibit, Animationland, locally sponsored by M&T Bank & in collaboration with OMSI, on Saturday, May 22nd from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday, May 23rd 11AM – 4PM. Families and children are invited to explore Animationland, an immersive world diving into storytelling and animation all while using science! Children will learn… Continue Reading…
After a year of quarantine we hiked our fair share of trails in the area as I’m sure most of you have done also. We are always eager to find a new trail that leads us to a fun discovery or sets us off on to an adventure. We’ve rounded up some very family friendly, kid approved hiking spots for… Continue Reading…
Spring has sprung, and with the season of renewal our hopes and dreams for a safer, healthier 2021 continue to take shape. PJ Library strives to offer valuable content for families. There will be a wonderful free webinar offered on Sunday, May 2: “Reentering the World as a Soulful Family,” hosted by PJ Library and author Dasee Berkowitz. The transition… Continue Reading…
Georgetown Glow is another event we plan to cross off our Spring bucket list soon. Taking place from April 9-June 27 it is sure to be a must-see for everyone this spring as it takes place outdoors throughout Georgetown. It is the region’s only free curated outdoor public light art experience. Established in 2014, the innovative exhibition has quickly become… Continue Reading…
Looks like this summer will welcome swimmers to outdoor pools in some capacity. We are seeing more pools opening their doors for this summer which has us looking forward to cooling off, meeting friends and practicing our strokes at our favorite pool. There are several great pools in the area you can become a member of if you want a… Continue Reading…
Chugga chugga choo choo! We have trains and carousels for those train lovers. Most are at local parks which will make for a full day of playing, riding and picnicking while some are great museums you can save for those hot summer days. All aboard! Cabin John Regional Park(7410 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD)Children and adults alike are captivated by the… Continue Reading…
If your kids are on Spring Break and you are staying local, we’ve got some fun ideas of how you can spend the time off. Our first recommendation is that you become a DC tourist. Nothing is better than strolling around the city when you don’t have to entertain out of town guests and can do it at a leisurely… Continue Reading…