Beltway Bambinos – Page 35 – (re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

Spring bucket list

Quick links: Root, root, root for the NationalsCherry blossoms throughout Washington, DCGeorgetown Glow: Spring EditionBreweriesHikesGlenstone MuseumUS National Arboretum Previous bucket lists can be found here

Weekend and Easter picks in and around Washington, DC

It is Easter weekend and looks like a warm one, despite today’s temps. Here is a post where you will find all things Easter around our area both in-person and virtual events. There are still blooms on the cherry blossom trees! We love finding neighborhoods and parks that have these cherry blossoms throughout; avoiding a trip downtown. This post has… Continue Reading…

DCPS spring break camps {in-person and virtual options}

Don’t have plans for Spring Break? No worries, there are several of our favorites that are adhering to CDC guidelines and are offering an opportunity for your children to dip their toes back into the world of camp! As you have probably experienced the overwhelming demand for summer camps, spring break camp is no different so don’t delay in registering…. Continue Reading…

Best places to view cherry blossoms that are NOT on the National Mall

As in true pandemic fashion we try to continue to provide you with content that is responsible and thus avoiding crowds. We thought a post on where to view cherry blossoms without the crowds the Tidal Basin draws, may be useful. Yesterday, while driving through DC, the crowds were in full force on the Mall as the blossoms were in… Continue Reading…

Easter egg hunts in and around Washington, DC

March 26- April 3 : Great Country Farms Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest(18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)After a long cold winter, nothing chases away the chill like a visit to the farm! Your family won’t want to miss the first “crop” of the spring– Marshmallow Picking!! Do marshmallow peeps really grow on trees? Your children will be amazed… Continue Reading…

Easter basket ideas

Next week we have our annual Easter egg hunt and festivals blog post being published. Until then, this post will get you thinking about the holiday that is quickly approaching. We’ve rounded up everything you need to create the perfect Easter basket for your Bambinos. This year I am going with functionality versus little toys that just end up in… Continue Reading…

KID Museum launches Maker Girls for 4th-8th grade girls

To celebrate the trailblazing contributions to the world by women in STEM fields this month, KID Museum, a pioneering experiential museum and educational makerspace, is launching Maker Girls, a series of hands-on, invention-based workshops for 4th-8th grade girls. A live, interactive virtual event on Thursday, March 25 from 4-5 PM ET will kick off the program, in partnership with AAAS… Continue Reading…

Dino Safari drive-thru experience invades National Harbor

Dino Safari is a fun and educational drive-thru experience that features 40 full-size animatronic museum-quality dinosaurs you can experience from the comfort and safety of your vehicle and is invading National Harbor! Dino Safari takes audience members – in their vehicle – to “Pangea National Park,” for an up-close-and-personal journey with the most fascinating prehistoric creatures from the mighty T. rex of North America… Continue Reading…