(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Last year we created a post full of overnight trips for families that was a hit and our post on outdoor fun is being used tons this summer too for obvious reasons. We know that during these times where summer vacations are cancelled and visits from friends and relatives are on hold, you are searching for ways to get out… Continue Reading…
The staff at Badlands has been working on a plan to reopen to the community in a safe and proactive capacity. With many local schools moving to all-virtual learning, they have recognized the need for a safe alternative to in-person school this fall and have designed a new program to support children’s social, emotional, and educational needs. The American Academy… Continue Reading…
Saturday– 10:30 am: Me gusta leer! Songs and stories with 123 AndrésJoin the library and 123 Andrés for this virtual Summer Challenge program on Facebook Live! We love stories! Join us for songs that tell stories, in this music show in Spanish and English. Act out the stories with Andrés and Christina, using our fingers, silly faces, and our whole bodies, and sing along with… Continue Reading…
You may have noticed some new murals throughout each ward. Those were commissioned by Mayor Muriel Bowser who requested the murals be completed by June 26, 2020 the day the U.S. House of Representatives would vote on D.C. statehood for the first time in a generation. We spent a few days locating most of the murals and my kids loved keeping track… Continue Reading…
Have your Instagram feeds started to be full of people standing in sunflower fields? Luckily you can also witness the beauty in person. We have some pretty amazing fields in our area that you will definitely want to visit this summer! Some places require reservations, also visitors bring step stools to take photos higher up with the sunflowers. In addition… Continue Reading…
The Washington Nationals will celebrate opening day and their first home game of the 2020 season today, Thursday, July 23. The game will be aired nationally on ESPN, with first pitch scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET. The Opening Day pregame ceremony will include:o Ceremonial first pitch thrown by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Receiving… Continue Reading…
An updated post can be found here Most of us are missing the typical summers of cooling off, meeting friends and practicing our strokes at our favorite pools. Below are limited options, some with options to join late in the summer while some have waitlists. There are several great pools in the area you can become a member of if… Continue Reading…
Friday-Looking for a free outdoor activity with safe social distancing and sanitization practices? Join Friday nights for fishing from July 17 – August 28! Friday Night Fishing is located at the Diamond Teague Park across from Nationals Stadium. Saturday- 9:00am-5:00pm: Trash pick-up for a healthy environmentAs you may know, every month the Little Falls Watershed Alliance hosts a trash pick-up… Continue Reading…