(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
You are invited to attend a special advance screening of DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD coming to the Smithsonian National Zoo this Sunday, July 21, 2019! The film’s stars Isabela Moner and Eugenio Derbez will be hosting an introduction, as well as exclusive meet & greet opportunities. RSVP’s are on a first come, first served basis, RSVP here with the subject… Continue Reading…
Do you dread the thought of packing the car for a 2.5+ hour car trip to Delaware and Maryland’s famous beaches or maybe you just can’t make it that far this summer? Below you will find short day trips that will allow you to get your toes sandy and your little ones splashing around without the cost of a hotel… Continue Reading…
Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm: Open Studio: Family MindfulnessBeat the heat with your little ones during our summer meditation series! Take a moment to pause and reflect in front of artworks in the Freer’s permanent collection. Then, admire nature’s beauty in the courtyard with a series of facilitated activities to help deepen self-awareness. Finally, we’ll slow things down and experience guided breathing, storytelling,… Continue Reading…
We make the 2.5 hour (with no traffic) drive across the Bay Bridge to Bethany Beach, Delaware at least three times a summer as we are fortunate enough to have grandparents who live there! We love the family feel of this beach and all there is to do besides just hitting the {awesome} surf. There’s no shortage of ice cream… Continue Reading…
This post is written by a friend, Julie Lobb who enjoys taking her two boys on adventures; this Summer they have done many exciting trips already. One was a road trip up to Lancaster County where they went to Dutch Wonderland and most recently they skipped the sand and surf while being in Ocean City one day and spent the… Continue Reading…
Ahhhh sweet Summer! We countdown to our favorite season because we get to spend quality time with the kids, but spend much of it refereeing sibling fights. How many days until school starts? I’m not quite there yet, so what better time to share my ideas on how to have the best summer with kids in DC? You may have… Continue Reading…
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm: Home Depot Kids WorkshopSave the day with a tow truck in this hands-on workshop. Together you and your child can build a custom toy tow truck with an operational boom to rescue model vehicles from ditches and embankments, move disabled vehicles or simply put the model on display. Once your wrecker construction is complete, your child can customize… Continue Reading…
Have a safe and fun Independence Day celebrating in the most perfect place; the nation’s capital if you are in town! Be sure to check our Instagram for last minute parades and celebrations. Trip Savvy has compiled a great list of local parades so you can find the perfect one for you here. 8:00am-4:00pm: Various events at the National Archives 8:00am-5:00pm:… Continue Reading…