(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Weekend picks are extremely late because we have family in town for our daughter’s first dance recital and yesterday we were fortunate enough to play tourist in our own city. We highly recommend the free 30 minute tour at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. You can get free tickets at the ticket booth on 15th St SW right next… Continue Reading…
The B&O Railroad Museum is located at 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223. The Museum brings alive the magic and adventure of railroading every day. This historic national landmark allows you to see, touch, hear and explore the most important railroad collection in America. Start your journey with a visit today! Friday, May 24:•The one and only, Maryland Merci… Continue Reading…
Bring blankets or chairs (check websites for what they prefer), some snacks and cozy up to a summer movie under the stars. Disclaimer: This is a list of child friendly and a few adult friendly movies. As you will see some of these don’t begin until sunset so perhaps it’s a late summer evening for some kids or a date… Continue Reading…
One of my favorite parts about summer in Washington, DC are the (mostly) free, outdoor concerts you can find. What seems like an eternity ago (please time slow down) we took a sporadic drive to the Mall, walked around, played some ball by the reflecting pool with our then three year old and walked towards the Capitol where the U.S…. Continue Reading…
Decoding Dyslexia, a national grassroots network of parents and educators, now has a chapter in DC. They will be having a kickoff meeting on Sunday, May 19th at 2pm at Southeast Library (Eastern Market Metro). More info can be found here. Decoding Dyslexia – DC is a grassroots movement driven by DC families concerned about the limited access to educational interventions… Continue Reading…
Free and Fun Summer Open House on Friday, May 17th from 5:30-8:00pm at both locations; Potomac and Bethesda. Join a Free and Fun evening at My Gym on Friday, May 17th from 5:30pm-8pm. Learn about summer classes and parties as well as August camp. You will have the opportunity to meet the teachers of My Gym, play fitness games, practice… Continue Reading…
Happy Mother’s Day to all. Here is a special post full of activities we thought Mom would enjoy this weekend, in addition to the ones below. Friday 5:30pm-8:00pm: Pajama Party Movie Night at Hillwood MuseumEmbark on an adventure as you enjoy short films featuring all sorts of fun and furry animals, including magical creatures, playful critters, and friendly pets. Before… Continue Reading…
Happy Mother’s Day to all!! We’ve found some fun things families can do together. In case you still need brunch plans for that special Mama, here’s a list of some family friendly places. Saturday10:00am-3:00pm: Frying Pan Farm Park Spring Farm DayWatch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations. Participate in hands-on farm activities such as cow and goat milking. Enjoy… Continue Reading…