(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
A few of my favorite posts have been published for 2018; Holiday shows, ballets and concerts, Ice skating, light displays and outdoor holiday fun, & Holiday tea. A few tree lighting celebrations happen this weekend, so be sure and check out the above posts to help plan your weekend. Anastasiais at the Kennedy Center this weekend. Inspired by the beloved… Continue Reading…
Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas is hitting the stage from November 16, 2018-January 6, 2019 at Adventure Theatre. The play is based on the the book “Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas” by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser and is recommended for all ages. What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles-and who could forget the tree?… Continue Reading…
This guest post is a touching story with helpful resources for parents brought to you by Jen Dryer, a mother to two sweet and energetic boys, who is also an educational consultant and parent advocate for parents of young children with developmental issues. She works to support families with children aged 0-12 (birth through elementary school) who have any developmental delays, learning… Continue Reading…
Get outdoors and enjoy the chill of the air while sipping a good cup of joe or hot cocoa. Here are some festive places to visit all while being outside (and a few from your car). (Ice Skating in DC photo from Washington DC) Outdoor Ice Rinks: Most are open Nov-Feb and offer ice skating lessons, check their websites. Canal Park… Continue Reading…
Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker at Warner Theatre: Nov. 29-Dec. 28, 2018 DC’s perennial favorite, Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker, celebrates 15 years in 2018 with 40 performances! This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures. Join us again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with your loved… Continue Reading…
It is the final weekend for this year’s Kids Euro Festival which is one of the largest performing arts festivals for children in America, bringing Europe’s most talented children’s entertainers to the DC metro area each fall for two weeks of free performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling, puppetry, dance, magic, and cinema. Cinderella debuts at Imagination Stage this weekend. This wacky retelling of… Continue Reading…
The American Pops Orchestra is coming to Arena Stage on November 17, 2018 for an 11:00am performance for a show fit for families. A Very Silly Vaudeville will entertain your family with the famed Broadway tapping duo, Mary Michael Patterson and Cary Tedder. They will guide you on a journey through APO’s modern take on classic American vaudeville acts of yesteryear. This… Continue Reading…
Before being contacted by Cynthia Raso the Director of the Office of Engagement at Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) a few years ago, I had no idea the school existed. The SEEC is a school located on the Smithsonian campus serving infants through kindergartners. What makes SEEC extraordinary? First, it utilizes the Smithsonian and surrounding community as part of its classroom. Students… Continue Reading…