Category Archives: All ages
Last Minute Ideas for the Day Off
If you’re looking for some things to do on the day off from school and work, here are a few ideas. Many of these are repeats from previous posts, just compiled in one place to let you know what’s … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: February 18-20
Celebrate our former Presidents, sharpen the science and engineering skills, drop in for a museum program, enjoy nature both outside and in, catch some live entertainment, discover the charm of Baltimore. There’s plenty to enjoy with the family this weekend. … Continue reading
Open Play at the PG Sports & Learning Complex
Open play gymnastics sessions at the PG Sports & Learning Complex are listed among my recommendations for places to let kids burn energy, but seeing as it’s been among our regular Tuesday activities for years, I wanted to give the … Continue reading
Party at George’s Place! (And More Ways to Celebrate Presidents Day in DC)
It’s not surprising that Presidents Day is a big holiday ’round these parts. There are scores of events and activities happening this weekend to celebrate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. So many that I decided give them their own … Continue reading
Touring Ships at Baltimore Inner Harbor
Our visit to the Maryland Science Center for the bug exhibit opening last Thursday inspired a family outing this weekend. As I took in the view of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor through the museum’s massive windows, I thought about how … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: February 4-5
Two years ago this month, I remember thinking that I couldn’t picture DC without two feet of snow blanketing the sidewalks, streets, front yards, and green spaces. We temporarily replaced the stroller with a sled, and snow boots became … Continue reading
An Infestation of Fun at the Maryland Science Center
A few days ago, I told Owen I would take him to the Maryland Science Center on his day off from school Friday. Then, not even three hours later, I received an invitation to attend an opening reception for … Continue reading
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The Permanent Collection: National Museum of Natural History
One of my New Year’s blogging resolutions was to re-organize a bit. I devote so much of this space to posting about special, timely events that I often neglect writing about the “tried and true,” those mainstay DC attractions … Continue reading





