Category Archives: All ages

The 2nd Annual USA Science & Engineering Festival

  The Weekend Round-Up won’t be posted until Friday, but I’m going to give you a little advance insight about this weekend:  There is a LOT of great stuff for kids and families going on. And, generally, I don’t push … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 23-27

  Monday – Escape the cold at the National Gallery of Art. Alexander Calder’s mobiles and sculptures seem to capture kids’ interest, as do the big, modern works downstairs in the West Building. Be sure to stroll the concourse between … Continue reading

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Bet on the Oxon Hill Farm

  A few days ago when Owen had an after school activity and Sasha and I had an extended afternoon together, we headed over to Oxon Hill Farm for a couple of hours. I’m not sure why, but it’s one … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: April 21-22

  We are incredibly lucky to live in a Metro area that offers so many unique, enriching resources and experiences for families.  I think about this a lot — it was one of my main motives for starting this blog … Continue reading

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Getting Crabby (in a Good Way) in Annapolis

  I owe Not-So-SAHM a huge thank you for prompting a great day out yesterday.  She recently posted her ten favorite local spots to play, and topping the list is Cantler’s Riverside Inn, an Annapolis institution for crabs and a … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 16-20

  Monday – The Atlas Performing Arts Center presents Aquarium, the final production of this season’s Theatre for the Very Young series. Catch a performance at 10:30am or 12pm — tickets are $8 and available for purchase online or at … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: April 13-15

  Wow.  There is a LOT going on this weekend. A grand parade, the old ball game, a street festival, fun on the farm, all sorts of live entertainment, a film fest, special workshops for kids, museum programs, and much … Continue reading

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The Nats Are Back…Along with Some Great Family Promos

  Opening Day was nearly a week ago, but for Washington Nationals fans, the fun begins tomorrow when the Nats play their first regular season game at home against the Cincinnati Reds. And if you like attending games, you’re in … Continue reading

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Take Me to the River Farm

  For the last day of spring break, I decided to do something new with the kids: A visit to the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm.  It wasn’t a new venture for lack of trying; we attempted the outing on … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 9-13

  Monday – Say “domo arigato” at the National Building Museum, where you can check out robots in action in the Great Hall from 10am – 12pm. The free, drop-in event being held in celebration of National Robotics Week sounds … Continue reading

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