Category Archives: Animals
Nothing to Get Hung About this Strawberry Season
The 2012 strawberry picking season has officially begun! As of this week, just about all area farms offering pick-your-own opportunities will be open to visitors. And I keep hearing how the unusually warm winter and early spring made for … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: May 11-13
With all of the special honorees in mind, this round-up includes pursuits that moms will enjoy just as much as their babes. (For the more kid-focused ventures, let dad take over while mama hits the spa… hint hint, … Continue reading
Outdoor & Indoor Play at Potomac Overlook Regional Park
It’s a small blogging world around here. And I experienced it firsthand on a visit to Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington a couple of weeks ago. I got the idea to go there from No Monsters in My … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 30 – May 4
Monday – Go strawberry picking! Schlagel Farms in Waldorf, Md, always begins their pick-your-own season ahead of other area farms, and their berries are ripe and ready now. Fields are open daily 8am – 7pm. Tuesday - Combine story and … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: April 28-29
A few days ago, when I said there’s a LOT of great stuff going on this weekend, I wasn’t joking. There are several biggies happening, all are worth checking out. Geek out in a good way at the Science … Continue reading
The Great Indoors
When the rain forced our family to make a Plan B this past weekend, I turned to my own (old) list of Rainy Day Recreation. Looking it over, I realized it needed revamping — some elaboration on listed suggestions … Continue reading
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Nature, Space, and Pony Rides at Rock Creek Park
I don’t take advantage of all that Rock Creek Park has to offer nearly as often as I should. Encompassing over 2,000 acres and sprawling gloriously through Northwest DC, it’s one of the largest natural urban parks in the … 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
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
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
