Category Archives: Animals
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
The Weekend Round-Up: March 30 – April 1
You have an extra day to plan for the weekend! I’m posting this round-up of activities a bit early, as we’re heading out of town for Spring Break. This also means that KFDC will likely slow down over the … Continue reading
Eggcellent Celebrations this Easter
You don’t have to wait until Easter Sunday to get the celebration started. Many places around the area are hosting egg hunts, Easter bunny visits, and more spring fun early. At least one big festival has already begun and … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: March 26-30
Monday – Go see the cherry blossoms while you can, because they won’t be blooming much longer. And I recommend checking out these tips for families before you do. Tuesday – Celebrate the season at Ticonderoga Farm’s Spring Easter … Continue reading
Filed under All ages, Animals, Babies, DC, Educational, Farm, Festival, Free, Gradeschoolers, Indoor Play, Live Entertainment, Museums, Music, Ongoing, Outdoor, Preschoolers, Seasonal, Spring, Theatre, Toddlers, Virginia, Weekdays
The Weekend Round-Up: March 16-18
It may not be March 20, but for all intents and purposes, spring has sprung! So, I’ll just cut to the chase and urge you to get outside at some point; if the forecast holds out, we’re in for … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: March 3-4
Life has been so busy lately I completely forgot my own birthday. Well, not my birthday, but KFDC’s birthday. Or anniversary. Another year in the blogosphere. Last Friday, February 24, marked two years since my first post about an … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 27 – March 2
Monday – It’s going to be a gorgeous day! Savor it at the National Arboretum or another recommendation from this list of the best places places in the DC area to be enjoy a beautiful day outdoors with the … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 13-17
Monday – Start the week with story time at Kinder Haus Toys. The Clarendon shop host readings for children every Monday and Friday at 10:30am. And if you’re looking to do some kids’ gift shopping, the store has quite … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: January 30-February 3
Monday – Since I just wrote a big post about it, and because it’s one of DC’s best attractions for kids, visit the National Museum of Natural History. See if there’s an exhibit you have yet to explore. Tuesday … 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
