Category Archives: Class
Where to Play on the Weekdays: May 14-18
Monday – Get a dose of nature and history in one fell swoop at Roosevelt Island. Hike the easy trails, look out for wildlife, and explore the Memorial Plaza to learn about the legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt. The entrance … Continue reading
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
The Weekend Round-Up: March 10-11
The options for recreation with the kiddos this weekend are varied and sundry, for sure. From a brand new math exhibit to art shows and programs to a St. Patty’s Day parade to a host of outdoor options, and … 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
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
Book Club for Kids
Who says book clubs have to be an adults-only activity? Not Deidre Sonner, founder of the Thoughtful Literacy Book Club, a program designed to encourage kids to read more and get more out of their reading experiences. A public school … Continue reading
Filed under Class, DC, Educational, Gradeschoolers
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
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
Filed under Animals, Art, Babies, Class, DC, Educational, Free, Gradeschoolers, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Museums, Music, Preschoolers, Seasonal, Theatre, Toddlers, Weekdays, Winter
Tools of the Trade for Budding Architects
I don’t like to wish my children’s years away, but every so often I hear about activities for kids that makes me wish mine were old enough to participate. The Young Architects Series: Tools of the Trade is one of … Continue reading
