Category Archives: Educational
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
Filed under Animals, DC, Educational, Fall, Free, Indoor Play, Outdoor, Park, Preschoolers, Spring, Summer, Toddlers, Weekdays, Weekend
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
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
Math Has Never Been So Suh-weet!
It’s rare that I get to spend a weekday with just Owen. But the occasion arose this past Monday when he was off from school for Emancipation Day, while Sasha, who attends preschool part-time, was not. To make it … 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
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
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
Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 2-6
So, a ziplining adventure in the Central American jungle may not be a plausible outing for everyone this week, but one in local forests is (for ages 7 and up, anyway). That’s just one of several suggestions for fun … 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
