Category Archives: Festival

March 19, 2012

DC in Bloom: The 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival

I was going to save this post for later this week, but with the National Park Service’s recent announcement of new, earlier peak bloom dates, March 20-23, for DC’s famous cherry blossoms, I thought I would bump up my … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: February 25-26

This weekend is jam-packed with cool activities for the family — an arts festival at the Atlas, museum programs for a variety of interests, special Dr. Seuss storytimes, an animal showcase at the Zoo, loads of live entertainment, and … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: February 11-12

This post is going to serve a dual purpose. Along with my regular list of weekend happenings, I want to make some blog roll shout-outs. It’s been too long since I’ve done so, plus I’ve got good reason for … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 27-29

Who would ever guess that near-60-degree nice days in DC would be a regular occurrence in the middle of winter? This is exactly why this weekend round-up is steeped with recommendations that take place indoors, despite at least one … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 20-22

I have to start this weekend round-up with a special shout-out. It was six years ago yesterday that my favorite little man arrived, and life became a fantastic adventure I never could have imagined prior to becoming a parent. … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 13-15

Our museums will be full of special events this weekend — good timing, as a blast of chilly weather is on its way (to be followed by a heat wave, I’m sure). For some off the Mall activities, there’s … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2011

Tell Your Friend Veronica, It’s Time to Celebrate Chanukah!

You probably wouldn’t guess it from all the Christmas events I keep posting about that I actually do double duty when it comes to the holidays. As an interfaith family, we celebrate both Chanukah and Christmas – I grew … Continue reading →

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December 9, 2011

The Weekend Round-Up: December 9-11

We’re in the throes of the holiday season. Lights are twinkling, mini trains are chugging, sugar plum fairies are dancing, and suckers like me are spending. Here’s a quick list of where your family can enjoy the festivities, plus … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2011

The Weekend Round-Up: December 2-4

Holiday activities dominate this weekend round-up, but there are a few non-seasonal recommendations for all the Scrooge types, too. See a family-friendly film about Andy Warhol, visit Santa in his workshop, jam to folk music for children, sing along … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2011

The Weekend Round-Up: November 25-27

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and has emerged from the food comas unscathed, because this is a weekend to relish. Not only is it an extra long one, but we get to it enjoy it amid blue … Continue reading →

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