Category Archives: Free
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
Filed under All ages, Animals, Art, Babies, DC, Educational, Free, Gradeschoolers, Indoor Play, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Movies, Museums, Music, Ongoing, Play, Preschoolers, Preteens, Sports, Theatre, Toddlers, Trains, Virginia, Weekdays, Weekend
The 2nd Annual USA Science & Engineering Festival
The Weekend Round-Up won’t be posted until Friday, but I’m going to give you a little advance insight about this weekend: There is a LOT of great stuff for kids and families going on. And, generally, I don’t push … Continue reading
Filed under All ages, Annual, DC, Educational, Festival, Free, Live Entertainment, Spring, Weekend
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
Take Me to the River Farm
For the last day of spring break, I decided to do something new with the kids: A visit to the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm. It wasn’t a new venture for lack of trying; we attempted the outing on … Continue reading
