Category Archives: Movies
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
The Weekend Round-Up: January 6-8
Free museum and art activities, family entertainment, and a strong recommendation to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts comprise this weekend round-up. As for our family, we’re adding a little celebration to the mix… Three years ago today, … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: December 26-30
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! Seeing as Monday is already well underway (better late than never, right?), these recs for weekday fun conveniently start with an evening activity. Beyond that, find ideas to keep the kids entertained … Continue reading
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The Weekend Round-Up: December 23-25
The Chinese food and movie combo on Christmas might sound like a cliché, but that was my reality when I was growing up. Back then, nothing was open on Christmas…except for the theaters and Chinese food restaurants. So, if … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: December 16-18
Holiday events are still running strong, and there are special museum programs and children’s shows to round out this weekend’s options for family fun. And, of course, DC’s tried and true activities are always a good bet — scroll … Continue reading
Last Weekend of Summer Break
It’s the final weekend of the summer break. For us, anyway. DC Public School students head back to the classroom on Monday, my Kindergartner-to-be Owen among them. And while I’m brimming with excitement and pride about this new beginning … Continue reading
Fair Game: Carnival Time in the Counties
It’s county fair season! And just in time, too. As the start of a new school year looms less than two weeks away for some of us, a good old-fashioned county fair is just the quintessential seasonal activity needed to … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: July 18-22
The weather factors greatly into this week’s suggested recreation. With temps in the mid-90′s and 100+ by the end of the week, most of these activities take place indoors. But if you want to savor the sunshine, this list will … Continue reading
It’s a Mixed Bag of Fun this Weekend
Yesterday, a friend of mine posted a photo on Faceboook of the contents of her son’s pockets that she’d emptied before doing laundry. The random collection of sticks, bottle caps, coins, Legos, beads, and a AA battery made me laugh … Continue reading
