Category Archives: Tweens

Money Talks at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing

Over the winter break we managed to check a couple of items off our list of places around the DC area we still have yet to visit (yes, we have a list, and a fairly lengthy one, at that). One … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: December 31 – January 4

Monday – Celebrate New Year’s Eve at one of several events around town that not only welcome kids, but in most cases, center around them. See this post for a list of family-friendly options to ring in 2013. Tuesday – … Continue reading

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Shakespeare at Six

  It never would have occurred to me to take Owen to see a Shakespeare play had the Shakespeare Theatre Company not hosted Family Week as A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs at Sidney Harman Hall.  After all, I didn’t get … Continue reading

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Enter to Win Tickets to “Sea Monsters 3D” at Nat Geo

  Last week I posted about a couple of the wonderful exhibits currently on display at the National Geographic Museum. What I didn’t mention is that the experiences there go beyond the rooms full of fascinating installations, fun interactives, and … Continue reading

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Review: “Big, The Musical” at Adventure Theatre

  I loved the movie “Big” when I saw it back in the 80′s (not to mention the many times I’ve subsequently caught it on cable), so when Adventure Theatre announced they would be bringing the musical version to their … Continue reading

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