Category Archives: Weekdays
Last Minute Ideas for the Day Off
If you’re looking for some things to do on the day off from school and work, here are a few ideas. Many of these are repeats from previous posts, just compiled in one place to let you know what’s … Continue reading
Open Play at the PG Sports & Learning Complex
Open play gymnastics sessions at the PG Sports & Learning Complex are listed among my recommendations for places to let kids burn energy, but seeing as it’s been among our regular Tuesday activities for years, I wanted to give the … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 13-17
Monday – Start the week with story time at Kinder Haus Toys. The Clarendon shop host readings for children every Monday and Friday at 10:30am. And if you’re looking to do some kids’ gift shopping, the store has quite … Continue reading
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Review: Peter and the Wolf at The Puppet Co.
The Puppet Co.’s latest production, Peter and the Wolf, is only running for two more weekends at the playhouse in Glen Echo, which means you better get your tickets soon. Because, in a nutshell, it’s one terrific show. The one-man, … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 6-10
Monday - Engage in imaginative play in the various themed rooms and crafts areas at the Playseum. Admission is $6/person (siblings under 10 months are free) and is good for the whole day. Locations in Capitol Hill and Bethesda are … Continue reading
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An Infestation of Fun at the Maryland Science Center
A few days ago, I told Owen I would take him to the Maryland Science Center on his day off from school Friday. Then, not even three hours later, I received an invitation to attend an opening reception for … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: January 30-February 3
Monday – Since I just wrote a big post about it, and because it’s one of DC’s best attractions for kids, visit the National Museum of Natural History. See if there’s an exhibit you have yet to explore. Tuesday … Continue reading
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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
Baby You Can (Pretend) Drive My Car
The 2012 Washington Auto Show begins this Friday, January 27, and runs through Sunday, February 5. And before you dismiss this information, thinking you can’t bring your kids to this “grown-up” event, keep an open mind and read on. … Continue reading
Celebrate MLK on Monday Off
Kids and many parents have the day off tomorrow in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. If you’re looking for activities to observe the holiday, here are a few ideas. Visit Memorials – If you’re up and … Continue reading
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