Category Archives: Weekend
The Weekend Round-Up: February 18-20
Celebrate our former Presidents, sharpen the science and engineering skills, drop in for a museum program, enjoy nature both outside and in, catch some live entertainment, discover the charm of Baltimore. There’s plenty to enjoy with the family this weekend. … 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
Party at George’s Place! (And More Ways to Celebrate Presidents Day in DC)
It’s not surprising that Presidents Day is a big holiday ’round these parts. There are scores of events and activities happening this weekend to celebrate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. So many that I decided give them their own … Continue reading
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
Filed under Gradeschoolers, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Preschoolers, Theatre, Toddlers, Weekdays, Weekend, Winter
The Weekend Round-Up: February 4-5
Two years ago this month, I remember thinking that I couldn’t picture DC without two feet of snow blanketing the sidewalks, streets, front yards, and green spaces. We temporarily replaced the stroller with a sled, and snow boots became … Continue reading
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
Filed under All ages, Educational, Gradeschoolers, Maryland, Museums, Preschoolers, Preteens, Toddlers, Tweens, Weekdays, Weekend
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
