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Where to Play on the Weekdays: May 6-10

Monday – Go strawberry picking! Schlagel Farms in Waldorf, Md, always begins their pick-your-own season ahead of other area farms, and their berries are ripe and ready now. Fields are open daily 8am – 7pm. If weather doesn’t cooperate, check … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 29 – May 3

Monday – Enjoy some interactive musical fun as “¡Uno, Dos, Tres con Andrés!” comes to the Northwest One Library. The local children’s entertainer will be playing at public libraries several times this week (see his website for details). Showtime on … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 4-8

Monday – Explore the history of mail at the National Postal Museum. It’s a perfect outing with little ones — the museum isn’t very big and overwhelming, and there are numerous interactive exhibits to keep young guests engaged. Plus, it’s … Continue reading

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Public Play at Montrose & Dumbarton Oaks Parks

[Note: This was originally published back in June '12 as part of this post about Dumbarton Oaks Garden, since they comprised one day's outing for us. But because they are two different adventures, I thought I'd break them up to … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: November 17-18

  It’s a weekend of beginnings in DC.  A new city park is cutting its ribbon today, a bunch of seasonal favorites are starting, a much anticipated exhibit at a popular museum is opening, and yours truly is about to … Continue reading

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