Tag Archives: National Museum of Natural History
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
The Weekend Round-Up: November 11-13
With Veterans Day conveniently falling on a Friday this year, we get to start the weekend a little early. While most of the activities listed here are happening Saturday and Sunday, they may spark some ideas for things to … Continue reading
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Where to Play on the Weekdays: October 24-28
Another weekend has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Here’s where kiddos (and parents!) can stay entertained all week long. Monday - If you still haven’t made it to a fall festival, weekdays are … Continue reading
Eye on the Weekend
What a week. As if a surprise earthquake wasn’t enough to shake things up around here, Hurricane Irene is charging up the east coast ensuring a very wet weekend. And while I never welcome a natural disaster of any sort, … Continue reading
This Weekend: Fairs, Museums, and the Great Outdoors
While I hate to sum up this weekend’s recommendations for family activities with just three general ideas, county fairs, museum programs, and outdoor fun really are the main special events happening over the next few days. If those sound good … 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
Celebrate this Weekend
There is a lot of celebrating happening this weekend. Many area farms and organizations are kicking off Easter festivities with egg hunts and more spring fun. An Emancipation Day commemoration is taking place with a big event downtown. National Parks … Continue reading
Nature’s Best Photography at the Natural History Museum
You would never guess by the images that appear on this blog that I have a bit of background in photography. Before leaving the full-time professional world to stay at home with my kids, many years of my work were … Continue reading
