Tag Archives: Things to do with Kids in Washington DC
Encounter “Real Pirates” at the National Geographic Museum
I got my first look at the National Geographic Museum’s Real Pirates exhibit several weeks ago, at a sneak preview the day before it opened to the public. And while I’ve listed it among weekend and weekday picks, I waited … Continue reading
Filed under DC, Educational, Exhibit, Gradeschoolers, Museums, Preschoolers, Preteens, Spring, Summer, Teens, Weekdays, Weekend
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
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
Filed under DC, Gradeschoolers, Live Entertainment, Preteens, Teens, Theatre, Tweens, Weekdays, Weekend
Explore the World at the National Children’s Museum
After months — no, make that years — of anticipation, the new National Children’s Museum is opening to the public tomorrow, December 14. Sasha and I had a chance to preview it this morning, and I can tell you … Continue reading
Filed under All ages, Art, Educational, Exhibit, Indoor Play, Maryland, Museums, Ongoing, Weekdays, Weekend
Thankful for Fun Things to Do On Turkey Day
Looking for some pre- or post-feast activities today? Here are some ways to build up an appetite, keep the kids busy while the bird cooks at home (with someone staying behind to watch it, of course), and/or walk and … Continue reading
