Tag Archives: Washington DC Family Activities
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
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
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
Filed under Babies, DC, Educational, Free, Gradeschoolers, Library of Congress, Live Entertainment, Maryland, Museums, Music, Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Virginia, Weekdays, 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





