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Where to Play on the Weekdays: May 14-18

  Monday – Get a dose of nature and history in one fell swoop at Roosevelt Island.  Hike the easy trails, look out for wildlife, and explore the Memorial Plaza to learn about the legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt. The entrance … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: May 11-13

    With all of the special honorees in mind, this round-up includes pursuits that moms will enjoy just as much as their babes. (For the more kid-focused ventures, let dad take over while mama hits the spa… hint hint, … Continue reading

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Science + You = Hands-on Fun and Learning

  As if we needed another reason to visit the Yards Park, the Living Classrooms Foundation has given us a good one: Science + You, a fun and engaging free exhibit that gives children the opportunity to be a “scientist … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: May 7-11

  Monday – Look out for a Lunchtime Invasion of “pop-up” performances at Woodrow Wilson Plaza (1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW) from 11:30am – 1:30pm.  Part of  Look Both Ways: Street Art Across America, the Kennedy Center’s week-long series of free … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: May 4-6

  Explore the world right here in DC, get up close and personal with some of the coolest rides on the road, celebrate la dia, root for the hometeam, walk among butterflies, catch a live show… These are just some … Continue reading

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Showtime in Late Spring

  Looking for live entertainment for the kiddos? Here’s a go-to list of shows currently on stages around the area or coming to theatres soon. (Most descriptions pulled straight from the websites.) Rapunzel Where: Imagination Stage When: April 4 – … Continue reading

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Outdoor & Indoor Play at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

  It’s a small blogging world around here.  And I experienced it firsthand on a visit to Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington a couple of weeks ago.  I got the idea to go there from No Monsters in My … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: April 28-29

  A few days ago, when I said there’s a LOT of great stuff going on this weekend, I wasn’t joking.  There are several biggies happening, all are worth checking out.  Geek out in a good way at the Science … Continue reading

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The Great Indoors

  When the rain forced our family to make a Plan B this past weekend, I turned to my own (old) list of Rainy Day Recreation.  Looking it over, I realized it needed revamping — some elaboration on listed suggestions … Continue reading

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The 2nd Annual USA Science & Engineering Festival

  The Weekend Round-Up won’t be posted until Friday, but I’m going to give you a little advance insight about this weekend:  There is a LOT of great stuff for kids and families going on. And, generally, I don’t push … Continue reading

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