Tag Archives: Washington DC Kids Activities
Bet on the Oxon Hill Farm
A few days ago when Owen had an after school activity and Sasha and I had an extended afternoon together, we headed over to Oxon Hill Farm for a couple of hours. I’m not sure why, but it’s one … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: April 21-22
We are incredibly lucky to live in a Metro area that offers so many unique, enriching resources and experiences for families. I think about this a lot — it was one of my main motives for starting this blog … Continue reading
Math Has Never Been So Suh-weet!
It’s rare that I get to spend a weekday with just Owen. But the occasion arose this past Monday when he was off from school for Emancipation Day, while Sasha, who attends preschool part-time, was not. To make it … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 16-20
Monday – The Atlas Performing Arts Center presents Aquarium, the final production of this season’s Theatre for the Very Young series. Catch a performance at 10:30am or 12pm — tickets are $8 and available for purchase online or at … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: April 13-15
Wow. There is a LOT going on this weekend. A grand parade, the old ball game, a street festival, fun on the farm, all sorts of live entertainment, a film fest, special workshops for kids, museum programs, and much … Continue reading
The Nats Are Back…Along with Some Great Family Promos
Opening Day was nearly a week ago, but for Washington Nationals fans, the fun begins tomorrow when the Nats play their first regular season game at home against the Cincinnati Reds. And if you like attending games, you’re in … Continue reading
Take Me to the River Farm
For the last day of spring break, I decided to do something new with the kids: A visit to the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm. It wasn’t a new venture for lack of trying; we attempted the outing on … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 9-13
Monday – Say “domo arigato” at the National Building Museum, where you can check out robots in action in the Great Hall from 10am – 12pm. The free, drop-in event being held in celebration of National Robotics Week sounds … Continue reading
The Weekend Round-Up: April 7-8
Apologies for the scant list of recommendations this weekend, but as mentioned previously, we’ve been away. In fact, we just returned late last night and, frankly, I’m still in vacay mode (and really missing a freshly squeezed glass of … Continue reading
Where to Play on the Weekdays: April 2-6
So, a ziplining adventure in the Central American jungle may not be a plausible outing for everyone this week, but one in local forests is (for ages 7 and up, anyway). That’s just one of several suggestions for fun … Continue reading
