Julie Hart
January Family-Friendly Events Guide
Happy New Year! We hope 2023 is filled with health, happiness, and laughter for you and your family. We have compiled a list of some fun, family-friendly events to kick off the year right....
December Family-Friendly Events Guide
December is here, and with it comes a multitude of opportunities for family fun. In addition to the events compiled here, please check out our guide to Hanukkah Happenings, our 2022 Holiday Light Display Guide,...
Nonprofit Giving Guide for the Holidays: 20 Organizations to Know
This is the time of year when many of us look for ways to make a positive impact on communities. We'd like to help bring a little more brightness to the lives of strangers....
November Family-Friendly Events Guide
November is a time to celebrate the peak of fall and all the good things that the holiday season brings, including precious time with your family. If you are looking for fun things to...
Halloween Happenings Guide 2022
This Halloween Family-Friendly Events Guide is sponsored by BrightHorizons®. BrightHorizons® knows childhood is a treasured time and they believe it is their responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture...
October Family-Friendly Events Guide
October brings an end to the summer heat and so much family fun that one guide simply does not suffice. This month's guide to family-friendly events includes outings sure to please every member of...
September Family-Friendly Events Guide
Summer is coming to an end. The school year is starting again and pumpkin spice is beginning to sneak its way back into almost everything, so Fall must be around the corner. (Fall officially begins...
August Family-Friendly Events Guide
The summer is going by so quickly, but never fear, there is still plenty of family-friendly summer fun to be had at a variety of August events. There are concerts, county fairs, movies, a...
July Family-Friendly Events Guide
Summer is in full swing and there are a lot of family-friendly events going on in the DC area sure to entertain and enlighten. If you want to enjoy the warm weather, outdoor options...
12 Ways to Celebrate July 4th in the DC Area
Many of our area's annual fireworks displays and other public gatherings are back after a couple of years of COVID-related cancellations. Here are twelve ways you can celebrate our nation's 246th birthday in the...
June Family-Friendly Events Guide
Summer is finally here and it's time to start enjoying all that the season has to offer! June offers DC-area residents so many options for family fun. This month, families can enjoy a variety...
May Family-Friendly Events Guide
The DC area offers so many fun things to do with your family in May. Theater productions, musical performances, nature activities, learning about cultures around the world, Memorial Day events, and many more kinds...
April Family-Friendly Events Guide
Spring is here!! Finally, the weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and trees are beginning to show their new leaves. The beginning of spring offers so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy...
12 Unique Locations to View the Cherry Blossoms Without The Crowds
Cherry blossom season is upon us once again! Peak bloom is expected to occur between March 22nd and March 25th. Best viewing is typically 4-7 days after the peak (keep in mind that shifts...