Go, See, Explore

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. There are lots of ways...

Valentine's Day can be triggering to so many different moms. Several moms might have loving relationships with their partners, some moms may feel disconnected from their partners for whatever reason, other moms may feel isolated without that partner to...

Here are three observatories in the Washington, DC area for families to go stargazing. These observatories offer education and telescopes to learn more about planets, stars, and nebulas and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Milky Way! Virginia Stargazing Observatory...

Colorful and vibrant large-scale murals are popping up all over building facades in the DC area over the last several years. Street art is having a moment (thank you, Instagram!) and Washingtonians have taken notice. Locals and visitors alike...

Sure, the Air and Space Museum is one of DC’s most popular sites for tourists and locals alike. Its downtown location—and its sister site in Virginia—are wonderful places to see and even touch airplanes of all types, and if...

Air quality issues now can keep kids inside, not just the heat, in the summer. If either get you down for the remainder of the summer, there are several seasonal pop-up indoor experiences for kids in the DC area....

Organizing your bucket list for an epic summer of fun! Has school let out for your kids or are you excitedly counting down the days? Are you dreading the long, hot, humid days waiting for you? No matter what you're...

Our annual guide to best sunflower farms, fields, and festivals in the DC area has arrived! What could be more glorious than some time spent picking — or even just seeing — sunflowers? Our region has plenty of sunflower-filled locations,...

Like many others, my family is trying to soak up the last days of summer before the hustle and bustle of the school year starts. So last weekend, we decided to enjoy a picnic lunch by the beach. I...

Find an escape from the winter cold at some of our favorite indoor spaces as they host family-friendly events that will keep you and your children warm, entertained, and enlightened. Celebrate Black History Month, President's Day, Valentine's Day, and...

This 2022 I want to encourage everyone to participate in more kid-friendly international and cultural events for your family. Washington, D.C. is home to people of more than 170 nationalities and ethnic groups, making it one of the most...

Let's visit the best coffee shops in Maryland. After a hectic time with the kids, is there anything better than a couple solo hours at a coffee shop? Spoiler alert: there's not. Even before I had kids, I loved grabbing my...

My little guy and I are always excited for a party or balloon drop so when New Year's Eve comes around, we're ready to go! Honestly, my old-in-bed-by-9 pm but would prefer a "Noon Years Eve" party any day. Here...

I think the first time I really started using lavender was when preparing to bring home my first baby. We got our room all ready, complete with a diffuser that I would fill with lavender essential oil. We used...