One of my family's favorite fall traditions is apple picking season. There are a plethora of beautiful apple orchards to choose from not far from the city. Do you have a favorite apple picking orchard in the DC area?
We...
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 on September 22nd). This...
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Last Friday, my family returned from our annual vacation. It was amazing - lots of quality family time, minimal screentime, and maximum outdoor time.
While the week was relaxing, the mental prep for...
Gabby’s Dollhouse is celebrating the 10th Season with a “Party with Marty the Party Cat” Tour in the DC Area! Come party with Gabby and her friends for FREE and be sure to watch Season 10 of Gabby’s Dollhouse...
Rehoboth Beach is one of my favorite beach getaways. One of my favorite things about DC’s location is that it is only a few hours drive from it too! I have a soft spot for Rehoboth Beach, DE, and...
I took a solo parent trip to Virginia Beach with my (then) three-year-old son and I lived to tell the tale! Actually, he behaved pretty well and we had a great time, so if you're a DMV parent looking...
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 Renaissance festival, and more. For...
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,...
Aquatic animals occupy a special place in my kids' imaginations. So we regularly visit our aquatic friends. To me, it seems like a very repetitive and sometimes even boring endeavor. So I have come up with alternative activities to...
The 4th of July is especially fun in the DC area. Parades, fireworks, baseball games...there is so much to choose from. Here are eleven ways you can celebrate our nation's 248th birthday this year. Whatever you do, we hope...
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 this month include movies, lots...
The Washington, DC area has gobs of activities, events, nature, museums, etc. Here is our list of 101 best things to do with kids in the Washington, DC area. This is broken up by indoor, outdoor, and based in...
Want to see some waterfalls, but don't want to travel to Hawaii to see them (even if you do, that's a long airplane ride for littles!)? You don't need to travel all that far to see waterfalls – some...
Let's organize your summer bucket list to create an epic summer! Are you dreading the long, hot, humid summer days or excited for the break from school? No matter what you're feeling, buckle up because the summer is here...
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Winter Indoor Swimming: Where to Swim Indoors in the DC Area
Baby, it’s cold outside! You know what that means? Grab your swimsuit – it is the perfect time of year to visit one of...
