Guides & Resources

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,...

It’s hot out and the perfect time to treat yourself (and your kids) to ice cream! We talked to several local moms about their favorite neighborhood ice cream shops. These scoop shops have been taste-tested and are both kid...

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 247th 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 of...

Father's Day is right around the corner! And we have sourced some great Father's Day gifts for dad from local, black-owned businesses.Does dad love to cook? Check out the unique spices from Calabash Tea & Tonic is the perfect Father's Day...

I am so excited for pool season and I am thrilled to share with you the best pools in the area. After researching mom recommendations, I have compiled the ultimate list with the best family-friendly pools. Be sure to...

Everyone loves a donut! Even the pickiest eaters (read: toddlers) find a donut they like. Perfect for road trips, classroom celebrations, lazy Sunday mornings at home, or an afternoon treat. Here’s a guide to donut shops around the DMV...

WeAquatics is dedicated to sharing the love, discipline, skills and sport of swimming with the greater Washington D.C. community. Learning to swim is empowering and an important life skill our students will possess forever! WeAquatics is delighted to serve...

This spray, splash, and water park guide was created by Julie Hart, and updated by Stephanie Shipman, and Courtney Whittington. One of the best places to beat the heat during the dog days of summer is to play in the...

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 of events to celebrate Pride...

Learning to swim is an essential life-saving skill for everyone. Take swim lessons in the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland area from these local instructors who value survival and safety in water. Thankfully our area has so many wonderful...

If you're looking for a gorgeous place to take the kids that you'll all enjoy, look no further than Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA. Here are 3 great things to do at Green Spring Gardens with kids: 1. Pretend...

As moms, we are always looking for the best things, services, and businesses that work for our family. We love supporting local, amazing businesses and are thrilled to share our 3rd annual Favorite Things Guide with you! These local...

Since 1996, children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV have delighted in Synetic Theater’s Summer Camps, which offer fun, friends, and arts-based movement experiences that culminate in performance fit for the stage.  Here, Synetic Artistic Associate Vato Tsikurishvili,...