In + Around DC

Looking for something unique to do? Visit the Beyond King Tut interactive exhibit at the National Geographic Museum in downtown D.C.! All the Details about the Immersive King Tut Experience My five-year-old son loves all things ancient Egypt and King Tut, so the...

This post was written and updated by several moms in the DC area. One of my favorite childhood memories is attending Christmas Eve services with my grandparents. We didn’t start this tradition until I was in late elementary. I don’t want...

It's that time of year! Hanukkah is just around the corner beginning THIS Sunday evening! This year, Hanukkah starts with the first candle on Sunday, December 18th and ends with the eighth candle on Monday, December 26. (The holiday actually ends...

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...

The holiday season is here! And with that, holiday movies are on full rotation in our home. Here is a list of the best holiday movies for families by age group. We also share five ways to make holiday...

4520 Daly Drive, Suite 102 Chantilly, VA 20151571.409.6662Ono Brewing Company is a veteran and family-owned brewery in Chantilly with family connections to Hawaii. "Ono" means delicious in Hawaiian. Ono features a self-serve beer wall with 12 craft beers and hard seltzers...

As a stay at home mom, I have tried to look for ways to fill my day with activities that make me happy. One of those activities I truly enjoy is exercising at boxing gyms. I began boxing about...

Baby, it’s cold outside!  You know what that means?  Grab your swimsuit – it is the perfect time of year to visit one of the indoor swimming pools in the DC area.  Swimming is not just a summertime activity. ...

Guess what we are hosting? Our Third Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was so fun in 2021 and 2020 that we decided to do it again! We are excited to fill up our Instagram feed with your cute children, families, etc. dressed up...

Living around Washington, DC means there are lots of places to visit for people of all ages. But when my parents came to watch our toddler for a week in between daycare transitions, I had to think about what...

Get ready for takeoff, because this weekend DC’s most popular museum reopens after an extensive renovation. The National Air and Space Museum has always been a top destination for kids and families. Now it reopens October 14th with eight...

We are grateful for the sponsor of this Capitol Hill Neighborhood Guide: Vassar Broermann Group who are expert realtors in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas. Integrity is the hallmark of Todd and Eric’s client-focused real estate services, serving the DC Metro...

We are grateful for the sponsor of this Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, & Van Ness Neighborhood Guide: Vassar Broermann Group who are expert realtors in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas. Integrity is the hallmark of Todd and Eric’s client-focused real estate...

What are kid-friendly wineries and breweries made of? They offer kid-friendly food options Have outdoor seating, with plenty of space to run around safely Shaded seating for the hot summer days Play area, of course! These 12 wineries and breweries...