In + Around DC

Fall is my favorite time of year in DC with all the great Halloween events and fall festivals and pumpkin patches.  This year, though, I would like to propose a new addition to the family fun agenda and suggest...

Singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne, Season 12 winner of “America’s Got Talent,” is bringing her Fresh Out of The Box tour to DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. On Sunday, October 20th at 3 pm.      Winning NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at just...

I've lived in the District for nearly two decades and when I was a childless singleton I saw DC's free Pre-K program (combined with charter schools) as a tool to keep middle-class families in the city. I can remember...

This post is written in partnership with Cirque Du Soleil, but all of the thoughts and views are completely our own.  There's a Big Top set up in Tyson's Corner under which you can find a stunning visual feast of acrobatics...

This guide is sponsored by Matchbox. We are grateful for their partnership which allows us to continue to bring resources like this to DC area families! Brunch can be a missed past time now that we have kids in tow,...

Ocean City, Maryland is a great option for DC Area families looking for a quick weekend beach getaway this summer. Dependent on where you are coming from in the DC area (and traffic), Ocean City can be as little...

Thirty-five 6-year-olds in one classroom with one teacher. Seriously? I cannot begin to imagine. That scenario is what got me to look into alternatives to public education. My son was heading into first grade three years ago, and his school at...

Is sleep away camp right for your child or maybe the question should be, is sleep away camp for you? Did you go to sleep away camp growing up? We have decided to send our oldest daughter to camp....

Are you ready for Summer Block Party 2019?! If you're new to DC, you might not know that one of the most iconic buildings here transforms each summer with a new, giant, interactive installation. The National Building Museum  teams up...

Is there anything more romantic than a date night at the Kennedy Center? Years ago we celebrated our first anniversary at an Opera concert. The beautiful architecture and the river views were perfect for the occasion, followed by a...

They roar. They spit. They may even playfully try to bite off your child's head. No, I'm not talking about older siblings. Dinosaurs have invaded the National Zoo for the summer! The Smithsonian National Zoo is celebrating a Dino Summer with...

One of the best things about living in the DC area is how easy it is to go on a spontaneous, short road trip. These are some of our favorite last minute getaways, especially for the summertime! The drive...

The DC area has no shortage of fun activities for families. Here is our epic guide to 55 local, kid-friendly excursions we're putting on our bucket list for the summer ... and even better, many of these fun outings...

The dinosaurs are back on the National Mall! The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opens its spectacular, newly-renovated fossil hall this weekend. If your children are dinosaur fans, you have to check this out. And if your children...