In + Around DC

Like many babies born in 2020, our son was blessed with one of the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic: a home with both parents around 24/7, for a time that extended beyond family leave. When my husband returned...

It's the time of the year for your little train engineer to enjoy holiday trains in and around Washington, DC, this holiday season. Many of the trains featured in the DC Area Moms' Trains to See and Trains to...

We drove to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a quick trip to visit Hershey’s Chocolate World and we had fun! A 2 1/2 hour drive from Washington, D.C., Hershey, Pennsylvania was just far away to be a fun trip and close enough...

Fall foliage is a beautiful sight to see, and the DC area is one of the best places in the US to see it. If you're looking for the best places to see the fall foliage with kids, here...

The DC Area Moms' writing team is growing and we are hosting an open call for Contributing Writers! Also, we are hosting our first ever open call for our new Video Content Creators - who will be on the...

There's lots to love about living in the DC area, but extreme weather is NOT one of them. Luckily, DC, MD, and VA are home to many amazing indoor play places that hit the spot during our hot and humid...

Halloween is just around the corner and that means it's time to start planning your spooky festivities! If you're looking to take your older kiddos out for some fun (with a splash of horror), there are plenty of haunted...

We are grateful to Bright Horizons for sponsoring this Halloween Events and Happenings Guide which allows us to continue to bring resources like this to local DMV families. Bright Horizons® knows childhood is a treasured time and they believe it...

Although online shopping at big box shops usually gets the best of me, when it comes to eating out, I try to visit local alternatives to big chains. This means that I try to bypass places like Starbucks, Shake...

This post is written in partnership, but all of the thoughts and views are completely our own.  Fun fact: my first official date with my now-husband was to see a Cirque du Soleil in New York City back in 2008....

I know we're all feeling a little bit anxious about the possibility of a(nother) government shutdown and the unexpected loss of income. It's a lot to take in, especially when we're already juggling so many things. We're worried about...

October brings an end to the summer heat and so much family fun that one guide simply does not suffice. This month's guide to family-friendly events includes outings sure to please every member of your family. Whether your crew...

Navigating through the twists and turns of a corn maze is a classic autumn adventure that promises fun for all ages. But the excitement doesn't stop when you find your way out; many corn mazes are just the beginning...

There's more to apple picking than meets the eye—especially when you're navigating the narrow orchard with the eager kids you’ve driven from the city to the farm. We’ve visited a variety of U-Pick farms for fruits and veggies, but...