In + Around DC

If you are looking for the best fertility resources in the DC area, we have you covered! Below you will find everything from fertility specialists in IVF, to egg freezing, to gestational surrogacy, and much more. And please know that...

Are you familiar with Dollywood? You know… Dolly Parton’s theme park in Tennessee? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but did you know that Dollywood is a family destination that includes a 160-acre theme park, an award-winning water park, luxury resort and...

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...

Shaved ice and assorted icy treats go hand-in-hand with summertime! I have two favorites from my own childhood: the purely nostalgic snow-cones that we cranked out of my beloved Snoopy sno-cone machine, and the delicious "shave ice," complete with...

Hello! DC Area Moms is currently looking for moms across the Washington, DC Metro area to become Mombassadors and help support our online neighborhood community groups. Motherhood can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be! We want every mom...

Creating memories by adventuring with our kids in nature is so fun! Here is our list of 80+ places to explore nature with kids. One of the best things about living in the DMV is that we have so...

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,...

Air quality issues now can keep kids inside, not just the heat, in the summer. If either get you down for the remainder of the summer, there are several seasonal pop-up indoor experiences for kids in the DC area....

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...

I think the first time I really started using lavender was when preparing to bring home my first baby. We got our room all ready, complete with a diffuser that I would fill with lavender essential oil. We used...

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...

The Monuments and Memorial Parks on and around the National Mall always a good idea to visit. These are FREE and one of the fun perks about living in and around our nations capital. We get to enjoy history...

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...