In + Around DC

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...

We are grateful to have had tons of children's books before our son arrived. Friends gave us books in addition to clothes and regular baby gifts at baby showers. When we brought Junior home, family friends whose kids I'd...

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...

Summer is here, and we've got you covered! Here's your resource for all things summer fun with children in the DC area. Click on the images below for a guide specific to that topic. Enjoy!

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,...

Animals are magical, wild, and super cute. If your kids are anything like ours, we love to see animals all over the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. We are so fortunate to have so many options. Spring is an...

Are you ready to experience the Biltmore Estate with kids? We recently toured America's chateau-like castle with our four children and are so grateful! It is family friendly and there are lots of great photo opportunities with gorgeous backgrounds!...