We are thankful for an amazing 2025 and look forward to a vibrant 2026! Here are our top 10 articles of 2025 featuring DMV activities, experiences, and more. We are grateful for our incredible community of moms and hope these resources make your life a little easier to navigate! Thank you for being a part of this!
Top 10 Articles of 2025
10. The Best Fall Festivals and Events In and Around DC
“As the leaves begin to change colors and the weather cools down, it’s the ideal season to explore the best fall festivals and events in and around Washington, DC. This guide will introduce you to a wide array of autumn celebrations.” Isabel Pak
9. 30+ of the Best Places to See and Experience Animals
“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 especially great time to visit animals because there are always new goats, chicks, rabbits, and other fun creatures. Take your kids to some or all of these places!” Courtney Whittington
8. The Best Things to Do on New Year’s Eve with Kids
“My little guy and I are always excited for a party or balloon drop, so when New Year’s Eve comes around, we’re ready to go! Honestly, my old-in-bed-by-9 pm butt would prefer a “Noon Years Eve” party any day. Here are the best things to do on New Year’s Eve with kids in the Washington, DC area.” Amanda Holliday-Bembridge
7. Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap Meals In and Around DC
“Wondering where can kids get free or cheap meals in the Washington, DC area? We have you covered! There are a lot of kid-friendly restaurants in our area, but some have taken the notion a step further by offering kids eat free or cheap meals!” Julie Hart
6. Easter Egg Hunts in the DC Area
“All Easter egg hunts are not the same. Some are free; some require advanced tickets; others are more forgiving for those of us who are not exactly planners. If you see a hunt location and date that work for you, be sure to check out the details sooner rather than later.” Jackie Malkes
5. 12 Kid-Friendly Wineries and Breweries Near Washington DC
“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 check all of the above.” Isabel Pak
4. Washington, DC Area Holiday Train Guide & The Ultimate Guide to Trains
“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 Ride: The Ultimate Guide to Trains in the Washington, DC Area offer special holiday events.” Angelle Smith Baugh
3. Top Apple Picking Orchards in the DC Area
“One of my family’s favorite fall traditions is apple picking season. There are a plethora of beautiful apple orchards to choose from not far from the city. Do you have a favorite apple picking orchard in the DC area?” Chelsea S. Banks
2. Epic DC Summer Bucket List: 50 Free or Cheap Outings for Kids and Families!
“Are you ready for free, frolicking summer fun with kids in Washington, DC? School and the sun are out, and our city is full of fun family activities. Enjoy our guide with 50 local, kid-friendly, fun excursions we’re putting on our Epic DC Summer Bucket List. Even better, many of these fun outings are free.” Allison Winter
1. Northern Virginia Bucket List: 50 Must-Do Activities for Kids
“There are so many year-round and seasonal fun things to do in NoVA, we created a Northern Virginia bucket list: 50 must-dos activities for kids and families! Make it a goal to check all of these (listed in no particular order) off your list! .” Stephanie Shipman
The Best Guides for Moms in 2025
We are here to help make mom life in the Washington, DC area easier by providing relevant resources for moms. Along with our top 10 articles of 2025, here are some favorite resources we visit again and again!
- Summer Camp Guide
- Birthday Party Guide
- Selfcare Spa Day Spots in the DC Area
- Preschools Guide
- The Best Indoor Playplaces in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
- Mom Support Groups
- Swim Lessons Guide
Seasonal Guides are a go-to resource like:
Be sure to check out these top resources too!
- Favorite Playgrounds
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Guide
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources
- Neighborhood Guides
- Best Photographers
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