We are thankful for an amazing 2024 and look forward to a vibrant 2025! Here are our top 10 articles of 2024 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 2024
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. Tree Lighting Guide
“It’s time to take out our calendars and fill them with the best of our family’s favorite events. Nothing says Christmas time like a nice tree lighting event. We have been building this tree lighting list over the years for DC Area Moms and it’s extremely exciting to see it grow more robust as the events become more popular.” Tatiana Laborde
8. Lavender Fields
“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 it nightly. If you are looking for something outdoors and fragrant to add to your summer bucket list, here are 4 lavender fields to visit in the Washington, DC area.” Jennifer Muscato
7. Toddler Summer Camps
“I cannot believe that I am searching for summer camps for our preschooler, but here we are. Below is a list of summer camps for toddlers and preschoolers in DC.” Amanda McLaughlin
6. Epic DC Summer Bucket List: 50 Free or Cheap Outings for Kids and Families!
“Enjoy our guide with 50 local, kid-friendly, fun excursions on our Epic DC Summer Bucket List. Even better, many of these fun outings are free.” Allison Winter
5. Where to get a Photo with Santa
“It’s the holiday season, and Santa’s social calendar is totally booked with events in and around Washington, DC. Although he brings joy to children everywhere, especially on Christmas day, Santa spreads the spirit of the season with appearances in November and December.” Tirzah Weiskotten
4. 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
3. 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
2. 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
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 2024
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 2024, 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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