Beltway Bambinos

(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

Weekend Picks

Another busy weekend! Maryland Renaissance Festival is still going on and The Washington Nationals are in town playing this weekend. Want to start heading to Fall Festivals and Orchards? Check out our updated list.   Saturday- Gates open at 9:00am:Andrews Air Force Base Air Show (Park: FedEx Field and Branch Avenue Metro Station and they have shuttle service) Guests will… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks are endless!

There’s no excuse to stay home this weekend. So much happening, it was hard to pick the best. The Kensington Train Show is back! Model trains will chug around the tracks at the family-friendly event. Saturday and Sunday your kids can view the trains from 11:00am-5:00pm both days. Admission is $5 for adults/$2 for children/$10 for a family. Kensington Town… Continue Reading…

Thank you!

As some of you know we welcomed our second child 9 months ago and my avid readers have noticed Beltway Bambinos blog posts have decreased. I have been juggling 2 kids and therefore I had to take a break from writing– for some reason I couldn’t figure out how to nurse a baby, play a game with a toddler and… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks and Labor Day

Phew– I survived my first full week with my oldest being in full-time PreK….barely. How’d everyone else do? Labor Day is the official end to summer but that doesn’t mean the fun in the City stops. Refer to our Summer Guide for places to cool off at this weekend. The Kennedy Center kicks off a fun exhibit today; Skateboarding, Music… Continue Reading…

Fall 2015 classes in and around Washington, DC

Summer is ending {sigh} so we’ve highlighted some places offering Fall Classes. There are so many possibilities so please contact us and let us know if you have a favorite that is not on our list. Here’s to Pumpkin Spice Lattes and the turning of leaves. Happy Fall! Adventure Theatre: Fall Academy Classes for children ages 12 months-Grade 12 can… Continue Reading…

Summer may be ending but the fun in Washington, DC is not!

Many students in Washington, DC go back to school tomorrow (sigh/hooray). Summer may be ending for some but that doesn’t mean the fun in the city is ending. There’s still plenty of fun to be had! Splash pads and pools have a few more weeks open. The Beach at The National Building Museum presents a one-of-a-kind destination for visitors, an… Continue Reading…

Weekday Adventures (a little late!)

How is it already August?! Enjoy the remainder of the summer with your Bambinos. Each night there are live concerts and/or outdoor movies, all of which are free. Make sure to find one perfect for your family before summer is over. You can beat the heat this week in the water or at one of the fun events listed below!… Continue Reading…

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