Well another school closure for us tomorrow so our fingers are crossed that the below events are ON. We need to get out of the house, pronto! We will try and update you if any are cancelled but recommend calling or checking on their individual websites before heading out. If you are from an area that hasn’t been highlighted much… Continue Reading…
A few places braved the storm and are open!
The National Air and Space Museum is open today! This is the only Smithsonian open. Metro accessible. Three coffee shops we have written about many times are open today. All of these provide room for your child to cozy up with a hot cocoa and book while you stay warm and get caffeinated and out of the house. Ebeneezers– 201… Continue Reading…
Another snow day: Staying sane and having fun with your children
You got the email from OPM. Your child found their school on the School Closure list. We’ve seen most activities listed on our Weekday Adventures cancelled, so we come to you with some alternatives. Watch: We aren’t advocates of having our children sit in front of the TV typically but snow days can call for a bit of relaxation in… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks: Rocket launch, I-Spy and shadow puppets
There’s such a variety of fun going on this weekend. We hope you are able to enjoy some of the listed events. Weekend Quick Pick: Join Alliance Francaise Washington for Théâtre d’ombres (Shadow puppetry) introduction 3-week class. They divided children into 2 age groups: 3-5 year olds 1:30pm-3:00pm and 6-10 year olds 3:30pm-5:00pm. Workshop dates are March 1st, March 15th… Continue Reading…
Spend a night at the National Museum of Natural History
We thought it’d be nice to have a surprise post mid-week, especially one that involves you and your 8-12 year old having your very own Night at the Museum; Smithsonian Sleepovers. A night of adventureawaits you and your child as you enter the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, just as the doors are closing, the lights dim, and the… Continue Reading…
Weekday Adventures: Clowning around, beat-boxing, and ukulele fun
Hopefully you got outside and enjoyed the weather this weekend. Since we hear more cold (and snow?!) are in the weekday forecast, we are working on an Indoor Activity Guide so you have some new places to escape indoors with your children. For some more fun options, check out the rundown below. Monday, Feb. 24 9:30am-11:00am- Rise and Rhyme at Busboys and… Continue Reading…
Weekend Picks: Intersections Festival, yoga in french and brunch
Besides the schedule below we wanted to make you aware of Atlas Intersections Festival. They begin the 5th annual Festival this weekend showcasing performances in music, theatre, dance, film, spoken word and performance art that offer new ways to see ourselves and to celebrate our community and our world. The festival begins Friday, February 21-March 8. There are many family events (too… Continue Reading…
DC area gyms, health clubs and studios that provide child care
Have you kept your New Years Resolution of shedding some pounds? Or have you already thrown in the towel two months in (like us)? Maybe you need a little convenience to get you sweating. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of area gyms and studios that will take care of your Bambinos so you don’t have to worry about them climbing… Continue Reading…