(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
One of my favorite parts about summer in Washington, DC are the free outdoor concerts and movies. What seems like an eternity ago (please time slow down) we took a sporadic drive to the Mall with our then three year old son where we walked around, played some ball by the reflecting pool and headed towards the Capitol where the U.S…. Continue Reading…
The Drive-In at Union Market – Washington, DCLet’s roll down the windows, feel that warm breeze and turn up the radio because the 11th Annual Drive-In at Union Market is back. A DC “must-do,” the series of eight movies launches April 7, and will continue on the first and third Friday of every month through July 21st. Movie audio will be transmitted through… Continue Reading…
Free At Last What is Juneteenth? The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading) All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom Juneteenth (Beautiful Me) Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Playing all weekend long: Hadestown at the National TheatreIt is an incredible show!! Friday5:00pm-7:00pm: Poster Making at The Loft CollectiveBring your positive messages and a spirit of inclusivity and joy to support and celebrate Takoma Park’s LGBTQ+ community! Community events will take place on Sunday, June 11, 10a-2p (more info on Takoma Pride Day here). Poster making is a family… Continue Reading…
With the holiday weekend among us, we’ve chosen a few well-known picks that pay tribute to Memorial Day in addition to some familiar events. We’ve also put together a short list of suggested day trips that won’t keep you and your family in the car too long but will get you “away”. An obvious and free pick is to visit the… Continue Reading…
When many think of the nation’s capital city, the National Mall is undoubtedly one of the first areas that comes to mind. The landscaped strip spanning from the US Capitol to the iconic Lincoln Memorial is a national treasure trove chock-full of monuments, memorials, museums, and art installations that help make up the fabric of the capital city and country…. Continue Reading…
The International School of Music offers instrument and voice lessons for all ages! Perfect for keeping your Bambinos busy this summer.
Looks like a fairly dry weekend, thankfully. Time to get out and enjoy some spring activities. The Flower Mart’s are a family favorite of ours; both have children’s areas with rides and games. All weekend long Azalea Festival at LandonFriday: 10am – 5pm & Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 5pmYou don’t want to miss this! There is no cost to enter and… Continue Reading…