(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
We recently visited the Museum of Illusions in CityCenter. We spent about an hour and a half playing in the immersive rooms and staring at illusions trying to figure out how our eyes were seeing such surprising and strange things. It was a lot of fun so be sure to add this to the long list of places to visit… Continue Reading…
We love to make popsicles and homemade ice cream in the summer but we also welcome a scoop (or two) at an ice cream shop! In fact on my daughter’s summer bucket list she added, “go to as many ice cream shops” this summer. Game on. There’s nothing like a good scoop of ice cream or an ice cold popsicle when it’s hot. Sarah’s… Continue Reading…
If you don’t see an image click here to be redirected to our summer bucket list. Quick links: National Building Museum’s SummerBlock Party Late Night: July 27Nationals Schedule + Salt Line + Atlas BreweryDutch WonderlandBreweriesOutdoor moviesLive musicFriday night fishingJazz in the Sculpture GardenDC Jazz Fest: Aug. 30-Sept 3Renaissance Festival: Weekends Aug. 26-Oct. 22Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: Aug. 11-19
Camp KidJam is for rising 2nd- 5th graders created to encourage growth for kids intheir relationship with God and one another. Camp KidJam is excited to partner withNational Community Church for a unique Day Camp Experience. We’re bringing all ofthe creative, engaging elements of CKJ to DC in July! There will be compelling Bible stories, impactful small groups, fun track… Continue Reading…
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…