(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Holidays are a time for creating memories, whether it be continuing a family tradition or beginning new ones. I’ve been lucky enough to go to a few high teas; my favorite was at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with my best friend followed by a Holiday Tea at the Willard Intercontinental with family. For those of you looking to… Continue Reading…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and typically people hit the road for the holiday. This year being no exception as families may not be comfortable flying and many more will be on the road. We were eager to find some ways to occupy our kids in the car {as we plan our longest road trip yet} that invites them… Continue Reading…
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is at The National November 23, 2021 – December 5, 2021 DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 2.1 million theatregoers across America have been… Continue Reading…
All weekend Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume made it’s debut at The Kennedy Center yesterday. New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander brings two of his beloved children’s books—Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume—to the stage. Alexander teams up with his writing partner Mary Rand Hess and long-time musical collaborator Randy Preston to tell a story about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself. With special guests like… Continue Reading…
Most of us dread that date in fall that creeps up and turns our strict routine into havoc; Daylight Savings. For parents, it’s a few months where our time spent outdoors comes to a halt and we wonder how to occupy the remainder of the evening (that used to be so sunny) with our children. And contrary to popular belief, the… Continue Reading…
Last year’s guide has some amazing gifts so we only added a few additions this year and are also including the 2020 guide below! Happy gifting!! Games:It’s in the Bag family game 4 player chess fidget board Spikeball
Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm: Side YardsSide Yards is a can’t-miss evening of surprises located at Yards Park! Guests will be treated to DC’s best performers who provide family-friendly thrills and delights unlike anywhere else in the city. Multiple stages of entertainment showcase the exciting and unusual talents of contortionists, magicians, escape artists, sword swallowers, aerialists, lollipop lyra performers and more. Guests will… Continue Reading…
A Wider Circle A Wider Circle’s efforts focus on the creation of stable homes, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, and the creation of greater awareness and engagement by the community, as a whole. There are a variety of ways to volunteer and donate through holiday giving programs, donating items and more. Host a toy drive, sponsor a family and donate new gifts… Continue Reading…