(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the B&O’s Magical Holiday Express, a magical holiday wonderland featuring: a magnificent 30-foot Christmas tree that you can stand inside of or walk through operating model train layouts indoor carousel rides interactive kids’ crafts weekend train rides & visits with Santa, December 1-23 weekend train rides with Frosty the Snowman, December… Continue Reading…
Port Discovery Children’s Museum has updated their event listings and we’ve got the highlights for you: Salute the Troops – Free admission/discounts going on through January 1 Gingerbrick Decorating – Saturday, December 1 & Saturday, December 8 Dollar (or Less) Day – Sunday, December 9 Birthday Extravaganza Weekend (celebrating their 20th year of play) – Saturday, December 15 & Sunday, December 16 Winter Break Fun –… Continue Reading…
The last thing my children need are more toys and clothes this holiday season. I love giving my children (and others– this is a great gift!) experiences rather than another toy. Subscription boxes have become a great way for kids to make memories, create something hands-on and have an experience where all of the necessary materials come delivered to their… Continue Reading…
Thanksgiving Season’s Greenings at the United States Botanic Garden –This year, take a train ride across America as the annual holiday show Season’s Greenings showcases train stations! Plant-based recreations of iconic train stations from across the United States will be represented in the train room. Explore classic stations like New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, St. Louis’ Union Station, and many… Continue Reading…
Fancy Nancy premieres on Friday at Adventure Theatre and will be entertaining Bambinos through Jan. 6. ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas begins Nov. 16 and lasts through Jan. 1 ICE!—is a signature holiday attraction at The Gaylord & is back with a new theme. Watch Charlie Brown rediscover the meaning of Christmas as the beloved story unfolds through two million… 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…
2018 Winter Camps: Dec. 20-Jan. 4: HoopED Sports Camp Dec. 20-Jan. 2: CREATE Arts Center Dec. 24-31: Gymnastics Camp at Silver Stars Dec. 26-28: School’s Out Day Camp at Adventure Theatre Dec. 26- Jan. 4: Skate Quest Dec. 26-28: Badlands Winter Camp Dec. 26-28: Adventure Theatre Winter Camp Dec. 26-28: Anna Banana Art Camp Dec. 26-28: Capitol Language Services Dec. 27-28:… Continue Reading…
GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!!! (And not just around the holiday season!) There are so many ways you can help others in our area and the best part is they all welcome children to participate. Teaching our littlest the value of giving and not just receiving is critical. Hopefully your child will connect with one of these organizations, making your family regular volunteers…. Continue Reading…