(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
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…
The National Theatre presents BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along… Continue Reading…
A few of my favorite posts have been published for 2018; Holiday shows, ballets and concerts, Ice skating, light displays and outdoor holiday fun, & Holiday tea. A few tree lighting celebrations happen this weekend, so be sure and check out the above posts to help plan your weekend. Anastasiais at the Kennedy Center this weekend. Inspired by the beloved… Continue Reading…
Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas is hitting the stage from November 16, 2018-January 6, 2019 at Adventure Theatre. The play is based on the the book “Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas” by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser and is recommended for all ages. What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles-and who could forget the tree?… Continue Reading…
This guest post is a touching story with helpful resources for parents brought to you by Jen Dryer, a mother to two sweet and energetic boys, who is also an educational consultant and parent advocate for parents of young children with developmental issues. She works to support families with children aged 0-12 (birth through elementary school) who have any developmental delays, learning… Continue Reading…