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Even more indoor spaces your Bambinos will love

September 10, 2018

Whether it’s the rain, heat or snow, families are always in need of some more indoor options. In addition to our Indoor Fun Guide, we’ve found even more fun places to pass along to you. After you’ve covered the entertainment, treat yourself to a meal and feed your kids for FREE.

Go bowling.

Bowlmor Bethesda, now called Bowlero
White Oak Duckpin Lanes
Bowl America
Lucky Strike

Skate & Roll.

Skate N Fun Zone
Temple Hills Skate Palace

Ice Skate.

Arlington MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Wheaton Ice Arena
Cabin John Ice Rink

Gyms for kids.

Not your typical kid gym
Zava Zone
Busy Bees

See a show.

Our area has some amazing child-friendly theater productions
BloomBars uniting our community

Not a Smithsonian.

Madame Tussauds
Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Indoor fun in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

June 23, 2016

There’s an update to this post and it can be found here.

We figured we’d pull together some great indoor options for you and your kids in the Washington, DC metro area– plus some options up the road in Baltimore. So whether it’s raining, snowing — or just too cold or hot outside, here are some fantastic places to check out. They’ll keep your little ones engaged and might even tire them out enough to keep you happy. We’ll try to keep this list updated, so do add your suggestions to the comments below and we’ll keep building! Scroll all the way to the bottom as there are on-going lists of theatres, gyms and other great indoor spaces.

Washington, DC:

Skill Zone- (709 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003)

SkillZone is a fun, fresh place to play and learn in Washington, DC., open for drop-in play time, classes, and private parties! A place in the city for children 6 & under. Registration is required.

Smithsonian Museum– (Various Locations)

Most are free of charge! Specific child-friendly areas in museums listed below.

U.S. Botanic Garden– (100 Maryland Ave SW)

Massive indoor exhibits, you can spend all day here. Check website as they occasionally have events such as cooking demonstrations, concerts, baby snuggler days and more.
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Weekend Picks: Intersections Festival, yoga in french and brunch

February 21, 2014

Besides the schedule below we wanted to make you aware of Atlas Intersections Festival. They begin the 5th annual Festival this weekend showcasing performances in music, theatre, dance, film, spoken word and performance art that offer new ways to see ourselves and to celebrate our community and our world. The festival begins Friday, February 21-March 8. There are many family events (too many to choose for our picks), so please check out the schedule for family friendly shows. Looks like a great time!

Saturday:

10:00am-4:30pm- Discover Engineering Family Day at The National Building Museum
(401 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001)
The Museum invites you to debunk the myths of engineering and discover how professional engineers turn an idea into reality. This event is a FREE, drop-in program ($5 donation suggested). Program and activities are most appropriate for children ages 6 to 12 with adult supervision. Registration is not required. The event can also help Boy Scouts fulfill some badges!

10:00am-12:00pm- Mixed age Art Class at The Children’s Art Studio
(4723 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC. 20016)
The class is ten hours and meet through the end of March (Session dates: Feb. 22, March 1, 8, and 22). Ages 5 and up and is a drop off class. $300. Must email to enroll.

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