Beltway Bambinos

(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

Summer bucket list

My kids {finally} finished school last week and we made summer bucket lists. Theirs included going up the Washington Monument, reading books, going to the mall {not entirely sure if it’s the National Mall or a shopping mall} and going to “lots of Nats games”. Enjoy your summer break, if you are traveling, takes lots of pictures. If you are hanging in Washington, DC., tag us in your adventures!

Jazz in the Sculpture Garden: Fridays throughout summer
Citi Open: July 30 – Aug 7
Fiesta Asia Street Fair: July 16
Lotus & Water Lily Festival: Weekends in July
Washington Nationals
Drive-In & Outdoor Movies
Popsicles
U.S. Arboretum
Hop Off/On Bus
Washington Monument
Tubing near Washington, DC
Dutch Wonderland + Lancaster County

Spring bucket list

We love making our seasonal bucket lists and in fact looking back at them can give you some ideas of annual events to mark down on your calendar! We are enjoying the colorful blooms popping up throughout the District and hope for warmer days ahead.

DC Dragon Boat Festival: May 21, 2022
National Memorial Day Parade: May 30, 2022
DC Dog Bars
US Botanic Garden
Brew at the Zoo: Rescheduled, date TBD
Canal Boat Tours
Acton Children’s Business Fair: May 14, 2022
Show Way, The Musical at The Kennedy Center: May 13-19, 2022

Winter bucket list

There are so many festive and fun ways to experience winter in the DMV. Happy holidays and here’s hoping for health and happiness to you all.

Quick links:
Christmas at the Gaylord National {you can find a fun reel on our Instagram with our highlights}
National Christmas Tree + Lightings {post will be updated this week}
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at The National
A Wider Circle
Enchant at Nationals Park

More holiday related links:
Gift guide
Hanukkah celebrations
Holiday cookies
Holiday light displays
Ice skating
Holiday drinks
Gingerbread ornaments
Holiday treats
Games
Paper snowflakes
Camp out
Solo Stove

Washington, DC summer bucket list

We hope this gives you fun ideas to get your family outdoors. We’d love to hear how you are spending your summer.

Quick links:
U.S. National Arboretum
Local beach trips or a weekend in Bethany Beach
Ice cream in the DMV
Root, root, root for the Nationals
Drive in’s and outdoor movies
Monuments
Restaurants & rooftops
Pick your own fruits & vegetables
Breweries
Lancaster County & Dutch Wonderland

Recent posts:
Indoor/Outdoor summer toys
Water toys that are a summer must have!
Device free road trips and flights
Outdoor music

Winter bucket list

This winter we will be spending much more time outdoors and so we have invested in an awesome fire pit, cozy blankets and outerwear to make it bearable. This winter bucket list is so much fun; even if some of the typical winter and holiday events are not listed due to covid-19. Happy holidays and here’s hoping for health and happiness to you all.

Quick links:
A Wider Circle
Holiday cookies
Holiday light displays
Ice skating
Holiday drinks
Gingerbread ornaments
Holiday treats
Games
Paper snowflakes
Camp out
Donate
Solo Stove

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