Categories: Neighborhood Guide

Top 15: Bambinos in Brookland

Everything is better with the help of friends. This post is no different! This was a collaborative effort thanks to  my sister-in law and her friends who live in the popular neighborhood of Brookland. You will find old-school storefronts, a small town feel, tree-lined streets and much to do with art (with the bonus of having a Metro). If you have any other places that are family friendly, shoot us a comment below. 

                                                                                                                              (Photo: Greater Greater Washington)

Bluebird Sky Yoga:

Prenatal, Baby, Family and more yoga classes.

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center:

Inside amenities include: a gym, weight room, toddler room, computer lab, and indoor pool. Outdoor amenities include a basketball court, a baseball field, field with a walking track, playground, covered picnic areas, tennis courts, a spray park and a parking lot.

Dance Place:

A center of dance activity in Washington, DC offering performances every weekend, dance classes for adults and kids, and arts in education programs for youth.

Busboys & Poets:

In addition to all they typically have to offer; food, books, entertainment, lively discussion, art, poetry and more, each Monday you can take your Bambinos to Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under with the goals of teaching children to engage with their community, learn to love performing and become rising artivists!

Franciscan Monastery.

Walk around the gardens or even take a garden tour on Saturdays and admire the incredible architecture.

Dwight Mosley Playground and Taft Field

It has a great track to bike/walk.

Woodridge Public Library

Brookland Eats:

Brookland’s Finest 

Tony Tomeldon of the Pug and John Solomon of Solly’s have teamed up with Chef Shannan Troncoso-former Executive Chef of Matchbox Capitol Hill-to open Brookland’s Finest Bar & Kitchen. Kids menu is available as is a large dessert menu. Weekend brunch looks delish!

Fox Loves Taco:

From the minds behind Little Red Fox, a small taco and coffee shop.

Brookland Pint:

Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. Limit 2 kids under the age of 12, valid with the purchase of an adult entree. Don’t forget to ask for a balloon on your way out!

Pho 12

A recommendation from my sister-in law!  Family owned and operated, plus they offer gluten free.

Masala Story

Family owned restaurant offering home style authentic Indian food. FYI they only use disposable serving ware and utensils.

 

Seasonal:

Monroe Street Farmers Market

Join the Farmers Market every Saturday on the Arts Walk Plaza from 9am-1pm for the freshest local produce, breads, eggs, pasture raised meats, and more from area farms.  Whether you are swinging by for coffee and a quick bite, getting groceries for the week, or looking for a special gift, the market and Arts Walk studios have you covered.  Bring a blanket and enjoy weekly live music and special activities and programming.

Allison

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  • And I can't believe I didn't mention Excel Pilates DC - the first Pilates studio in DC providing superb classical Pilates training for 19 years!

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