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The Weekend: December 27-29 | KidFriendly DC
This is the time of year I like to keep it simple as the final few days of December wind down. While this post doesn’t contain the usual round-up of event listings, these links will still lead you to loads of ideas to help fill the next few days with as much (or little)…
Family New Year’s Eve Celebrations to Ring in 2025 | KidFriendly DC
The countdown to 2025 is on, and if you’re looking for ways to ring it in with young revelers, you have many options! There are a bunch of family-friendly ways to celebrate around the area, from organized events to plan-it-yourself activities. Here are details and inspiration for your gang to get in on the…
The Weekend Round-Up: December 20-22 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Link up to loads of ongoing, non-holiday DC fun: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Kid-Friendly Dining * Indoor Action * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Winter Breakin’ Where: Around the DC Area When: Throughout the weekend Admission: Varies by activity…
A Winter Holiday Celebration at the Library of Congress December 26-28! | KidFriendly DC
The Library of Congress has been hosting monthly Family Days throughout the fall and continuing them into winter with timely themes -- Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Winter Holidays -- and connected to the Libraries' collections. During these special days, families and visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities for budding researchers and…
Where to Go & What to Do During Winter Break 2024 | KidFriendly DC
If you’re going to be in town over the Winter Break from school, you’ll likely be looking for activities to keep the whole gang happy (and that includes us parents)! This annual guide will help with that, with all kinds of suggestions for things to do, including seasonal favorites and new inspiration that reflects…
Five Things: December 16, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. Starting today, December 16, through January 4, you can go ice skating inside the National Building Museum! The DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular features a synthetic ice rink set up in the stunning Great Hall, welcoming the public to skate 12-8pm. BYO skates for a completely FREE experience, or pay $5 for rentals if…
Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Stocking Stuffers for Kids | KidFriendly DC
Sometimes you have to give in to the frivolous requests in order to keep the Christmas magic alive. But the stocking stuffers can be as thoughtful and practical as your heart desires. KFDC Contributor Emily Moise shares some last-minute (read: will deliver before the big day) stocking stuffer picks for kids that will earn…
Little Red Riding Hood & More at Imagination Stage! | KidFriendly DC
Imagination Stage has several exciting offerings right now: A new show, a great sale, and registration for a variety of winter classes for all ages! ON STAGE NOW Little Red Riding Hood “explodes with Louisiana zest” (Washington Post)! Join the heroine for a musical Mardi Gras chase through the bayou in Petite Rouge: A…
The Weekend Round-Up: December 13-15 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Quick links to posts full of ideas for local activiities: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Kid-Friendly Dining * Indoor Action * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Holiday Spirit Where: Around the DC Area When: Throughout the weekend Admission: Varies by…
Five Things: December 11, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. We recently went to City State Brewery in Edgewood for the first time, and it's a super fun place to hang out and enjoy some local brews and food truck fare. While there weren't any little kids in our group, there were a bunch of them there. It's a very family-friendly place --…
Live Entertainment Around DC from Late Fall Through Winter | KidFriendly DC
A new season of entertainment is coming to local stages! Here's what you can see around DC over the next few months, listed in order of start date with most descriptions coming straight from from their sources. Keep in mind that tickets make for great holiday gifts, too. Happy viewing! Holidays on the Stage…
The KFDC 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Kids, Teens, & Adults | KidFriendly DC
I didn't get this guide out as early as I'd hoped, but perhaps this timing works better for some -- that little nudge needed to get the holiday gift shopping done. There's already a DC-inspired gift guide with lots of local ideas for everyone in the fam, and this one has more suggestions for…
The Weekend Round-Up: December 6-8 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Lots of ongoing fun around DC listed in these posts: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Kid-Friendly Dining * Indoor Action * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Holiday Happenings Where: Around the DC Area When: Throughout the weekend Admission: Varies by…
International School of Music: Stuff the Stockings with Music Lessons Giveaway! | KidFriendly DC
Looking for a gift that your child will truly appreciate and benefit from for years to come? Then, treat them to the gift that truly keeps on giving: Music Lessons at International School of Music! International School of Music is offering a once-a-year special! They will prepare a holiday stocking for your giftee filled with: * A…
Where to Encounter Santa Around the DC Area this Holiday Season | KidFriendly DC
A visit or photo with Santa is the thing to make many a kid’s holiday season. If you’re looking for jolly old Saint Nick around DC, you can find him at many places — often along with extra fun and treats. Here's where he’ll be this season, from free gatherings to special brunches to holiday…
Five Things: December 3, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. It’s Giving Tuesday! If you want some ideas for where to donate, the GIVE page on the blog has a long list of charities and causes, all of them shared by KFDC readers. If you have one you’d like to highlight, leave a comment on that page or on these Five Things, and I’ll add it. …
Ticket Giveaway: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre! | KidFriendly DC
As you’re making plans for the holiday season, something to include on your family’s agenda: A performance of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre. Opening this Friday, December 6, and running through January 5, the show is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Even more, you have a chance to win a…
The Weekend Round-Up: November 28 – December 1 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Posts full of ideas for mainstay DC activities: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Kid-Friendly Dining * Indoor Action * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Thanksgiving Day Play Where: Around the DC area When: Thursday (and beyond) Admission: Varies by…
Where to Play on Thanksgiving Day | KidFriendly DC
How about a side of recreation to go with your Thanksgiving meal? If you’re going to be in town for the holiday and are looking for pre- or post-feast activities, find some some ways to complement the main event of the day. Happy Thanksgiving! 1) Visit a Smithsonian museum or the National Zoo.…
The Weekend Round-Up: November 22-24 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Go straight to these round-ups of ongoing fun: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Kid-Friendly Dining * Indoor Action * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Fallin’ Where: Around the DMV When: Throughout the weekend Admission: Varies by activity The trees may…
Learn Chess & Have Fun with Magnus Chess Academy! | KidFriendly DC
You might know Magnus Academy from the chess clubs they run in more than 350 schools across the DMV. But did you know that they also have an online Academy program that serves students from all 50 states? Despite the national footprint, they’re a locally owned small business, and they have a special…
The 2024 KFDC Holiday Gift Guide: DC-Inspired | KidFriendly DC
This gift guide will probably look familiar, and that's because you've likely seen it before -- a version of it, anyway. Over the 10 years I've been sharing it, the general ideas haven't changed very much (nor has most of this intro, for that matter). While the specifics are always updated, the overall concepts…
The Weekend Round-Up: November 15-17 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Link up to ongoing activities galore around DC: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Light Up the Season Where: Around the area When: Evenings Admission: Varies by locale Twinkling lights…
Five Things: November 13, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. The Washington Spirit advance to the semifinals of the NWSL playoffs with a win over Bay FC this past weekend (which was so exciting to watch)! They play their next match against Gotham FC this Saturday, November 16, at 12pm, at Audi Field. Tickets are still available, most of them verified resale. You can…
The 2024 KFDC Guide to the Holiday Season Around DC | KidFriendly DC
The holiday season really may be the most wonderful time of the year in DC. You can embrace the spirit around the area with all kinds of festive experiences, many that have become family traditions for Washingtonians. Light displays dazzle visitors as you stroll or drive through them. Local stages come alive with holiday…
The Weekend Round-Up: November 8-11 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Get quick inspo for local fun in these go-to posts: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Side Yards Where: Yards Park | Capitol Riverfront, DC When: Friday, 5:30-8:30pm Admission:…
Five Things: November 5, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. VOTE if you haven’t already — and bring the kids, so they can experience democracy in action! (FYI: You can register to vote today if you still need to at Voting Centers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.) * Where to vote in DC * Where to vote in Maryland * Where to vote…
Join the Library of Congress for a Veterans Day Family Program this Saturday! | KidFriendly DC
Every month, the Library of Congress hosts a special Family Day, when visitors of all ages are invited to participate in collections-based activities for budding researchers and explore exhibitions on display in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Each program includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff…
The Weekend Round-Up: November 1-3 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Link up to an array of ideas for local fun: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Tricks & Treats: Halloween Circus Show and Open House Where: Capital City Circus School…
Five Things: October 30, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. One of the most important things you can do in the next week: VOTE! If you want to vote early in person, here's what you need to know: * DC Early Vote Centers are open 8:30am - 7pm through November 3. * Maryland Early Vote Centers are open 7am - 8pm through October 31. *…
The Winter Lantern Festival Opens for the Holiday Season on Halloween! | KidFriendly DC
It's not too early to start planning for holiday fun, especially when some of it begins this week! The Winter Lantern Festival, an interactive holiday season light experience, is returning to Tysons Corner from October 31 through January 12. This incredible event features a stunning walkthrough of handmade Chinese lanterns, a LIVE circus performance…
The Weekend Round-Up: October 25-27 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Check out these KFDC go-tos for all kinds of family fun ideas: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Wicked Fun Where: Around the DC Area When: Throughout the weekend Admission:…
Five Things: October 22, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. One of my favorite things about Halloween season on Capitol Hill is the many houses decked out in decor for the holiday. And strolling (or biking or scooting) around to see them makes for a great family activity. The Hill is Home makes that easier with their annual Spooky Hill Map, which was…
The Weekend Round-Up: October 18-20 | KidFriendly DC
Happy Weekend! Quick links to loads of ideas for local fun: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Boo at the Zoo Where: National Zoo | Woodley Park, DC When: Friday - Sunday,…
Auditions for the National Children’s Chorus Spring 2025 Season are Open! | KidFriendly DC
Auditions are OPEN NOW for the National Children’s Chorus Washington, DC Chapter Spring 2025 Season! The GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus, with weekly rehearsals in Thomas Circle, provides children ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary musical environment. The country’s leading music educators work with students weekly to…
Get Wildly Creative at Torpedo Factory’s Art Safari this Saturday! | KidFriendly DC
Join Torpedo Factory Art Center this Saturday, October 19, from 12pm to 4pm, for Art Safari! A family favorite now in its 29th year, Art Safari returns for a day of creativity and art making. This year’s event focuses on “Invention, Innovation, and Creativity,” featuring hands-on projects for budding art enthusiasts on all three floors…
Fall Fun at Imagination Stage with Classes and Winnie the Pooh | KidFriendly DC
Imagination Stage, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for children, has a packed fall season with 6-week classes for ages 1 and up, plus “a charming musical adaptation” (Md Theatre Guide) of Winnie the Pooh running through October 27. Imagination Stage offers unique “You & Me” classes for students ages 1-5 to take…
The Weekend Round-Up: October 10-14 | KidFriendly DC
Enjoy the season and some active fun playing disc golf! Happy Weekend! Find extra activities for the long weekend in these go-to KFDC posts: * Autumn Adventures * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Kid-Friendly Dining * Local Hikes with Kids * Indoor Action * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * The Great Indoors * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful…
KFDC Picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days | KidFriendly DC
As I mentioned yesterday, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are today and tomorrow, offering some epic deals on items from allll the categories -- home, electronics, travel and recreation, apparel, toys and games, wellness and beauty, and much more. Besides all of the deals to be had, a great thing about this sale is…
Five Things: October 7, 2024 | KidFriendly DC
1. A brand new *drop-off* play space for little ones is now open in Rockville, MD! KFDC Contributor Emily recently took her kids to The Tot Space, which she says has all of the classic play features for this age group, but with modern twists and decor. And they offer enriching activities on a…