Every holiday, break and day off Fairfax County parents need to know for the 2026-27 school year, all in one…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Every holiday, break and day off DC parents need to know for the 2026-27 school year, all in one place.…
Summer in the DC metro area means one thing for curious kids: no shortage of ways to explore science, technology,…
Washington Parent Picks 2026 is officially underway, and nominations are now open for one of the D.C. area’s most trusted…
The benefits of limiting screen time for kids often begin with parents. Children notice how often adults reach for phones,…
Awesome Con—Washington DC’s premier pop culture event—is celebrating its 13th year on the Friday the 13th weekend in March! But…
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You nominated. You voted. And now the results are in! With more than 22,300 nominations submitted in May and over…
Washington Parent Picks 2025: Voting Kicks Off July 1 We asked. You answered. With more than 22,300 nominations submitted in…
Looking for exciting ways to get your teen out of their room and into some real-world fun? We’ve compiled a…
As featured on Washington Parent last week, held its 13th Annual Culinary Challenge Saturday at Hayfield Secondary School. These terrific middle school and…
March is Women’s History Month, and all over the DMV museums, libraries and more are putting on events to celebrate…
Attention foodie families! Take the aspiring young chefs in your household out to a one-of-a-kind local challenge where they can…
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As the holiday season unfolds, it brings a tapestry of diverse celebrations, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African festival…

