Holiday Fun
From pumpkin patches to holiday light displays, Washington Parent is your home for seasonal fun across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Find family events for every holiday throughout the year. Browse our latest seasonal guides below and make the most of every celebration.
Winter is a magical time for children and you can enhance their appreciation and understanding of the season by conducting…
December may be the busiest month of the year, but it’s also one of the best times to take part…
Playing a game at a holiday party brings everyone together, encourages laughter and creates wonderful memories. Games are not only…
Michelle Johnson, from Bowie, Maryland, is a mother of two adult children. Her professional alias is “The Face Paint Lady,”…
With the approach of Halloween each year, smart merchandisers are working their magic to lure us into stores not just…
Halloween is almost here and with the holiday comes costumes, tricks and treats. But if you don’t like traditional door-to-door…
Take the edge off with indoor activities this summer
Students (and often their parents) can’t wait to hear the last bell ring before summer break. They say goodbye to…
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Winter is a tough time to host a birthday party. It’s cold and generally unpleasant outside, forcing you to be…
Playing a game at a holiday party brings everyone together, encourages laughter and creates wonderful memories. Games are not only…
Parents’ holiday wishes are simple: children tucked snug in bed, dreaming of sugar plums. But for families with small children,…
Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments and shopping turning you into a frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For…
If you are headed out on a family road trip for your vacation this year, you are not alone. According…






















