Things To Do
From museum mornings to weekend festivals, Washington Parent helps DMV families find the best things to do with kids across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Browse fresh ideas for free activities, indoor and outdoor fun, arts and culture, and seasonal events all year long. Check back often — we add new outings and event roundups every week.
Parent Input Please: October 2021
The leaves are turning already
Activities for the whole family to celebrate European culture
Check off items and make the most of the season
Consider these craft, games and seasonal snacks
Every year, weeks before Halloween, we take a half-day pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch. Our local pumpkin farm is so…
Toxic Avengers
ENTER TO WIN Win Groceries for a Year! Prices for groceries are on the rise. Wouldn’t it be nice to…
There are so many simple ways to adjust habits and make more sustainable choices
For artist Hung Liu, engaging with portraiture is an act of empathy. Since the 1980s, she has paid tribute to…
Fall means cooler temperatures, changing and falling leaves and many fun activities to enjoy.
August Good Stuff: National Dog Month
Pickleball is the latest recreational pastime to sweep the nation’s courts (despite having been created in 1965) and the YMCA…
While climate change can feel like an uncomfortable and complex topic to navigate with children, it is never too early…
Plan some family fun in the sun
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