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.
Visual and performing arts are ways for children to creatively express themselves and can help kids develop an appreciation for…
Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Civic Responsibility
I think there’s still glitter on my floor. From five years ago. Arts and crafts have a way of sticking…
It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. – Anne Sexton Fathers play a…
Today we find ourselves in a new parenting situation. Schools, restaurants and even playgrounds have been closed in an effort…
“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” -…
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets for the future of our planet. In hundreds of…
Easter reminds us of renewed life, new beginnings and the feeling of spring in the air. It is no wonder…
Kids love any excuse to make a day extra special, so why not March 17 of every year? You certainly…
Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade March 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Our goal is to promote and preserve Irish…
We can celebrate African-American History Month by remembering the contributions made by African-Americans who fought for freedom and civil rights.…
WON’T YOU BE MY VALENTINE? Events for you and your loved ones. Chocolate Lovers Festival February 1 & 2 This…
A Brief Background In 1862, after his first year of presidency, President Abraham Lincoln and his family moved to a…
If Christmas is the backdrop for some of your fondest childhood memories, you are not alone. Many people cherry-pick their…
Surviving the holiday season requires a little superpower, a little creativity and a lot of organization. While it wouldn’t hurt…
While your parents are busy planning and preparing your family’s Thanksgiving feast, why not make a few decorations to top…
