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.
Kids today often lag behind those of previous generations in their cooking skills. That’s because in today’s fast-paced society, fewer…
Perhaps your 4th of July plans include the timeless tradition of the 4th of July parade, alive with the best…
Washington, D.C. June 16: Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises On the Potomac Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or Dinner: 4-6…
With the Incredibles return to the big screen, Netflix and DVD, a new generation of kids have the opportunity to…
The Enid A. Haupt Garden is one of the most famous landmarks at the Smithsonian Gardens. Looking straight outward, the…
Like an Interactive Child Museum When asked to describe what was meant by a “playseum,” owner Gina Seebachen was stumped.…
Kids absolutely love the idea of a hunt for some sort of treasure. So while you may do the traditional…
Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22, reminding us to do whatever we can to protect our…
Most parents want their children to get outside away from phones, TV and video games, and gardening is a great…
The Museum of Science Fiction is blasting off with its fourth annual Escape Velocity convention this Memorial Day Weekend, beginning…
Every year a vibrant spectacle of delicate pink flowers usher in the beginning of spring in Washington, D.C., and these…
Spring Break in Nashville just got a whole lot cooler with the opening of SoundWaves, Gaylord Opryland’s pristine indoor and…
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples in the heady throes of young love. Deliver sweet somethings to every important person…
Want to know the secret to a kinder, more compassionate world? Start setting the example when your children are young.…
Winter is a magical time for children and you can enhance their appreciation and understanding of the season by conducting…
