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.
Your feet are at the edge, knowing there’s a long wait until the ground. You’re told not to look down,…
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…
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…
Michelle Johnson, from Bowie, Maryland, is a mother of two adult children. Her professional alias is “The Face Paint Lady,”…
Take the edge off with indoor activities this summer
Who wants to go to the beach? This question is almost always answered with “ME!” in our family. During the…
Students (and often their parents) can’t wait to hear the last bell ring before summer break. They say goodbye to…
My little girl, Hannah, loves blueberries. My son, on the other hand, not so much. With July being National Blueberry…
On June 29th, the Library of Congress opens a yearlong exhibition “Baseball Americana” that celebrates baseball as a community, and…
Make Dad Feel Extra Special! Make Dad a Big Deal! From golf specials to boat rides with a view, Washington…
It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. — Anne Sexton Fathers play a…
Whether you are a year-round resident or simply a visitor to the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia metropolitan area, there are plenty of…
Made popular by the 2006 movie “Night at the Museum” – where statues come to life when the sun sets…
Make Mom Feel Extra Special! From brunches with bowling to boat rides with views, Washington Parent make is easy to…
