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.
Ah, it’s time for my favorite holiday: Mother’s Day! I always feel relaxed and pampered on this one day of…
Many families do things to help Planet Earth on a daily basis. Recycling is now often offered by waste management…
Every year a vibrant spectacle of gorgeous pink flowers signify the beginning of spring in Washington, D.C., and these magnificent…
Theodor Geisel chose the pen name “Dr. Seuss” because his father wanted him to be a doctor. (Seuss is his…
Saint Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday steeped in shamrocks, rainbows and pots of gold. You don’t have to be…
Valentine’s Day is coming! And after all the hustle and bustle of the end-of-year holidays, you may want to keep…
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…
Pumpkins, costumes and candy. Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages, but as you gear…
The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 to celebrate the October 12th marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to the Saxon-Hildburghausen…
Unique attractions and weekly events abound at the National Harbor with plenty of things to do that will get the…
There is nothing more precious to me than spending time outdoors with my kids. They all love nature so much…
The Hive at the National Building Museum 401 F St. NW July 4-Sept. 4, 2017 $10-$16 Constructed from thousands of…
If you are headed out on a family road trip for your vacation this year, you are not alone. According…
