Hidden gem holiday events for seasonal family fun.

Winter in the Washington, DC area can be a parenting challenge in the best of times, but there's no stopping us! I am here to help you keep boredom at bay during the colder months with this ultimate winter bucket list.

With so many things to do in DC and nearby during the colder months—from outdoor activities like ice skating and snow tubing to indoor fun such as trampoline parks and tons of free museums—even the most finicky kids will remain entertained until the warmer weather returns.

Here are 21 things to do in DC to cross off your winter bucket list with kids. For even more fun, check out our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids and our Guide to Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, and More Indoor Fun for Kids in DC. We're also adding more fun events to our events calendar each day.

Hidden gem holiday events around Houston. 

Enjoy the Christmas holiday in San Francisco and the Bay Area minus the food prep and cleanup. These great area restaurants are open on Christmas Day. 

Atlanta’s holiday season is in full swing with holiday light shows, pictures with Santa, and Polar Express rides, but that doesn’t mean your family has to do the same thing every year. Why not mix it up and try something different or unusual?! Start new family traditions at these unusual Christmas events and lesser-known holiday activities in Atlanta. Read on for our list of Atlanta's unusual and underrated Christmas and holiday activities, including pop-ups, performances, and more.

Enjoy the Christmas holiday in Miami and South Florida minus the food prep and cleanup. These great area restaurants are open on Christmas Day. 

Orlando shines during the holidays, but some of the region’s most memorable festivities happen off the beaten path! If your family is looking for something a little quirky, adventurous, or even spooky this season, these unique events and experiences deliver plenty of holiday magic with a twist. From surfing Santas and glowing waterways to gothic theater and haunts, here are the most unusual and underrated Christmas activities around Central Florida.

Traditions are a big part of the holidays, and Philly is the home to many beloved holiday traditions, from the Christmas Village at LOVE Park to the Wanamaker Light Show. But sometimes you’re looking for something a little less…traditional. If you’d like to try a more unusual experience this holiday season, check out this round-up of unique and underrated festive activities in Philadelphia. ‘Tis the season to start making some nontraditional traditions that the whole family will enjoy!