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Learn about the area's earliest amphibians at Wake up, Wood Frogs! Photo courtesy of Gulf Branch Nature Center

Best Things To Do in DC in February with Kids: Nature, Black History Month, Winter Fun

Enjoy these great kid-friendly things to do all month long in DC.

Reston Town Center welcomes skaters following Covid rules. Photo courtesy Reston Town Center

The Best Ice Skating Rinks in Washington DC for Family Fun

Indoors or outdoors, here's all you need to have a great day on the ice with the family in the DC...

This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).

Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding

Embrace the snow day with these snow games.

Enjoy sledding excitement in the shadow of Capitol Hill. Photo by Valerie Hinojosa/Flickr

15 Fun Things To Do in Winter with DC Kids

Shake off winter doldrums with these fun things to do in DC.

30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

Wisp Resort in Maryland features runs of 750 feet in length. Photo courtesy of the resort

Best Snow Tubing Spots Near Washington, DC

These 10 tubing parks offer winter fun for the whole family.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!

45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids

Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

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Log on to the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival's presentation of Luz. Image courtesy of the festival

Best Things To Do in DC in January with Kids: MLK Weekend, Presidential Inauguration

Enjoy these great in-person and virtual things to do in DC.

Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.

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Free Virtual Events in February: Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, New Movies, & More Online Fun

The shortest month has the most holidays; celebrate virtually & fit it all in without leaving home.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Photo by Albert Ting/ Smithsonian American Art Museum

These Great Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC Have Reopened to the Public

These seven Smithsonian Museums have reopened to the public.

Swing into some indoor fun in the DC area. Photo from BusyBees Chevy Chase

The Best Indoor Play Spaces for DC Kids

Beat cabin fever at these great area play venues.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

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The Colors of Us can help kids talk about race and see differences as strengths.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

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Keep her hands busy with a Koosh ball so she can focus her mind. Photo by author

Fidget Spinners, Fidget Toys, and Ways to Help Kids Focus on Remote Learning

Fidget toys, movement breaks, and check-ins can keep kids focused.

As families prepare for the uncertainty of the school year, many are looking to learning pods.

How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider

Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.

East Potomac Mini Golf is an oldie-but-goodie course, which has catered to generations. Photo courtesy of East Potomac Mini Golf

Great Mini Golf Courses in and Near Washington DC

Get your golf game on at one of these DC-area putt-putt courses.

Catch a family-friendly flick near the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Photo courtesy of The Memorial Foundation

Drive-in Movie Theaters near Washington, DC and Outdoor Movies in 2020

Catch an outdoor movie in the park or at a local drive-in theater!

I Dissent tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life in a stunning picture book.

20+ Ruth Bader Ginsburg Children's Books (+ More Women Leaders)

Let loose that inner rebel with these inspirational children's books.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.

Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Kids as young as age 10 can help load and unload the dishwasher.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

Making time for reading each day is a low-key goal that works for all ages. Photo by Josh Applegate/Unsplash

The Realistic Guide to Homeschooling for Busy Parents

No one expects you to run a full school. Here are some realistic tips instead.

Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy

Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.

65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

Fan favorite Frozen 2 got an early release thanks to coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Disney

Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine

Kids deserve a little escapism too!

Indoor Balloon Tennis Activity

Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.

Hand them a pail and a spoon, er, shovel, and let kids dig in the dirt.

Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard

Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!

10 Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids

When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Watch your sketch appear in this invisible ink science experiment!

Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink

Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.

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Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!

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These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!

45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids

Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.

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