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Enjoy the water jets at the Potomac Yard Interactive Fountain? Photo courtesy Kim Nguyen

Summer Activities Guide for DC Kids

The top things to do this summer in the DMV! Find day trips, splash pads, and more.

Stay awake for the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 13. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

The Best Things to Do in DC in August with Kids

Find summer festivals and more August events.

Take out a pedal boat during cherry blossom season. Photo courtesy of The National Cherry Blossom Festival

100 Things To Do in DC with Kids Before They Grow Up

Free museums, fun playgrounds, theater, and more await in DC.

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New! Virtual Camps and Classes You Can Book this Summer on Mommy Poppins

Need a camp you can do from anywhere? Book it right from our calendar!

Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery . Photo courtesy of the winery

8 Kid-Friendly Wineries Near DC

For all the joys of parenting, there are those moments when a mom or dad just needs some adult...

How sweet it is! Enjoy berries from Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Pick Your Own Berry Farms Open Now Near DC

Here are our picks for the top berry picking destinations in the DC area.

The playful water jets at Yards Park are ideal for younger kids. Photo courtesy of Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District

17 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds to Beat the DC Summer Heat

Splash pads and spraygrounds are back in the DC area in 2021.

Greenbrier State Park in Maryland is a swimmer's delight. Photo by Candy Thomson, Natural Resources Police

10 Great Lakes and Swimming Holes for DC Families

Kids can get their feet wet and more at these nearby swimming lakes.

While not on the ocean, Colonial Beach still has plenty of seaside charm. Photo by Mary Carter/Courtesy of Town of Colonial Beach Travel & Tourism

9 Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC

Here's where you can hit the shores for some summertime fun.

Play-Work-Build at the National Building Museum is part learning center, part play area. Photo courtesy of the museum

The Best Indoor Play Spaces for DC Kids

Beat DC's summer heat at these great area play venues.

Delight in the sand and surf of Delaware's Fenwick Island Beach. Photo courtesy of Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce

Best Summer Day Trips for DC Families

Itching for a day away from DC? Check out our favorite summer day trips.

Escape the DC summer heat at Langdon Park Pool. Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation

Best Free Public Swimming Pools in DC

Here's where DC kids can make a splash free of charge.

Enjoy a splash in the fountain at Leesburg. Photo courtesy of Village of Leesburg

30 Free Things To Do with Kids in DC this Summer

Summer's here and it's time to enjoy these free adventures in DC.

Carnival rides return to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Photo courtesy of Visit Montgomery

Summer Festivals and Fairs for DC Families

Gather the family and enjoy a great day out.

What's better than a water park on a hot day? Just don't forget the sunscreen.

8 Great Water Parks for Kids in the DC Area

Beat the heat with water slides, wave pools, tubing fun, and more.

Glen Echo Park's Dentzel Carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo by David Stuck

7 Great Carousels Near DC for Kids

Saddle up and make summer memories on a DC area merry-go-round.

New playground equipment at Banneker Park in Arlington includes slides and a rock climbing obstacle course. Photo by the auth0r.

DC Area Playgrounds That Received Upgrades in 2020-21

Upgrades to these play areas mean more fun for families.

Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author

Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip

These 15 playgrounds are must-visits for kids of all ages and abilities.

A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

Families can win a Half Pint Lending Library for their neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Half Price Books

10 National Summer Reading Challenges Kick Off with Fun Perks

Free pizza and book giveaways? Sign us up!

Enjoy a family fire at Cherry Hill Park campground in College Park. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.

Family-Friendly Campgrounds Near DC

These nearby locations offer an inexpensive and safe way to bond outdoors.

Host a party with all the girls and dolls at American Girl Cafe. Photo courtesy of American Girl.

Top Kids' Birthday Party Spots Near DC

These great DC destinations can make your child's day special.

A visit to Fort Washington National Park is a trip back to the early days of the nation. Photo courtesy of Fort Washington Park/Facebook

History Comes Alive for Kids at Fort Washington National Park

A visit to this park is a trip back to the early days of the nation.

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

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

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.

Bobbing for apples isn't just for Halloween!

35 Classic Backyard Games for Kids to Play Outside This Summer

Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.

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!

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

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.

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.

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.

Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!

50+ Genius Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!

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.

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 courtesy of Kodable

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.

Teach 'em to tie during downtime.

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!

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

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

10 Classic 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.

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Stay awake for the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 13. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

The Best Things to Do in DC in August with Kids

Find summer festivals and more August events.

Escape the DC summer heat at Langdon Park Pool. Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation

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Here's where DC kids can make a splash free of charge.

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Glen Echo Park's Dentzel Carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo by David Stuck

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Saddle up and make summer memories on a DC area merry-go-round.

What's better than a water park on a hot day? Just don't forget the sunscreen.

8 Great Water Parks for Kids in the DC Area

Beat the heat with water slides, wave pools, tubing fun, and more.

Enjoy a family fire at Cherry Hill Park campground in College Park. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.

Family-Friendly Campgrounds Near DC

These nearby locations offer an inexpensive and safe way to bond outdoors.