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Re-create President Lincoln's famous walk on bike. Photo courtesy of DC Cycling Concierge
30 Awesome Things To Do in DC in May with Kids: Nature, Outdoor Fun, Dinos
Enjoy great things to do in the DC area all month long.
Enjoy a family fire at Cherry Hill Park campground in College Park. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill Park.
Family-Friendly Camping Destinations Near DC
These nearby locations offer an inexpensive and safe way to bond outdoors.
Celebrate mom with brunch at Ted's Bulletin. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
Indulge Mom at These DC Area Mother's Day Brunches
It's time to recognize all mom does for the family.
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.
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.
At Camp Invention each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever.
Virtual Summer Camps: Coding, STEM, Filmmaking, Theater, and More Online Camps for Kids in 2021
Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.
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.
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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Inquisitive kids will delight in the Maryland Science Center. Photo courtesy of the center
DC is Reopening: Indoor Attractions You Can Visit Right Now
These kid-friendly DC indoor destinations are reopening with safety measures in place.
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.
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!
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Start the day off with these sweet bunny pancakes.
20 Kid-Pleasing Easter Desserts, Easter Recipes, and Easter Brunch Ideas
Adorable and tasty recipes keep the food festivities going all day long.
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.
With a watch party, kids can see movies with friends again! Photo by Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels
How To Have a Netflix Party for Kids
See a movie with friends, right from your own couch.
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.
Older kids can even make these mug cakes on their own.
8 Easy Mug Cake Recipes to Make with Kids
Mug cakes answer the call when you're craving an easy sweet treat.
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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.
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.
Bake, cook, and create together!
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.
GUIDE
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.
GUIDE
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.
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.
Photo by Ally Noel
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.
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!
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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 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.
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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A Colorful Skittles Science Experiment for Kids
Ally Noel , May 11 - Learn about water stratification with this colorful experiment.READ MORE 
Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip
Meredith Varela , May 9 - These 15 playgrounds are must-visits for kids of all ages and abilities. READ MORE 
75 Fun Things To Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Charlotte B, May 8 - Visit a mega theme park and one of the country's most gorgeous national parks in the same trip.READ MORE 
17 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds to Beat the DC Summer Heat
Lila Whatley, May 7 - Splash pads and spraygrounds are back in the DC area in 2021.READ MORE 
5 Leave-in Conditioners for Kids That Really Work
Meghan Rose, May 6 - Truly, no more tears. (About hair brushing, at least.)READ MORE 
25 Best Mom Jokes and #momlife Memes in 2021
Jessica Delfino, May 4 - Sometimes #momlife just makes you laugh.READ MORE 
Start the day off with these sweet bunny pancakes.
20 Kid-Pleasing Easter Desserts, Easter Recipes, and Easter Brunch Ideas
Adorable and tasty recipes keep the food festivities going all day long.
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!
  VIDEO
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.
Courtesy of Silly Circus Show
Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online
Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.
Grab some play blocks and get building with a friend. Photo by the author
10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers
Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.
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.
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