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Have fun as a family, fishing at Lake Fairfax Park. Photo courtesy of Fairfax County
The Best Things to Do in DC in June with Kids
Enjoy museum reopenings, Father's Day fun, and more in DC.
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.
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.
GUIDE
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.
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.
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.
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
GUIDE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.
Best Beach Gear and Hacks for Families with Young Kids
Here's the stuff that's actually worth hauling to the beach with kids.
Bake, cook, and create together!
Easy Recipes for Kids
Simple but delicious recipes for families.
GUIDE
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.
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.
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!
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Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
GUIDE
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!
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.
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!
GUIDE
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.
Indoor Balloon Tennis Activity
Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.
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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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.
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.
Enjoy four seasons of hiking trails and more. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
10 Reasons to Visit Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Md.
You'll delight in this peaceful oasis just a short ride from DC.
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.
A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.
Best Beach Gear and Hacks for Families with Young Kids
Here's the stuff that's actually worth hauling to the beach with kids.
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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