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Lace up your skates and take a spin around the ice. Photo courtesy of Reston Town Center
Best Things To Do in DC in December with Kids: Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday Lights
Enjoy these great holiday and seasonal events this month in DC.
Photo courtesy of Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish: The Musical
Virtual Holiday Events in December: Online Christmas Celebrations, Nutcrackers, New Year's Events, Virtual Hanukkah, and More
We Zoom this year so that we may meet in person again next year. Here are the virtual hot spots!
Bring your wish list for Santa aboard the Walkersville Southern Railroad. Photo courtesy of the railroad
Must-Do 2020 Holiday Events in DC for Kids
Enjoy tree lightings, Santa sightings, holiday parades, and more this year.
Delight to lights, photo-ops and ice skating at Cameron Run's Ice & Lights Winter Village. Photo courtesy of Nova Parks.
Holiday Light Shows: Drive-Thru and Drive-By Christmas Displays in DC for 2020
Here are our picks for the best holiday displays in DC.
Introduce toddlers to their ABCs with these Lego Duplo alphabet bricks .
Top Holiday Toys for Kids' Christmas Wish Lists
Ready your wish lists for babies through teens.
The Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru allows guests to encounter T. rex and other dinos from the comfort of their cars.
Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru Delivers Prehistoric Thrills
Come face to face with prehistoric giants at this thrilling dino drive-thru.
Ritz Kids study breaks happen in the best locations. Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Remote Learning by the Pool? Vacations Where Kids Can Homeschool and Parents Can Work Remotely
Keep up with remote school and work at these fun destinations.
Apple picking is a fall favorite for families. Photo courtesy of Homestead Farm
Fall Fun Guide for Washington DC Families
Find great things to do with kids this fall around Washington DC, from apple picking to exploring...
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Introduce toddlers to their ABCs with these Lego Duplo alphabet bricks .
Top Holiday Toys for Kids' Christmas Wish Lists
Ready your wish lists for babies through teens.
Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel back to the age of the dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
Best Things To Do in DC in November with Kids: Thanksgiving, Festivals, Dinos
Begin the holiday season with these great events in the nation's capital.
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause
Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo by Katrina Holden Buckley
Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing
Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?
Code.org is a great jumping off point for kids new to programming.
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These online programs teach your kid 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.
Give your kids an hour of tutoring or fun with a virtual helper at Heart Over Hands, Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels
Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids
The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.
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!
WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis
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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Best Things To Do in DC in December with Kids: Christmas, Hanukkah, Holiday Lights
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Northeast Ski Mountains for Families Opening in 2020
Ally Noel, Nov 19 - Nearby ski areas are welcoming families for safe winter adventures.READ MORE 
Enjoy a corn maze and more at the Montpelier Farms fall festival. Photo courtesy the farm
Fun Fall Festivals Near DC for Families
Check out our favorite fall festivals for DC families.
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.
Ritz Kids study breaks happen in the best locations. Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Remote Learning by the Pool? Vacations Where Kids Can Homeschool and Parents Can Work Remotely
Keep up with remote school and work at these fun destinations.
Book a private family movie night at AMC.
Private Movie Screenings for $99 at Movie Theaters Near You—Family Movie Night Is Back!
Who misses seeing a movie in a movie theater? Get ready to recline and indulge.
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!
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.
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