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Rides and more fall activities await at Leesburg Animal Park this October. Photo courtesy the venue

Best Things To Do in DC in October with Kids: Halloween, Festivals, and More Events

October is filled with harvest fun and Halloween events.

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.

Enjoy a pumpkin-style bounce house at the Pumpkin Village Fall Fest. Photo courtesy of Leesburg Animal Park

Top Halloween Events Near Washington, DC for Kids in 2020

We've rounded up the best 2020 Halloween events for kids and families in the Washington, DC area.

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.

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.

Pumpkin carving is a must-do Halloween activity - and an annual highlight for many kids

Halloween Activities Guide for Families

Halloween events are some of the most exciting of the year for kids. It's a special time of year...

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.

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.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

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

Picking the biggest pumpkin at Butler's Orchard. Photo courtesy the farm

10 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Washington, DC for Kids

Find the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms.

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.

25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party

Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?

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.

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.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

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

Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel

30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills

Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.

Find Halloween activities to do at-home or virtually this year. Photo by Ally Noel

15 Halloween Activities That Make Great Trick-or-Treat Alternatives

Hauntingly fun Halloween activities for kids of all ages.

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.

Cool science kits from Mel Science help your kids get a hands-on science education.

Subscription Boxes for Kids: Top Art, Craft, and STEM Kits

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?

Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.

Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends

Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.

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!

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.

Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.

Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun

Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.

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Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween

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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.

Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel

30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills

Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.

25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party

Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?

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.