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Best Apple Picking Near Washington, DC for Kids
Check out these apple orchards and farms within easy driving distance.
Best Things To Do in Washington DC in September with Kids: Museum Reopenings, Gardens, and Festivals
Enjoy fall fun and more kid-friendly events.
Your Online Back to School Fair Is Here for Classes, Schools, Preschools, and Remote Learning Support
Find a new class, virtual program, preschool, and more educational support for a challenging year!
Day Trips Near Washington DC for Summer 2020 Adventures
Enjoy a swimming hole, a safari drive-thru, or a waterfall hike with these fun day trips.
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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Free Things To Do Online this Month: Virtual Summer Festivals, Fleet Week, iHeart Radio, & Book Fests
Maritime festivals, book festivals, music and moon festivals: have it all without leaving home.
Back to School 2020 Edition: Hybrid, Homeschool, & Online Learning Resources
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
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9 Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC
Hit one of these shores for some summertime fun near DC.
10 East Coast Beach Camping Sites from Florida to Maine
Is there anything better than waking up to the sound of the ocean?
How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider
Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.
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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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!
Great Mini Golf Courses in and Near Washington DC
Get your golf game on at one of these DC-area putt-putt courses.
Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020
Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations.
Essential School Supplies for Whatever This Year Brings Us
These supplies can help whether returning to the classroom or not.
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.
13 Education Workbooks to Keep Kids Learning
Workbooks can help kids practice key concepts, from writing to math.
Subscription Boxes for Kids: Top Art, Craft, and STEM Kits
These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.
21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age
Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.
50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids
These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.
Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids
Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.
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?
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.
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.
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.
17 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds to Beat the DC Summer Heat
Check out our favorite splash pads and spraygrounds in DC, NoVA, and MD.
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.
Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids
The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.
The Realistic Guide to Homeschooling for Busy Parents
No one expects you to run a full school. Here are some realistic tips instead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink
Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.
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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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