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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.

10 Swimming Lakes in the Northeast for a Super Summer Getaway

Swim away the summer stress at these Northeast lakes.

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

9 Family-Friendly Beaches Near DC

Hit one of these shores for some summertime fun near DC.

20+ Free Online Summer Camps in 2020

Find coding classes, dancing, crafts and more FREE summer camps.

Free Things To Do Online this Week: Virtual Summer Festivals, Back-to-School, and The One and Only Ivan

Sort of back to school, or kind of still summer— there are online events for both this week.

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.

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.

STEM Summer Camps in and Near Washington DC

Sharpen STEM skills this summer with these science-focused summer camps.

Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020

Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations.

Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2020

Families can continue to browse the Mommy Poppins 2020 Camp Fair all summer long for camp...

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.

Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.

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.

20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis 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.

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.

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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8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids

Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more.

Make a Glitter Volcano Eruption with this Science Experiment

This at-home volcano packs a sparkly punch.

21 Best Shows on Netflix for Kids Right Now

Make the most of screentime with these quality TV shows.

Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.