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Log on to the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival's presentation of Luz. Image courtesy of the festival
Best Things To Do in DC in January with Kids: MLK Weekend, Presidential Inauguration
Enjoy these great in-person and virtual things to do in DC.
Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.
Wisp Resort in Maryland features runs of 750 feet in length. Photo courtesy of the resort
Best Snow Tubing Spots Near Washington, DC
These 10 tubing parks offer winter fun for the whole family.
At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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Enjoy sledding excitement in the shadow of Capitol Hill. Photo by Valerie Hinojosa/Flickr
15 Fun Things To Do in Winter with DC Kids
Shake off winter doldrums with these fun things to do in DC.
Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps
Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.
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Presidential Inauguration, photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga/DVIDSHUB.net/CC-BY-2.0
Free Virtual Events in January: Presidential Inauguration, Martin Luther King Celebrations, and Online Festivals
A new year, and we're such pros at virtual that we can Zoom celebrate a new president, MLK, and...
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 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.
Reston Town Center welcomes skaters following Covid rules. Photo courtesy Reston Town Center
The Best Ice Skating Rinks in Washington DC for Family Fun
Indoors or outdoors, here's all you need to have a great day on the ice with the family in the DC...
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.
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.
Bake, cook, and create together!
Easy Recipes for Kids
Simple but delicious recipes for families.
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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.
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Indoor Balloon Tennis Activity
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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Photo by Albert Ting/ Smithsonian American Art Museum
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These seven Smithsonian Museums have reopened to the public.
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These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!
Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!
45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids
Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.
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