Photo: Catherine McEaddy Holmes
You are living in one of the most amazing cities in the world ~ free museums, great transportation, world-class restaurants, many, many parks, two beautiful rivers, and a great nightlife. So get out there and explore! Here is a small collection of the many people & places that make DC so wonderful.
Au Pairs in the Capital City (DCC) Cluster come from all over the world to make their home in some of the hippest neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Our cluster is located just a few miles north of the White House and includes the neighborhoods of Mt. Pleasant, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park and more. Metro (subway) and bus service are easy to use, but often it’s just a short walk to many of the most popular restaurants in the city.
Seasonal Things to Do in DC- Prior to Covid-19
(please check your social plans with your host family directly)
- Washingtonian Magazine’s Things to Do
- Destination DC’s Events
- About DC’s Festivals and Special Events
Spring
Summer
- Outdoor Movies in DC
- Summer Fun for DC Kids 2019
- Celebrating the 4th of July in DC 2019
- Fair Season 2018!
Fall/Autumn
Winter
DC Guides
- Destination DC
- Do You Have Your DC Library Card?
- Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2019
- Washingtonian Magazine’s Things to Do
- Washington Post’s Going Out Guide
- About DC’s Attractions & Things to Do
Explore (with and without the kids)
- Kid-Friendly Museums and Attractions
- 100 Free Things: Family-Friendly Edition
- Family-Friendly Restaurants
Cluster Area Farmers Markets
- Columbia Heights Community Marketplace (Wed. 4-7:30 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1PM)
- Cleveland Park Farmers Market (Sat. 8:30 AM-12:30 PM)
- FreshFarm Dupont Circle Farmers Market (Sun. 8:30 AM-1:30 PM)
- Markets & More in Bloomingdale (Sun. 9 AM-1 PM)
- Markets & More at 14&U (Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)
- Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market (Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)
- Petworth Community Market (Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)
- Takoma Park Market (Sun. 10 AM-2 PM)
- UDC Farmers Market (Sat. 8 AM-2 PM)
Cluster Area Places for Kids
- Bloombars
- DC Public Library’s story times and kid-friendly events
- Gymboree Play & Music DC
- Magic Ground
- Upshur Street Books
Cluster Neighborhood Blogs
- Cleveland Park Citizens Association
- Crestwood
- Forest Hills Connection
- New Columbia Heights
- Park View, DC
- Shepherd Park Citizens Association
- Woodley Park Community Association
DC Media and Blogs
DC Kid/Family Blogs
- Baby Friendly DC
- DC Thrifty Mom
- KidFriendly DC
- Macaroni Kid NW Washington, DC
- Red Tricycle- DC Edition
- Our Kids
DC City Blogs
DC Media
Money Saving Deals
- Certifikid (earn Certifikid credit for referring friends)
- Groupon (earn Groupon Bucks for referring friends)
- KidFriendly DC’s Local Deals List (comprehensive list of all the ways to save big)
Transportation
- goDCgo (DC transportation options)
- Transit app (includes bike shares)
- Metro Trip Planner (bus and subway)
- DC Circulator Bus
- Uber (first ride free with this link)
- Lyft
- car2go (smart car rental by the minute; initial membership fee)