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The thought of having the kids home for two weeks during the winter can send even the most seasoned childcare giver into a panic. Cold weather, shorter days, extra sugar, later bedtimes, and visiting relatives can be a challenge. But with a little pre-planning, you can provide your host kids with a vacation to remember. Continue reading
In need of some ideas to keep the kids entertained this winter? Here’s a roundup of several great local blogs. Continue reading
You can visit the world’s largest menorah on the Ellipse in Washington, DC. Photo: Ted Eytan (Flickr)
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 6th and ends on Monday, December 14th.
Hanukkah is the Jewish Feast of Lights or Feast of Dedication. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means dedication. The holiday begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew Month of Kislev and lasts eight days. Hanukkah usually falls in the month of December, but occasionally can start in November. Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for Au Pairs to learn more about the American spirit of volunteering. For our November cluster meeting, Au Pairs from two DC clusters gathered to discuss volunteering and ways they can help the DC community. Continue reading
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Looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather with the kids? Here’s a round-up from several great local blogs, Red Tricycle, KidFriendly DC, and Our Kids. Continue reading
Columbus Day is observed each year on the second Monday in October to remember Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Continue reading
Celebrate the 4th of July!
DC is the perfect place to celebrate the 4th of July, and this year the weather is even cooperating. Instead of fighting the crowds at the Mall, view the fireworks from the Armed Forces Retirement Home while enjoying food trucks, fishing, music, and carnival games. Continue reading
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Looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer? The DMV has gazillions of family-friendly events and destinations all designed to keep boredom at bay.
Here’s a round-up from two great local blogs, Tiny Beans and KidFriendly DC. Continue reading
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The DC Public Library offers loads of free classes for kids and families, but there are plenty of opportunities for adults too.
The Petworth Neighborhood Library and the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library are both offering FREE (!) yoga- a great way to stay in shape and cool off. More details below.
Presented by Jenny of Yoga Activist on Sundays at 1:30 PM at Shaw Neighborhood Library, this class is perfect for beginners, featuring soothing Hatha yoga and meditation. No one under 18. Please bring your own mat or towel. Session takes place in the sunny story time room on the first floor.
Yoga at Your Library is a beginner level yoga class for adults and teens on Saturdays at 11 am and Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at Petworth Neighborhood Library brought to you courtesy of Yoga Activist. No experience is required. The class is free. You can bring your own mat, but if you don’t have one, yoga mats are available for use during the class.
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From riding a bicycle in seersucker to tasting the world’s best barbecue, take full advantage of the many, many great happenings in DC this summer.
Know of any other fun events in DC this summer? Share below in the comments!
No sold-out club gig or super-exclusive house show can drum up as much excitement as a summer mega-concert. You buy your tickets months in advance and load up the car with friends. You grumble about the parking, but as soon as you’re in, you make a beeline for the merch booth, hoping to pick up the one T-shirt that lets everyone know “I was there.”
We’ll start with an afternoon of pre-ride activities at the National Museum of African Art, followed by an early evening vintage-inspired bike ride that ends with a sunset stroll and picnic by the Potomac river, before we head to the post-ride party at Malmaison.
Bringing the music back again, the 11th Annual DC JazzFest is June 10-16! Don’t miss your chance to see renowned artists from around the world including, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, COMMON, Esperanza Spalding Presents: Emily’s D+Evolution, Snarky Puppy, and many more!
Now celebrating its 23rd year, The Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle has become one of the largest and most unique food & music festivals in the country. Celebrating the art of cooking and the joy of eating, the Barbecue Battle offers residents of the Greater Washington area and throughout the east coast, the chance to enjoy America’s favorite pastime in our Nation’s Capital.
For 22 days every July and into August, the annual Capital Fringe Festival creates a city filled with non-stop theatre, dance, music, visual art, and everything in-between. Audiences enjoy non-stop, creative experiences and artists develop their artistic visions in total freedom without any curatorial barriers. Our city is enriched as art takes over neighborhoods, animating the spaces — from traditional theaters, to corner bars, to vacant storefronts.
