Columbus Day is observed each year on the second Monday in October to remember Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
This year, Columbus Day is on Monday, October 10, 2016.
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Celebrate Labor Day 2016!
This year, we will celebrate Labor Day on Monday, September 5th. Labor Day Weekend is a new holiday for many au pairs. Here is a brief history of this American holiday (from Holiday Insights), ideas of ways to celebrate with your host children, and DC-area events.
Summer Fun for DC Kids
Image: anokarina (Flickr)
In need of some ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer? Here’s a roundup of several great local blogs. Continue reading
5th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate the 4th of July!
DC is the perfect place to celebrate the 4th of July. 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. There’s a community softball game and a kids’ patriotic bike contest.
So grab your picnic blanket and join the fun! This event is great for people of all ages, and is a highlight for my family every year. We can’t wait to go again this year. Hope to see you there!
Enter at Rock Creek Church Road and Randolph Street, NW. $10 parking donation requested. For more information, visit friendsofsoldiers.org or Facebook/friendsofsoldiers.
Outdoor Movies in DC
Image: Ted Eytan (Flickr)
Summer has finally arrived with warmer weather! For June’s cluster meeting, we gathered for Adams Morgan Movie Night to watch the hilarious “School of Rock” on an outdoor screen as we munched on popcorn and other treats. Continue reading
Au Pair in America Cultural Fair on May 1st at Nats Park
The weather forecast for Sunday is calling for rain…perfect weather to enjoy the DC Metro Area Cultural Fair inside at Nats Park. This event is being held indoors.
Don’t let the rain keep you away! Join Au Pair in America for a Trip Around the World! on Sunday, May 1st from 1–4pm at Nationals Park, Norfolk Southern Club. Continue reading
US Capitol Tour
Being an au pair in DC has definite perks!
For our April meeting, our cluster toured the US Capitol and learned more about the design and construction of the building and our nation. Continue reading
Au Pair Cultural Fair at Nationals Park on May 1st
The weather forecast for Sunday is calling for rain…perfect weather to enjoy the DC Metro Area Cultural Fair inside at Nats Park. This event is being held indoors.
Join Au Pair in America for a
Trip Around the World!
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 1–4pm
Nationals Park, Norfolk Southern Club
Help us celebrate 30 years of Au Pair in America and the U.S. Department of State’s au pair program! You’re invited to a fun afternoon of educational country displays, performances by au pairs, a photo op, face painting, and other fun activities for children. Au pairs from over 30 countries will be participating! Continue reading
Spring in Washington, DC
Photo credit: William Neuheisel (Flickr)
March 20th is the first official day of Spring, and the city is alive with so much to do. Take advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures to get outside and explore the city with your host kids. From cherry blossoms on the Potomac to Easter egg hunts at Hillwood or even Madame Tussauds, there truly is something for children of all ages. Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day
Photo credit: Tibbygirl (Flickr)
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. St. Patrick is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in the US since 1737. Traditional icons of the day are the shamrock, leprechaun, the color green and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Continue reading