Outdoor Film Festival this weekend at Waterfront Park, Prince St. Beginning at dusk, “Avatar” will be shown on Friday, July 15, and on Saturday at dusk, “Mamma Mia’ will be shown. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs. Food is available. Take the King St Trolley downtown or call 703-746-DASH for bus transportation information. Read More
The Dalai Lama in DC
On Saturday, July 9 The Dalai Lama will be taking part in “A Talk About World Peace” from 9:30am-1:30pm on the West Lawn of the Capital. Lawn seating only available. Gates open at 7am. Take Metro and use either the Union Station or Capital South stations. Read More
Alexandria's Birthday Celebration on 7/9/11
Alexandria will be celebrating its birthday as well as the 235th birthday of the US on Saturday, July 9 at Oronoco Park along the Waterfront from 4pm-10pm. There will be all kinds of events for kids and aupairs as well, culminating in a performance of the City’s symphony orchestra and fireworks! Read More
4th of July recipe
Here is something to make with the kids to celebrate the fourth: 4 oz chopped semisweet chocolate 2 dozen pretzel rods red, white and blue sprinkles and colored sugar In a glass bowl over simmering water, heat the chocolate until melted. Dip each pretzel rod in the chocolate -about 1/4 of the top of Read More
The Fourth of July in DC
The US celebrates its birthday on July 4, and lots of the celebrating takes place near the National Mall. Here are some of the highlights. For all of these, plan to take Metro to any of the following stops: Metro Center, Gallery Place-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle or L’Enfant Plaza. Note that the Smithsonian stop Read More
Six Flags
VAO aupairs enjoyed a day at Six Flags, Maryland. It was hot!!! Read More
Our Semi Annual Visit to the White House
Six aupairs enjoyed the Saturday sunshine when we toured the White House. Read More
Memorial Day in the DC Area
Things to do for Everyone! Saturday: Rolling Thunder heads into the District for a tribute at the Navy Memorial at 11am. Enjoy watching these motorcyclists from all over the US. Sunday: Rolling Thunder gathers at The Pentagon and rides into the District to the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial at 1pm. Sunday: Gates open Read More
Mother's Day Craft
Here’s a delightful way for kids to create a beautiful Mother’s Day craft for their moms: Take a sheet of heavy paper or a large piece of card stock and trace your child’s hand. Cut out the tracing and color it with a marker Take several more sheets of heavy paper or cardstock and trace five Read More
Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day, a day set aside to increase awareness, responsibility and action toward a clean, healthy future for all living things. See www.alexearthday.org for more information for Alexandria’s celebration on April 30. Read More