One of DC’s most beloved holiday traditions will be back to brighten up the season! ZooLights returns to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo November 20 – January 3, ...

1. The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden reopens this Saturday after a four-year renovation! To celebrate, the museum is hosting a day of family-friendly activities, including a ribbon cutting ceremony, ...

Celebrate Halloween with some spooky, family-friendly fun at the National Postal Museum’s free Stamp & Scream festival on Saturday! Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, seasonal stories, ...

Happy Weekend! Link up to posts with ideas galore for local fun: * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * The Great Indoors * Off-the ...

Halloween may not be for a few more weeks, but you can get the party started with activities and events that celebrate the spooky spirit. A few are listed in this round-up, and this post has details ...

1. How about a unique (and very cute) fall adventure? Black Barn Alpacas in Finksburg, MD (just a little over an hour’s drive from DC), is hosting its annual Fall ‘Ag’tivities. Families can get up ...

The National Zoo’s annual not-so-spooky Halloween haunt, one of DC’s most beloved events for the kiddie crowd, is back. With over 30 treat stations, fun after-hours animal viewing , whimsical ...

Help transform an overlooked space into a colorful community mural. Paint, supplies + good vibes provided. Get hands-on with public art, spend an afternoon outside, and help make your neighborhood a ...

1. Did you know that 4th graders can get a FREE National Parks Pass that opens the door to a year of outdoor adventures? Through the Every Kid Outdoors program, all 4th grade students and family ...

Celebrate Halloween with hands-on science and creativity at Because Science in Adams Morgan! From October 19-25, the STEM-themed gift shop and interactive studio is hosting Spooky Science Week with ...

What if the darkness is where you shine the brightest? Beatrice Likes the Dark, on stage now at Adventure Theatre, explores this idea in a magical, world-premiere production. Even more, you have a ...