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Kick off the holiday season with a ride on the Polar Express at the B&O Railroad Museum. Photo courtesy of the B&O Railroad
Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in DC: Parades, Holiday Lights, and More Things To Do
Kick off the holiday season with these great events in the nation's capital this Thanksgiving...
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The Holiday Boat Parade is visible from both the Wharf and the Alexandria waterfront. Photo courtesy of the Wharf DC
33 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Kids
Discover holiday fun in and around DC that doesn’t break the piggy bank.
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Celebrate Veterans Day at Mount Vernon! Photo courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in DC: 15 Best Things To Do With Kids
Find the best things to do this Veterans Day weekend with DC kids.
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Halloween weekend is full of fun events for families. Photo courtesy of the Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular
Halloween Weekend 2025 in DC: Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Festivals, and More Things To Do
Enjoy some scary and not-so-scary Halloween events in DC this weekend.
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The National Museum of the American Indian's imagiNATIONS Activity Center is full of interactive activities for kids. Photo by the author
Things To Do in DC That Everyone Will Love—From Toddlers to Teens (and Parents Too!)
The whole family will have fun at these DC spots!
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Planet Word has a 22-foot talking word wall!
The 12 Best FREE Hidden Gems & Secret Spots for Kids in DC
Tired of visiting the same old DC attractions with the kids? We've rounded up the best free hidden...
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