Looking for a children’s museum in the DC area? The National Children’s Museum in DC has officially opened after five years. The new DC Children’s Museum is 33,000 square feet of interactive and STEAM-focused exhibits—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—with an emphasis on combined digital and hands-on learning aimed at children from the ages of …
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Getaway House DC Review: Glamping in a Tiny House Cabin (and why we loved it)! I’ll admit that I’m not a huge fan of camping. We did take a family whitewater rafting trip this summer in Northern California that required two nights of camping and it didn’t kill me, so when the Getaway House reached …
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Check out the new indoor water park and splash zone at the St. James Sports Complex (Springfield, VA). Bucket dumps, water sprayers and multiple slides to delight children of all ages!
Favorite Fall Festivals/Events in Virginia There are so many fantastic fall festivals in Virginia and the DC area. It’s hard to sort through them all and decide what is best for your family, so I am here to help! We have visited all of the festivals and events below. You’ll find a quick summary of …
“Boo at the Zoo” at the National Zoo in DC Looking for a fun Halloween event? Look no further than the Smithsonian National Zoological Park (National Zoo DC). They put on a fun weekend with treat stations, kids dance party and visits with the animals outside of the normal hours. When is “Boo at the …
Burke Nursery Pumpkin Playground Looking for a great place to take the kids that isn’t far from the DC area? Check out the Burke Nursery’s pumpkin playground where the kids can explore playsets, slides, visit the animals and dig for coins in the huge sand mountain. It is one of our favorite fall festivals in …
Pumpkin Festival at Great Country Farms October is full of changing temperatures, pumpkin picking, visiting farms in Virginia and apple picking. We decided to visit Great Country Farms on the suggestion of a friend of ours in Northern VA. I’ll give you all the insights into the farm, the animals, attractions, food and admissions. Check …
Dirt Farm Brewing After living in Germany for 2.5 years, we’ve starting ditching our wine bottles for fabulous beer! Okay, don’t fear, we still enjoy a nice bottle of wine, but stay tuned for a full review of the Dirt Farm Brewery! It’s family friendly, has beautiful views, a great menu, and tasty beer. Arrival: We …
Checking out the Fall Festival at Nalls Produce The best part about the DC area is the multitude of Fall Festivals! In the Alexandria/Kingstowne area, most local families know about Nalls Produce. It is a family owned produce and garden center. We love their Fall fun area that they set up every year. The best …
Spending a Fall Day with the Family: Shenandoah National Park, Stribling Apple Orchard & Barrel Oak Winery As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures lower into the 70’s, one of our favorite seasons begin to settle in. Fall beckons with its whispering breezes, an inclination for apple cider and apple pie. With a …
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