This year we’re continuing a family tradition that sadly got rained out last year! It used to be a little known performance, that has grown into a fun event that many locals enjoy each year. For the past 10+ years my family has enjoyed going to the dress rehearsal of the Capitol Fourth on the […]... read more
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Photo courtesy of: Xenophon Group George Washington’s 280th Birthday Celebration is this weekend and Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is open to the public free-of-charge on Monday, February 20th only. Regular admission is $15 per adult (12-61), $14 for senior citizens (62+), $7 for youth (6-11), and free for kids 5 and under. National holiday […]... read more
Looking for fun things to do with your kids in DC? There’s a new online resource called Play Today DC created by local mom, Elisa Kepner, which features different events, kids’ classes, and family-friendly activities here in the Washington DC metro area. The site is a free resource and has a calendar of events, plus the […]... read more
This Mon. January 16th, 2012 is Martin Luther King Jr Day, which means you can enjoy FREE admission to more than 100 national parks that normally charge entrance fees this weekend, Sat. January 14th – Mon. January 16th. Participating National Parks in Virginia: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Assateague Island National Seashore Colonial National […]... read more
Washington Family Magazine is now offering a new online feature: daily deals for discounts on family gear, fun & services specific to the DC metro area! To sign up for a free account (you can opt to get the daily emails, or opt to not get any emails), click here. Today they have a great deal […]... read more
Tractors, corn mazes, hay rides, slides, farm animals, slides, fun activities for the kids and apple cider! The Cox Farms Fall Festival in Centreville, VA is in full swing, and they’re offering some great deals this season to encourage families in the DC metropolitan area to come visit what has been touted as “the Big Kahuna […]... read more
This Saturday September 24th, 2011 is Public Lands Day as well as the 7th Annual Museum Day. This means you can enjoy FREE admission to more than 100 national parks that normally charge entrance fees, as well as free admission (with downloadable ticket) to various museums that normally charge entrance fees […]... read more
I’ve raved about the Cox Farms Fall Festival before, and I’m so excited that fall is just right around the corner! Today, Wed. September 7th, 2011 there are two hot deals for discounted tickets to the fall festival. These will go quickly, so if you plan to go to the Fall Festival, I suggest you […]... read more
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 20, 2011 is the grand opening of the newest DC-area Haagen-Dazs ice cream shop in Bethesda, MD! The first 500 guests who visit their new location at 7237 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Saturday will receive free ice cream! There will be live music and the chance to win free ice […]... read more
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 20, 2011 is the DC Scoop! From 1pm – 4pm tomorrow, seventeen of the area’s best ice cream, gelato and custard vendors will be there to compete and hold test tastings of their delicious treats! This event will be held at Union Market (6th Street NE and Florida Avenue NE in Washington, DC). […]... read more
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