Kids will love the play areas along with the dollhouses at the Small Stories exhibit
Monday – Jump the morning away at Flight Trampoline Park in Springfield, VA. This bouncy nirvana hosts Kid Flight sessions for children 46″ tall & under from 10am – 2pm Monday through Friday for $10/hour (includes accompanying adult).
Tuesday – Head to the National Building Museum for a couple of great programs. The monthly Little Builders Storytime takes place at 10:30am & 11:30am in the Building Zone ($3/person). You can also see the new Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse exhibit featuring many dollhouses that take you through London history, all of them beautiful with intricate details. Children will also enjoy areas that encourage pretend play with dress up and props inspired by some of the displays. ($10/adult, $7/child). Museum hours are 10am – 5pm. Exhibit admission for members is free, and I highly recommend checking out membership options if you frequent the museum at least a few time per year.
Wednesday – Frolic on the playground and sprawling fields and do some light hiking at Montrose and Dumbarton Oaks Parks in Georgetown. Both are fun, easy places to enjoy a nice day with little ones (and big ones, for that matter). Admission at both locales is free. Plan to grab a bite at one of the many nearby eateries on M Street or Wisconsin Ave.
Thursday – Take a day trip out to Solomons, MD, to Annmarie Sculpture Gardens for an enchanting array of artistic delights. View eye-popping works, both indoors and out, hunt for fairy houses, play in the Fairy Lolly, and create some of your own art with inspiration from all you see there. Trust me, it’s worth the hour-plus drive. Hours are 9am – 5pm in the gardens, 10am – 5pm at the arts center. Admission is $5/adult, $3/ages 6-17, free for 5 and under.
Friday – Get a glimpse of Rock Creek Park’s past a Peirce Mill. See the inner workings of a structure built before modern technology that actually still runs. Pack lunch for a riverside picnic — there are tables right next to the mill. Plan to do some hiking on nearby trails, too. Hours are 10am – 4pm, and admission is free.
