Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, DE, is a doable beach day trip from DC
1. You don’t have to plan a whole vacation to enjoy some summer fun at the beach. There are a bunch of places within day trip-distance from DC that are great for a dose of sand and surf. You can check out a round-up of them in the summer guide. Or view them along with other swim spots around the area here.
2. The annual Mubdala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament swings into action this weekend. Among the many players competing this year are Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios, and the legendary Venus Williams! The week of world-class competition also includes fan experiences, exceptional local food offerings, and more. For young tennis fans, there will be a special Kids’ Day this Saturday, 8:30-10am ,with on-court tennis drills (surrounded by thousands of fans!), plus face painting, temporary tattoos, and more fun just for them! The tournament takes place at Rock Creek Tennis Center. Single match tickets start at $15 — purchase here.
3. This Saturday, from 2-3pm, the historic Heurich House is hosting Kids in the Castle, when they present activities especially for young visitors. With a theme of “Immigrant Stories” and recommended for ages 4-8, the event will explore the history of people who have migrated to our country, while discussing what immigration looks like in DC now. The hour will start with a read aloud of a book exploring our theme and will conclude with a craft activity. After that, families are invited to meet and support their immigrant neighbors at the 2nd annual KAMA x Heurich Immigrant-Owned Mini Markt from 3-7pm. Register in advance here.
4. If you’re looking for a fun “camp” for kiddos without the cost, check out this idea for a DIY camp that we did with some friends a bunch of years back!
5. Age recs and details for several new movies, including Barbie.
