The National Air & Space Museum is a cool place to hang during the heatwave
1. Holy heatwave.😅 Luckily, the DC area is full of places and activities to stay cool as the temps soar, and this post just published last week will lead you to them.
2. You’ll be able to add one more activity to that indoor mix starting next week when Momentum Park(our) opens at the National Building Museum. The high-energy, limited-time activation will turn part of the museum’s stunning Great Hall into a parkour environment from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 20. Guests can learn and try out some parkour moves (with the help of coaches on hand), join special workshops (sign up soon here), see performances and demos, and check out immersive projections and photography that spotlight the parkour culture. All ages are welcome — there are elements that everyone, from littles to adults, can enjoy. Parkour tickets are $5 plus regular museum admission ($7/youth & students, $10/adults) — they will be available through the website soon!
3. Want to have a blast while supporting a great cause? On July 9, the annual Home Runs for Horton’s Kids will take over Nationals Park, transforming it into a playground for kids and adults of all ages. The fun includes batting practice in the Nationals batting cages right on the field, a fast-pitch competition in the bullpen, grab-and-go stadium fare, snacks and drinks (including drinks and fare right on the field), a kids race with Teddy, kids base-running, carnival games, bounce houses, and much more!  Proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit Horton’s Kids’ vital mission programs, helping to create brighter futures for children and families in one of DC ‘s most under-resourced communities.Â
4. Can’t say enough good things about Compliments Only, the sub shop on Barracks Row that we just tried for the first time (why it took so long, I have no idea). So good! Locations in Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle.
5. Amazon Prime Day, which is actually a few days when you can score amazing deals of all kinds of items, is happening July 8-11, and there are some very early deals to shop now. You need to be a Prime member to take advantage, so if you’re not already, sign up here. Access to the sale alone practically makes it worth it. Not to mention free, fast delivery on so many products (often within a day or two), Grub Hub with no service fees, grocery deals at Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, and much more!
