The Maryland Rennaissance Festival is one of the area’s most anticipated annual events
Holiday events, notable festivals, temporary exhibits, touring shows, and seasonal activities… all covered in these KFDC posts.
RANDOM
Get Involved with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Free “Books From Birth” for DC Children
HOTELS
Family Style at the Park Hyatt (and Special Occasions at the Blue Duck Tavern)
The Jefferson Hotel: DC’s Best Reason to Take a Staycation
DESTINATIONS FROM DC
A Weekend Getaway to Great Wolf Lodge
Wintergreen Summer Getaway with a Toddler
Fall 2017
The 2017 KFDC Guide to the Holiday Season in DC
Immerse in the “Spirit of Autumn” with a New Exhibit at ARTECHOUSE
Wicked Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween Around DC in 2017
From City Streets to Country Farms, Fall Celebrations in 2017
The Fall Line-Up of Live Entertainment
SUMMER 2017
HIVE is the New Summer Buzz at the National Building Museum
Where to Celebrate Independence Day Around DC
Celebrate 50 Years of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival!
New on View at the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden this Summer
Immerse in Art & Technology at XYZT: Abstract Landscapes, the Debut Exhibit from ARTECHOUSE
SPRING 2017
Activities & Events Around DC to Help Make Mother’s Day Extra Special
Easter Celebrations for DC Peeps this Spring
The Best Events of the 2017 Cherry Blossom Season for Families
Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms (2017)
Live Entertainment on Local Stages this Spring
Review: Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors at the Hirshhorn (Through May 14, 2017)
Journey with Earth Explorers at the National Geographic Museum (Through September 10, 2017)
WINTER 2016-17
Local Events & Activities to Celebrate Black History Month
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Activities Around the DMV
Warm Up With Some Winter Entertainment
Review: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Adventure Theatre (Through December 31)
Glow with it in Georgetown During the Holiday Season
The 2016 KFDC Holiday Gift Guide
The 2016 KFDC Guide to the Best of the Holidays in DC
FALL 2016
Brighten Up the Holidays at Brookside’s Garden of Lights
Thanksgiving Made Easy and Delicious with Whole Foods Market
Family Programs at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Fall Programs)
Adventure Theatre MTC Academy: Where Kids are Encouraged to Act Up (Fall Classes)
Autumn is for Families at Washington Revels
Ren Fest is Returning with Merriment for All! (Through October 23)
SUMMER 2016
Ren Fest is Returning with Merriment for All!
The American Youth Chorus is Now Open for Fall Enrollment!
Play it Cool with ICEBERGS at the National Building Museum
‘Jumanji’ at Adventure Theatre: Review, Discount, & Giveaway!
2016 Independence Day Celebrations Around DC
Dive into the Magical World of Cirque Italia this Summer!
Showtime Around DC this Summer
Summer Entertainment at Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
SPRING 2016
PYOP: Pick Your Own Produce at These Local Farms (2016)
The Emperor’s Nightingale at Adventure Theatre
The Wizard of Oz at National Theatre
Gymboree DC is Offering School Skills Classes this Spring!
Get 20% off Spring Birthday Parties at Gymboree DC!
Live Entertainment to Enhance Your Spring
Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms (2016)
Easter Events Around DC for a Hopping Start to Spring
WINTER 2015-16
Glow Time: Giant Bunnies Will Light up The Yards Park
Animal Close-Ups & Crocs at the National Geographic Museum
Snowzilla 2016 Photo Contest Winners
The Kennedy Center’s OLIVÉRio is a Clever Twist on the Dickens Classic (Through February 21, 2016
Where to Celebrate MLK Day 2016
Fall into Winter with a Cool Line-Up of Live Entertainment
FALL 2015
The 2015 KFDC Holiday Gift Guide
Fall into Winter with a Cool Line-Up of Live Entertainment
ICE! Up Your Holidays and Then Some at Christmas on the Potomac
Skaters Gonna Skate: Where to Hit the Ice this Season
Wicked Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2015
From City Streets to Country Farms, Celebrate at these Fall Festivals
Get Kids into the Act this Fall at Adventure Theatre MTC Academy
SUMMER 2015
Dear Evan Hansen at Arena Stage is Musical Theatre Perfection
Make a Family Day of it at National Harbor this Summer
Life’s a BEACH at the National Building Museum
Beach Fun & Fossil Hunting at Flag Ponds Nature Park
Celebrate Peru at the 2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Stay Entertained All Summer Long
The 2015 KFDC Guide to Summer in DC
SPRING 2015
Potted Potter is Pure Comical Magic (Through June 21)
PYOP: Pick Your Own Produce at These Local Farms
Save Your Seats for Live Entertainment this Spring
WINTER 2014-15
Iberian Explorations Through the Arts at the Kennedy Center
Love is in the DC Air
Ways to Celebrate MLK Day 2015
Hot Tickets for Live Entertainment Through Winter
The 2014 KFDC Guide to the Best Holiday Events in DC
FALL 2014
Where to Observe Veteran’s Day & Activities for the Day Off from School
Play it Cool at these Local Ice Skating Rinks
Wicked Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2014
Fall In: Festivals Galore to Celebrate this Season
Get Your Fill of Live Entertainment this Fall
Merriment is Coming (Ren Fest 2014)
SUMMER 2014
Fair Play: The 2014 County Fair Season
A-Maze-ing Fun at the National Building Museum
Where to Watch the 2014 World Cup with the Kids
The 2014 KFDC Guide to Summer in DC
SPRING 2014
Take Your Pick this Strawberry Season
Stay Entertained Through Spring
WINTER 2014
Ice Slidin’ Away at St. Elizabeths East
FALL 2013
To Market, To Market this Holiday Season
Recreation on Ice: Where to Skate During the Cool Season
Wicked Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween 2013
The Library of Congress 2013 National Book Festival
Fall for Festivals Throughout the DC Area
The Autumn 2013 Line-Up of Live Entertainment
Get into the Act with Fall Classes at Adventure Theatre MTC Academy
SUMMER 2013
Ren Fest: The Most Wonderful Medieval Time of the Year
Fair Play: The 2013 County Fair Season
The Newseum Summer Fun Deal Starts… Now!
The 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Live Entertainment on Local Stages this Summer
The 2013 KFDC Guide to Summer in DC
SPRING 2013
I’m Going to… Strawberry Fields
Global Adventures with Passport DC
Hop for Joy: Easter & Spring Celebrations Around the DC Area
Start off Spring on an Entertaining Note
WINTER 2012-13
The KFDC Top 12 (Plus a Bonus!) of 2012
New Winter Entertainment in the New Year
Holidays at the Botanic Garden
Holiday Magic on the AFI Silver Screen
Festival Time at Ticonderoga Farms
FALL 2012:
The 2012 KFDC Guide to DC’s Best Holiday Events
The Late Fall Lineup of Live Entertainment
“Ai Weiwei: According to What?” at the Hirshhorn
Let the Halloween Festivities Begin!
An Autumn Full of Live Entertainment
2012 Fall Celebrations from City Streets to Country Farms
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from DC
A Magical Day at the National Book Festival
SUMMER 2012:
A Magical Day at the National Book Festival
The Art of Video Games (and Showing Your Kids How Cool You Are)
Breaking News: “Kids Free Summer Fun Deal” Returning to Newseum!
The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Summer in the City…and Surrounds
Nothing to Get Hung About this Strawberry Season
SPRING 2012:
Fascination of Titantic Proportions at the National Geographic Museum
Look Both Ways for an Invasion of Street Art
Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms
DC in Bloom: The 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival
Put a Little Spring in Your Step…with Some Entertainment in Your Spring
WINTER 2011-12:
Supra Cool Art at the Hirshhorn
Party at George’s Place! (And More Ways to Celebrate Presidents Day in DC)
Review: Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre
The KFDC 2011 Guide to DC’s Best Holiday Events
Drop in for Art and Fun at the National Gallery this Winter
Hot Tickets for Winter Entertainment
Tell Your Friend Veronica, It’s Time to Celebrate Chanukah!
FALL 2011:
Get the Halloween Party Started
SUMMER 2011:
The 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Get in on the Tennis Action with the Washington Kastles
Spring into Summer with a New Selection of Family Entertainment
Hello – Every year we have an advent calendar that I diligently prepare in November and I wonder if you might have some fun suggestions for winter/Christmas things to do during the month of December leading up to Christmas? Sleigh rides, angel trees, or events that I don’t even know about?? We live in Silver Spring, so things in Montgomery County and DC are great. Your advice and suggestions are always appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Hi Kelly – Hang tight….the annual Holiday Guide is coming SOON! 🙂
Hi! I love your blog!! I have a 2 year old and we just love all the activities in the city. I currently live in a neighborhood in which there are not many kids, so trick or treating the old fashion way on the 31st we get lots of college kids without candy and old people that don’t open their doors. Do you know good kid friendly neighborhoods to go trick or treating on Oct 31st? Thank you!! Kate
Hi Kate – I’m not sure how convenient it is for you, but Capitol Hill (my neighborhood) is fantastic for trick or treating. Houses along East Capitol Street really go all out, and folks come in from all over to collect candy along that route. I would definitely recommend coming early with a 2-yr-old, however. It can get VERY crowded and overwhelming for a toddler later on. Also, the Arlington Historical Museum is hosting a free trick or treat event – details are in the Halloween 2015 guide (see tab above). Whatever you do, have fun!
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