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January 23, 2024 · 9:54 am

Five Things: January 23, 2024

Get a peek into Alexandria’s past

1. Did you know there’s an archaeology museum in Alexandria? Located within the Torpedo Factory, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum is a small but interesting space that’s worth a stop if you’re visiting the art center in Old Town. Several exhibits and displays offer insight into Alexandria’s history, many of them letting you handle bits of artifacts and get a close look at objects like pieces of wood from old ships. It’s located on the third floor, and visitors are welcome to pop-in for free. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 11am – 4pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm, and Sunday, 1-5pm.

2. This Friday (a DCPS day off), two awesome local places are partnering for one great experience! Planet Word, the museum all about language, is hosting a performance of Imagination Stage’s New Kid! After the show, you can visit the galleries to reflect on the ways we use language to connect or divide. Open to all ages, but best suited for kids in 3rd–5th grades and their families. Admission is free, but tickets are required — reserve yours now, as they’re bound to go fast!

3. Big game down the street (well, 45 minutes up I-95) this weekend! Tickets for the Ravens vs. Chiefs AFC Playoff go on sale today at 10am! If you can’t score them through the official sale site, try to get seats here.

4. If you would prefer to watch on TV, check out the best sports bars around DC, according to Eater.

5. Random, but a fun quick read (and could be helpful).

Five Things: January 16, 2024

A past snow day on Capitol Hill

1. Snow day! If you’re looking for ideas for inside outings, The Great Indoors list has loads of them. It’s a good day to visit an off-the-beaten-path museum or go someplace that offers fun and games indoors. And if you’re hoping to take advantage of the surprise day off from school by zipping down hills, you can find a huge round-up of sledding spots around the DC area here.

2. Get revved up for the Washington Auto Show! The annual showcase of hundreds of makes and models of cars will be at the Washington Convention Center from January 19-28. And if there’s any “grown-up” event that is equally fun for kids and adults, this is it. The Auto Show is like a Truck Touch, but with automobiles on display for guests to check out. Other activities like a driving area and bouncy fun for kids, opportunities for test drives, an exotic car display, a classic car zone, and so much more will give guests even more to do and see. Tickets are $15-20 age 13+, $7/child. Get a glimpse and an idea of what to expect in KFDC posts about it here and here.

3. It’s Washington Restaurant Week! Through January 21, DC restaurants will be offering 3-course lunches and brunches for $25 and $35, and 3-course dinners for $40, $55, and $65. Some of our kid-friendly faves are in the mix including La Collina, Maketto, Jaleo, Joselito, All Purpose Pizza, Ambar, Duke’s Grocery, Mi Vida, Oyamel, The Salt Line, and Zaytinya. And you can read about all of them in the KFDC round-up of family-friendly restaurant picks.

4. If this winter weather has you scrambling for winter gear, you can get it quickly from Amazon. Find kids’ snow suits, kids’ snow boots, adult boots, waterproof gloves, and of course, sleds. Even if you don’t have them in time for this snow day, you’ll get use out of them later.

5. (Not so) Guilty Pleasure: Emmys red carpet fashion. My favorite was this. What was yours?

Five Things: January 8, 2024

1. How about a fun weekday program for little ones at one of DC’s best museums for kids? The National Postal Museum is hosting Hello, Museo every other Tuesday starting tomorrow, January 9. The bilingual program runs from 10:30-11:30am and features music, stories, crafts, and gallery exploration. It’s designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Best of all, it’s FREE! Read more about the National Postal Museum in this KFDC post.

2. This Sunday, January 14, catch a performance by The Great Zucchini at Hook Hall in Petworth. The show is part of the venue’s weekly Family Funday series, which presents entertainment especially for kids. Admission is just $5/family, and coffee and drinks are available for purchase along with a kid-friendly breakfast and snacks. Reserve tickets in advance to ensure your spot!

3. CertifiKid is currently offering a deal for Super, Awesome, and Amazing, the 30,000 square-foot active entertainment center for kids at the St. James. You can get two-hour admission + socks for just $15 — that’s over 50% off the regular price! See more about the facility in this new KFDC post about local places for indoor fun and games.

4. The new year is a great time to start a new way to save and invest. I’ve mentioned Acorns before — it’s an app that makes investing really easy. It offers bonuses when you buy certain brands as well as a “Round-Up” option that invests “spare change” from linked credit card purchases. It adds up quickly! We’ve been using it for several years and can vouch it’s a great service.

5. A message for the new year.