Roaming the grounds at Fort Washington Park
Monday – It’s going to be a Glorious day (that’s right, with a capital G), so get out and do something, anything, to savor it — because the splendid weather might not last very long. Pick from this list of the best places in the DC area to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors with the kids.
Tuesday – Get a glimpse of the past on the Potomac at Fort Washington Park. Kids will love seeing the cannons and other historic sights within the grounds. Hours are 8am – sunset. Admission is $5/vehicle.
Wednesday – Head to the National Portrait Gallery where they’re hosting special Spring Break activities for kids from 1-4pm. Drop by the Education Center to do a collage project (or bean mosaic on Thursday) or check out a Portrait Discovery Kit to explore the museum. Read more about the program and NPG in this post. Admission is free. Museum hours are 11:30am – 7pm.
Thursday – Celebrate Kids’ Farm Month at the National Zoo. Throughout April, there will be special activities and events for visitors everyday — fish feedings, storytimes, and opportunities to meet some of the farm animals. See the website for the daily schedule. Admission to the Zoo is free, but parking in the lot can be pricey. Take Metro to the Woodley Park or Cleveland Park stops (short walk from both) or try to find street parking nearby.
Friday – See a movie! Jurassic Park 3D is opening in theaters (and I can’t wait to take my dino crazy kid). Or catch an IMAX playing at the Natural History or Air and Space Museums — see the film schedule here.
