Tag Archives: Family Friendly Activities in DC

December 6, 2023 · 9:00 am

Five Things: December 6, 2023

1. The National Museum of Women in the Arts recently reopened after a two-year renovation. The redesigned spaces are lovely, more open and light-filled, perfect for showcasing the permanent collection and a fantastic exhibition currently on view. The Sky’s the Limit features large-scale installations that are delightful, thought-provoking, beautiful, and some on display for the first time ever. A great time to visit the museum is on one of their Free Community Days on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of the month, when there is no admission, though you do still need timed tickets. They tend to get snatched up, so find a date that works and reserve yours! Otherwise, admission is $16/adult, $13/DC residents, free for ages 21 and under. Hours are 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday. I’d recommend the museum for older kids, tweens and up.

2. Chanukah begins tomorrow evening, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate throughout the eights days and nights, the KFDC Holiday Guide has a whole section of things to do, from the National Menorah Lighting to smaller menorah lightings to ice skating parties to theatre productions…and more!

3. I just wrote about my first taste of Love, Makoto, the Japanese food hall that opened last spring. Have you been?

4. Latest and greatest TV binge: Squid Game: The Challenge, thanks to Darcy’s recommendation (see below). Anyone else watching it? Can’t wait for the finale tonight!

5. 10 Happy Things for December 🤗

PS: In case you missed it yesterday: 5 Ideas for a Family Evening Out in DC During the Holiday Season.

Leave a Comment

Filed under 2023, DC, Fall

Tagged as DC Culture, DC Festivals, DC Kids Activities, DC Lifestyle, DC with kids, DMV Events and Activities, Family Friendly Activities in DC, Fun Things to do with Kids in the Washington DC Area, Kid Friendly DC, November 2023, Places to Go with Kids in DC

November 28, 2023 · 9:35 am

Five Things: November 28, 2023

1. It’s Giving Tuesday! If you want some ideas for where to donate, the GIVE page here on the blog has a long list of charities and causes, all of them shared by KFDC readers. If you have one you’d like to highlight, leave a comment on that page or on these Five Things, and I’ll add it.

2. If you’d like to give your time to organizations that help those in need, the post about Volunteer Opportunities Around the DC Area Where Kids Can Help Out , Too is a good one to check out.

3. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting takes place TONIGHT at 5pm! If you didn’t score tickets in the lottery to the National Christmas Tree Lighting, this is a great alternative to viewing a tree illumination at an iconic DC spot. While you can’t get up close, you can easily watch from across the street by the Reflecting Pool. The moment the lights come on is always so delightful — see last year’s here. And great idea: Go to Season’s Greenings at the US Botanic Garden beforehand! See where more tree lightings are happening around the area. And plan for menorah lightings (and more Chanukah events) starting next week.

4. 100 notable books of 2023. (Just added this to my list. Getting this one for my mom.)

5. Cold weather clothing options for tweens 🤣

2 Comments

Filed under 2023, DC, Fall, Five Things

November 22, 2023 · 10:00 am

Five Things: November 22, 2023

1. There are some great new exhibits at the National Gallery of Art! Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper just opened in the East Building this past weekend, and it’s an interesting look at his work in contrast to the big, bold canvasses in the museum’s permanent collection. And Dorothea Lang: Seeing People showcases portraits by the celebrated photographer. The NGA is open daily 10am – 5pm and admission is free.

2. In case you missed it yesterday, the annual post with ideas for Where to Play on Thanksgiving Day, pre- or post-feast, was shared yesterday. And something to note: It includes a link to a fantastic discount for ICE! at National Harbor!

3. I just mentioned this in the last Weekend Round-Up (and plenty more times over the years), but it’s worth highlighting again… One of my favorite KFDC Tips to impart because it’s one of my favorite places in DC is that Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown offers free admission to its beautiful, enchanting gardens from November through mid-March. Hours are limited, but you can make a longer day of it with play time at Montrose Park next door, a hike at Dumbarton Oaks Park right behind the gardens, or a bite to eat at one of of the many options in Georgetown. This KFDC post about Dumbarton also has some food recs and this one from earlier KFDC days has more info and scenes.

4. Are you gift shopping for teens this holiday season? If so, there’s a whole KFDC gift guide with ideas just for them! And don’t miss some great suggestions for the younger set.

5. Goldstar, the online service that offers discounts on all kinds of entertainment, just launched their Black Friday Sale — and many of the shows recommended in the DC-inspired gift guide are among them!

Bonus: This only happens once a year, so worth a share here.

This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one and make a purchase, I may get a small commission. This helps me continue to produce KFDC, all completely free to readers. Thank you so much for the support!

Leave a Comment

Filed under 2023, DC, Five Things

November 14, 2023 · 10:15 am

Five Things for Today:
November 14, 2023

A printing press demonstration at the Folger Shakespeare Library

1. The Folger Shakespeare Library is welcoming visitors again — to part of it, anyway — after being closed for a three-year renovation! The Folger Theatre recently reopened with a new production of The Winter’s Tale, running through December 17. The rest will open in 2024 — the date is till TBA — with some new, fascinating exhibits, including a reconstructed 17th-century printing press and the First Folio along with other rare books from Shakespeare’s era. Even more exhibits and activities will be coming, among them a Learning Lab for guests of all ages. Stay tuned for more soon! In the meantime, you can read about the Shakespeare Folger Library pre-renovation in this KFDC post. [Note: The above photo is from a media preview; demos aren’t available to the public… yet.]

2. If you’re planning to be downtown today, be aware of road closures for the March of Israel taking place in the National Mall. This WTOP article has details on which roads will be closed to vehicle traffic.

3.In case you missed it yesterday, the 2023 KFDC Holiday Gift Guide was posted! Highlighting DC-inspired gift ideas — experiences and places that showcase the incredible, dynamic city that is Washington, DC — it’s just part of the recommendations I’ll be sharing. Look for a gift guide for the t(w)een scene and adults soon, and check out one for the 8 & under crowd here.

4. It’s seems early for Black Friday shopping, but there are some really good deals here (examples: this and this and this.)

5. Preparing myself for this next year. 😂😭

Leave a Comment

Filed under 2023, DC, Fall, Five Things

November 7, 2023 · 12:29 pm

Five Things: November 7, 2023

The Canal Park Ice Rink opens this weekend!

1. Just because we’ve had some 70+ degree days lately, that doesn’t mean you can’t ice skate under the sky. A few local outdoor rinks have opened for the season, and more will start welcoming the public to glide around over the next few weeks. See where you can hit the ice at both outdoor and indoor rinks around the area.

2. In case you missed it, the 2023 KFDC Guide to the Holiday Season Around DC was posted yesterday. I highly recommend giving it a good read soon, as tickets are on sale for most events, and some tend to sell out quickly and the most sought after dates go fast. It’s also not a bad idea to get a head start on holiday planning. Time seems to fly even faster this time of year, so it’s nice to get some of it done early and avoid the crunch later.

3. And while we’re on the subject of holidays, if you need some help with Thanksgiving meal prep, Washington Post has a round-up of restaurants offering takeout for your feast.

4. The holiday gift catalogs are pouring in, and this one in particular really caught my attention. How pretty are these? Or this? I can think of so many potential giftees…

5. Love this so much, I made it our Halloween costume. (Though no one had any clue who we were, even with the song playing on repeat while we were handing out candy. 😂) The whole documentary series is so good, I highly recommend giving it a watch.