Tag Archives: Kid Friendly DC

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 🤣

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. 😂😭

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.