Tag Archives: Virtual Activities for Kids

A stop at Yards Park on a recent bike ride

1. It’s going to be a beautiful day, and a family bike ride is a great way to enjoy it. This Curbed article has info on a bunch of good bike rides in the area. We really like the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail which runs from the Tidal Basin to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, and links up with the Anacostia Tributary Trail System that extends to College Park. (Read more about it in this KFDC post.)

2. National Geographic Kids has a great “Try This!” video series with all kinds of cool experiments little mad scientists can do at home.

3. You can pick your own strawberries at a couple of area farms — Schlagel and Wegmeyer’s Oatlands location (reservations required) — and a few more will be opening soon. In the meantime, many of them offer curbside pick-up of produce, so you can get fresh fruits and veggies and support some local places. This round-up of farms with PYO opportunities has links to all of them, so you can see what’s available.

4. These tips seem obvious, but sometimes we need to be reminded of certain things… especially when we’re together 24/7.

5. The last show I went to see before everything shut down was Michelle Wolf at DC Improv, and it was was awesome. Who doesn’t love to just laugh for a couple of hours? You can do that this evening and support a local venue — DC Improv is presenting The Overachievers Comedy Show Online via Zoom at 8pm. Cost is just $5. (PS: For even more comedy, Michelle Wolf’s Joke Show is on Netflix.)

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Duckling watch at the Reflecting Pool

1. Karl Johnson, the well known silhouette artist is now doing virtual cut out appointments on Zoom. The silhouette sessions last about 10 minutes per person and are live one-on-one with Karl. Just like an in-person event, he looks at their profile and hand cuts the silhouette right then on Zoom. The work is then mailed free of charge (cost for the silhouette is $30). Events take place Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and you can sign up for a session here. GIVEAWAY: You can also try to win a session by leaving a comment on this post letting me know the first place your family wants to go whenever DC is fully open again. This giveaway will run through Sunday, May 17, then a winner will be picked at random and notified shortly thereafter.

2. Get Friday family happy hour started with a King Bullfrog livestream concert this afternoon from 4-4:30pm. The musical duo plays high-energy original folk and blues songs tailored to get children dancing and delight grownups. Admission is donation-based with a suggested contribution of $20. Proceeds benefit Pathfinder International’s team in Mozambique, so that they’re able to ensure quality health care for women, girls, and their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the campaign here.

3. Since hiking and biking are about the only outdoor recreation we can enjoy right now, REI’s big anniversary sale beginning today may be of interest.

4. A weekend watch with local interest: Basketball County: In The Water is a new documentary premiering on Showtime tonight that explores the connection of Prince George’s County to basketball through many pro players who have emerged from the area. (For more basketball-inspired viewing, The Last Dance, the docuseries about Michael Jordan and the Bulls that recently aired on ESPN is really good.)

5. The Onion pretty much nailed it.

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