Tag Archives: Week 26

September 10, 2020 · 7:42 am

Five Things for Today: September 10, 2020

Seen on a recent neighborhood walk: The temporarily closed Miracle Theater on Barracks Row

1. Super, Awesome, & Amazing at the St. James is open again. They have new standards of safety and hours — Thursday & Friday 1-8pm for general admission, and Saturday & Sunday 9am – 7pm for events only. Read a KFDC review of the kids activity center from pre-COVID times.

2. The Woodrow Wilson House, a national historic landmark and house museum that focuses on President Wilson’s “Washington Years,” is debuting a new Suffrage Outside exhibit in commemoration of the centennial of the 19th amendment. It will be open to experience starting today through November 11. Reserve tickets in advance.

3. Tomorrow, September 11, Wreaths Across America wants to honor the “Freeport Flag Ladies” and those affected by 9/11, by uniting in national flag waving. The organization is calling for Americans to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37AM and 10:03AM — the times planes crashed into the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon, and into a field near Shanksville, PA.

4. Epicurious has a series for budget friendly meals. Dinner and Change features recipes for dishes that feed four for $10 or less.

5. Panda cub peek!

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Five Things for Today: September 9, 2020

1. Are you looking for after school enrichment for your kids? Polite Piggies, which usually runs aftercare for some Capitol Hill elementary schools, is opening up their program to all area families, offering virtual and in-person after school specials classes as well as in-person after school play groups. See what’s being offered and register here. And for any questions, email politepiggysinfo@gmail.com.

2. A fun energy-burner for kids: ClimbZone, the colorful indoor climbing center in Laurel, MD, is open with safety and social distancing measures in place. You must make online reservations — and check CertifiKid for a deal on admission. Read more about ClimbZone in this KFDC post.

3. This evening, Step Afrika! commemorates the 281st Anniversary of the Stono Rebellion, the largest insurrection of enslaved Africans in North America, with the virtual premiere of Stono, a performance in their signature percussive dance style. It will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube at 8pm — register (for free) for it here.

4. A list of the 30 best movies for kids on Hulu.

5. Tiny Love Stories

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Five Things for Today: September 8, 2020

Seen on a recent neighborhood walk: Early tinges of fall

1. Little ones can become Young Portrait Explorers with the National Portrait Gallery today at 11am. The online program guides children ages 3 and up as they take a close look at portraits of astronauts and activists, scientists, and star athletes — and discover the stories behind them.

2. With Labor Day behind us, fall is just around the corner, so here are 33 ideas for things to do during the season, even during a pandemic. (And I’ll be providing some DC specifics soon, too!)

3. National Geographic has tips on keeping kids focused as they head back to school.

4. Every now and then you get something that’s kind of a life changer and ask yourself, “Why in the world didn’t I own this sooner?” One of those things for me was this.

5. Insects in super slo-mo are mesmerizing.

PS: Happy First Day to all of the kids starting the new school year today!! Remember to share your photos with @kidfriendlydc and @thehillishome on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtag #BTS💛KFDCxTHIH to help celebrate the start of this weird socially distanced year and for a chance to be featured!