Auditions are OPEN NOW for the National Children’s Chorus Fall 2024 Season in Washington, D.C.! The GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus, with weekly rehearsals in Thomas Circle, provides children ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary musical environment. The country’s leading music educators work with students weekly to develop their vocal and musicianship skills from the most basic concepts through the college level. With a variety of introductory to advanced choir levels, there are opportunities for young singers of all ag ..read more

    1. I’ve mentioned Congressional Cemetery a lot on the blog. One of our favorite places in our neighborhood, Capitol Hill, we’ve been visiting for years — to explore the historic sites, attend community events, do a little geocaching, and enjoy dog walks.  And there is now a new, fun way to experience the locale… Congressional Cemetery just launched a Kids History Hunt geared toward young visitors from kindergartners to 12th graders. The challenge has cemetery explorers find locations marked with a number on a History Hunt map and answer as many questions as possible to ..read more

  Happy Weekend! Quick links to all kinds of idea for local fun: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Go with the Flow Where: Waterways around the area When: Throughout the weekend Admission: Varies Row, row, row your boat or kayak or canoe or SUP! Paddle season has begun as a few places have started offering boat rentals and more are opening this weekend. Boating in DC has several locations in the District and ..read more

  1. What once felt like DC’s secret garden has become quite a popular spot — with good reason.  The Dumbarton Oaks Gardens are one of the most enchanting places in the District, imo, with an amazing array of flora that’s especially gorgeous in spring.  You can read about it on KFDC here,  here, here, and here (yes, we love it that much).  You used to be able to walk right up and buy tickets on the spot, but now reserving in advance is a good idea — tickets were sold out for this past weekend days ahead.  Admission is $11, and hours are 2-6pm Tuesday ..read more

  * * *    This post is paid for by Sandy Spring Friends School, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers ..read more

  You don’t always have to go into a museum to enjoy great works of art. They are outdoors in gardens, along our landscapes, and even throughout city streets, so you can enjoy a nice day outside along with large scale sculptures, provocative installations, fun and interesting murals, even fairy houses. Here are some great places to see them around the DC area. Happy Art-ing! National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Where: 7th & Constitution NW | National Mall, DC When: Daily, 10am – 5pm Admission: Free The museum’s outdoor area is always fun to stroll (or glide) through with large-s ..read more

All aboard for a mini trian ride at Cabin John!   Happy Weekend! Go-to posts full of ideas for go-to fun: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Where: Constitution Ave, 7th – 17th St NW | Downtown DC When: Saturday, 10am – 12pm Admission: Free The pinnacle of cherry blossom festivities just might be the parade. Thousands of people line Constitution Avenue to watch the proc ..read more

[Note:  This post was written by KFDC Contributor Emily Moise, a local writer and mom of three kids, ages 6, 5, and 9 months.   She always has excellent recommendations for kids’ gear as well as local explorations with little ones. See more of them here.]   Spring brings so much anticipation for warm-weathered adventures. Whether you’re beach bound or backyard bound, here are Amazon picks that will get you and your kids in gear from here to September.  Most of these recommendations are best for the 8 and under crowd, but some range all ages! WHEELIE FUN Dust off the s ..read more

A view of the Wharf from the Jitney   1. The Jitney is running again on weekends at the Wharf!  In case you’re not familiar, this is one of my favorite KFDC tips to share:  The small boat is essentially a free taxi between East Potomac Park and The Wharf.  Parking can be difficult and expensive in the Southwest Waterfront area, but this service lets you park at East Potomac, where there is lots of free parking, then ferry over to the Wharf.  Not only do you avoid the hassle and cost of finding a spot for your car, you get to enjoy a fun, little cruise! It runs 12-6pm ..read more

  Happy Weekend! Quick links to tons of DC area fun: * The Great Indoors * Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums * Best Outdoors in the DC Area * Local Hikes with Kids * Baltimore with Kids * Bike Rides * Stunning Spaces * Peaceful Places Nats First Weekend Where: Nationals Park | Capitol Riverfront, DC When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Ticket Prices Vary The Nats are playing their first weekend at home against the Phillies, always an exciting match-up. Catch a game on Friday at 6:45pm, Saturday at 4:05pm, or Sunday at 1:35pm. Be sure to note th ..read more