Photo by bigworldinalens via Pexels Attention all dog lovers of the DMV: the annual Running of the Chihuahuas is back at The Wharf this May. That means that on Saturday, May 4, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., families will be able to see more than 100 chihuahuas competing on a 60-foot racetrack, enjoy an all-breeds costume contest, sip cold drinks at the Pacifico Beer Garden or Tito’s Chihuahua Lounge, grab a photo in the pet booth or with the giant inflatable chihuahua and enjoy live music on District Pier. Winners of the chihuahua race will take home a dog-friendly swag bag, trophy and cash prizes. A ..read more

The Klarborg brothers | Provided Photo If we told you that three brothers whose names all started with “M” wore matching red caps and came from a far away land to spread the spirit of togetherness, you might think this was a fairytale. But Danish brothers Mads, Martin and Mathias Klarborg are real, and they’re traveling from Philadelphia down to Baltimore and Washington D.C. this week, April 10 to April 12, spreading the word about the Klarborg elves and sprinkling the Hygge spirit all the way. Klarborg, a Danish design brand, was founded in 1986 by Etly Klarborg. Etly Klarborg had her first s ..read more

Hand holding young plant on blur green nature. concept eco earth day. Plant: lovelyday12 / Adobe stock; Earth: pkproject / Adobe stock Earth Day can be a formative time for children to learn about taking care of the planet and helping the world around them. Doing things like picking up litter and planting flowers can be a great, relatively low-stakes way for children to help their community and gain an appreciation for nature. During the lead up to and the days after Earth Day on April 22, there are many local events that celebrate the holiday—ranging from festivals to 5Ks to educational oppor ..read more

White Ceramic Plate With Food. Photo Credit: Ksenia Chernaya, photo via Pexels. Experiencing the Jewish Year: Seder Adventures April 7, 2 – 4 p.m. Edllavitch DCJCC | 1529 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 K-3 families can learn more about Jewish holidays and traditions through this monthly series. This month, Rabbi Atara Cohen uses texts, activities and silly create-your-own rituals to teach young children about Passover Seder. $25 | edcjcc.org Bim Bom Bag (Passover) April 10 (sign-up deadline) Bender JCC of Greater Washington | 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 Sign up to receive a ..read more

Wheaton Regional Park train. Courtesy of Montgomery Parks, MNCPPC Spring Plants April 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parents can learn the art of Japanese horticulture with this Kokedama succulent workshop for all skill levels at Plants Alive! in Silver Spring, MD. LGBTQ+ Teens April 16, 4 – 4:45 p.m. Middle and high school students in grades 6-12 can explore and discuss LGBTQ+ books and share snacks at the Rainbow Reads Teen Book Club at Central Library in Arlington, VA. New Sports for Parents April 14, 10:30 a.m. – noon Parents or older teens who are looking to branch out and try a new hobby can j ..read more

Lifestyle photo women hula dancers in Hawaii on stage. Mindstorm / Adobe Stock Cherry Blossom Ebike Tours Throughout the Month, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday by appointment Monday through Friday Capital Crescent Trail to the Tidal Basin, Washington, D.C. Get a taste of spring while staying physically active through biking. Tour guides will take families along the Capital Crescent Trail through early April (or until there are no longer cherry blossoms in bloom). $70 per bike, $20 per passenger on cargo or tandem bikes events.visitmontgomery.com Family Obstacle Course April 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m ..read more

L to R: Dr. Lisa Boyle, Joan Kubeluis-Hogan, Ted Leonsis, Zachary Leonsis, Steve Schubert, Wade Smith, Ken Samet at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Leonsis family donation to MedStar: Craig Hunter Ross; video: Monumental Sports & Entertainment $5 Million Donation Bolsters Pediatric Care in Washington, D.C. A $5 million donation to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C., will support multiple pediatric areas of the hospital, including a brand-new rooftop helipad to aid in access to emergency care for pediatric trauma patents. The donation came a couple months ag ..read more

Photo courtesy of The National Theatre The magic of live musical theater is something every family should experience at least once, but when your family sees “Peter Pan” live, they’ll be hooked. Cody Garcia is Captain Hook and Mr. Darling in “Peter Pan” at The National Theatre. The touring musical production will find a home at The National Theatre from April 9 through April 14. The musical is an adaptation by playwright Larissa FastHorse and is directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price. The production is about 2 hours and 20 minutes long, including an intermission period. Here, Garcia offers ..read more

Provided Graphic, courtesy of Healthy Home Fair The trees are flowering and the grass is green again—but is your home? This Saturday, the Healthy Homes Fair is opening the door for families looking to build a greener future. The fair, offering practical tips for families to adapt their homes to combat climate change, will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at 2001 East Capitol St. SE, in Washington, D.C. The fair is free to attend and will include more than 70 exhibitors, an appliance “petting zoo,” a bouncy castle for kids, food trucks, cooking demonstrations and more. There will also b ..read more

Rallygoers with homemade and printed signs gather in Samuel Gompers Memorial Park April 5 | Photo by Heather M. Ross About 300 people of all ages came together Friday morning in Samuel Gompers Memorial Park to protest the proposed elimination of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund. The fund brings early childhood educator salaries in Washington, D.C. up to be on par with those of the district’s public school teachers—eliminating a pay disparity for early childhood educators. Read more: The Child Care Cliff: State of the Child Care Industry “We’re looking at losing teachers who are rea ..read more