As this blog mainly covers weekend events for kids, I did not post any events for this weekend due to COVID-19. Mostly all kid-friendly events are cancelled, Smithsonians are closed, and playground equipment/playrooms should be avoided. We are practicing social distancing, which for parents with little ones means a lot … Read full post
My mother-in-law is an OT and bought my son this set. I thought it was a great activity and wanted to share.
The big event this weekend is the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and dog show in Old Town. I don’t think Old Town gets enough credit for its fun parades, they do a great job at having entertaining parades. I have fond memories of traveling from NY to Massachusetts to … Read full post
This weekend has a lot of fun animal-centered events to enjoy with your little ones! I highly recommend the programs at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center especially this weekend’s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration where they will have fun stories and lessons by the center’s naturalists about the live animals they … Read full post
Hope everyone enjoyed the short week that somehow felt longer than a normal week! We enjoyed watching the George Washington parade on Monday and the weather was perfect. I went expecting lots of candy to take home (for me to eat when my son forgets about it) and was told … Read full post
This President’s Day weekend don’t miss the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town! The parade starts at 1pm on Monday and is a really fun event- be forewarned, they throw candy (which I personally enjoy because I get to eat it as soon as my son forgets about it … Read full post
This weekend there are a lot of unique and fun indoor events on both Saturday and Sunday, which is great if you’re like me and need to have one structured activity to get out of the house each day on the weekend. Saturday features a special presentation by the Smithsonian … Read full post
This weekend offers the perfect opportunity to try something new! There are a few unique events that both you and your little one will enjoy. I highly recommend taking the short festive to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy their Caribbean Reef puppet show. The nature center is a … Read full post
This is my last weekend of maternity leave as I head back to work on Monday. Twelve weeks is never enough time, and going back to work always happens at the best time in the baby’s development, when they are super interactive, smiley, and no longer a potato! Luckily, I … Read full post
I’m so sad that the cold is set to return this weekend, we were so spoiled by the beautiful and unseasonably warm weather. Luckily there are quite a few indoor activities this weekend, and there are always the soft play rooms at your local Alexandria rec center to check out … Read full post