Activities

  Warmer temperatures and sunny skies encourage many families to take to the streets and sidewalks to ride their bikes. Biking through the neighborhood is one of the simplest ways to entertain oneself and stay in shape. But biking can also bring about a few risks, especially for first-time riders. …

You’ve sent invitations, bought decorations, made a list (and checked it twice) … now you’re ready to throw your child the best birthday party of the season. But the biggest task has yet to begin: hosting the party. Don’t let all your preparation go to waste. Find out how you …

  Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers to society. Did you know that the holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day to honor moms? In addition, Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States every year. It is often marked …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the May 2022 issue of Washington FAMILY.

Summer is a time for kids to choose what they learn. The “summer slide” doesn’t have to be a reality when there are a number of enriching, educational camps for families to choose from in our April 2022 directory. If your child wanted more science, math or art during the …

  I’ll never forget the first time I picked a beautiful, ripe, red tomato that I helped grow. I had watered and weeded around the plant with love, and I was so proud of that tomato. Since I wasn’t interested in gardening when I was a kid, this memorable gardening …

  Get your head in the game with the help of these instructional and training facilities in the DMV. Children of all ages can develop skills in a new sport with specialized classes; meet with coaches for private, small group and team-centered training for student athletes; use competitive equipment to …

There might be some camps you missed from our Summer Camp Directory February 2022 edition! Explore these Maryland and Virginia day camps and overnight camps below, and more camps in our February directory (linked above) and our April 2022 directory. An online summer camp guide is also available at washingtonfamily.com/summer-camp-guide. …

  Sometimes it’s great to just run, play and discover new interests. If your children are still feeling out which sports are right for them, or don’t want to commit to rigorous schedules and competitive standards, here are some community athletic clubs and organizations from our April 2022 sports directory …

  In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel as though a child who isn’t on a sports team is missing out on an experience compared to their peers? Not all kids enjoy organized …