Calendar: Family Events in August
Kids Summer Concert, Throughout the Month, 10 a.m. Wednesday
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center | 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Details: children’s concerts every...
September Calendar: Festivals and Block Parties
Have a ball at these fests, field days and community celebrations!
National Book Festival
Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place...
August Roundup: Community and Family News in Greater Washington
Dad-related film festival gives a platform to fathers
Chevy Chase -based DADvocacy Consulting Group (DCG) created a film festival centered around fatherhood to give a...
Connecting Our Youth with U.S. History in D.C.
Learning about history—whether it is about self, family, community or country—can be a supercharge for anyone, especially for children. It nurtures self-confidence and instills...
How Two Mothers Found Healing in Organ Donation
Death is never an easy topic to discuss, especially with children, but one mother was surprised by her daughter’s reaction when she found her...
2023 Best for Families Winners
We counted your votes, and the winners are in! See who your friends and neighbors chose as the best in your communities in Washington,...
Top 10 Family Events for July: Washington FAMILY
Happy 4th of July! Click on the images below to zoom in on the calendar in our digital edition of the July 2023 issue...
Neurodivergent Play: Hosting a Playdate for All Abilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...
Your Guide to Baby-Proofing Your Home
Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a...
Parent You Should Know: Patricia Tanumihardja
Food brings people together. This is something author Patricia Tanumihardja knows well. While her name is typically found on the covers of cookbooks, she...