4 Things DMV Families Should Know in April
Here's what you shouldn't miss this spring in the D.C. area, from a new immersive experience with Hershey to lots of fun to be...
Top 5 Things to Know This March
St. Patrick’s Day FunSt. Patrick’s Day is on March 17, and there are many opportunities to celebrate around the DMV, including at the St....
2026 Washington Family Summer Camps & Activities Fair
The Washington Family Summer Camps & Activities Fair brought many families to Tysons Corner Center Saturday, Feb. 21 to explore camp options in the...
![The Kennedy Center with an altered sign that says “The Donald J. Trump and The [sic] John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts”](https://www.washingtonfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trump_Kennedy_Center_sign_02-218x150.jpg "How Young Audiences Are Affected by Kennedy Center Shutdown")
How Young Audiences Are Affected by Kennedy Center Shutdown
The sudden announcement in February that the Kennedy Center would be closing for renovations for two years has sent ripples throughout Washington, D.C.’s arts...
Washington Family Editor Previews Local Camp Fair
In advance of the Washington Family Summer Camp & Activities Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon-3 p.m. at Tyson's...
It’s A Girl! Asian Elephant Calf Born at Smithsonian Zoo
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced the birth of a female Asian elephant calf at the...
Gaithersburg Book Festival Opens Submissions for 2026 Poetry Contest
The Gaithersburg Book Festival, an annual literary event featuring educational panels, book signings and appearances from authors from across the country, recently opened submissions...
Day After Government Reopens, D.C. Student Reflects on Recent Visit to Capitol Hill
The longest federal government shutdown in history — lasting 43 days — did not stop the members of the National Student Council (NSC) from...
Chamber of Mothers Ends Cross-Country Tour in D.C.
Nonprofit advocacy organization Chamber of Mothers made one of the final stops on its cross-country Mothers United tour on Wednesday, Oct. 29, touching down...
Washington Family Wins 6 Parenting Media Association Awards in 2025
Washington Family won six awards at the 2025 Parenting Media Association Awards, which honors achievements in parenting journalism across the United States. These awards,...
