Seasonal

Celebrate the end of summer by squeezing in one last trip over Labor Day. You don’t have to go far! There are so many fantastic destinations within a four-hour drive away from the DMV. It’s also easy to turn a nearby location into a long weekend by booking a hotel …

Sweet (or maybe slightly sour), juicy and refreshing. In the season for fresh fruit, peaches are a summer icon in their own right—and from May to late September, peach season is in full swing. “How to Eat a Peach,” by Karen Schaufeld, explores a love of peaches from a squirrel’s …

Summer is a time to relax, let loose and have fun. The last thing you want to worry about on a family outing is whether you packed everything you need to stay safe and entertained. We’ve gathered a list of must-haves for two popular summer getaways: a hike in the …

If you’re looking for a way to get you and your family into the Independence Day spirit, we’ve got you covered. This glitter fireworks craft is a budget-friendly, fun way to create an awesome decoration. Happy Fourth of July!   Materials Black construction paper Glow-in-the-dark liquid craft glue (if you …

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

  Families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day and plan special activities to celebrate the special men in their lives. It’s also a holiday that celebrates and honors fathers and their influence in our lives. You don’t solely have to honor your biological father on this holiday though. Celebrate …

  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 …

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 …

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. …