Go to posts for all kinds of ongoing and seasonal local activities:
* Ice skating
* Best outdoors in the DC area
* Local walks with children
* Baltimore with children
* Indoor excursions
* Toddler play
* Fantastic rooms
* Peaceful Places
Winter Inspo
Where: About DMV
When: Ongoing
Entrance: Varies according to location
Do not let the cold Covid months prevent you from getting out into the area. This round-up is full of recreational activities, from hiking to art experiences to seasonal sports to garden exploration to fun all season, all outdoors if that’s your preference right now. There are even suggestions for the snow. All you really need are good layers and maybe a little extra outdoor equipment.
Recreation on ice
Where: Skating rinks around the DC area
When: All weekend
Admission: Varies by ice rink
Glide under the sky and the stars – or indoors if that’s your preference. Enjoy art while skating in the Sculpture Garden. Glide across the Potomac on The Wharf’s stunning ice rink. Drive around Washington Harbor while enjoying the view of the river. Sling along the Figure 8 trail at Canal Park. Do some shopping and then skate on Pentagon Row, Rockville Town Square or Reston Town Center. Or go to an ice arena to skate out of the elements. This post has details on alfresco and indoor skating opportunities in the area.
Turn on the slopes
Where: Ski resorts around the region
When: Through the winter
Admission: Varies by resort
With this winter weather, it’s a great time to hit the slopes! Skiing is always a fun and active way to take advantage of the season. And there are a lot of ski resorts within a few hours drive that are great for youngsters, beginners (and also veteran swooshere). This post has info on Whitetail and one of our day trips there last winter. And other relatively close resorts for day trips are Liberty and Bryce. Further afield, but good to check out for longer trips, are Roundtop, Massanutten, Wintergreen, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Snowshoe, Timberline and Wisp.
Inside info
Where: About DMV
When: All weekend
Entrance: Varies from place to place
With a lot of snow on the ground, you might be looking for indoor options (if you’re comfortable with that right now). There are guidelines in place for Covid everywhere, masks are required in DC and some MD counties, and you can choose to wear one yourself without a mandate. Something to note: The Smithsonian has temporarily reduced hours and days at some museums – this post indicates where and when along with info on other places to go.
Word Up
Where: Planet Word | Downtown DC
When: All weekend at 10-17
Admission: Free
Tickets are available this weekend for the Museum of Languages. Full of fun and interesting exhibits, most of them interactive, I can highly recommend a visit. There are elements that all ages will love, though tweens and seniors will make the most of it, have more grammar instruction under their belt and generally better understanding. Our whole family loves it! Admission is free, but you must reserve timed admission cards in advance.
Corduroy
Where: Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
When: Through January 24th
Tickets: $ 28
How about some family-friendly live entertainment? Based on the books, here’s the description of Imagination Stage’s current show: We all need a friend, and Lisa is instantly attracted to the perfectly imperfect teddy bear on display in the department store. If only she could convince her stressed mother to buy Corduroy for her! Meanwhile, Corduroy is determined to find his missing button and become worthy of going to a real home. After the store closes, he goes on a fun destructive search – with the Night Watch on a comic hunt. Full of mischief and clowning, this story of unconditional love captures both humanity and the merriment of the holiday season. Recommended for ages 3-9. Proof of vaccination required for patrons 12+.
The call of nature
Where: Nature centers around the DC area
When: All weekend
Admission: Free
If you want to get a dose of the outside world in peace indoors, head to a nature center. There are several amazing attractions around the area that offer engaging exhibits, including living creatures. The Buddie Ford Nature Center in Alexandria, Watkins in Upper Marlboro, Potomac Overlook in Arlington, Long Branch in Falls Church and Brookside in Silver Spring all make for a great getaway. (Be sure to confirm that they are open before going into bad weather.)
Saturday Morning Live
Where: Online, YouTube and Facebook
When: Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST
Admission: Free
National Theater Saturday morning live! the program presents Happy Soup. From the coziness of your home, you are invited to gather with Natasha and Tia (a couple of very silly people) to make a happy soup! They have the recipe, but they need YOUR creativity to bring all these special and surprising ingredients together for the world. There will be jokes, there will be teamwork, there will be HAPPY SOUP!
(W) Hope it Up!
Where: Colleges around the DC area
When: All weekend
Admission: Ticket prices vary
With so many universities in the area, there are always some great college hoops activities going on during the season – and it’s always a good time for families. Here are a few matches to catch this weekend:
* Georgetown Men vs. Maquette Friday at 18.30
* George Mason Men Vs. St. Joseph’s Saturday at 16.00
* Maryland Men vs. Wisconsin Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
The Prom
Where: Kennedy Center | Foggy Bottom, DC
When: Through January 16th
Tickets: $ 49-139 | Find discount
Everyone is invited to the happy Broadway musical that inspired the hit Netflix adaptation. New York Magazine call it “smart and generous” and New York Times says the show “makes you believe in musical comedy again!” The Prom is a new musical comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all. You belong The Prom! Recommended for ages 10+.
Dinosaur World Live
Where: Strathmore | Bethesda, MD
When: Sunday at
Tickets: $ 24-58
Take a t. Rex for a ride or nurture a microraptor! Dinosaur World Live takes your family on an adventure across unknown territories to discover a prehistoric world of amazing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite carnivorous giant, the tyrannosaurus rex! Plus, special appearances of triceratops, giraffe titan, segnosaurus and more. Stay tuned after the show for the dino meeting and say hello!
Charm City, Your Honor!
Where: Inner Harbor Area | Baltimore, MD
When: All weekend
Entrance: Varies according to location
Walk up I-95 to change scenery and some amazing family attractions in Baltimore! Explore the exhibits at the Maryland Science Center. See some of the funniest, coolest art ever at the American Visionary Art Museum. Play the day away at Port Discovery. See the underwater world of the National Aquarium. See the story unfold at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. And much more!
Ro nu
Where: Around DC
When: All weekend
Entrance: Varies according to location
Sometimes you just want to go to a place that is beautiful and quiet, where you can relax and think (or not) – especially in this Covidy time. This post has a summary of just the places where you can find peace and quiet, all right here in the city.
*** MORE GOOD THINGS ***
* This post about local volunteer opportunities with kids can help you plan MLK Day of Service coming January 17th.
* If you want to see some live entertainment this winter, check out this summary of what’s coming to the local stages.
* The Top 30 Kids Movies on Netflix, According to Vulture.
* And a good one for adults that we just saw.
* This twenty casserole dish sounds delicious and easy to make.
* A great, convenient service for parents to keep in mind.
* The latest part of my morning routine. Who else?
* Have the painter set a baby? 
* A confirmation note from your school district regarding our updated omicron policies. 
* Proof that time flies when you have fun 
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