Jennifer Swope
Jennifer Swope, a DC resident since 2003, transitioned from humanitarian work to freelance editing in 2012 to stay home with her two kids. This shift sparked her passion for finding fun ways to keep them entertained—and inspired her to contribute to Mommy Poppins. When she's not navigating DC's chaos with her kids, she and her husband love watching sports, planning their next trip, and attending concerts. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferswope.
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February winter break is right around the corner for Washington, DC public school kids. When does winter break start? It begins Monday, February 20 and ends Friday, February 24, 2023. When you add the weekend before and after, you've got nine days to fill with fun for your kids.
To help you make the most of winter break, we've rounded up a variety of fun things to do with kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. With both indoor and outdoor options on the list, you're covered in any weather. If you need more fun ideas, check out our lists of 30 fun winter activities in DC for kids and families, 15 free activities near DC this winter, outdoor ice skating rinks near DC, and top indoor playgrounds.
From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and beyond, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don’t miss our favorite things to do in DC with kids this month.
Go wild outdoors on a Wild Child Hike, or explore nature while using your imagination during Wild Forest Time. Indoors, there are incredible theater performances for all ages, including Aquarium at Imagination Stage and No Excuses, No Limits, a performance by differently-abled dancers at the Kennedy Center. There are also many ways your family can honor Martin Luther King Jr., from joining the MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade to the MLK Service and Learning Day at Frying Pan Farm. And don't miss the beginning of Lunar New Year celebrations at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Burke Lake Park.
Find more things to do in DC in January in our list of the best places to go snow tubing near DC, our round-up of the best outdoor ice skating rinks near DC, and our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids.
We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.
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