Meredith Kiryakov

Visiting Holiday Road in Virginia and Enchant Christmas in DC with Kids

Submitted by Meredith Kiryakov on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:00am

The tunnel of lights is one of many great family photo ops at Holiday Road.

DC is sparkling in 2021 with more Christmas lights displays and immersive holiday experiences than ever before! My family loves to visit at least one holiday lights display each year—it’s a highlight of the season for my kids. This year, we were thrilled to visit two fantastic holiday events near DC—Holiday Road, a newcomer to the area located in Leesburg, Virginia, and Enchant Christmas, which returned to Nationals Park for the third year after being closed in 2020 due to Covid. Both events were really fun and quite different from each other, so you can pick the experience that’s right for your family. At either one, you're sure to find plenty to love.

Fall Day Trips Near Washington, DC for Families

Submitted by Meredith Kiryakov on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 10:00am

A visit to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. Photo courtesy of Luis Roa

Fall is my favorite season in the DC area. The humidity drops, but the weather is still warm enough to enjoy lots of family adventures. If you’re looking to explore our region and make some memories this fall, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite fall day trips near Washington, DC. Whether you’re looking for beautiful fall foliage, thrills and adventure, or you’re not ready for summer to end, there’s a great destination in our region.

Destination Playgrounds in the DC Area: 15 Play Spaces Worth the Trip

Submitted by Meredith Kiryakov on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 5:38pm

Kids of all ages and abilities will love the colorful equipment at Clemyjontri Park. Photo by the author

Families in the Washington, DC area are fortunate to have an abundant selection of neighborhood playgrounds and parks for kids to play, explore, and work out their energy. The playgrounds on this list take it a step further with unique themed play equipment, splash pads, mini golf, trains and carousels to amp up the fun.

When you’re looking to spend the whole day at the park, these 15 playgrounds in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are worth the drive.

DC Area Playgrounds That Received Upgrades in 2020-21

Submitted by Meredith Kiryakov on Sun, 04/04/2021 - 2:12pm

New playground equipment at Banneker Park in Arlington includes slides and a rock climbing obstacle course. Photo by the auth0r.

As spring weather arrives in DC, families are no doubt eager to enjoy the fresh air and let their kids play outside. Parks and playgrounds are great gathering spots for neighbors, and these parks and playgrounds in the DC area all received upgrades in 2020 or will be upgraded by early 2021.

From splash pads to street hockey courts to fun, new playground equipment, these parks have lots of new features for your kids to enjoy. If you're looking for more spring fun in DC, see our rundowns of the best mini-golf courses and family-friendly campgrounds in the area.

DC is Reopening: Indoor Attractions You Can Visit Right Now

Submitted by Meredith Kiryakov on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 11:30am

Inquisitive kids will delight in the Maryland Science Center. Photo courtesy of the center

With COVID-19 transmission rates starting to drop across the region, public indoor spaces are beginning to reopen.

Restrictions have eased across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, allowing some museums and indoor play spaces to reopen. If you and your kids are feeling cabin fever from winter months spent at home, consider a safe visit to one of these museums, historic homes, and indoor attractions.They remain some of our favorite winter break destinations.

Visitors must still wear masks and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet at all of these locations.

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