Guides & Resources

This article was originally written by Kristin Beheler and has been updated by Jackie Malkes. The holidays are coming up quick! Grandparents might already be asking what gifts to get the grandkids. Of course, family (especially grandparents) love to give...

Last year, for the first time ever, we cut down our own Christmas tree at a local tree farm. I still don't know who had more fun—myself, my husband, or our kid! While the whole experience only took 6...

Ready for family fun at outdoor and indoor ice skating rinks? Us too! There are lots of opportunities in the Washington, DC, area! Nearly all locations require advanced timed tickets. If you are looking for winter events and adventures...

It's the holiday season, and Santa’s social calendar is totally booked with events in and around Washington, DC. Although he brings joy to children everywhere, especially on Christmas day, Santa spreads the spirit of the season with appearances in...

Christmas is upon us, bringing back a lot of our favorite events are back on the schedule. It's time to take out our calendars and fill them with the best of our family's favorite events. Nothing says Christmas time...

This is the time of year when many of us look for ways to make a positive impact in our communities and to bring a little more brightness into the lives of strangers. This holiday season, DC Area Moms has...

It's time to light the lights! Check out the best walking and driving places to enjoy holiday light displays across the DMV area! Walking Light Displays DC Holiday Lights Neighborhoods across DC will be decorating their main streets this year! From Woodley...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we love a home cooked meal, sometimes it simply isn't doable because of new babies, children, aging parents, and all the responsibilities. And that's ok! Wondering where to order a Thanksgiving meal...

November is a time to celebrate the peak of fall and all the good things that the holiday season brings, including precious time with your family. If you are looking for fun things to do in November, here are...

It's the time of the year for your little train engineer to enjoy holiday trains in and around Washington, DC, this holiday season. Many of the trains featured in the DC Area Moms' Trains to See and Trains to...

Fall foliage is a beautiful sight to see, and the DC area is one of the best places in the US to see it. If you're looking for the best places to see the fall foliage with kids, here...

There's lots to love about living in the DC area, but extreme weather is NOT one of them. Luckily, DC, MD, and VA are home to many amazing indoor play places that hit the spot during our hot and humid...

We are grateful to Bright Horizons for sponsoring this Halloween Events and Happenings Guide which allows us to continue to bring resources like this to local DMV families. Bright Horizons® knows childhood is a treasured time and they believe it...

October brings an end to the summer heat and so much family fun that one guide simply does not suffice. This month's guide to family-friendly events includes outings sure to please every member of your family. Whether your crew...