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Rides and more fall activities await at Leesburg Animal Park this October. Photo courtesy the venue

Best Things To Do in DC in October with Kids: Halloween, Festivals, and More Events

October is filled with harvest fun and Halloween events.

Picking the biggest pumpkin at Butler's Orchard. Photo courtesy the farm

10 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Washington, DC for Kids

Find the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms.

Pumpkin carving is a must-do Halloween activity - and an annual highlight for many kids

Halloween Activities Guide for Families

Halloween events are some of the most exciting of the year for kids. It's a special time of year...

I Dissent tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life in a stunning picture book.

20+ Ruth Bader Ginsburg Children's Books (+ More Women Leaders)

Let loose that inner rebel with these inspirational children's books.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

Workbooks can supplement school learning or fill in over the summer. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

13 Education Workbooks to Keep Kids Learning

Workbooks can help kids practice key concepts, from writing to math.

East Potomac Mini Golf is an oldie-but-goodie course, which has catered to generations. Photo courtesy of East Potomac Mini Golf

Great Mini Golf Courses in and Near Washington DC

Get your golf game on at one of these DC-area putt-putt courses.

25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party

Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?

The Key Largo Campground in Florida is located on 40 acres of tropical foliage. Photo courtesy of the campground

10 East Coast Beach Camping Sites from Florida to Maine

Is there anything better than waking up to the sound of the ocean?

As families prepare for the uncertainty of the school year, many are looking to learning pods.

How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider

Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Catch a family-friendly flick near the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Photo courtesy of The Memorial Foundation

Drive-in Movie Theaters near Washington, DC and Outdoor Movies in 2020

Catch an outdoor movie in the park or at a local drive-in theater!

Hike Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park for majestic views. Photo courtesy Maine Office of Tourism

Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020

Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations.

Time to stock up for an unpredictable school year!

Essential School Supplies for Whatever This Year Brings Us

These supplies can help whether returning to the classroom or not.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Cool science kits from Mel Science help your kids get a hands-on science education.

Subscription Boxes for Kids: Top Art, Craft, and STEM Kits

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

The Colors of Us can help kids talk about race and see differences as strengths.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

Make a small business by opening a lemonade stand.

Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids

Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.

Photo by Katrina Holden Buckley

Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.

Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends

Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.

Code.org is a great jumping off point for kids new to programming.

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Potomac Yards Interactive Fountain. Photo courtesy Kim Nguyen

17 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds to Beat the DC Summer Heat

Check out our favorite splash pads and spraygrounds in DC, NoVA, and MD.

Kids as young as age 10 can help load and unload the dishwasher.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

Give your kids an hour of tutoring or fun with a virtual helper at Heart Over Hands, Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels

Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids

The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.

Making time for reading each day is a low-key goal that works for all ages. Photo by Josh Applegate/Unsplash

The Realistic Guide to Homeschooling for Busy Parents

No one expects you to run a full school. Here are some realistic tips instead.

Photo by Ally Noel

Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy

Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.

Teach 'em to tie during downtime.

65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

Fan favorite Frozen 2 got an early release thanks to coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Disney

Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine

Kids deserve a little escapism too!

WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis

Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.

Hand them a pail and a spoon, er, shovel, and let kids dig in the dirt.

Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard

Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!

10 Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids

When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Watch your sketch appear in this invisible ink science experiment!

Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink

Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.

Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.

Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun

Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.

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25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party

Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?

Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!

Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)

Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!

East Potomac Mini Golf is an oldie-but-goodie course, which has catered to generations. Photo courtesy of East Potomac Mini Golf

Great Mini Golf Courses in and Near Washington DC

Get your golf game on at one of these DC-area putt-putt courses.

Catch a family-friendly flick near the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Photo courtesy of The Memorial Foundation

Drive-in Movie Theaters near Washington, DC and Outdoor Movies in 2020

Catch an outdoor movie in the park or at a local drive-in theater!

A sampling of Halloween face masks from Etsy shop: MadisonJamesCo

Spooky and Sweet Halloween Face Masks for Kids

These face masks pair well with a COVID-Halloween.

This DIY project for kids is right on-trend for 2020 back to school!

How to Make a Mask Lanyard or Chain So Your Kids Stop Losing Them!

These pretty chains keep masks from getting lost.