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The DC Traveler

May 25th, 2008

A Street Festival Just for Kids

Especially for the under-12 crowd, Imagination Bethesda brings youngsters together for a “just for kids” street fair.
Roving costumed entertainers, dozens of activities and hands-on crafts, dance troupes, plus music and theatrical performances make this a special afternoon…just for kids.
Children can watch a 10-foot tall stilt walker, grab an animal balloon from one […]

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November 15th, 2006

Even More Tips and Family-Fun Things to do in Washington DC with Kids

This list of kid-friendly activites in Washington DC keeps growing. Here are another five.
11) Near the Jefferson Memorial in the Tidal Basin you can rent a paddle boat. Kids seem to love these boats.  Just remember to tell them to start by heading INTO the wind, otherwise you might have to carry them the rest […]

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November 3rd, 2006

Five More Tips and Family-Fun Things to do in Washington DC with Kids

Here’s five more family-friendly activities and tips for visiting Washington DC with kids to add to the list. 
6) Take advantage of all the parks and open areas around the National Mall. Let the kids run around once in a while as you relax and enjoy lunch under a tree near a monument.
 
7) Rent bikes and […]

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October 27th, 2006

Five Tips and Family-Fun Things to do with Kids in Washington DC

There’s really so much to do in DC with kids of all ages. So I thought I’d put a list together of fun kid-friendly things for families visiting Washington DC.
 
1) I’d recommend that you keep museum visits, especially the non-kid-friendly museums (such as art musuems) relatively short based on the kid’s ages, attention spans and interests. 
 
2) […]

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