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Liv and Jack stand in front of the National Postal Museum

Here’s a listing of all 4DMV Kids guides to kid-friendly spaces around the DC metro area. Our guides highlight tips for visiting, upcoming event information and extras you might have missed while searching the internet.

The Acors in Bluey sweatsuits at Christmas time

Your Complete Guide to Winter Family Fun in the DMV

Brr… it’s cold! Winter in the DC metro area doesn’t mean staying stuck at-home. Use this hub to plan your winter family fun all season long with kid-friendly adventures across the DMV. Your time together feels a lot better with activities like ice skating, indoor play, museums, and new exhibits, doesn’t it? This post brings […]

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Jack and Liv pose in Santa's Workshop at Kings Dominion

100+ Amazing Winter Break Activities in the DMV

Winter Break is here! Use this list to plan the next two weeks through January 4th. It includes weekend happenings, daily activities, ongoing celebrations and New Years festivities. Don’t forget to bookmark it and share with friends! Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout winter break for kids (ages 3+) – teens.

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wrap with joy

Local Love: 4DMV Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide for Families

Shop local this holiday season with this list of brands, businesses and nonprofits to support! From handmade treasures to unforgettable experience gifts and wallet-friendly finds, use this guide to check off your “nice” list while uplifting the local DMV community.  Notes: Affiliate links used in this blog are indicated. Follow the links in blue text

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Jack holding a magnifying glass

Maryland STEM Festival: Amazing Activities by Age & Interest (2025)

Each fall, organizations and libraries across the state of Maryland hold special events that celebrate curiosity, innovation, and discovery in science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M) through the Maryland STEM Festival. In this guide you’ll find events by age group and interest to explore throughout the month.  The 2025 Maryland STEM Festival is packed with

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Exterior of the National Postal Museum

4DMV Kids’ Guide to the National Postal Museum

You’ve Got Mail This museum is currently closed due to a lapse in funding. I will update this alert once it reopens. One of the most underrated Smithsonian Museums! There’s so much to explore at The National Postal Museum from creating your own digital stamp to sorting historic pieces of mail. Learn how the famous

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outside view of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Kid-Friendly Guide to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (DC)

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is also known as NMAAHC or the Blacksonian. This Smithsonian museum is huge with 5 floors of captivating art, exhibits and interactive learning displays that reflect different time periods of African American history and aspects of culture. This guide reflects both facts and opinions based on

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