Justin Roberts

One of our favorite kindie bands will be back in town! If your little one hasn’t seen Justin Roberts in concert, put this in a must-to-see list for him/her. His show is always fun and energetic. We had a great time at Justin Roberts’ show in Washington, DC, last year.

When?
Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm

Where?
Show will be held at Jammin’ Java, located at 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

How much?
Tickets are $15 per person (babies under 1 year old are free). The morning show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm show. Get your tickets online.

Enjoy a video to one of his popular songs, Pop Fly:

Whoa, it’s the last weekend February! Did you remember to take down your Christmas lights? Please, please, do, if you haven’t already done so. I can still see one of my neighbors’ blue and red lights. Seriously? Please take those lights down. Thanks for letting me rant about that … here are this weekend’s top ten things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.

George Washington Mount Vernon's Estate. Image from MountVernon.org.

Black History Month – Mount Vernon, VA
Friday, February 25 – Sunday, February 27: 9 am – 4 pm

Learn about the lives and contributions of the slaves who built the plantation home of George Washington in observance of Black History Month. Daily highlights by Mount Vernon interpreters begin at 10 am, daily wreathlaying occurs at 12 pm, daily tour starts at 1 pm. Admission fees: $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate is located at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (map it).

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Hey, it’s a 3-day weekend! Get a free admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate this Monday, check out kiddie concerts and find more things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland this President’s Day weekend.

The Okee Dokee Brothers. Image from JamminJava.com.

The Okee Dokiee Brothers – Vienna, VA
Saturday, February 19: 10:30 am

Enjoy energetic and interactive music by childhood best friends, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing. The two friends who are originally from Denver, Colorado, have toured the Midwest with their bluegrass band for years before starting their kindie band, The Okee Dokee Brothers. Tickets are $8 per person (free for babies under 1 year old). Get your tickets online.

Jammin’ Java is located at 2270 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

KayDee Puppet Show – Washington, DC
Saturday, February 19: 10 am

Fun show for kids 2 and above! KayDee Puppets use large, delightful moving mouth puppets, telling stories about fun fairy tales. Tickets are $5.75 per person, or $3.50 for Avalon Theatre members. Get your tickets online.

Avalon Theatre is located at 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC (map it).

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Ah, Valentine’s Day! To be honest, I was never big fan of Valentine’s Day until a few years ago. I didn’t think it was worth the one day a year to get overpriced flowers and to make a reservation at fancy restaurant for their special Valentine menu. But now …. who would’ve thought that celebrating Valentine’s Day with your little one can be so much fun? No expensive flowers needed, either!

There are plenty of fun activities that you can do with your kids this Valentine’s Day weekend. Don’t forget to check out our calendar of events for more things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Michael Rosman. Image from NationalTheatre.org.

FREE: Michael Rosman: Defying Gravity – Washington, DC
Saturday, February 12: 9:30 am and 11 am

Enjoy a zany and off-beat performance by Michael Rosman, where he’ll juggle bananas, toss a bowling ball, or try to keep his balance on a unicycle! You and your kids will enjoy this fun show at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. Free admissions. Tickets are distributed about half an hour before the show starts.

The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC (map it).

FREE: The Power of Chocolate Festival – Washington, DC
Saturday, February 12 & Sunday, February 13: 10 am – 4:30 pm

This Valentine’s Day weekend, celebrate chocolate, the food of the gods to the Mayan and Aztec peoples, at the Power of Chocolate Festival at National Museum of the American Indian. At this festival, you and your kids can explore chocolate’s culture and history; enjoy live performances, such as Bolivian dance groups and presentations by experts at MARS Chocolate North America and participate in hands-on family activities. Free admissions.

National Museum of the American Indian is located at Fourth Street & Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC (map it).

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What a snow week! Your kids probably got to go sledding and build snowmen. We finally got some decent snowman-building snow in DC Metro! Enjoy the rest of your week. Check out top ten things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia this weekend.

To be safe, check the event’s website to see if the event has been rescheduled due to snow.

Jumping Jack Sports Open Gym – Ashburn, VA
Friday, January 28: 12 pm – 1:30 pm and 5 pm – 6:30 pm

In addition to their Snow Day Camp (all day from 9 am to 4 pm), Jumping Jack Sports will also hold two open gym times this Friday. Bounce, slide, go through a 70-foot inflatable obstacle course, climb a rock wall and more! Fees: $10 for the first child, $8 for siblings, $6 for babies from 18 months to 2 years and free for adults. Members receive 50% off.

Jumping Jack Sports is located at 44710 Cape Court, Suite# 128, Ashburn, Virginia (map it).

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