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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I hope you and your kids are enjoying the snow this holiday season! Here are top 10 things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland this weekend. Also check out more family-friendly holiday activities.

Seasons of Lights at Discovery Theater. Image from DiscoveryTheater.org.

Seasons of Light at Discovery Theater – Washington, DC
Friday, December 17: 10:15 am, 11:30 am and 1 pm

Celebrate various holidays at this fun-filled interactive celebration. Explore the customs of Devali, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Christmas and a First Nations tradition of the Winter Solstice. Call 202-633-3030 to check on ticket availability.

Discovery Theater is located at 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC (map it).

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As a follow up to my earlier post on family-friendly holiday activities, here are 15 more fun holiday things to do with kids in Washington, DC, metro. Have a happy holiday!

Norwegian Giant Model Train at Union Station, Washington, DC. Image from Norway.org.

FREE: Norwegian Giant Model Train at Union Station – Washington, DC
Daily until January 3, 2011

Each Norwegian model train is a replica of a current or a historic Norwegian train, hand-crafted by an expert model builder. Free admissions.

Union Station is located at 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC (map it).

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Ah, the holidays … hot chocolates, holiday music, Santa, so fun! Check out top 10 things to do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. You can also check out 25 fun holiday things to do with kids in the Washington, DC metro.

Holidays in Leesburg, Virginia. Photo from LeesburgVA.org.

FREE: Holidays in Leesburg – Leesburg, VA
Friday, December 3: 6 pm
Saturday, December 4: 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday, December 5: 10 am – 4 pm

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Leesburg! See the tree lighting on Friday, December 3rd, at 6 pm, while enjoying music by the Loudoun Chorale and the Loudoun County High School Chamber Choir. On Saturday and Sunday, check out the Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, with more than 90 vendors selling unique handmade products.

The annual tree lighting will be held at Town Green, located at 25 W Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).
The Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show is located at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, located at 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

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Trick or treat!

Ah, Halloween weekend is finally here! Enjoy the last weekend of many Fall Festivals and the start of endless holiday sweets.

Do you prefer to stay close to home and go trick-or-treating with your kids in your neighborhood? Or do you take your kids somewhere else for trick-or-treating?

If you’re in the latter group, there’s always the mall, of course. It’s convenient, especially when the weather gets cold. If you don’t want to go to the mall, but you have no idea where else to go, check out these 6 fun trick-or-treating places this Halloween weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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