3 Things To Know This Month — Brandi Calhoun, Assistant Editor
Fall into the perfect season. From an 18K digital world at ARTECHOUSE and a free chalk art festival in Old Town to a beloved farmers market's new home at The…
Learning to “adult” — BY STEVIE ROSENFELD
From financial planning and social skills coaching to independent living, here are the DMV's top life skills courses for teaching young adults what school…
Prince George's County public schools guide — BY STEVIE ROSENFELD
Your guide to the best public schools in PGC, including those with specializations in STEM and foreign language. Choosing a public school for your child…
Exploring and caring for national parks — By Mary Quattlebaum
From lyrical picture books and a Magic Tree House adventure in Yosemite to a graphic novel history of the National Park Service, these reads will have kids…
How to know when you're overparenting, and what to do about it — BY COLLEEN REED
If you're tracking everyone's schedule, making every decision and nagging everyone to follow through, a parenting expert says it might be time to hand off more…
A pediatrician's back-to-school health guide — By Azadeh Sami, MD
A Kaiser Permanente pediatrician outlines the health priorities every family should tackle before the first bell — from vaccines and sleep schedules to…
Ask Washington Parent: What are the laws for vaping and e-cigarettes for teens in the DMV? — By Stevie Rosenfeld
From bans on flavored products and sales near schools to steep fines for retailers, DC, Maryland and Virginia have more protections in place than many parents…
13 free activities for DMV families this fall — BY MIRANDA SIMPSON
From fall foliage on the National Mall to free festivals in Northern Virginia and Maryland, here's how to make the most of autumn in the DMV without spending a…
Leaf-peeping with littles — By Stevie Rosenfeld
Stroll through scenic gardens and rugged hiking trails to enjoy the fall sights this autumn. Summer gets the family road trips and the fireworks, but fall has…
Fall for these seasonal pumpkin flavors — BY CAYLA GARDNER
From the classic pumpkin spice lattes and doughnuts to vegan bread and marzipan, these shops across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia are celebrating fall…
Kids eat free! — BY CAYLA GARDNER
Save on your next family dining experience with these restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia offering free kids' meals on select days. Family…
An in-cider's look at local apple cider — By Cayla Gardner
From family-friendly orchards serving handcrafted fresh cider to local cideries serving award-winning hard ciders, these Maryland and Virginia destinations are…
Pick the perfect pumpkin at these Maryland and Virginia farms — BY CAYLA GARDNER
Plan the perfect fall family outing with these farm and pumpkin patches across the DMV featuring hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals and seasonal festivals…
All aboard the best fall rides in the DMV — BY STEVIE ROSENFELD
From miniature park trains that have delighted DC families for generations to a steam-powered ride through Amish countryside, here are the best train…
DC Events September 2026
Passport to Patriotism: 250 Years of Diplomacy. Now-Oct. 18. Marking America's 250th anniversary, this exhibition gathers work from more than 30 contemporary…

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