The "village" for those who care about children and families.
Kayla's Village
3505 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20010
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Fun Stuff To Do With Your Kids
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23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
301-432 5124
Enjoy the serenity of our wildflower meadow, walk our meandering trails, explore the aquatic life of our pond at our 40-acre nature sanctuary minutes from our nation's capital in Montgomery County, Maryland. Trails open dawn to dusk. No admission fee.
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
301-652-9188
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest national and international recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, that is now this Historic Site. It was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was her last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women and the Black community.
1318 Vermont Ave, NW
NW Washington, DC 20005-3607
(202) 673-2402
With more than 2,000 acres, Black Hill Regional Park offers such a wide variety of outdoor activities that its impossible to experience it all in a single visit. You'll enjoy picnic shelters near playgrounds, volleyball courts, paved and natural surface trails, and spectacular views of Little Seneca Lake. The lake can be enjoyed from your private boat, our rental boats, our pontoon tour boat, and the fishing pier. For those who love the solitude of the forest, miles of trails can be explored by foot, horseback or mountain bike. Our nature programs and interpretive tours will enhance your understanding and appreciation of this beautiful park.
20930 Lake Ridge Drive
Boyds, Maryland 20841
301-528-3490
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County's incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park. Brookside Gardens also feature two indoor conservatories for year-round enjoyment. A horticultural reference library is located in the airy Visitors Center.
1800 Glenallen Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 962-1400
Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
Rose Hill Manor, the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first elected Governor, serves as a hands-on history museum for children of all ages. The property features a manor house, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection and two barns. Guided tours of the Manor are offered daily.
1611 N. Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
301-600-1650
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself.
5801 Oxford Road
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812
(301) 320-1410
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
The DAR Museum showcases the furnishings and decorative arts of pre-industrial America with permanent and changing exhibitions in two galleries. A highlight of visiting the museum is viewing the 31 Period Rooms that depict regional or period American interiors from the 17th to the early 20th century.
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 2006
(202) 628-1776
Discovery Creek Children’s Museum of Washington
Bringing your environmentally-obsessed child to this unique museum and nature center is a must. They'll love seeing conservation and ecology lessons they learned in school get put into action. You can also hike to a creek to learn how water cycles from the ground to the air and back again. Teens will enjoy it too, and are often impressed to find that some of the museum's volunteer staff are their age.
4954 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-5111
1301 York Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
(410)321-7500
Ford’s Theater
The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre holds a unique place in United States history. The theatre has enthralled millions of visitors since its reopening in 1968, and it is one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital.
511 10th St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 426-6924
Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today.
1411 W St. SE511 10th St. NW
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 426-5961
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is among the nations most dynamic cultural and educational institutions. Because it is a wax museum committed solely to the study and preservation of African American history, it is also among the most unique. Primarily, the presentation of life-size, life-like wax figures highlighting historical and contemporary personalities of African ancestry defines its uniqueness.
1601 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 563-3404
Imagine That! Children's Museum
Imagine That! offers interactive play centers, a music room and a theater. Several large exhibits include a real ambulance, fire engine and airplane.
1616 E. Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 468-2101
9890 Brewers Court.
Laurel, MD 20723-1906
(301) 725-8070
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-0321
Monte Miniature Golf
University Boulevard & Boteler Land
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 935-9821
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-1958
(202) 245-2726
Commerce Building, Room B-077
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-3679 or (202) 482-2825
4th Street & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20565
(202) 737-4215
At National Geographic Museum enjoy a wide variety of changing exhibitions that reflect the richness and diversity of our world. The Museum’s exhibitions and the scientific fieldwork and expeditions on which they are based are supported by National Geographic’s Mission Programs, which receives generous funding by corporations, foundations, and individuals.
1145 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857 7700
In addition to performances and tours, there are free events for children throughout the year.
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628 6161
National Wildlife Visitors Center
the largest science and environmental education center in the Department of the Interior. This unique U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility is located on the 12,841 acre Patuxent Research Refuge.
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop
Laurel, MD 20708-4027
(301) 497-5580
National Women in the Arts Museum
The National Museum of Women in the Arts brings recognition to the achievements of women artists of all periods and nationalities by exhibiting, preserving, acquiring, and researching art by women and by teaching the public about their accomplishments.
The museum cares for and displays a permanent collection, presents special exhibitions, conducts education programs, maintains a Library and Research Center, publishes a quarterly magazine and books on women artists, and supports a network of state and international committees. NMWA also serves as a center for the performing and literary arts and other creative disciplines.
1250 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20005-3970
(202) 783-5000, 1(800) 222-7270
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 673-4800
Devoted to the display of naval artifacts, models, documents and fine art, the museum chronicles the history of the United States Navy from the American Revolution to the present conflicts. Interactive exhibits commemorate our Navy's wartime heroes and battles as well as peacetime contributions in exploration, diplomacy, navigation and humanitarian service.
805 Kidder Breese St. SE
Washington, DC 20374
(202) 737-2300
Newseum, (703) 284-3700
This 250,000-square-foot museum of news offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.
555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 284-3700
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.
Take a step back into time when life seemed more simple. Explore Oxon Hill Farm, the main feature of Oxon Cove Park, and its outbuildings, join in on the typical farm day activities, learn about the dairy cow and other farm animals, or take a wagon ride through the natural areas of the park.
6411 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
(301) 839-1176
Old Maryland Farm (301) 218-6770
Located just a short walking distance from the miniature train station in Watkins Regional Park, Old Maryland Farm is an educational farm facility open to the public. Its agricultural exhibits, livestock, and display gardens provide a farming experience to visitors. The facility offers interested visitors of all ages a variety of volunteer opportunities related to animal care, greenhouse and garden maintenance, and visitor services. Old Maryland Farm offers opportunities for birthday parties, pony rides, hay rides, and farm demonstrations.
301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-218-6770
Sandy Spring is the center of a unique Maryland community, a network of rural villages settled in the 1720's initially by members of the Religious Society of Friends, known as Quakers. You are invited to explore the history of the people, black and white, who built this community by browsing through these pages.
17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-0022
Seneca Creek State Park, (301) 924-2127
The 63,00 acre park extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, surrounded by forests and fields. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area. Nearby, the Schaeffer Farm Trail Area offers 12 miles of marked trails for hiking and mountain biking. For the more adventuresome hiker, the 16.5-mile Seneca Creek Greenway Trail follows the entire course of the river. During May, the Schwartz peony gardens and field plants are in bloom
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 924-2127
The Smithsonian Institution—the world's largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park all free of charge.
(202) 633-1000
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. The Discovery Room is also a great and fun way for kids to learn.
1000 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 357-2747
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.
Independence Ave. & 6th St. SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 663-2214
Storytime at Greenbelt Branch Library
11 Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 345-5800
Storytime at Hyattsville Branch Library
6530 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 985-4690
The Textile Museum expands public knowledge and appreciation – locally, nationally and internationally – of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles.
2320 S St. NW
Washington, DC 20008-4088
(202) 667-0441
Tidal Basin, (202) 479-2426
The Tidal Basin is a man-made inlet adjacent to the Potomac River in Washington, DC.The Jefferson Memorial honoring our third President sits on the south bank of the Tidal Basin. Visitors are drawn to the area because of its beauty, especially during cherry blossom season in late March and early April. Each year people come from across the nation to welcome spring and celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Tidal Basin Paddle Boats are available to rent on the eastern shore.
1501 Maine Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 479-2426
The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of electric and interurban railways of Washington, DC and environs for the benefit of present and future generations, while supplementing its collections with significant national and international objects to enhance its interpretive programs.
1313 Bonifant Road
Colesville, MD 20905-5955
301-384-6088
Union Station
2 West /40 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Movie Theater, (202) 842-3757
Postal Museum, (202) 357-2861
Observatory at the University of Maryland Astronomy Department
UM Observatory
Dept. of Astronomy
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-0355, (301) 405-3001
513 13th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 202.783.4000
Washington Dolls’ House and Toy Museum
This museum is home to six rooms of antique dolls, doll houses toys, and games. Some of the ""doll houses"" on display are probably construction models; others are documented Christmas gifts to little girls a century ago. Assembled by dollhouse historian Flora Gill Jacobs in 1975, the collection offers numerous Victorian and early 20th-century versions of the classic children‘s toy. This is a wonderful excursion for any child or adult enamored with miniature collectible.
5236 44th Street NW
Washington, DC 20015
202-244-002
Wheaton Regional Park, (301) 946-7033
Wheaton Regional Park is nestled in a forested area of Wheaton, Maryland. The park was established in 1960, incorporating several large parcels of land into one of Montgomery County’s finest and largest parks. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational and educational opportunities within its 536 acres. Take a ride on the train, go horseback riding, have a picnic, go fishing, ice skate or play ball. Relax and tour the botanical gardens and conservatory, attend a nature program, or traverse the trails and discover the park’s beauty.
2002 Shorefield Road
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-942-6703 Train Information
301-650-2880 Party Room Reservations M-F 10am - 4pm
Fun fruit picking can be found at...
22200 Davis Mill Road
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 972-3299
Johnson’s Berry Farm
1700 Swanson Road
Upper Malboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-8316
15600 Sugarland Road
Poolesville, MD 20837
(301) 977-3761
FREE Respite!
http://dcfapac.org/respite.html
FREE birthday ice cream!
Monthly Reading Calendar!
http://www.rif.org/parents/resources/monthly.mspx
Health Info/Calorie Counting
FREE 411
Help Give FREE Mammograms
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2
Vintage Children's Books (some audio)
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm
FREE Fun Printables for Kids
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=30&e=printcardlanding
FREE TV Shows
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Kayla's Village
3505 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20010
ph: (301) 803-9768
fax: (301) 434-0463
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