http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:29:28 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:57:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Nature-center-highlights-Black-Hill-Regional-Park-Visitor-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner Black Hill Visitor Center is located in Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Maryland. They have nature displays based on the environment of Black Hill Park available for viewing. Pontoon boats leave the center for tours every weekend for $4 per person... park educational activity Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:57:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Nature-center-highlights-Black-Hill-Regional-Park-Visitor-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Local-parks-highlight-Blueberry-Hill-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner This neighborhood park has a covered picnic area as well as a playground. The park also has tennis courts, a basketball court, and several ball fields. To reserve the picnic area for an event, visit the Montgomery County Parks website.Blueberry Hill ... park Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Local-parks-highlight-Blueberry-Hill-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Weekly-storytime-at-your-local-Barnes-and-Noble?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner Children's booksFlickr by SvadilfariMany local Barnes & Noble stores hold a weekly children's storytime.  These readings are usually held on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday mornings at 11am but check your local store to make sure of ... free store educational Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:44:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Weekly-storytime-at-your-local-Barnes-and-Noble?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Series-Cooking-with-your-kids-Vegetarian-white-chili?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner This vegetarian version of white chicken chili is a great recipe to make in the crockpot on a cold day. While I prefer the version with meat, this recipe is very close and tastes good in its own right. I’ve seen kids as young as 11 months try a... at home activity Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Series-Cooking-with-your-kids-Vegetarian-white-chili?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Local-parks-highlight-Watkins-Regional-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner One great feature of this regional park is the miniature train. Your little ones can ride a scale version of the Huntington Locomotive around the track during the weekends in September. The fee is small, a little over one dollar per person for a ride... park Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:07:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Local-parks-highlight-Watkins-Regional-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Local-parks-highlight-Centennial-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner Centennial Park is the largest park in Howard County. With 7000+ acres, this park has plenty of land to do many things with. There’s also a large lake in the park for recreational use. You can rent a boat from the boathouse or launch your ow... park outdoor activity free Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:58:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Local-parks-highlight-Centennial-Park?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-Extravaganza-on-October-31rst-at-Meadowside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Meadowside Nature Center is having a special Halloween event on October 31rst for the families of the Washington DC area. Starting at 5:30pm, the center will hold its annual Halloween party. Any child over the age of 3 is invited to hike the sc... event Halloween Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-Extravaganza-on-October-31rst-at-Meadowside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Mayhem-in-Marlborough-Ghost-Walk-on-Halloween-weekend-in-Prince-Georges-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Darnall’s Chance House Museum is having guided tours and a ghost walk over Halloween weekend 2009. These one hour tours start every 20 minutes between 7pm and 9pm on Mischief Night and Halloween. The guides wear costumes and there will be... event Halloween Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:42:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Mayhem-in-Marlborough-Ghost-Walk-on-Halloween-weekend-in-Prince-Georges-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Halloween-Bats-on-October-30th-at-Locust-Grove-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  On October 30th, 2009, the Locust Grove Nature Center is putting on a lecture about why people associate bats with Halloween. Animal loving children will enjoy learning facts and myths about bats. This educational event only costs $2 per person... event Halloween Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:37:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Halloween-Bats-on-October-30th-at-Locust-Grove-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Great-Pumpkin-Treasure-Hunt-on-October-31rst-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Montgomery County residents who love Halloween should join the staff of the Brookside Nature Center for a treasure hunt in search of the Great Pumpkin. You and your children can hike the trails at Wheaton Regional Park in this wonderful treasur... event Halloween Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:31:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Great-Pumpkin-Treasure-Hunt-on-October-31rst-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Halloween-Spooktacular-on-October-31rst-in-Loudoun-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  The Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets is holding a special indoor trick-or-treating event for your family on Halloween. This is a great way to trick-or-treat indoors in a safe environment. The retailers at the outlets will be handing out candy to... event free Halloween Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:05:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Halloween-Spooktacular-on-October-31rst-in-Loudoun-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d22-American-Girl-Halloween-Treasure-Hunt-on-October-31rst-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Another event on Halloween for Washington DC residents and visitors is the American Girl Halloween Treasure Hunt. This event is being held by the Brookside Gardens Nature Center in the Wheaton Regional Park. Girls aged 8 to 11 will love this Am... event Halloween Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:17:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d22-American-Girl-Halloween-Treasure-Hunt-on-October-31rst-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Trickortreat-at-the-National-Firearms-Museum-on-Halloween-weekend-2009-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  The National Firearms Museum is holding an indoor trick-or-treat event for families in the Washington DC area. For the first time this year, you can dress up your children to go to this unique museum. Each exhibit will have guides who will give... event Halloween Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:17:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Trickortreat-at-the-National-Firearms-Museum-on-Halloween-weekend-2009-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Malloween-on-Halloween-2009-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Fair Oaks Mall is holding an indoor trick-or-treat event for families in the Washington DC area. This annual event has been happening for 22 years. You can dress up your children, and maybe yourselves as well, to go to participating retailers w... event free Halloween Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:17:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Malloween-on-Halloween-2009-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Fairy-Tale-Hikes-on-October-30th-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  If you’re spending Halloween weekend in the Washington DC area, you could try the Brookside Nature Center’s Fairy Tale Hike on the day before Halloween. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 will enjoy meeting their favorite fairy ta... event Halloween Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:17:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Fairy-Tale-Hikes-on-October-30th-at-Brookside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Harvest-Festival-on-Halloween-2009-in-Prince-Georges-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  MNCPPC for PG county is holding a Harvest Festival on Halloween 2009. From 1pm until 4pm, you and your family can enjoy all the usual Fall and Halloween activities: arts and crafts, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, food, and games. Admissio... event Halloween Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:09:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Harvest-Festival-on-Halloween-2009-in-Prince-Georges-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Woodlawn-Plantation-Haunted-History-tours-on-October-30th-and-31rst-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Woodlawn Plantation will be hosting haunted tours of the museum on Halloween weekend 2009. This haunted tour of the house and grounds is not recommended for any children under the age of 8. Woodlawn Plantation is “one of the most haunted ... event Halloween Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:55:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Woodlawn-Plantation-Haunted-History-tours-on-October-30th-and-31rst-in-Fairfax-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Costume-ice-skating-at-Montgomery-County-rinks?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  If your children like to ice skate and also like dressing up for Halloween, they will love combining the two at costume themed ice skating parties.  Both Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena will be holding dress-up skating times on M... event Halloween Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:06:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Costume-ice-skating-at-Montgomery-County-rinks?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d15-3rd-Annual-Halloween-Rocks-Festival-on-October-30th-in-Montgomery-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner Halloween Rocks! Festival 2008Andy’s Parties is hosting a Halloween festival at Kentlands Market Square in Downtown Kentlands on Mischief Night 2009.  This excellent free event starts at 3pm on October 30th and goes until 7pm.  Along ... event outdoor activity performance free Halloween Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d15-3rd-Annual-Halloween-Rocks-Festival-on-October-30th-in-Montgomery-County?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Pumpkin-painting-on-Halloween-2009-at-Meadowside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner  Meadowside Nature Center is holding a special event on October 31rst for the children of the Washington DC area and specifically Montgomery County. From 1pm until 2pm, the center is hosting a pumpking painting event. Any child over the age of 3... event outdoor activity Halloween Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:13:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11054-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Pumpkin-painting-on-Halloween-2009-at-Meadowside-Nature-Center?cid=exrss-DC-Family-Activities-Examiner