I've been traveling out of town and this is one of the best BJJ gyms I've visited so far. There's a…read morevery healthy culture and community at Groundworks. The instructors (Chris and the two Seans) teach a very modern approach to BJJ. Instead of just showing a position, practicing it a few times, and then sparring, they have us play games to really drill in the position and how it connects to the overall picture. I have found this style to be extremely beneficial as a beginner who is still trying to understand the fundamentals. One of my favorite things about the gym is the strong sense of community. On Thursdays we go out to a Mexican restaurant after class and travel to other gyms. Whether you are new to BJJ or have been practicing for a while you'll be sure to find an awesome community and phenomenal training here at Groundworks. OSS!

This is an excellent place to train. I dropped in for an open mat and met a lot of people across…read moreall belt levels. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming and more than willing to teach me some new tricks. The gym owners themselves were very warm-hearted people and offered to roll with me as well which was tremendously helpful. Facilities were super clean and plenty of mat space for a bit crew to roll. Would give this place an 11 out of 10 and recommend to anyone looking for a place to train while visiting DC or even begin their jiu jitsu journey.

Located inside the historic Glen Echo Park, the Puppet Co. is a true blast from the past! This…read morenon-profit theatre is dedicated to introducing the art of puppetry to a new generation by bringing a mix of hand puppets, rod puppets, body puppets, marionettes, and shadow puppets to stage both original works and traditional children's stories. If you ever visited the "Land of Make-Believe" with Mister Rogers, you will be very familiar with these vintage style puppets. My four and eight-year old recently enjoyed a weekend original feature which was a mash up several different fairy tales. As an adult, I found it to be a bit corny but the show was perfect for my littles who stayed engaged for nearly the entirety of the one-hour show. Floor seating is available which is perfect for young families with children who cannot stay still. They have a fun house mirror in the lobby and after the show there was a puppet meet and greet. Overall it was good family fun for a hot summer afternoon. It's proximity to the Glen Echo carousel, playground, and aquarium made it feel like a full day affair!

My kids absolutely loved their first puppet show. I took my 5 and 10 year old to see the Twisted…read moreTales show and it was laughs for everyone. The staff were friendly, and the actors were engaging. I loved that they provided an interactive experience with pauses throughout the play to ask questions to the audience. I worried that my 5 year old wouldn't be able to sit still, but the open floor space was perfect for him to move around.

After seeing a photo of a party done by Confetti Teepees I knew I had to work with them for my…read morekiddos first sleepover. And I must say, it did not disappoint! The girls loved every part of it - down to the notepads they got to take home! The theme was perfectly executed and had adorable details that really made each and every girl feel special. Overall: I would 100% hire this company again.

Confetti Teepees just set up my daughter's 12th birthday sleepover. All I can say is WOW! The set…read moreup was beautiful, with so many cute little touches. The girls had a blast and I know they will be talking about this for a long time. Thank you so much for making this such a special birthday!

My 5 year old son had a poor experience here, and we had to remove him. We thought perhaps it was a…read morefluke so we tried the second week that we had signed up for, again we had to remove him after just one day. He was picked on by older students, as there is a mix of kids ranging from (at least) 5-12 years old, and the staff seemed neither aware nor able to fix it. He has loved all his other camps, so I am not convinced that my son is the problem. I cannot in good faith recommend this camp.

Knowledgeable staff that works well with children. My son loved Lego Club (Bricks 4 Kidz) at his…read moreschool and always commented how much fun he'd had building various mechanical projects using Legos. In my eight-year-old son's words: "The teachers are well-trained and very nice. The creativity with Legos is a lot of fun!"

The ladies of District Playgroup put on some really great outdoor playtimes for little kids! We…read morehave attended two of their playtimes, one was an Easter themed one, which had a wonderful egg hunt (in a year where it was hard to find egg hunts!), a sack race, and fun arts and crafts activities. The second was their monthly playtime at Femme Fatale DC where they had a great painting activity, an alphabet one, and other fun ones. We love the fact that the playtimes are bilingual (English and Spanish), and they're just so fun for the little kids. Definitely take your toddler (up to 4ish) year old to one of their playtimes, the kiddo will love it!

District Playgroup is AMAZING!! My toddler looks forward to attending each month. The facilitators…read moreare all native Spanish speakers, super fun & energetic, nurturing, and engaging. The activities are always very age appropriate, educational, and teach great skills in all areas of development. We LOVE District Playgroup and recommend attending, we are sure you would love it too!!

Norma did a fabulous job at my sons birthday party. She was on time, professional, flexible and…read moremost of all fun. She was the one who gave me the idea of a super hero party and it was a simple yet soooo much fun theme! She started of the party with some songs, then face painting, then she did some crafts, some games and bubbles. She had the atention of almost 18 kids during the whole party and was nice enough to hang around for a little later to sing the birthday song as well (we had to run to get the matches for the candle coz we forgot them at home). Thank you Norma.. i will be referring you to new mommies in the future!

We had Musical Birthday Party for my 3 year old, very recently. The program La Farfalla offered has…read moreeverything that my daughter likes, music, face painting, craft, bubbles. Norma asked for my daughter's favorite songs and craft beforehand. She was well prepared, gentle with kids and she had a great voice as a singer and played with her guitar. The party was a blast, my daughter loved all her favorite songs and all other activities as well. I also heard from other parents that their children enjoyed very much. I highly recommend her.

Just a note here to share about music classes through Mr. Mikes Music. Highly encourage and…read morerecommend! Finding these classes has been probably the best thing for us with our newborn. We did the 0-6month babies class and have continued with these classes ever since. The classes have given us so many tools and games to play with the baby outside of the class too. We've loved having the ritual of walking there for the class and look forward to it every week. The curriculum is smart and well balanced and the instructors are everything you'd hope for in a music teacher for your little ones. One of the best things is seeing the baby connect with movements and melodies week to week and we now have sooooo many more songs to sing together beyond maybe the 5 that I remembered from my own childhood. Register at www.mistermikesmusic or to email if interested in joining at mistermikesmusic@gmail.com. Don't sleep on it if you are even considering it as classes fill up!

My son took four of these classes (Bells, Flute, Maracas, and Triangle) through his toddler years…read moreand really enjoyed it. My son is in kindergarten now, but he still listens to the CD's and his favorite afterschool activity is "Vocal Tech", which I'm sure is because of these classes. I loved Mr. Steve's classes best, but Libby's classes were very good too. It was easy to reschedule if needed, so keep that in mind. They also do birthday parties, which are super fun for toddlers.

Such a great activity for grade school girls!! It really falls on the shoulders of the coaches of…read morehow the program is implemented and accepted by the girls involved. The outline that is provided is laid out step by step and spelled out of what needs to be accomplished. The true moment of Awwww is when all the girls and their families do the end of the season 5k. Great team/family building event!!!

From the owner: At Girls on the Run Northern Virginia, teaching essential life skills is the cornerstone of our…read moreresearch-based programs. Trained volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.