Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Washington, DC

Saturday Easter Events at Your Giant Food Store

by Leticia

April 10, 2009

Easter is almost here and if you have a few last minute items to pick up this weekend, do your shopping at any Giant Food store this Saturday, April 11 and take your kids.  Yes, take your children.  I really just wrote that!  Normally I enjoy solo grocery shopping trips on the weekend but Giant has some fun stuff planned for the kids this Saturday from 11-4 pm.

With Easter egg hunts down the aisles, Easter basket raffles, tastings of Easter sweets throughout the day, and Easter egg cookie decorating, grocery shopping has never sounded more fun! 

For specific times for the aforementioned events, consult your local Giant Food store.  

Weekend Update

by Beth Hoffman

April 09, 2009

Here are a few kid-friendly events coming up this weekend.

Easter Egg-stravaganza at Woodrow Wilson House - Saturday, April 11 from 1-3 PM.  It seems President Wilson used to enjoy standing at the South Portico of the White House and watching the Easter egg-roll on the White House lawn.  To honor that tradition, the Wilson House is holding their first annual egg-roll in the garden.  Admission is pricey, $25 for adults and $10 for children over 2, but if you missed the ticket for the White House egg-roll (like most of us did), it might be a good substitute.  The Wilson House is located at 2340 S Street, NW.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show - Saturday, April 11 from 8:30-9:00 PM.  The last hurrah of this year's Cherry Blossom Festival starts with a three hour festival (stating at 5:00 PM), includes musical performances, kid craft activities, and food from local restaurants.  Rain or Shine at the Southwest Waterfront, 7th Street and Maine Ave, SW.

Washington Nationals Home Opener - Monday, April 13 at 3:05 PM, Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 at 7:05 PM.  Take them out to the ballpark before the heat and humidity of summer arrive.  The Nats are playing the Phillies in a three-game home stand to open the season.  For the little ones, check out the Kids Page of the Nationals website for kid-friendly information about the mascot, baseball, and chances for kids to get out and run the bases after select Sunday games.  Nationals Park is located at 1500 S. Capital Street, SE.  Green Line to Navy Yard or park at RFK and take the shuttle.  Read more...