Best for all ages
With acts from all over the world, this circus is as much international as it is UniverSoul. [Read more]
More than 20 embassies will participate in this kid-oriented feature of Passport DC. [Read more]
Did you know that the state dog of Maryland is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever? See the dogs in action and learn more about the state's rich maritime culture at this festival. [Read more]
The Smithsonian's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month kicks off with a day of music, dances and crafts. [Read more]
Pack a picnic and head to Great Meadows for a day of horse racing and elaborate hats. Young equine lovers get in free! [Read more]
Christina Barron
"The Art of Video Games" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum looks at 40 years of video games and how they can be considered art.
Family Filmgoer
Jane Horwitz
Jane Horwitz lets parents know which films are suitable for children — and which ones kids should avoid.
On Parenting
Janice D'Arcy — a longtime journalist and mother of two — writes about the news, ideas, trends, people and opinions shaping our experience as parents.