Weekly events, articles and contests from Washington FAMILY

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We have compiled the BEST events the DMV has to offer this holiday season! These 25 events include Santa Sightings, Parades, Performances, Menorah Lightings and more! Click the link below to find the best local events for you and your FAMILY!

25 Holiday Sightings, Winter Wonders and Festive Celebrations

Contests

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EVENTS

Watson Adventures' Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans

When: Dec. 20
Where: National Gallery of Art
6th & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC

Maryland Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker

When: Dec. 20-28
Where: Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee St.
Rockville, MD

Hanukah Storytime

When: Dec. 20
Where: Barnes & Noble Fair Lakes Promenade
12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr.
Fairfax, VA

Click here for more events happening this week!

ARTICLES

Giving to Others, Getting Life Lessons in Return

Volunteering is a great tool for raising responsible, ethical and smart kids. These are reasons to volunteer, but also what kids will gain in the process. We've also compiled a list of local volunteer opportunities and donation drop-off locations.

Giving the Gift of Books

Choosing the perfect book to gift to friends and family can be harder than it sounds. We've come up with a few rules to shop by that will help you while you browse the bookstore. We've also come up with our top five book gift ideas by genre AND included our FAMILY staff recommendations!

Mom Review: 'lil Fairy Door

Reviewer: Amber Trumpower

The lil Fairy Door has become something our children look forward to seeing every day. I knew there were many ways to use the door, and at first I considered using it for the tooth fairy. My kids are 2, 4 and 6 years old so we are just starting to have loose teeth in the house. I quickly changed my mind, thinking I wanted to use it on more of a daily basis. My next idea for the door was to put it in the bathroom next to the toothbrushes. I thought ... to read the rest, click here!