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

Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa!

When: Dec. 26-29
Where: Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Place, SE

Washington, DC

Winter Break Festivities

When: Dec. 26-30
Where: Port Discovery Children's Museum

35 Market Pl.

Baltimore, MD

Snow

When: Dec. 27
Where: Barnes & Noble Clarendon Market Common

2800 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 500

Arlington, 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 Blog: Tiny Steps Mommy

Title: Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
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There is less than a week left before Christmas and if you are like me, this means it's time to scramble to finish shopping. Being a last minute shopper doesn't mean you have to give up creativity with gift buying... to read the rest, click here!