Summer Fun

With school ending in the next couple of weeks, parents are eagerly looking for fun places to take the kids.

Here are my top 5 Sites For Summer in the Maryland & D.C. and best of all they are all FREE:

1) Visit on of the many Smithsonian sites for an awesome adventure. One of the great things about living in the DMV is being able to visit one of the many muesums that are part of the Smithsonian. Some top kid attractions are the Zoo, the Air & Space Muesum, and the Natural History Muesum.

2) Every loves a free concert and Gaithersburg and Rockville have some of the best! Here are my top picks for both cities:
Gaithersburg's Monday & Thursday Morning children's Series at the City Hall concert Pavilion at 10:30 A.M.

June 26 - Dixie Power Trio

June 30 - RTT (Rock-n-Roll concert for the kids)

July 7 - Girl Authority

July 28 - Mariachi Band Children's Concert

Rockville Town Square's Kids Day is Tuesday. Kids will enjoy performances and activities between 6PM and 8PM. Kids eat free in most restaurants in the Town Square , check the Rockville Town Square for more information.

3) Rockville Town Square also offers free movies on the square. Showtimes are Saturday starting at 8:30PM. Get there early to pick a perfect spot and then enjoy your favorite movie under the stars.

4) If you're looking to add some culture and art to your kids life, check out the National Portrait Gallery exhibition - RECOGNIZE! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture. The exhibition runs until October 26, 2008 and focuses on Hip Hop's influence in film, graffiti, paintings, and photograhy.

5) Visit the U.S. Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. Even though it's not part of the Smithsonian, it's still FREE. Kids will enjoy the indoor Rain Forest, the Butterfly Garden, and the Conservatory Entrance (so special, I don't want to ruin it!!!)