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Free places in the DMV area to keep your kids busy
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items I’m a mom of one that just started her first year in college but she was once small and I had limited money but I kept her busy. Majority of these recommendations are going to be free places you can go. The kids will have fun and your pockets will be...
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There’s about two playground areas, grills and a walking path. I’ve seen people fishing in the area as well. They have free events at this park too.
Louise F. Cosca Regional Park - Prince Georges County MD
Bring the kids here to see nature and animals. It’s free!
Clearwater Nature Center
They have free concerts on Sundays in the summer. Bring your chairs and or a blanket and relax while your kids play at the playground. There’s a walking path around the pond and you can rent a paddle boat for a fee. There’s a ice rink in the same par...
Allen Pond Park
During the summer they show free movies during the week. Just ask them for the list. They have specific movies for specific days and my daughter would tell me which ones she wanted to see and I would put them on my calendar
Xscape Theatres Brandywine 14
Wow I’m looking at the pictures and they really fixed this park up! It never looked bad but it looks amazing now. They had a train and a small zoo when we went and I’m hoping they still have it because it was all free.
Watkins Regional Park
Mall play areas will be your best friend! Take the kids and a book for you. Sit down and read while the kids play with the other kids. Free!
Annapolis Mall
You can walk around, let the kids play in the sand area while you sit and relax, they have free outside movie nights and you can bring chairs. It’s all about getting creative! Money doesn’t have to be spent and you can fill your weekends up with acti...
National Harbor
Now this one isn’t free but you don’t have to pay to enter and if your kids are young enough you might be able to get away with them just being ok playing with other kids in the play area. Always look for coupons online if you’re going to make a purc...
Chuck E. Cheese
Portable chair for your park visits!
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Stay hydrated with my favorite water bottle brand! I love their essential oils straw-less products
All Reusable Water & Shaker Bottles - Contigo
Keep the bugs off of you and the children. Getting ate up can ruin your whole adventure
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Very affordable! Another color way option
Adult Outdoor Portable Camp Chair - Dealworthy™ Mineral Blue: Steel Frame, 225 lbs Capacity
I love this brand and have purchased two of these! One is this exact color way. They’re the best portable cup I’ve had to date. No straw and it has a lock to keep it from leaking. Very easy to clean
Contigo Cortland Chill 2.0 AutoSeal Stainless Steel 24oz Water Bottle Periwinkle: Reusable Insulated Drinkware for All Ages
I have this exact color way. I’ve had mine for minimum 2 years now and it’s still going strong. No straw, easy to clean and has a lock to keep it from leaking.
Contigo Cortland Chill 2.0 AutoSeal Stainless Steel 24oz Water Bottle Macaroon: Insulated Reusable Drinkware for All Ages
Super affordable! You can sit on it or use it as a table.
Camping Chairs Guozer Folding Chair 1PCS Portable Camp Stool Outdoor Folding Small Chair Fishing Stool Camping Chairs for Adults
Affordable! The gold is chefs kiss if you care about aesthetics
Ozark Trail Basic Quad Folding Camp Chair with Cup Holder, Gold, Adult
Affordable. The back of this one is mesh which I love because you can feel the breeze on your back. Also comes in red.
Ozark Trail Basic Mesh Chair Blue, Adult, 32.28in x 20.28in x 37.60in - Walmart.com