Things We Are Looking Forward to in 2022

Road Trips

Pandemic restrictions are all but gone. Families who have been cooped up for far too long are ready to spread their wings. Still, heading into 2022 travel restrictions are still a possibility. Families must be willing to go with the flow. That makes road trips the way to go. We are lucky to have so many fabulous destinations within a few hours of the DMV. Williamsburg, VA is an easy drive. Visit Busch Gardens, the historic settlements of Jamestown and Yorktown and more. Make the most of your stay by booking a resort to access tons of additional activities for kids. Kingsmill Resort offers spacious rooms, pools, on-site playground, included events like movies and magic shows and more. Baltimore is another nearby destination that has a lot to offer families. Check out the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, The Maryland Science Center and of course the National Aquarium all conveniently located within walking distance of each other in the Inner Harbor.

Staycations

Over the last two years many families enjoyed Airbnbs that kept them away from others. 2022 is time to dive back into having fun with people. Staycations are a great way to get away from your day-to-day without spending a lot of time and money getting to your destination. A great option close to home is a night or two at Gaylord National at National Harbor. Gaylord National hosts seasonal events in the summer and winter that make for full and fun days for families. Plus, you can access all that National Harbor has to offer from a mini beach great for playing in the sand, the iconic Capital Wheel for sweeping views of the city, a carousel, and fantastic restaurants. Or, head to one of DC’s iconic hotels like The Watergate Hotel, one of the few in the city with a pool. Kimpton Hotels are fun, quirky boutique hotels with three locations in DC and additional locations in Old Town Alexandria and Baltimore. The Kimpton’s Hotel George has partnered with 4Moms to provide everything you need to travel comfortably with a baby.

Take it Inside!

Play never stopped but a lot of us headed outdoors over the last two years. In 2022, most indoor play spaces have reopened, and we are here for it. We are looking forward to a return to the Playseum when they move to downtown Annapolis. The the Lane Social Club, Busy Bees and The Wiggle Room have all fully reopened and are ready for playtime! We are especially looking forward to revisiting these indoor play spaces in the early months of 2022 and know that we will enjoy them just as much during the hot DC summer.

Let's Go to the Theatre!

Living in an area so rich with family-friendly live theatre it was easy to take access to live performances for granted. That changed when theatres closed in 2020 and stayed closed through much of 2021. Now that the curtain has once again gone up, we are excited to head back to the theatre. Imagination Stage and Adventure Theatre are some of the best children’s theatres anywhere. We are also looking forward to new puppet shows at the Puppet Co. Theatre. In 2022 we are looking forward to shows like the hip-hop P. Nokio and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. We are also keeping an eye on the Broadway-quality family friendly shows now back on stage at theaters across the region including Olney Theatre, The National Theatre and the Kennedy Center. Family favorites like Disney on Ice are coming back in 2022 as well!

Culture Galore

We are so lucky to live in an area where it is so easy to expose our children to the world-class museums. From the immersive displays at Artechouse blending art and technology to the Smithsonian Museums. There was a long stretch when these museums were closed and we are looking forward to exploring more in 2022. The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building, also known as the Smithsonian Castle, finally reopened after being close for twenty years making it a must-see in 2022. We are also looking forward to checking out some old favorites we missed during the pandemic like The Spy Museum and the National Building Museum. The National Children’s Museum is also back after being open for just a couple of months before the pandemic hit. 

Show Off Our City

After more than a year without visits from friends and family we are looking forward to showing off our city! It’s always fun to show off our city when guests come to town. We are looking forward to sharing the beauty of the monuments by night, exploring everything the Smithsonian has to offer from a T. Rex to Dorothy’s ruby red shoes and even a space shuttle.