Cayla Gardner

Family dinner outings can add up quickly, but several restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia offer free options for children on select days. Whether you’re looking for a quick after-school meal, a weekend brunch or a family dinner, these local spots make it easiest to enjoy a meal together without worrying about the cost. Make sure to check each restaurant’s current promotion before you visit, as offers may change.

The best DMV pumpkin treats this fall range from vegan pumpkin chocolate chip loaves in Arlington to a $18.95 pumpkin pie and a Pumpkin Yumkin teacake in Rockville, with most pastries and drinks between $3 and $8. Here are eight bakeries across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, what to order at each and when to go. Note: Items suggested below are subject to change at each location based on bakery availability.

After years of caring for families, Taylor Ivey is helping reshape the postpartum experience in Chicago with Fourth Trimester Postnatal Retreat. Photo credit: Taylor Ivey The first 12 weeks after a baby is born are often known as the “fourth trimester.” This critical period involves major physical and emotional changes for new parents, yet they lack the resources or support they need during the transition into parenthood. Taylor Ivey wants to change that.