Kids Washington, D.C. - August 17, 2009

Picture It

Mini Sessions with Photographer Stacey Vaeth

You paid an arm and leg for a proof book full of pictures of their eyelids and tongues. Not exactly award-winning photography.

Get another shot with a mini session with photographer Stacey Vaeth. Gather six or more friends and she’ll shoot individual pics of all your kids. It costs just $35 a child (for the hostess it’s free; add siblings or parents for $15 a pop), plus you buy only the pictures you want.

Vaeth will snap away at the park, the pool, or your house, and she brings bubbles, hats, and other props to keep kids interested.

It’s a fast and easy way to get your holiday card portrait.

And nothing to turn your nose up at.

Stacey Vaeth Photography (202-276-2481 or staceyvaeth.com).

FEAST
Mini Moo Shakes, Snack Fries, and Bitty Burgers
What: The delicious spot now offers kid-size treats featuring homemade ice cream, plus pint-size fries and burgers.
Why: They’ll moove you.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Good Stuff Eatery, 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, b/t 2nd & 3rd Sts. (202-543-8222).

PLAY
Arlington County Fair
What: Cure boredom with the petting zoo, magic shows, cotton candy, and pony rides.
Why: It’s a late-summer night’s dream.
When: Wed. & Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington.

GIVE
United Drives
What: Show up early to D.C. United’s game against the LA Galaxy to donate school supplies for United for D.C. and get a buy-one-get-one-free ticket voucher.
Why: Let everybody win.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.; game, 7:30 p.m.
Where: RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE (202-675-6287).