National Carousel Day: It comes around once a year.
Did you know that July 25th is Carousel Day? Neither did I. But I’ve compiled a list of area carousels for you so you can find someplace you’d like to …
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Jump into summer at Flight Trampoline Park in Springfield, VA
Although our area boasts many stellar parks and outdoor activities, an indoor option is a must for days when the weather is just not on your side. Flight Trampoline Park is no quiet trip to the library or passive movie watching experience- it is pure, kinetic, active, participation from the moment you get on the trampoline until the moment you go home at the end. Click through for some tips to help you have your very best Flight Trampoline Park experience.
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2015 Summer Reading Guide to NOVA
Books, books, books! Great readers are made by GREAT BOOKS, and there is no better time for great books than summertime. Find your nearest summer reading program and get your kid excited to build good reading habits all summer long. Here is your roundup of NOVA summer reading programs. They are all FREE, they are all FUN, and they almost all include incentives to reward your kiddo’s accomplishments!
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Summer Entertainment: Free Shows, $1 movies, and more
The beauty of summer is that no school activities means more time for family fun. Here’s a roundup of free- or mostly free- summer entertainment for your family. Outdoor movies, music, puppets, and more!
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FREE Summer Bowling for your kids all summer long!
SUMMER IS COMING. What’s better than indoor fun? Free indoor fun. You can sign your kiddo up for some free bowling this summer. All it takes is an email address …
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National Arboretum offers all the beauty with fewer crowds
A friend of mine posted an “Introvert’s guide to the cherry blossoms” on her Facebook page. It said: Step 1- plant your own cherry tree. Step 2- stay home.Redbud trees and camellias in bloom at the National Arboretum
My personal favorite insider tip is the National Arboretum. It sees much less traffic than the tidal basin, but is easily as beautiful. And the blooms there do not stop when the notoriously fickle cherry blossom peak time is over, either. Last weekend, the cherry trees were at peak bloom, and the red buds weren’t far behind. This weekend, you should see some gorgeous dogwoods, more spectacular performance from the redbuds, and there may also be apple blossoms.
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Reithoffer Carnival at Landmark Mall
Through Sunday April 19. $2 entrance fee. Get full details including times and prices for ride tickets here. The rides are all clearly marked as to who can ride them- …
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It’s worth the trip to Glen Echo MD to see Aladdin at the Puppet Co Playhouse!
It is not too late to see Aladdin at The Puppet Co in Glen Echo Park! (Glen Echo MD) I took my boys to see this 50 minute puppet production, …
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Family Paint Night at the Durant Arts Center in Old Town Alexandria
I recently did some research on “Paint Night” activities for another post, and I found out that it can be hard to tell exactly what you’re getting. They all use …
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Register your free Seaworld/Bush Gardens Preschool Pass
Thank you Jen D. for this hot tip! Double your fun.
Introduce your little ones to their favorite characters at Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ or take them to Land of the Dragons® to discover a magical playland at Busch Gardens®. Splash over to Water Country USA® where kids can play in our interactive splash zones like H2O UFO® and Cow-A-Bunga®. Throughout both parks, you’ll find lots of KIDsiderate® rides, slides and attractions created for our youngest guests. The 2-Park Preschool Pass offers unlimited admission to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA for children ages 3 – 5, through Sept. 7, 2015.
Hurry, passes must be registered and redeemed by May 31, 2015.
February’s Kid Stuff Swap Meet may have been the biggest yet
Huge thanks to Danette and Dana for coming early to help get things in order- it really made things run smoothly to have a head start on setup! Thank you all very much for bringing things, for taking things, and for being such excellent company. As always, HOSTS ARE WELCOME! If you’re feeling inspired to host one of these yourself, contact me to set it up. If you have a charitable project that could benefit from the leftovers of future swaps, I am happy to do that if they will pick up. Please contact me to set it up.
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First Create & Play Monday was a HUGE success! Thank you!
Our very first Create & Play Monday event at Hope UCC brought together a very warm and friendly group of moms, and the kids had a great time! Trains, cars, blocks, musical instruments, coloring, and play dough activities carried the day, and they all used such nice manners at the table for snack time! Check the calendar for future dates.
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