Great Grapes Festival in Reston is family friendly
If I say the words “wine festival,” you probably go straight to “GROWNUPS ONLY.” While it’s possible that you would enjoy your visit a great deal more as a Moms …
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Kid Friendly Eats: Faccia Luna Alexandria
Faccia Luna bills itself as a “Casual Italian and Pizza Restaurant,” and that’s exactly what you’ll get. We chose them because of the patio seating and the family-friendly menu, but we’ll be going back for the amazing service.
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Mt Vernon Manor Park
Mount Vernon Manor Park is located at 8600 Falkstone Ln Alexandria, VA 22309.There are several entrances into the park, none of which appear to pose a traffic hazard. The park …
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History for Wiggleworms: Kids Scavenger Hunt in Old Town Alexandria
Take your wiggleworm on a kids scavenger hunt through historic Old Town Alexandria. You pick up your map at the Christmas Attic, located at 125 S. Union Street. There are two versions- George Washington and John Carlyle.
Read MoreCollingwood Park
The playground is mostly enclosed. There is an opening to enter and leave the park, which doesn’t have a gate. It is the only egress point, so you will probably only have trouble covering it if you have two runners. (Twin toddlers to one caregiver might be tough here.)
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McLean Central Park
My kids are nuts about the train themed play structure and also enjoyed the variety of slides available. The size of the slides and climbing equipment mean that this playground is probably best geared toward younger kids. If you have mixed age kids, there is ample green space for frisbee or other active games right next to the playground.
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Stoneybrooke Park
If it weren’t for the lack of restroom facilities of any kind, this would be my new favorite place. Conveniently located near Kings Highway and not far from Lee District park, this is 14 acres of woodsy, attractive park land. The playground is adorable, and my toddler loved it because, in addition to the high slides and the climbers for bigger kids, it had some low steps and a small slide that were just right for him. There are a couple of high-ish dropoffs you’ll want to watch if you do this park with a toddler, but they are easy to guard from the ground and there are no tight corners to navigate if you want to supervise from the top.
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Gyms with Childcare
What should you do when you don’t know the answer to a mom-related question in Northern VA? ASK YOU GUYS.I have never seen such wonderful people about hooking each other …
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Piccadilly Circus Opening delayed
I will try to find out more and pass it along, but for now I thought I’d let you know that you should call before you go. Apparently snow, rain, …
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents DRAGONS SM to Bring Fiery Excitement to Washington, DC Area
From Shaolin Warriors who execute intense and fearless Kung Fu martial arts dating back to the 5th Century, to the equestrian acrobat Cossack Riders who perform intricate maneuvers on horseback, you can only experience this kind of fiery excitement at Ringling Bros.
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RidgeView Park
This small, neighborhood playground has street parking and is far from the road, but not enclosed. There are no restrooms. Plenty of room to run and enough climbing equipment to entertain kids for a bit. There are some moderately high (but not unreasonable) drop-offs. Playground surface is mulch and the play area is not shaded.
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Local businesses sought to support RCC preschool spring auction
RCC Preschool is seeking local businesses wishing to support their annual fundraising auction, to be held March 16, 2013. If you would like to donate a product or service or place an ad in the auction brochure, please contact Jamie Thompson for more information. You can learn more about RCC’s non-profit program (and how your donation will benefit local kids) by visiting their website.
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