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Banjo Man Where/When? Jammin Java (Vienna) on Friday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. Why Go? Part of the weekly “Tot Rock” series, Frank Cassel plays lively and engaging folk, bluegrass and original music for all audiences. Kids love “the Banjo Man”. (here’s a sample – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzKyCQsr5mM - very spring-y!) Pricing? $5 per person, at the door. Spring Nature HikeWhere/When? Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m.Why Go? Really? Fresh air, spring, exercise? Take your pick, but let’s get outside! This is a real “hike”, for kids 9 and up.Pricing? Free but reservations …
Ticonderoga Farms is OpenWhere/When? Ticonderoga Farms on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Why Go? A sure sign of Spring, exploring Ticonderoga Farms and enjoying their Spring Festival. Slides, games, hay ride and much more. Meet the Easter Bunny and join the Egg Hunt at 12:30 p.m.Pricing? $9.95 per person Squirrel-y SullyWhere/When? Sully Historic Site on Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m.Why Go? A fun way to explore the historic house and site – searching for the elusive white squirrel. Crafts and activities for children ages 5 and up.Pricing?  $6 for county …
Taco Mania!Where/When? Whole Foods (Fair Lakes) on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.Why Go? Messy, yummy fun – tacos are delicious and making them at Whole Foods means they are just a notch healthier. Bonus: All proceeds benefit “The Whole Planet Foundation”.Pricing? $5 per child (register at Customer Service: 703.222.2058) Fit Kids, Let’s MoveWhere/When?   Claude Moore Recreation Center (46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling) Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Why Go? Time to shake off winter and get your body busy.  Hiking, biking, skating, canoeing, kayaking-demonstrations, free …
Jumpin’ Good TimesWhere/When? Pump It Up (Manassas) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Why Go?  Pump It Up’s Open Jump time is a great physical, let-it-all-hang-out time for children ages 2-10 (with an adult on premises). Think of how well they’ll sleep afterwards!Pricing? $10 per chiild Spaghetti and SongWhere/When? Chantilly High School on Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.Why Go? Benefit the extraordinarily talented Chantilly chorus program and other chorus programs from pyramid schools. Eat lots of delicious Italian food from the Culinary Arts …
Walney’s Wood FrogsWhere/When? Walney Visitors Center (5040 Walney Road) on Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.Why Go? Walney’s Wood Frogs are the superstars of the pond – and you can start learning about them now and follow their progress all summer long. For frog-lovers 8 and up who don't mind getting a little wet and/or muddy.Pricing? $6 for county residents/$ 8 for non-residents – registration is required. Bingo! Where/When: Chantilly High School on Friday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m.Why Go? Support Chantilly High's PTSA and have fun at the same time. Pizza and drink is included in the price of …
Fairytale PlaysWhere/When: Freedom High School (South Riding) Friday, Feb.18 at 7:30 p.m. (also Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)Why Go?  The show will include The Emperor's New Clothes, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella - magical plays that are loved by children of all ages. Each show will have a meet-and-greet with all the characters. Cinderella, Beauty and even the Emperor himself (clothed!) will sign autographs and take pictures with the kidsPricing: Tickets are $7 Book Signing Where/When? Udvar-Hazy Center, Boeing Aviation Hangar; Saturday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Why Go? Mark …

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