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Kids Eat Free @ Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

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Kids Eat Free @ Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

Dinner with a side of history! On Tuesday evenings, kids eat free at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, located on the grounds of George Washington’s estate.

Receive one free kids’ meal from the kids’ menu for every adult entree purchased. Dine-in only; for kids ages 12 and under.

Like this? Check out more ways for kids to eat free or on the cheap:

∙ MOD Pizza
∙ Outback Steakhouse
∙ Plus many more!

Little diners can choose from kid-approved favorites like burgers, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, grilled chicken, and even a grilled flank steak, each served with chips, fries, or a fruit medley.

Even better, you don’t need an estate admission ticket to dine, so it’s an easy weeknight dinner out with a historic backdrop. Reservations are recommended but not required, and the offer isn’t available on online orders.

We recommend calling ahead to confirm before you head out (703.799.5296); click for the full kids’ menu and details.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Tuesdays, after 4 p.m.

Location:
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant ∙ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Updated Nov 10, 2026

Little Appetites, Big Savings: Kids Eat Free!

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Little Appetites, Big Savings: Kids Eat Free!

From kids-eat-free nights to discounted meals, these restaurant deals make dining out with the whole family a little more affordable…

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

A Sky-High Thank-You This Veterans Day

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A Sky-High Thank-You This Veterans Day

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Prepare for takeoff!

In Chantilly, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center houses more than 3,000 history-making objects in two enormous hangars near Dulles Airport, including over 200 aircraft and spacecraft.

Take flight with free parking!
In celebration of Veterans Day, the museum is offering free parking to veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID on November 11, 2026.

As the Northern Virginia home of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, it’s a place where planes hang from the ceiling and space icons sit close enough to make jaws drop. Short, easy-to-read labels accompany each section, which makes the center a hit with the museum’s youngest visitors.

  • Space Shuttle Discovery
    The star of the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar, and every bit as impressive in person.
  • Legends of the Sky
    The SR-71 Blackbird, the Enola Gay and an Air France Concorde, all under one roof.
  • Observation Tower
    A 360-degree view from the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, where visitors can watch planes take off and land at Dulles Airport.
  • Restoration Hangar
    A window into the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, where specialists repair and preserve rare artifacts.
  • Tours & Discovery Stations
    Free docent-led highlights tours and hands-on activity carts throughout the museum.
  • Simulators & IMAX
    Simulators that let visitors pilot a military aircraft or take a spacewalk, plus films on the five-story screen at the Airbus IMAX Theater.

Hungry explorers are in luck, too. The on-site Shake Shack serves its classic menu, plus two exclusive treats created just for the museum: the Constellation Crunch Concrete and the Out of This World Shake.

Admission is always free, while parking is fee-based. Families can find maps, visiting tips, and more online.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Open Daily (Closed Dec 25)
Free Parking Offer: Nov 11, 2026

Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center ∙ Chantilly, VA

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Connect with Your Child’s LCPS Classroom

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Connect with Your Child’s LCPS Classroom

Classroom photos, teacher reminders, and school news, all in one app? Yes, please! The Loudoun County Public Schools app is the easiest way to stay connected to what’s happening in your child’s classroom, and it all starts with one quick download.

The star of the show is Rooms, LCPS’s secure communication platform built right into the app.

Rooms brings classroom activities, photos, reminders, and school announcements into one place, and you can message teachers directly. You’ll see updates from your child’s classes, teams, and activities, too, and you can send and receive messages in your preferred language. No more juggling a different app for every class.

Getting started is simple:

  1. Download the LCPS app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Turn on notifications so you never miss an update.
  3. Tap “Rooms” to sign in.
  4. The first time you sign in, verify your email address or phone number and finish setting up your account.

Need a hand? The Quick Start Guide for Families walks you through setup. Beyond Rooms, the app keeps you up to date on school and district news, upcoming events, and important documents and resources.

One more to know: LCPS launched a new ParentVUE mobile app where you can check grades, assignments, attendance, and class and bus schedules for all of your kids with a single login. If you’ve been using the old ParentVUE app, you’ll be prompted to download the new one, and LCPS’s instructions cover switching over and first-time setup.

Got a middle or high schooler who checks grades on their own phone? StudentVUE has a new app as well, so they’ll need to download the update. The app is optional, though. Students can still use StudentVUE on their school-issued Chromebooks.

A few minutes of setup now means fewer missed messages later, so grab your phone and get connected. Still have questions? Contact your child’s school.

Details:
Website

Download:
App Store ∙ Google Play Store

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Breakfast with Santa @ Vienna VFD

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Breakfast with Santa @ Vienna VFD

‹‹ More Dine with Santa Opportunities

Santa is trading his sleigh for the firehouse! On December 12, 2026, the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual holiday Breakfast with Santa.

Families are invited to enjoy a hearty spread of pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, and coffee before meeting Santa himself. Even better, it’s a breakfast that gives back! All proceeds benefit the local fire station, so every short stack helps support Vienna’s hometown heroes.

Plan ahead — tickets are presale only, with several seatings to choose from.

Details:
Tickets ∙ Facebook

Date:
Dec 12, 2026

Location:
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) ∙ Vienna, VA

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Halloween Fun ∙ City Search

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Halloween Fun ∙ City Search

This opportunity is over; visit our calendar for up-to-date fun!

‹‹ More Halloween Fun

October is packed with extra sweet fun! Check out this roundup of Halloween opportunities throughout NOVA:

ALDIE, VA
ALEXANDRIA, VA
ANNANDALE, VA
ARLINGTON, VA
ASHBURN, VA
BLUEMONT, VA
BRAMBLETON, VA
BURKE, VA
CENTREVILLE, VA
CHANTILLY, VA
CLIFTON, VA
FAIRFAX, VA
FAIRFAX STATION, VA
  • Oct 3-18, 2026
    Goblin Golf
    Burke Lake Park ∙ Fairfax Station, VA
  • Oct 24-25, 2026
    Ghost Town
    Burke Lake Park ∙ Fairfax Station, VA
FALLS CHURCH, VA
GREAT FALLS, VA
HAYMARKET, VA
HERNDON, VA
LEESBURG, VA
LORTON, VA
  • Select Nights, Oct 3-30, 2026
    Dark Encounters
    Workhouse Arts Center ∙ Lorton, VA
LOVETTSVILLE, VA
MANASSAS, VA
MCLEAN, VA
MERRIFIELD, VA
MIDDLEBURG, VA
MOUNT VERNON, VA
OAKTON, VA
OCCOQUAN, VA
PHILOMONT, VA
PURCELLVILLE, VA
RESTON, VA
SOUTH RIDING, VA
SPRINGFIELD, VA
STERLING, VA
TYSONS, VA
VIENNA, VA
WASHINGTON, DC
REGIONAL

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

50+ Holiday Markets

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50+ Holiday Markets

‹‹ More Holiday Fun

From traditional holiday markets to juried craft shows and bazaars, you’ll find something for everyone on your list!

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NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 28

NOVEMBER 29

DECEMBER 3

DECEMBER 4

DECEMBER 5

DECEMBER 6

DECEMBER 9

DECEMBER 11

DECEMBER 12

DECEMBER 13

DECEMBER 19

THESE EVENTS HAVE PASSED

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Free First Friday

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Free First Friday

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Free First Friday
‹‹ More Indoor Play Fun

On a special Friday each month, the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum offers free admission! Join them for Free First Friday, sponsored by Valley Health, on November 6, 2026.

Normally fee-based, the museum invites guests of all ages to enjoy four floors of interactive exhibits, fun activities, and more… all for free during this special evening!

Pre-registration is required; the museum posts the registration link on its home page about a week before the event, so check back!

Located in historic Winchester, VA, the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is a kid-focused destination with four stories of hands-on fun. Each story features plenty of hands-on areas that encourage problem-solving, creative thinking, and collaboration. Best of all, kids don’t know they’re learning — they just think they’re having a great time!

Looking for #Friday? You’re in the right place!

Details:
Website ∙ Facebook

Date:
Oct 2, 2026

Location:
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum ∙ Winchester, VA

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Winter Wonderland @ Burke Lake Park

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Winter Wonderland @ Burke Lake Park

‹‹ More Holiday Fun

All aboard for holiday cheer at Burke Lake Park! Join them on weekends, from December 5-20, 2026, for Winter Wonderland.

Ride the Holiday Express through the park, then cozy up by the fire as you roast s’mores. Take a spin on the Caroler’s Carousel and test your family’s mini-golf skills with Gingerbread Man Golf.

Santa Claus will be there to greet you, too, after you treat everyone to hot chocolate and candy canes!

Winter Wonderland often sells out, so advance registration is highly recommended — discounted passes are available online until sales close the Thursday before each date. Limited day-of passes are sold at the park and can be picked up at the ice cream parlor. Plus, children under 2 are free with a paying adult.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Dec 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20, 2026

Location:
Burke Lake Park ∙ Fairfax Station, VA

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

The Big Halloween Guide

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The Big Halloween Guide

For kids (& kids-at-heart!), what’s not to love about Halloween? It’s got candy, crafts, costumes, and more…

GUIDES
Haunted Halloween

Haunted Halloween

The fearless and brave are invited to these spooky nighttime gatherings...
Halloween Parades

Halloween Parades

Costumes, candy, and hometown spirit take to the streets...
Halloween Fun ∙ City Search

Halloween Fun ∙ City Search

Gather the whole boo crew for these special events filled with costumes, candy, and more...
Daily Trick-or-Treating Fun, Events, & More!

Daily Trick-or-Treating Fun, Events, & More!

A calendar packed with sweet treats and spooky surprises...
Theme Park Frights & Fun

Theme Park Frights & Fun

Our most beloved amusement parks can't escape getting into the Halloween spirit each year...
Corn Maze Fun: Get Lost & Found!

Corn Maze Fun: Get Lost & Found!

These mazes deliver twists, turns, and plenty of excitement...
Trick-or-Treat: 25+ Places

Trick-or-Treat: 25+ Places

Little ghosts and goblins are in for a treat — a trick-or-treat...
Pool Parties & Spooky Swims

Pool Parties & Spooky Swims

Take a dip into the Halloween spirit with floating pumpkins and spooky splashes...
EVEN MORE FUN

A Halloween Museum Sleepover

A Halloween Museum Sleepover

Trade an ordinary night at home for an overnight museum adventure...
Halloween Fun is Brewing in LoCo!

Halloween Fun is Brewing in LoCo!

Costumes, pumpkins, candy, and more fill the calendar...
Halloween on the Farm

Halloween on the Farm

The farm animals and treats await you at Frying Pan Farm Park...
Do the Mash — the Monster Mash!

Do the Mash — the Monster Mash!

Find pumpkin carvers, costumes, and candy-filled fun...
Fall-o-Ween @ John Carlyle Square

Fall-o-Ween @ John Carlyle Square

Costume up for a Halloween celebration in Alexandria...
Boo-at-the-Pool

Boo-at-the-Pool

Get ready for a splashy-spooky experience at the pool...
RCC Hunters Woods is Halloween Ready!

RCC Hunters Woods is Halloween Ready!

Discover all the Halloween fun at RCC Hunters Woods...
Spooky Fun @ Air & Scare

Spooky Fun @ Air & Scare

See the spooky side of the Air & Space Museum...
No Tricks, Just Treats in Historic Leesburg

No Tricks, Just Treats in Historic Leesburg

A sweet Halloween tradition returns to historic downtown...
Trick-or-Treat Trail

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Enjoy some fright-free Halloween fun at the Walker Nature Center...
Pumpkin IllumiNight

Pumpkin IllumiNight

One last chance to enjoy some pumpkin magic...
Upton Hill Halloween

Upton Hill Halloween

A little fright meets a lot of fun...
Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Burke Lake Park is brewing up some Halloween adventures...
YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

Decorated trunks and plenty of treats are waiting...
Math Spooky House

Math Spooky House

Clever challenges and Halloween surprises await in Herndon...
Spooktacular @ Mosaic District

Spooktacular @ Mosaic District

Little monsters and witches are invited to enjoy some spooky fun...
Spooky Fun @ the RCC Spooktacular

Spooky Fun @ the RCC Spooktacular

RCC Hunters Woods has a double dose of fun planned...
LEGO Halloween Fun

LEGO Halloween Fun

Monsters, movies, and plenty of bricks...
Trick-or-Treat Trail @ Tumbles

Trick-or-Treat Trail @ Tumbles

A Halloween celebration made for little ones...
Reston Trunk-or-Treat

Reston Trunk-or-Treat

Costumes and and big machines make for one sweet celebration...
Halloween Carnival

Halloween Carnival

Costumes and carnival-style play fill the afternoon...
Free Halloween Costume Swap

Free Halloween Costume Swap

Score a "new-to-you" Halloween costume for free...
Del Ray Halloween Parade

Del Ray Halloween Parade

Costumes, music, and hometown fun fill Mount Vernon Avenue...
Trick-or-Treat @ Clemyjontri Park

Trick-or-Treat @ Clemyjontri Park

Clemy is transforming into a special Halloween destination for kids of all abilities...
Truck-or-Treat @ Heritage Farm Museum

Truck-or-Treat @ Heritage Farm Museum

Trucks, treats, Halloween fun, and more...
Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Follow the treat trail, show off your costumes, and enjoy after-hours Halloween fun at the National Zoo...
Halloween Costume Exchange

Halloween Costume Exchange

Swap, save, and spook in style at this children's costume exchange...
Pumpkin Walk

Pumpkin Walk

Follow a glowing trail of jack-o'-lanterns for an evening of festive fun...
Trick-or-Treating @ Mount Vernon

Trick-or-Treating @ Mount Vernon

Trick-or-treat like it's 1799 at George Washington's historic estate...
Halloween Festival @ Manassas Mall

Halloween Festival @ Manassas Mall

This free Halloween celebration brings costumes, characters, and more...
Mall-o-Ween @ Dulles Town Center

Mall-o-Ween @ Dulles Town Center

The Dulles Town Center will be ghoulishly fun this Halloween...
Trail of Terror @ Douglas Park

Trail of Terror @ Douglas Park

A frightfully fun neighborhood tradition...
Pumpkin Chunkin'

Pumpkin Chunkin’

Give those leftover jack-o'-lanterns one last hurrah...
Mall-o-Ween: Trick-or-Treat Party

Mall-o-Ween: Trick-or-Treat Party

Fair Oaks Mall welcomes little ghouls and ghosts...
Manassas Park Trunk-or-Treat

Manassas Park Trunk-or-Treat

Decorated trunks bring plenty of Halloween fun...
Vienna Halloween Parade

Vienna Halloween Parade

A beloved Vienna tradition brings spirited fun to Maple Avenue...
Hocus Pocus Takes Over Audi Field

Hocus Pocus Takes Over Audi Field

Something wickedly fun is brewing at Audi Field...
Goblin Golf

Goblin Golf

A spooky spin on mini golf awaits...
Trail-of-Treats

Trail-of-Treats

Little ghosts and ghouls are in for a treat...
Halloween on the Green

Halloween on the Green

The Town Green is brimming with not-so-spooky Halloween fun...
Leesburg Halloween Parade

Leesburg Halloween Parade

One of the oldest Halloween parades in the US happens right in the Town of Leesburg...

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

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