Newsletter • Oct 10, 2025


Oct 10, 2025
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Weekend Fun: Fall Festivals


Monsters Marching In
Little ghouls, big smiles…
It’s a meet-up of monsters big and small (the friendly kind!) at these hometown Halloween paradesMORE


One Weekend, Hundreds of Artists
At the Capital Art & Craft Festival…
This weekend, the Dulles Expo Center is home to more than 225 juried artists!
From October 12-15, 2025, the Capital Art & Craft Festival invites you to shop and celebrate craftsmanship in every form! From glass and jewelry to textiles, pottery, wood, and more, you’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade art and craft pieces… MORE


Step Right Up for Carnival Fun
Unlimited rides = unlimited fun…
Daily through October 12, 2025, find classic rides, sweet treats, and more at Fair Oaks Mall’s carnival… MORE



DullesMoms’ supporters want to share some Extra! Extra! news with you:

Long Live the Queens — Audition for Six: Teen Edition!
Get ready to rule the stage! Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School invites teens in grades 9-12 to audition on October 12, 2025, for Six — the electrifying musical that reimagines the stories of Henry VIII’s six queens. Part of The Lopez Theatre Mastery Project, this Broadway-style pre-professional program is the crown jewel for aspiring performers — where talent, training, and theatre collide. Grab your mic, channel your inner royalty, and take your shot at the throne… MORE

Douglass Legacy Day: Where Fun Meets History
From live entertainment to hands-on activities and unique fun for the whole family, Douglass Legacy Day offers a meaningful way to connect with history. Hosted at The Historic Douglass High School Education & Development Campus in conjunction with the Douglass Community Center on October 11, 2025, this special event honors the school’s role in Loudoun County’s history… MORE

Save-the-Date for the babycito Birth & Beyond Expo
Parents and parents-to-be are invited to mark their calendars for the babycito Birth & Beyond Expo on October 18, 2025, sponsored by Bright Horizons. This free, family-friendly event brings together 30+ trusted local providers offering support from preparing for parenthood to the first year postpartum. Admission is free; registration requiredMORE

Save-the-Date to Discover Fairfax Christian School
Families are invited to save the date for the Fairfax Christian School Open House on October 20, 2025 — a chance to see what sets this university-preparatory school apart. For more than 60 years, they’ve inspired students through a rigorous curriculum, strong values, and exceptional teaching. Why put your kids in daycare when they can teach them to read? With immediate enrollment available, give your child a true competitive edge… MORE

Pumpkins & Playtime — All at Messick’s Fall Fest
Adventures await at Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival! Weekends through October 26, 2025 (plus Mon, Oct 13), enjoy fall-inspired fun — from hayrides, corn-maze adventures, and zip lines to a petting zoo, giant slides, and an even bigger bounce pillow. Save with advance online tickets; ages 3 & under are free… MORE

Free Online Learning for Parents All Year Long
From navigating school communication to preparing for key milestones, the LCPS FACE Family Academy’s free online workshops equip parents to support student success. Upcoming opportunities include Building Strong School Partnerships (10/15), Helping Students Transition Through School Milestones (11/12), and more throughout the school year… MORE

It’s All Fun & Games in Reston
Your family is invited to make Sundays fun days! On select days, including October 12 & 26, 2025, visit the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods for family-friendly tabletop games! Borrow from their collection, or bring your own for some playful competition! Even better? Admission is free… MORE

Early Education Counts at BeanTree Learning
BeanTree Learning’s investment in their highly trained teachers translates to their students, who are loved, engaged, and secure as they learn and grow daily in their accredited programs. Visit them online and get to know them better today… MORE


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