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Roller Skating in Northern Virginia: Rinks & Family Skate Nights

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Kids and grown-ups alike can lace up their skates and zip around the roller rink!

Families can roll at year-round rinks across Northern Virginia, including Purcellville, Manassas, and Stafford, plus seasonal and pop-up opportunities in Arlington, Leesburg, and Alexandria.

Even better? They all rent skates, giving everyone one more reason to join in on the fun!

ROLLER RINKS
  • Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink
    Purcellville, VA
    Families can roll through history at this 1903 Loudoun County indoor rink, with open skate sessions, teen nights, and birthday parties. Rentals include traditional skates, rollerblades, and skate carts for beginners who need a little extra support.
  • Cavalier Family Skating
    Stafford, VA
    Worth the drive, this spacious rink offers open skating, family skate days, individual and group lessons, and private parties, with skate rentals and an on-site snack bar.
  • Skate N Fun Zone
    Manassas, VA
    This full-time Prince William County rink pairs skating with an arcade, laser zone, play zone, and cafe. Little ones 6 and under get their own Tot Skate sessions and classes, plus there are learn-to-skate classes for all ages, themed family skate nights, and birthday parties, too.
FAMILY SKATE NIGHTS
  • Douglass Community Center
    Leesburg, VA
    This Loudoun County community center hosts pop-up and seasonal family skate nights year-round.
  • Franconia Rec Center
    Alexandria, VA
    Fairfax County families can find plenty of roller rink fun at Franconia Rec Center’s seasonal and pop-up skate opportunities.
  • Thomas Jefferson Community Center
    Arlington, VA
    Family-friendly skate nights roll into this community center seasonally in Arlington County.
ROLLER SKATING FAQs

Do families need their own skates?
Nope! Most places rent skates. For pop-up and seasonal opportunities, the event listings have all the details.

Where can little kids learn to roller skate?
Most year-round indoor rinks offer classes and opportunities for little and big kids alike. Plus, like Bush Tabernacle, most offer skate carts to help beginners find their balance.

Where can families host a roller skating birthday party?
It’s always a party at the roller rink! Each rink offers its own party packages, so families should check with the rink directly for availability.

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

Updated Oct 12, 2026

Free! Letters From Santa Program

‹‹ More Holiday Fun

Although Santa relies on a lot of magic to fly his sleigh and deliver gifts, he also relies on the United States Postal Service to deliver letters directly to children!

Complete with a North Pole Postmark, the Letters from Santa program through the USPS is a great way to get little ones writing this holiday — and a fun way to celebrate stamps and penmanship, too! Families can follow the steps below and watch the magic of the season unfold (letters should be sent between November 23 and December 1, 2026).

What’s Needed
The child’s letter and Santa’s reply, two different writing utensils, one standard envelope with postage, and one larger envelope with postage.

  1. The child writes a letter to Santa.
  2. A parent or caregiver writes a personalized response to the child’s letter and signs it: From Santa.
  3. Both letters go into an envelope addressed to the child.
  4. The return address on the envelope reads: Santa, North Pole.
  5. Affix a First-Class Mail stamp to the envelope.
  6. The complete envelope goes into a larger envelope, both with appropriate postage, addressed to: North Pole Postmark, Postmaster, 4141 Postmark Dr, Anchorage, AK 99530-9998

Parents can make Santa’s reply extra special by highlighting the child’s accomplishments from the past year — helping around the house, a great report card, or a community service project. It’s a sweet tradition the whole family can enjoy, from parents to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers! Plus, families can share the experience on social media using #USPSNorthPolePostmark.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Nov 23-Dec 1, 2026

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Fall Festival @ Maple Tree Farm

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‹‹ More Fall Fun & Guides

Grab your flannel and round up the family — Maple Tree Farm invites you to their Fall Festival weekends, from October 3-31, 2026 (plus Monday, October 12).

This Fauquier County family farm offers fun for kids and grown-ups alike:

  • Pumpkin Puppet Show
    Lily the Cow takes center stage with her favorite topic: pumpkins! A giggle-filled performance the whole family will love.
  • Corn Maze Adventure
    Wind your way through a giant maze and pick up some corny fun facts along the way!
  • Maple Tree Express Train Ride
    Climb aboard for a scenic ride around the farm and soak in the fall air.
  • Barnyard Animal Meet & Greet
    Say hello to the farm’s small animals up close.
  • Pumpkin Painting
    Get creative and take home a masterpiece.
  • Moo Bounce & Cow Train
    Bounce, ride, and play to your heart’s content.
  • Pumpkin Picking
    Choose from beautiful Virginia-grown pumpkins, available for purchase.

Come hungry, too — the Food Court serves pumpkin ice cream, warm donuts, light snacks, and beverages. Families are also welcome to pack a picnic!

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Dates:
Oct 3-31, 2026 (Plus Mon, Oct 12)

Location:
Maple Tree Farm ∙ Warrenton, VA

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Corn Maze Fun: Get Lost & Found!

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From friendly paths to after-dark adventures, these mazes deliver twists, turns, and plenty of excitement!

Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…

  • Sept 19-Nov 8, 2026
    Cox Farms
    Centreville, VA ∙ Approx 10 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Fall 2026, During Brewery Hours
    Harvest Gap Brewery
    Purcellville, VA ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 19-Oct 31, 2026
    Great Country Farms
    Bluemont, VA ∙ Approx 35 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 19-Nov 1, 2026
    Wayside Farm
    Berryville, VA ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 19-Nov 1, 2026
    Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch
    Middletown, MD ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 19-Nov 1, 2026
    Butler’s Orchard
    Germantown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 26-Nov 1, 2026
    Summers Farm
    Middletown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 12-Nov 8, 2026
    Montpelier Farms
    Upper Marlboro, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 4-Nov 1, 2026
    Gaver Farm
    Mount Airy, MD ∙ Approx 50 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Oct 1-31, 2026
    Brookfield Pumpkins
    Thurmont, MD ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 19-Oct 31, 2026
    Hill High Farms
    Winchester, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 12-Nov 7, 2026
    Belvedere Plantation
    Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 65 miles from Dulles Airport
  • Sept 12-Oct 25, 2026
    CornFusion Corn Maze
    Manchester, MD ∙ Approx 80 miles from Dulles Airport

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Harvest Fest @ Great Country Farms

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Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival
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Less than an hour away in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Country Farms is excited to welcome you this fall! At their popular fall festival, September 19-October 31, 2026, join them for an unforgettable experience: pick pumpkins, get lost in a big corn maze, explore their 15-acre farm play area, and more!

Visit with furry, feathered, and hoofed friends, play on rope swings or a giant jumping pillow, and zoom down 80-foot slides! Plus, on select days, the famous P-Rex the Pumpkin-Eating Dino is a can’t-miss, along with the weekend pumpkin cannons and cow train!

Great Country Farms is open daily; however, weekends offer an extra dose of fun, entertainment, and more. Plan your next visit and secure your tickets online.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Daily, Sept 19-Oct 31, 2026
Plus, extra fun on weekends

Location:
Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA

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Christmas Comes to Life with Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before Christmas show at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore
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‘Tis the season for a little holiday magic! Cirque du Soleil is bringing its first-ever Christmas show to Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from December 17-27, 2026 — and it was created especially for families!

‘Twas the Night Before reimagines the beloved poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Young Isabella and her father read it together every year, but this year she feels she’s outgrown the tradition — until the poem springs to life and a snowstorm sweeps them apart on a fantastical journey through a winter wonderland.

Along the way, whimsical characters, acrobats, children, and reindeer help reunite father and daughter in the holiday spirit. Expect thrilling acrobatics, including hoop diving and roller skating, plus a soundtrack of holiday classics reinvented in true Cirque du Soleil style.

Ages 5 to 95, this heartwarming show is a can’t-miss for kids and kids-at-heart! Running about 85 minutes, it’s a great fit for little ones, too. Plus, holiday performances often sell out, so we recommend buying tickets in advance.

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Dates:
Dec 17-27, 2026

Location:
The Hippodrome Theatre ∙ Baltimore, MD

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Pumpkin Village @ Leesburg Animal Park

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Pumpkins, playtime, and animals await the Pumpkin Village Fall Festival — one of NOVA’s most popular fall festivals!

From September 12-November 8, 2026, at Leesburg Animal Park, enjoy more than 20 acres of fall fun! Daily, except Tuesdays (open Tuesday, November 3), you’ll find everything you’ve come to expect, including high-energy activities like giant hill slides, pedal carts, a zip line, moon bounces, a giant pumpkin pillow bounce, straw tunnels, a spider web crawl, and much, much more.

There are also plenty of climb-and-play structures, a kiddie hay maze, a corn bin, wagon rides, and lawn games throughout, plus an indoor play area when everyone needs a breather.

Don’t forget about all the feathered, furry, and scaled creatures that call Leesburg Animal Park home! The park’s camels, zebras, lemurs, and other incredible animals can’t wait to see you again. You can even pet and feed some animals by hand, plus enjoy pony rides (fee-based).

On weekends and Monday, October 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day), there’s even more fun, including live entertainment, professional face painting, complimentary cider tastings, and seasonal Apple & Pumpkin Cookies (while supplies last).

Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Sept 12-Nov 8, 2026
Daily, Except Tuesdays (Open Tue, Nov 3)

Location:
Leesburg Animal Park ∙ Leesburg, VA

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Spooktacular @ Mosaic District

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Mosaic District Halloween Spooktacular
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Mosaic District comes alive with Halloween fun on October 31, 2026! Little monsters and witches in their favorite costumes are invited to trick-or-treat from store to store during their Halloween Spooktacular!

Grab your costume and start the afternoon by stopping into participating shops and restaurants for treats. Then, as the evening sets in, lay out your blankets in Strawberry Park, spread out your candy haul, and settle in for a screening of Hocus Pocus on the big screen — a spellbinding way to wrap up the night for kids and kids-at-heart!

Look for treats at these participating Mosaic spots:

  • Angelika
  • Bartaco
  • BedHead PJs
  • Caboose Commons
  • JINYA Ramen Bar
  • Macmillan Whisky Room
  • Makers Union
  • RASA
  • South Moon Under
  • Urbano
  • Warby Parker

More participating businesses may be added — check back for updates!

Details:
Website

Date:
Oct 31, 2026

Location:
Mosaic District & Strawberry Park ∙ Fairfax, VA

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Math Spooky House

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Math Spooky House at the Russian School of Mathematics in Herndon
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Puzzles, potions, and plenty of treats! The Russian School of Mathematics at Herndon’s Worldgate Plaza invites kids and kids-at-heart to their Math Spooky House!

On October 30, 2026, kids will love solving chilling puzzles and logic problems, making festive origami and scary monsters, playing fun games, and enjoying yummy treats and cool prizes. Plus, Flabbergast the Wizard brings a spooky, mathemagical performance packed with funny magic tricks, puppets, and chances for kids to join in!

Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring a friend — the fun continues with trick-or-treating throughout Worldgate Plaza, too! Even better? This special event is free; please RSVP online.

The Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning program that helps K-12 students build the confidence and skills for a lifetime of excellence, using math not only to strengthen fluency but also to develop intellect and character.

RSM’s continuous curriculum encourages kids to ask “Why?” and not just “How?” by building connections between concepts through early abstract thinking, mental flexibility, consistent challenges, and highly engaging classrooms. Its leveled approach meets kids where they are, so they can start anytime! Learn more and schedule a free evaluation.

Details:
Eventbrite

Date:
Oct 30, 2026 ∙ 5-7 pm

Location:
Russian School of Mathematics
13007 Worldgate Dr ∙ Herndon, VA 20170

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The Waterskiing Santa

‹‹ More Holiday Fun

You’ve seen Santa at the mall, at a restaurant, at a special event…but have you seen him waterski?! Now’s your chance!

This much-loved event, now celebrating its 40th year, is live on Christmas Eve! Join the Waterskiing Santa and his Knee-Boarding Reindeer on December 24, 2026, on the waterfront of Old Town Alexandria, VA!

This rain-or-shine event will also feature The Flying Elves, The Jet-Skiing Grinch, Frosty the Snowman in a dinghy, and much more.

Details:
Facebook

Date:
Dec 24, 2026

Location:
Old Town Waterfront ∙ Alexandria, VA

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