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Summer Camps @ Leesburg Animal Park

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Summer Camps @ Leesburg Animal Park

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Your favorite place to get up close and personal with a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals, reptiles, birds, and more, Leesburg Animal Park invites kids to be more than just visitors this summer!

Jr. Zookeeper Camp
Have an animal lover in your home? Leesburg Animal Park’s Junior Zookeeper camps give kids ages 6-11 the opportunity to interact closely with the animals that call the Park home.

Campers will get the chance to interact with furry, feathered, and hoofed friends, explore animal habitats, learn about conservation, and more! They’ll participate in educational lessons with professional Zookeepers, enjoy arts and crafts, and, with new friends, have plenty of active, fresh-air fun!

2026 weekly themed camps include:

Complete with a large family of domestic and exotic animals, reptiles, birds, and more, Leesburg Animal Park’s 21 acres offer plenty of up-close-and-personal animal experiences year-round!

At this family-owned and operated zoo, guests are invited to meet, pet, and hand-feed a variety of animal friends. Plus, come ready to play! Kids (& kids at heart) can enjoy giant hill slides, wagon rides, and more.

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Get to Know Chessie’s Big Backyard!

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Get to Know Chessie’s Big Backyard!


By DullesMoms, August 2026

Escape to an exciting treetop adventure in Fairfax County! Chessie’s Big Backyard at Franconia Park is the perfect getaway for outdoor fun and accessible play for children of all abilities.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

  • Chessie’s Big Backyard Playground
    A padded rubber surface, slides, swings, and specially designed equipment, with ramps wide enough for wheelchair access.
  • Tree House
    Wind your way up the ramps circling the tree trunks for a whole new view of the treetop canopy.
  • Chessie’s Trail
    A 2,160-foot sensory trail with a boardwalk, a sound garden, spinning rocks, and wildlife figures representing animals native to the Chesapeake Bay region.
  • Carousel
    Chesapeake Bay-themed animals alongside traditional horses, with a bench that lets children who use wheelchairs transfer over and ride side by side. Please note, this special opportunity is fee-based.
  • Our Special Harbor Spray Park
    Computerized water mazes, water buckets, and a spraying osprey nest, plus a quieter beach area with soft bubblers and interactive water tables. Our Special Harbor, adjacent to the playground, is first-come, first-served with a capacity of 247 people, so be prepared to wait in line on a hot day. Entry is free; however, groups of 10 or more need a reservation and pay a fee.

Details:
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Location:
Franconia Park ∙ Alexandria, VA

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Films at the Stone

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Films at the Stone

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‹‹ More Summer Movie Fun

Pack a blanket, bring a few snacks, and settle in for a meaningful summer movie night under the stars at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

Films at the Stone combines powerful storytelling with an unforgettable setting, inviting families and visitors to enjoy inspiring films centered on hope, courage, justice, and community — all free and open to the public.

The 2026 line-up includes:

  • June 19, 2026
    Zootopia 2 ∙ PG
    Get ready to return to the wild world of Zootopia, where mystery, chaos, and adventure collide in an all-new undercover journey.
  • July 17, 2026
    Wicked: For Good ∙ PG
    Return to the magical world of Oz as friendship, destiny, and sacrifice collide in the breathtaking final chapter of Wicked.
  • Aug 21, 2026
    Michael
    Step into the world of Michael and witness the rise of a once-in-a-generation talent who transformed music, performance, and global pop culture forever.

Details:
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Dates:
Select Dates, June 19-Aug 21, 2026

Location:
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial ∙ Washington, DC

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Indoor Swimming Fun

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Indoor Swimming Fun

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Make a splash no matter the season at indoor pools and aquatic centers throughout NOVA!

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†Non-member drop-in admission available.

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†Non-member drop-in admission available.

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Enchant Christmas @ Nats Park

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Enchant Christmas @ Nats Park


‹‹ More Holiday Fun

From November 27-December 28, 2026, trade baseball memories for holiday magic at Nats Park! Hosted on the Washington Nationals’ home field, the ballpark transforms into Enchant Christmas — home of the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze!

Kids and parents alike are invited to bundle up and explore an all-new maze adventure and storyline set among more than 4 million lights. Beyond the maze, glide along the ice skating trail, browse the holiday market, enjoy live entertainment, and warm up with seasonal food and drinks. New photo moments and festive surprises await throughout the event grounds, too!

Details:
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Dates:
Nov 27-Dec 28, 2026

Location:
Nationals Park ∙ Washington, DC

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Celebration America 250 @ Reston Station

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Celebration America 250 @ Reston Station

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‹‹ More 4th of July Fun

Reston Station is going all out for America’s 250th anniversary!

Red, White & Boom! is a special three-day celebration from July 2-4, 2026, packed with excitement. Even better? It’s all free!

July 2, 2026
Live Music & Fireworks
Bruce in the USA, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, takes the stage for a star-spangled evening capped off with fireworks!

July 3, 2026
Live Music
The Prince Project, a Prince tribute band, performs live for an unforgettable evening.

July 4, 2026
Live Music & Movie
The Darby Brothers bring ’70s and ’80s hits to the plaza, followed by an outdoor movie featuring The Sandlot. There’s even hands-on fun — grab your crew, hit the inflatable baseball square, and practice your swing.

Plus, throughout the weekend on select days, expect a live DJ, splash pad, games, sip-n-stroll, food, a photo booth, ice cream, and more.

Details:
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Dates:
July 2-4, 2026

Location:
Reston Station ∙ Reston, VA

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PlayPalooza

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PlayPalooza

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‹‹ Even More Summer Fun

PlayPalooza — the ultimate free pop-up kids festival — is back with an action-packed lineup of stops across NOVA in 2026!

Families are invited to enjoy an immersive, interactive day of fun designed for kids of all ages. Even better? With your RSVP (links below), admission is free!

While activities at each location can vary, they may include inflatables, a rock climbing wall, foam and confetti parties, face painting, truck touch, and a toddler play zone. There might also be virtual gaming experiences, kid-vs-parent challenges, character appearances, and more!

This year also features a Children’s Business Fair, giving young entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their creativity and products.

RSVP to attend for free or upgrade to a VIP Fast Pass:

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Red, White, & Goal with Loudoun United FC

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Red, White, & Goal with Loudoun United FC

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Loudoun United FC 703 Night Fireworks
‹‹ More 4th of July Fun

The sky above Segra Field comes alive with big excitement and bigger booms on July 3, 2026!

Loudoun United FC is hosting 703 Night — a star-spangled evening of soccer, live music, family activities, and a spectacular post-match fireworks show to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The night kicks off with live music from Bad Press — an electrifying mix of rock, pop, funk, and blues — followed by Loudoun United FC taking on Sporting JAX on the pitch. After the final whistle, the fireworks begin!

There’s plenty to keep the whole family busy before and during the match:

  • Kids Zone with inflatables, games, face painting, and a balloon artist
  • Pre-match high-five tunnel on the field for kids ages 5-14
  • Pie eating contest — sign up through the FanZone to win a signed LUFC ball!
  • Post-match player autographs
  • Food vendors including Chick-fil-A, King of Pops, California Taco, Dogs on the Curb, and more
  • LUFC Beer Garden with pre-match happy hour

Tickets start at just $5.71 for General Admission and $7.03 for Sideline View.

Details:
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Date:
July 3, 2026

Location:
Segra Field ∙ Leesburg, VA

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Ready, Aim, Play: Paintball Parks

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Ready, Aim, Play: Paintball Parks

Whether you’re a complete rookie or a paintball commando, you’re sure to have a day of fun — dirty, dirty fun — at one of these paintball experiences:
Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…

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Updated Sept 21, 2026

Cardboard Boat Regatta

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Cardboard Boat Regatta

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Make a splash at Reston Museum’s Cardboard Boat Regatta on August 8, 2026!

Hosted on the water at Lake Anne Plaza, come as a spectator or a racer! Participating teams of all ages will construct and decorate life-size boats using cardboard and duct tape. Boats will take to the water in timed heats with team members rowing out to a designated buoy and back. This community favorite grows every year, drawing thousands of spectators to cheer on their favorite boats!

Ready to race? Register your team here, or spend a fun afternoon cheering on life-size cardboard boats as they set sail on Lake Anne! This event is held rain or shine; all proceeds benefit the Reston Museum.

Please note that parking fills quickly — consider North Shore Drive, Baron Cameron Park, or free weekend parking in the Reston Town Center garage (about a 1-mile walk).

Details:
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Date:
Aug 8, 2026

Location:
Lake Anne Plaza ∙ Reston, VA

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