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Little Ones Are Hatching @ Baby Dino Days

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Little Ones Are Hatching @ Baby Dino Days

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Did you know February is dino hatching season? Great Country Farms is expecting some of the tiniest, cutest dinos you’ve ever seen!

On select days from February 20-March 2, 2026, you’re invited to Baby Dino Days to get up close with them at their special indoor dino experiences! Choose your time slot and enjoy a baby dino meet-and-greet experience, get creative with dino zone crafts and coloring, and dig for fossils in the giant sandbox!

Plus, enjoy Great Country Farms’ indoor play area with a slide, swings, and bouncy dinos. A visit to the farm is always an opportunity to enjoy a freshly made apple cider donut and a hot cup of coffee from their Knead It Farm Market Bakery.

Details:
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Dates:
Feb 20-Mar 2, 2026

Location:
Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA

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Chocolate Lovers Festival

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Chocolate Lovers Festival

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For three sweet days in February, the Chocolate Lovers Festival brings together thousands of chocolate lovers for a decadent celebration packed with tastings, hands-on fun, live entertainment, and treats of every kind!

It all happens from February 6-8, 2026, throughout the City of Fairfax’s downtown area. Check out some of the featured fun below (days/times vary), but click here to see the full schedule and plan your chocolate-filled weekend.

Taste of Chocolate
Chocolate lovers can sample everything from gourmet fudge and pastries to truffles, candy, and flowing chocolate fountains. This stop brings together chocolate-filled, chocolate-covered, and chocolate-baked treats in one indulgent space.

Liquid Chocolate
This experience highlights chocolate in drinkable form, from classic hot chocolate to chocolate-infused beverages. Pairings from local wineries and breweries add an extra layer of flavor.

Make-Your-Own Chocolate Bar
Guests can create a personalized chocolate bar using a variety of ingredients and flavors. It’s a hands-on way to turn creativity into a sweet take-home treat.

Musical Cakes
A playful twist on a classic game, this activity mixes music with the chance to win a delicious cake. It adds energy and sweet surprises to the festival.

Construct a Cupcake
Guests can design their own cupcake with fluffy frosting, colorful sprinkles, and decadent toppings. This creative station is all about imagination and fun.

Harley Eye Candy
Up-close views of iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles give festival-goers a chance to snap photos and admire classic design. It adds a bold, unexpected element to the sweet surroundings.

Historic Courthouse Events
Interactive activities inside the historic courthouse explore local history in an engaging way. Visitors can learn how the law and community have evolved over time.

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House Tours
Guided tours offer a look inside a preserved historic home, with stories from the 18th and 19th centuries. Architecture and artifacts help bring Fairfax’s past to life.

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Agents & Operatives Are Invited: Spy Fest

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Agents & Operatives Are Invited: Spy Fest

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Do your kids have what it takes for a future career in spying? Families are invited to find out how they measure up at Spy Fest, home to the largest publicly displayed collection of international spy artifacts.

Hosted at the International Spy Museum on January 30, 2026, the day will be filled with an insider peek into the shadow world of spying. Learn tradecraft from real experts in the field and participate in spy skill challenges. Museum admission is included in your ticket; all attendees must have a ticket.

Get to know this destination! The International Spy Museum pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of espionage, exploring how intelligence work has shaped global history and continues to influence the modern world. Home to the largest publicly displayed collection of international spy artifacts, the museum invites visitors to examine real tools, techniques, and stories from spies across nations and eras.

Through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences, guests learn how intelligence agencies operate, the ethical and civil-liberty questions surrounding secrecy, and the evolving roles of technology, surveillance, and disinformation. Designed to be objective and nonpartisan, the museum challenges visitors to think critically about the hidden forces that shape national security and everyday life.

Details:
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Date:
Jan 30, 2026

Location:
International Spy Museum ∙ Washington, DC

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Summer Camp Fun Starts Here!

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Summer Camp Fun Starts Here!

With one of these summer camps, your child’s summer will surely be packed with fun, learning, friendship, and more…

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Lopez Studios Performing Arts Preparatory School

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Lopez Studios Performing Arts Preparatory School

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Lopez Studios Performing Arts Preparatory School summer camps in Reston, VA

Since 1996, Lopez Studios Performing Arts Preparatory School has offered premium programs in acting, piano, theatre, and voice. This award-winning school has served thousands of students with quality instruction, excellence in character education, and unsurpassed attention to detail.

From singing and acting to performing and improv, kids will find it all this summer at Lopez Studios! Kids ages 6-18 are invited to join them and see what sets them apart!

Kidz Kreate Performing Arts Camps
Ages 6-9

Summer Intensive Camps
Ages 10-15

July 6-10, 2026
Broadway Bootcamp: Wicked the Musical
Perfect for pre-teens and teens who dream of the spotlight, this immersive camp dives into Broadway through Wicked. Campers explore the fundamentals of acting, singing, and choreography while building confidence and stage presence, then wrap up the week with a showcase for family and friends.

July 13-17, 2026
Acting for the Stage
Designed as an intensive experience for pre-teens and teens, this camp focuses on stage acting fundamentals. Campers develop skills across a range of styles and techniques, build confidence, and take their performance to the next level, and wrap up the week with a showcase featuring monologues, short scenes, or a one-act play.

Conservatory of Theatre Camp
Ages 12-18

July 20-Aug 8, 2026
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
In this intensive three-week camp, teens will rehearse and perform a full professional mainstage production. Designed to challenge young performers while building confidence, the camp offers valuable stage experience alongside conservatory-level training in vocal production, acting for singers, vocal health, stage movement, characterization, improvisation, and more.

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☎️ 703-787-0071
🌐 Website
🌐 Summer Camps
🔗 Facebook ∙ Twitter ∙ Instagram
📌 11425 Isaac Newton Sq, Ste 100, Reston, VA
📌 Fairfax County

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Leesburg Parks & Rec

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Leesburg Parks & Rec

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Looking for an exciting summer adventure for your child? The Town of Leesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department has a fantastic lineup of summer camps for kids from preschool through middle school. Make this summer unforgettable!

Day Camps

Weekly, June 15-Aug 7, 2026
Ida Fun Camp
Grades K-6
Campers enjoy daily swimming, art projects, songs, indoor and outdoor games, nature activities, and a special field trip each session!

Weekly, June 15-Aug 7, 2026
Teen Adventure Camp
Ages 12-14
Teens explore exciting destinations across the DC, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia areas — think water parks, rafting, tubing, sporting events, and more!

Aug 10-14, 2026
Last Hurrah Camp
Ages 5-12
A perfect end-of-summer celebration! Campers swim every day, play indoor and outdoor games, and enjoy arts and crafts before heading back to school.

Nature

Nature Academy
Ages 6-10
Campers explore the outdoors through daily hikes, nature-inspired arts and crafts, and hands-on science projects — get ready to get your hands dirty!

Cooking

July 6-10, 2026
Cupcake Academy
Ages 7-13
Campers bake, frost, and decorate a brand-new cupcake creation every day — experimenting with flavors, fondant, and fun decorating techniques!

Gymnastics

June 29-July 2, 2026
Preschool Gymnastics Academy
Ages 4-5
A fun introduction to movement, coordination, and balance — little ones explore basic gymnastics skills in a playful, age-appropriate setting!

June 29-July 2, 2026
Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy
Ages 5-7
Campers are introduced to floor, balance beam, bars, and vault while building coordination, balance, and movement skills.

July 6-10, 2026
Beginner Gymnastics Academy
Ages 7-14
Beginner-friendly! Campers learn tumbling skills and explore the balance beam, bars, and vault with group and individual instruction.

Gymnastics Academy II
Ages 7-14
Designed for kids with some gymnastics experience, the camp helps campers build strength and flexibility while working on skills on the floor, bars, beam, and vault.

July 27-31, 2026
All Levels Gymnastics Academy
Ages 7-14
Open to all skill levels! Campers practice the skills they know and progress toward more advanced moves on the floor, bars, beam, and vault.

Tennis

Pee Wee Tennis Camp
Ages 5-7
Campers learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, and the rules of the game — all while discovering the fun and sportsmanship of tennis!

Youth Tennis Camp
Ages 8-17
Campers learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, and the rules of the game — grouped by skill level for the best on-court experience!

Full Day Youth Tennis Camp
Ages 8-17
A full day of tennis plus other fun sports activities — and a pool trip to AV Symington Aquatic Center and a camp T-shirt are included!

Team Sports

Pee Wee Soccer Academy
Ages 6-8
Campers build a strong foundation in dribbling, passing, scoring, and positioning — then put their skills to the test in small-sided games!

Junior Soccer Academy
Ages 9-12
Campers sharpen their dribbling, passing, scoring, and positioning skills — then put them to the test in small-sided games!

Flag Football Academy
Ages 9-12
Campers learn offensive and defensive skills — running plays, passing routes, receiving, and more — all without the contact, using NFL Flag rules.

Basketball Academy
Ages 9-12
Campers develop offensive and defensive skills through fun, structured drills they can apply right away in game play.

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☎️ 703-771-2778
🌐 Website
🌐 Summer Camps
🔗 Facebook ∙ Instagram
📌 Various Locations in Leesburg, VA
📌 Loudoun County

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Mother’s Day Chocolate Sculpting Experience

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Mother’s Day Chocolate Sculpting Experience

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Mother's Day chocolate sculpting experience

Skip the traditional gift this year! On May 9, 2026, the Conche Chocolate & Cake Studio is hosting a Mother’s Day chocolate sculpting experience where moms and their little ones create, decorate, and take home something sweet together.

Led by expert chocolatiers, each duo will shape their own chocolate sculpture, add personal decorative touches, and leave with beautifully packaged creations.

No prior experience needed — just a love for chocolate and a reason to celebrate. Seats are limited; advance booking required.

Details:
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Date:
May 9, 2026

Location:
Conche Chocolate & Cake Studio ∙ Sterling, VA

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Unlock the Fun: Escape Rooms

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Unlock the Fun: Escape Rooms

Family escape room fun in Northern Virginia

Your family is invited to unlock a new kind of fun in an escape room! Enjoy an interactive opportunity to work together to solve the clues to make your grand escape:

ARLINGTON CO
FAIRFAX CO
LOUDOUN CO
PRINCE WILLIAM CO
WASHINGTON, DC

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Get Red Carpet Ready for the VIP Dance

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Get Red Carpet Ready for the VIP Dance

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On February 21, 2026, children are invited to grab their VIP — their Very Important Person — and enjoy an unforgettable dance!

The VIP Dance, a semi-formal event, is open to kids ages 4-12 and a special adult in their lives. Guests will enjoy a red-carpet experience full of Hollywood glitz, glam, and star-studded fun, complete with a walk down the red carpet, a paparazzi-style photo booth, chart-topping hits spun by a live DJ, and light refreshments.

This opportunity, hosted at the Herndon Community Center, is open to the public. Pre-registration is required; see the link below.

Details:
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Date:
Feb 21, 2026

Location:
Herndon Community Center ∙ Herndon, VA

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Resources for Women & Families in Need

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Resources for Women & Families in Need

If you’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Every day in our area, thousands of women wonder if and how they can leave an emotionally or physically abusive relationship. They may have little to no resources outside of their relationship, be new to this country, or be miles from family. Fortunately, help is available.

ARLINGTON CO
FAIRFAX CO
  • Domestic Violence Action Center
    703-246-4573
    Support for domestic violence and stalking, including shelter, counseling, housing referrals, and victim advocacy.
  • The Women’s Center
    703-281-2657
    Support through counseling, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and mental health resources.
  • Cornerstones
    571-323-9555
    Support for basic needs, emergency shelter, food assistance, financial aid, and housing stability.
  • Northern Virginia Family Service
    571-748-2500
    Support through shelter, food, health care, legal aid, and workforce development programs.
  • Department of Family Services
    703-324-7500
    Support for childcare, domestic and sexual violence services, employment, and financial assistance.
  • Partnership for Healthier Communities
    703-698-2550
    Support for uninsured families with healthcare access, enrollment assistance, and bilingual services.
LOUDOUN CO
  • Domestic Violence & Abuse Services
    703-777-6552
    Support through crisis response, victim advocacy, and referrals. Includes the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) and Victim-Witness Program.
  • Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
    703-777-6552
    Support for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, including shelter, legal aid, children’s services, and prevention programs.
  • Good Shepherd Alliance
    703-724-1555
    Support for families in crisis, including emergency shelter, housing assistance, job training, and referrals.
  • Partnership for Healthier Communities
    703-698-2550
    Support for uninsured families with healthcare access, enrollment help, and bilingual services.

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Updated Jan 23, 2026

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