Oct 18, 2024
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Monsters Marching In!
It’s a march of the monsters (the friendly kind!) at these hometown parades… MORE

No Tricks, Just Treats!
There are plenty of spots for little ones to trick-or-treat at all month long… MORE

Halloween Screams!
The fearless and brave are invited to these spooky gatherings… MORE

Get Lost (& Found)!
Challenge your sense of direction and team spirit by bringing the whole family to conquer a corn maze this weekend… MORE

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Autism ABA Therapy Clinic for Young Children
Kaleidoscope ABA — a leading provider of Autism ABA Therapy, invites you to learn more about their center-based programs. Kaleidoscope offers evidence-based strategies that foster communication, language, social skills, and school readiness. Now open in Sterling and Fairfax, they accept most health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid. Call (877-ABA-0399) or click today… MORE

Pumpkin Plunge: Make a Splash!
Halloween-style aqua adventure awaits kids at the Herndon Community Center on October 19, 2024! Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to enjoy an open swim in a unique floating pumpkin patch… MORE

Make a School-Year Splash at Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School invites you to make this school year a splash with swimming lessons that are both fun and educational! Research shows that swimming can build confidence, boost cognitive skills, and improve focus — all of which support academic success. Learn more and register today (Reston, Alexandria, Falls Church)… MORE

Get in the Game This Weekend at Soccertoberfest
See the highest-level professional soccer franchise in LoCo right in your backyard at Segra Field! Get your tickets for this match-up between Loudoun United FC and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on October 19, 2024 — plus Soccertoberfest and post-match fireworks… MORE

Big Truck Night at Farm Harvest Days
If your kids (big & little!) love big trucks, this special night at Farm Harvest Days is for them. From tractors to fire engines, there will be plenty of trucks to explore at Frying Pan Farm Park’s Big Truck Night… MORE

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

Oct 11, 2024
The BIG Halloween Guide
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Tricks, Treats, & Sweets: All Month Long!
Halloween is more than just one night! Check out our big guide for almost daily seasonal fun:

• Halloween Fun: 200+ Events
• Halloween Parades
• Haunted Houses & More
• Get Lost & Found: Corn Maze Fun
• Fall Festivals

Leaves are Falling & Fun is Calling: 10+ Can’t-Miss Weekend Events
From farm festivals and carnivals to special events celebrating community, there are plenty of family weekend opportunities to fill your calendar… MORE

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The World Above Meets Underwater Magic on Stage at The Little Mermaid, Jr.
The stage is the place to sing along under the sea! But, to get there, kids and teens have to audition first! Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School invites performers ages 10-18 to audition on October 20, 2024, for their live, main stage production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Make waves and sign up today… MORE

Touchdown Savings! Jersey Day Discount at Monkey Joe’s
Kids are invited to show off their team spirit at Monkey Joe’s! On Friday, October 11, 2024, if your kiddo wears their favorite team’s jersey when they visit, score big with $2 off regularly-priced admission… MORE

Pumpkin Plunge: Make a Splash!
Halloween-style aqua adventure awaits kids at the Herndon Community Center on October 19, 2024! Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to enjoy an open swim in a unique floating pumpkin patch… MORE

Autism ABA Therapy Clinic for Young Children
Kaleidoscope ABA — a leading provider of Autism ABA Therapy, invites you to learn more about their center-based programs. Kaleidoscope offers evidence-based strategies that foster communication, language, social skills, and school readiness. Now open in Sterling and Fairfax, they accept most health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid. Call (877-ABA-0399) or click today… MORE

Back to School Means Back to the Pool at Goldfish Swim School
With swim lessons, make this school year a splash at Goldfish Swim School! Lessons are more than an extracurricular — they’re life-saving — reducing the risk of young kids drowning by almost 90% (NIH)! Learn more about Goldfish’s year-round opportunities to keep children safe and having fun; find your preferred location (Reston, Alexandria, Falls Church)… MORE

Early Learning & Big Adventures at BeanTree Learning
Your child’s early years are times of rapid growth! As children learn about themselves and the world around them, BeanTree Learning offers nurturing, child-centered early education programs designed to make the most of these important times! Get to know them today… MORE

Get in the Game: Enter for a Chance to Win Soccertoberfest Tix
See the highest-level professional soccer franchise in LoCo right in your backyard at Segra Field! Enter for the chance to win tickets to the match-up between Loudoun United FC and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on October 19, 2024 — plus Soccertoberfest and post-match fireworks… MORE

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

Oct 4, 2024
The BIG Halloween Guide
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Free Books for Kids — Straight to Your Mailbox!
Did you know that kids — from birth to age five — can receive a free book by mail monthly? All courtesy of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Get the details and start collecting beloved children’s titles today… MORE

Nerf Mania
Tonight, Friday, October 4, 2024, Segra Field will transform into a Nerf battlefield — complete with inflatable bunkers, face painting, and more… MORE

Weekend Festival Fun
No matter where these festivals are hosted — from farms and orchards to zoos and parks — there’s plenty to fill your calendar this weekend… MORE

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Find Midway Magic at Fair Oaks Mall
From sky-high thrills to rides perfect for little ones, you’ll find it all at the carnival! Hosted at Fair Oaks Mall until October 13, 2024, you can also test your skills on the midway, plus treat yourself to treats only found at the carnival… MORE

Get Ready for a Season of Fun with Herndon Parks & Rec
Herndon Parks & Rec invites you to explore their latest newsletter packed with fun for everyone! From exciting new classes and programs to the kickoff of indoor tennis season next week, there are plenty of new opportunities to explore — plus special seasonal events… MORE

From Tots to Tacos: $1 Kid Meals at El Fresco!
Delicious food for Mom, tasty food for Dad. Better yet? $1 meals for little ones from the children’s menu on Saturdays from 5-8 pm at select El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill locations! Enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican food at one of NOVA’s most loved fast-casual restaurants (see important details here)… MORE

Win Tickets to See Loudoun United FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
See one of the most successful soccer leagues in the world — right in your backyard at Segra Field! Until October 14, 2024, you canenter for the chance to win four (4) admission tickets to see the match-up between Loudoun United FC and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on October 19, 2024… MORE

Save-the-Date: School’s Out Touch-a-Truck
Kids enjoy a student holiday on October 14, 2024 — make the most of it at a special touch-a-truck hosted at McLean Community Center! Kids are invited to touch and explore a variety of cars, trucks, and more… MORE

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

Sept 27, 2024
Can’t-Miss: Sept & Oct
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The Big Indoor Play Guide
Rain, rain, go away! Until it dries out, you’re invited to explore our big indoor play guide! Visit your regular stompin’ grounds or discover somewhere new… MORE

Sneak Peek: Halloween Fun
“Witch” way to all the fun? Right here in our big Halloween guide! While it’s early — and our guide will more than double in size! — it’s a great time to plan ahead and keep the fun going all month long… MORE

Enjoy a Delicious Day of Fun at the Apple Fest!
On September 28, 2024, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum’s 20th Annual Apple Festival invites kids and adults alike to dive into the fascinating history of apples and the cider-making process at the Festival’s Apple Discovery Stations. More than the chance to learn something new, taste something new, too! Loudoun Brewing Company’s Festival Reserve: Loudoun Apple Ale — a refreshing brew with a crisp apple finish, will only be available at this special event… MORE

Up, Up, & Away at this Weekend’s Airshow!
File your flight plan for the high-flying Leesburg Airshow on September 28, 2024! Enjoy a day packed with excitement, including daring aerobatic performances, daredevil skydivers, aviation displays, family fun, and more. The fun all happens from 11 am-4 pm at Leesburg Executive Airport (satellite parking only with a free shuttle)… MORE

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Supporting Families for Over 20 Years: Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services
Located in Fairfax and Sterling, Kaleidoscope ABA is a leading provider of Autism ABA Therapy. Over the past two decades, families have relied on their professionals’ support services and evidence-based strategies. Learn more about half and full-day center-based programs and accepted health insurance plans, including Medicaid, with a call (877-222-0399) or click today… MORE

Ready, Set, Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Back to school means back to the pool at Goldfish Swim School! With certified instructors, small classes, and 90-degree shiver-free pools, now’s the perfect time to introduce little ones to the water or reinforce those water skills gained over the summer! Learn more and register today (Reston, Alexandria, Falls Church)… MORE

Step Right Up for the Perfect Family Night Out
Save-the-date for 11 days of carnival excitement at Fair Oaks Mall! With all the fun you’d expect, including thrilling rides, delicious food, and midway games — there’s plenty for all ages from October 3-13, 2024… MORE

Animals, Plants, Insects, & More @ NatureFest
On September 29, 2024, NatureFest is your all-in-one celebration of nature! Get up close with insects, plants, and more through themed activities, educational stations, games, and more at Herndon’s Runnymede Park… MORE

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

Sept 13, 2024
Can’t-Miss September Fun
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See the Budweiser Clydesdales
You’re invited to see not only your favorite furry, feathered, and hooved friends that call Frying Pan Farm Park home, but the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales, too… MORE

Weekend Fun!
The weekend forecast is out, and it’s filled with fun!

Sept 13, 2024

• Ashburn Village Fest

Sept 14, 2024

• Ashburn Village Fest
• Cox Farms’ Opening Weekend
• Falls Church Festival
• Native American Festival
• Dulles Day Plane Pull & Festival
• Arts Alive! @ Hylton PAC
• Apple Harvest Festival
• Colonial Market & Fair

Sept 15, 2024

• Apple Harvest Festival
• Colonial Market & Fair

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We Think You’re Gonna Like It Here! Sign Up Today for Annie Auditions
Tomorrow is a day away for budding performers at Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School! Kids, ages 6-10, are invited to learn more and sign up for auditions to be a part of Annie Kids, a live youth production of this award-winning musical! Come fully dressed with a smile to auditions on September 22, 2024… MORE

Make a School-Year Splash at Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School invites you to make this school year a splash with swimming lessons that are both fun and educational! Research shows that swimming can build confidence, boost cognitive skills, and improve focus — all of which support academic success. Learn more and register today (Reston, Alexandria, Falls Church)… MORE

A Big Day is Coming — Save the Date for Monkey Joe’s Birthday
It’s party time! Celebrate Monkey Joe’s birthday on September 15, 2024, with discounted admission, plus prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Inside their jungle-themed indoor playground, including inflatables and slides, playtime is always weather-perfect… MORE

Supporting Families for Over 20 Years: Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services
Located in Fairfax and Sterling, Kaleidoscope ABA is a leading provider of Autism ABA Therapy. Over the past two decades, families have relied on their professionals’ support services and evidence-based strategies. Learn more about half and full-day center-based programs and accepted health insurance plans, including Medicaid, with a call (877-222-0399) or click today… MORE

Rewind the Fun at Throwback Night with Loudoun United FC
It’s a time warp at Segra Field on September 14, 2024, when Loudoun United FC challenges Birmingham Legion FC on the pitch! Kids, teens, families, and more are invited to Throwback Night — when the ’80s and ’90s come back to life! Arrive early to claim your free limited-edition retro reversible bucket hat, plus concessions will feature your favorite childhood snacks, including DunkAroos, Cosmic Brownies, and Capri Suns. Get your tix and the full schedule of fun… MORE

Early Education Counts at BeanTree Learning
Play offers so much more than what’s taught in a classroom! Knowing how important it is to the development of lil’ learners, BeanTree Learning’s early education programs offer diverse, play-based opportunities for kids to grow socially, emotionally, and more! Get to know them today… MORE

Out With the Old & in With the New: Try a New Hobby
Did you take up a hobby — like bread-making, knitting, jigsaw puzzles, rollerblading, or something else — that just didn’t stick? Ready to try something new? At Herndon Parks & Rec’s Hobby Exchange on September 21, 2024, you can trade in your unwanted items and find a new hobby… MORE

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

Sept 6, 2024
Can’t-Miss September Fun
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Weekend Fun!
Grab your calendar! This coming weekend is packed with special events, festivals, and more… MORE

Fall Festivals
From farms and orchards to zoos and parks — there’s plenty to fill your calendar… MORE

Consignment Sales
Score a deal on clothing, accessories, toys, and more at these upcoming sales… MORE

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Silent Tunes, Big Moves: Dance Your Heart Out at Loudoun Station
This weekend, quiet is the new loud at a very special Loudoun Station Silent Dance Party! On September 7, 2024, exchange your driver’s license for a pair of wireless headphones and dance to 3 live DJs spinning popular music genres! More than dancing, there’ll be family-friendly activities, too! Get ready to party and dance like nobody’s watching… MORE

Don’t Miss Your Cue: Sign-Up Today for Junior Theatre Festival Auditions
Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School invites kids and teens to sign up for Junior Theatre Festival auditions today! Hosted on September 15, 2024, this opportunity is for Lopez’s Festival Division — an intensive program of rehearsals, workshops, and a performance at The Junior Theater Festival (where Lopez Studios has won awards for the past eight years!)… MORE

A Big Day is Coming — Save the Date for Monkey Joe’s Birthday
It’s party time! Celebrate Monkey Joe’s birthday on September 15, 2024, with discounted admission, plus prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Inside their jungle-themed indoor playground, including inflatables and slides, playtime is always weather-perfect… MORE

Chippin’, Dippin’, & Sippin’ at El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill
Those one-dollar bills in your wallet equal yum at select El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill locations! On Saturdays from 5-8 pm, while parents enjoy made-from-scratch, authentic Mexican food, kids eat for just a buck from the children’s menu at select locations (see important details here)… MORE

Rewind the Fun at Throwback Night with Loudoun United FC
It’s a time warp at Segra Field on September 14, 2024, when Loudoun United FC challenges Birmingham Legion FC on the pitch! Kids, teens, families, and more are invited to Throwback Night — when the ’80s and ’90s come back to life! Arrive early to claim your free limited-edition retro reversible bucket hat, plus concessions will feature your favorite childhood snacks, including DunkAroos, Cosmic Brownies, and Capri Suns. Get your tix and the full schedule of fun… MORE

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