This week’s activities include movies, bowling, theater and other staples for amusing the family.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• FAMILY NIGHT BOWLINGWhere/When: King Pinz Bowl in Leesburg on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Why Go: Let your entire family enjoy unlimited bowling, one large pizza, and one soft drink per person. The kids and adults can also enjoy arcade games including skee ball and video games. Pricing: $50 for five people or fewer. Arcade games are an additional fee.• REGAL SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESSWhere/When: Fox Cinemas in Ashburn on Tuesday, August 16 and Wednesday, …
This week, stimulate the kids’ brains with funny books and outdoor concerts.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• BOOKS ARE A BLAST! WITH TOM LILLYWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, Aug. 1, at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Bring books to life for your kids. This interactive comedy show features a strange collection of books to explore.Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERTWhere/When: Brambleton Town Center Plaza in Ashburn on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m.Why Go: Come out for a free community event: live …
This week, get the kids involved in crafts and cooking projects sure to chase away the boredom.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• THE GREAT ZUCCHINIWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, Aug. 1, at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Here’s your chance to see a kid-friendly comedy-magic show that has been performed just about everywhere, including The White House. People of all ages will enjoy the magic and silliness.Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• MAKE & TAKE SUMMER FUNWhere/When: AC Moore in Ashburn on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 3 …
This week’s activities feature movies indoors and out, giant insects and American Idol!FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• CREEPY CREATURES PRESENTED BY REPTILES ALIVE!Where/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, July 25, at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Meet real, giant toads, snakes, cockroaches, tarantulas and more. Kids of all ages will learn how helpful and fascinating these creepy creatures really are. Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• FREE SUMMER KIDS SHOWSWhere/When: Cobb Theater in Village at Leesburg (near the Leesburg …
This week you can escape into nature, air, water and off on your own with these activities.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• UP, UP AND AWAY! PRESENTED BY MAD SCIENCE OF WASHINGTONWhere/When: Ashburn Library TODAY, July 18, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library TODAY, July 18, at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Get your head in the clouds. Experience an amazing science show about the power of air in tornadoes, vacuums and hovercrafts. Fun for all ages.Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• BATTY ABOUT BATS!Where/When: Broadlands Community Center in Ashburn on Wednesday, July 20, from 7 p.…
This week you can relax at a free concert, sign the kids up for guitar camp and take a musical trip down the Amazon River.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• AMAZON ADVENTURES PRESENTED BY RAINBOW PUPPETSWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, July 11, at 7 p.m.Why Go: Take a musical, interactive, surprise-filled trip down the Amazon River with Montee, the waxy monkey tree frog, as your kids’ guide. Fun for all ages!Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• FREE CRAFT AT CICI'S PIZZA LEESBURG!Where/When: Cici’s Pizza in…
This week is full of scientific discovery: fireworks explosions, bugs and space.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• NEIGHBORHOOD FIREWORKS DISPLAYSWhere/When: Various communities on Monday, July 4, around 9 p.m. Why Go: You don’t have to trek down to the D.C. Mall to enjoy the fireworks. Several communities are holding their own celebrations right here. Check Ashburn Patch’s Fourth of July Guide for full details.Pricing: Free. • WHAT’S BUGGIN’ YOU? WITH THE SCIENCE PLACE Where/When: Ashburn Library on Tuesday, July 5, at 10:30 a.m.Why Go: Bring kids ages 6-11 to explore the world of bugs. They’ll …
Celebrate independence with a week of nature discovery, museum artifacts and a night off.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• WILD TAILS WITH WILDLIFE AMBASSADORSWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, June 27, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Learn how animals use their tales – from communication and climbing to protection and even child-rearing. Animal guests may include foxes, opossums, chinchillas, porcupines and others.Pricing: Free. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.• FROGSHACKLE OPEN HOUSE Where/When: Frogshackle Nature Center at Claude …
This week features rock concerts, insects, a Ukrainian experience and more at your local libraries!FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• INSECT SOUP: BUG POEMS WITH BARRY LOUIS POLISARWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. and Cascades Library on Monday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m.Why Go: Enjoy songs, stories and poetry with Barry Louis Polisar, author of Insect Soup and five-time winner of the Parents’ Choice Award. Parents and kids of all ages will have a wonderful laugh.Pricing: Free• SUMMER KICK-OFF CONCERT BY TEEN BAND, DISENGAGE Where/When: Rust Library in Leesburg on Monday, June …
Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun outing such as bowling, cooking or rock climbing.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• FAMILY NIGHT BOWLINGWhere/When: King Pinz Bowl in Leesburg, Tuesday, June 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Why Go: Celebrate Father’s Day early with unlimited bowling, one large pizza and one soft drink per person. The kids and adults can also enjoy arcade games including skee ball and video games.Pricing: $50 for five people or fewer. Arcade games are an additional fee.• FAMILY FUN - "DATE WITH DAD!"Where/When: COOK in Ashburn, Tuesday, June 14 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.Why Go: …
Child-themed gyms, bouncing and sports are the focus of this week.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• LANSDOWNE “SPLASH-GROUNDS” FINALLY OPENWhere/When: Lansdowne Town Center near Haagen-Daz in Leesburg, all day, everydayWhy Go: Lansdowne Town Center’s property management apologizes for opening its fountain late. Perfect for these hotter days, this popular, low-key destination is scheduled to be open now. Dress the kids (of all ages) in swimsuits, bring towels and sit back.Pricing: Free• LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK Where/When: Leesburg Animal Park, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and …
Have fun in the sun at the fountain, or settle in for storytime this week.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• SCHOOL HOLIDAY EXTENDED OPEN BOUNCEWhere/When: Sport Bounce of Loudoun in Ashburn TODAY, May 30 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Why Go: What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than letting the kids (aged 18 months and older) bounce themselves silly? Pricing: $10 per child (24 months and older); $6 per toddler (18-23 months); siblings receive $2 off.• OPEN DOOR SPECIAL NEEDS STORYTIMEWhere/When: Rust Library in Leesburg on Wednesday, June 1 at 4 p.m.…
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• FIRST LEGO LEAGUE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONWhere/When: Eagle Ridge Middle School in Ashburn on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m.Why Go: Find out more about the Ashburn Robotics team that just won “1st Place Robot Design” in First Lego League World Festival 2011. Pricing: Free• SCC MOVIE NIGHTWhere/When: Sterling Community Center on Friday, May 27, at 6 p.m.Why Go: Bring the whole family to watch The Jungle Book. There will also be crafts and activities to enjoy. View page six in the SCC Newsletter for more info. Pricing: $6 per family• 11TH ANNUAL ASHBURN FARM SUMMER …
This week features baby animals, Shrek and a night in the bowling lanes.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• MUSICAL STORYTIMEWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m.Why Go: Explore the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language while singing and playing instruments. Fun for kids up to age 4 with their caregivers. Registration is required.Pricing: Free• PARENTS NIGHT OUTWhere/When: Jumping Jack Sports in Ashburn on Friday, May 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Why Go: Drop the kids off to play so you can enjoy a few hours of alone time. Kids aged 4 and older will enjoy free play …
Make time for fairy tales, fire truck rides and dancing with the stars during this week of wonders.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• THE CARNIVAL AT DULLES TOWN CENTER Where/When: Dulles Town Center in Sterling starting TODAY, May 11, through May 21 from 6 p.m. on weekdays and from noon on weekendsWhy Go: Take the whole family for a traditional carnival featuring rides, games and more! Pricing: Print a $5 off coupon here.• HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY "DANCING WITH STARS" FAMILY DANCE & SILENT AUCTIONWhere/When: Hillside Elementary School in Broadlands on Friday, May 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Why Go…
Celebrate both Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day in one big week.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA!Where/When: Sterling Community Center on Thursday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Why Go: Celebrate Mexican culture with music, games, snacks and a piñata. All ages are welcome.Pricing: $6 • TEDDY BEAR PICNIC IN CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEKWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Why Go: Celebrate the love of children’s books at a special event during Children’s Book Week. Bring your teddy bear to the First Annual Teddy Bear Picnic for storytelling, books, …
Nourish those musical and theatrical dreams this week.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• BASKIN-ROBBINS SCOOPING UP THANKS FOR FIREFIGHTERSWhere/When: Baskin-Robbins in Ashburn on TODAY, April 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Why Go: Support the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation by enjoying cheap ice cream at this 5th annual event. Pricing: $0.31 per 2.5 oz. ice cream scoop• AUDITIONS FOR "THE WIZARD OF OZ" BY THE STERLING PLAYMAKERSWhere/When: Senior Center at Cascades in Sterling from TODAY, April 27, through Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Why Go: This is your kids’ (and your) opportunity …
Egg hunts galore during the remainder of Spring Break.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• SPRING BREAK MOVIE MATINEEWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Friday, April 22, at 2 p.m.Why Go: Avoid the rain! Bring your pillows, blankets and snacks to enjoy How to Train Your Dragon on the big screen inside the library. Pricing: Free• GUIDED TOURS OF OATLANDS' GARDEN DURING HISTORIC GARDEN WEEKWhere/When: Oatlands Historic House and Gardens near Leesburg on Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Why Go: Celebrate Earth Day by getting outdoors for a guided tour of the formal garden. Pricing: $10 per person for…
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• 21ST ANNUAL LEESBURG FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVALWhere/When: Children’s area on Wirt Street in Leesburg on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Why Go: Both days will be filled with live music, reptile exhibits, crafts, face-painting and other child-oriented activities.Pricing: $3 per person, free for children under 6.• FAMILY MOVIE MATINEEWhere/When: Ashburn Public Library on Saturday, April 16, at 3 p.m.Why Go: Bring your pillows, blankets and snacks to enjoy Despicable Me on the big screen. Pricing: Free• SPRING BREAK - EXTENDED OPEN …
This weekend features fun at an Easter Egg Hunt, an environmental festival and a free acting workshop!FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK• JUST A DREAM: THE GREEN PLAY PRESENTED BY ADVENTURE THEATREWhere/When: Ashburn Library on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. Why Go: Just a Dream gives a version of the future if no one recycles or takes care of the environment. This play for all ages is seen through the eyes of a young person named Walter. Pricing: Free• LEESBURG EASTER EGG HUNTWhere/When: Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on Saturday, April 9, from noon to 4 p.m.Why Go: In addition to egg hunts for kids ages…
