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
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Where/When: 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, activities, music and more.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Loudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m.
Why Go: The kids will love the live music, fiddle, flat-picking, banjo, and mandolin competitions, BBQ and pickin’ areas. You’ll enjoy jam sessions, wine tasting and cash prizes.
Pricing: $18 per person; $8 for kids aged 7-13; kids 6 and younger are free
• PARENTS' SURVIVAL NIGHT
Where/When: in Ashburn on Saturday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Make Saturday night your date night. Drop the kids (aged 3-12 years) off to enjoy an evening of physical activities, music and fun while you have adult time. Spots will fill quickly this Mother’s Day weekend, so register early!
Pricing: $22 for members, $27 for non-members
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Where/When: on Sunday, May 8, at various times
Why Go: Get out of the house on Mother’s Day for the best meal of the day. One of these restaurants is sure to please the taste buds. Best part: Someone else cleans up!
Pricing: Varies
