It happened to me, my son was closed out of classes and library programs because I just waited too long. I wish that we didn’t live in such a competitive and crowded area, but the reality is, there is only so much space at some of these great kid-friendly Northern VA free and cheap programs and performances. Browse this list for great ideas, click on the links for info, and register today! This lists just highlights some activities. For the latest updates and more ideas, always check the calendar on the home page!
April:
Animal Rescue: A Musical Adventure at Green Springs Gardens: April 1st
Garden Sprouts: Ants in Your Pants at Green Springs Gardens: April 2nd
Children’s Cherry Blossom Celebration at Green Springs Gardens: April 5th and 6th
Wild Things Puppet Show at Hidden Oaks: April 6th
Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour at Jammin’ Java: April 6th
Riverside Campfire: Night Wings at Riverbend Park: April 13th
Kite Fun Day at the Farm (ages 10 and under): April 14 at 10 AM
Kite Fun Day at the Farm (ages 10 and under): April 14 at 1 PM
Rainbow Fish at the Alden: April 14th
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Year in the Day at Jammin Java, April 14th
Pooh Bear Friends’ Tea Party at Hidden Oaks: April 15th
Wagon Ride – Wonderful Wildflowers at Riverbend Park: April 17th
Chick-fil-A Fire and Rescue Fest at Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville: April 21st ***SEE ME THERE!!
Farm Baby Day at Frying Pan Farm Park: April 21 (free)
Friends of Carlyle House Annual Garden Day Herb & Craft Sale: April 21st
Crabgrass Puppets presents Haiku, HipHop, and Hotdogs: April 28th
Great Zucchini at Jammin’ Java: April 29th
May:
Squirreling Around on a Spring Day : May 5th
Dinofest in Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks: May 5th
Hallabolou Hosts Global Music’s Summer Showcase 2012: May 6th
Alex and the Kaleidescope Band at the Alden: May 12th
Teddy Bear Picnic at Hidden Oaks: May 12th
Art & Asparagus Mother’s Day Weekend at Great Country Farms: May 12th and May 13th
Rhythms Around the World Concert at Green Springs Garden: May 13th
Mother’s Day Free Tours at The Carlyle House: May 13th
ShirLaLa Family Shabbat Service and Dinner: May 18th
Preemies Today Show with Rocknoceros and Groovy Nate: May 19th
WJMF: Peter Himmelman Performance: May 20th
Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge at Riverbend Park: May 24th
Miss Spider’s Tea Party at Hidden Oaks: May 26th
