What’s new around here: NEW PLAYGROUP! Fairfax Mamas be sure to visit and share the Playmates & Playdates page and get in on all the fun with our new Fairfax playgroup. Have you visited the Community Calendar lately? It’s continually updated! Look at this weekend alone: The newest post in our Stroller Hike Series is [...]

Thank you all so much for joining us at the park! We certainly had some gorgeous weather for it, and it’s always nice to meet some new folks! The kids enjoyed a good game of ball. I promise to get the bike-riding playdate we talked about scheduled ASAP. We look forward to seeing you again [...]

Wow! I thought we were going to get rained inside for a while there but it prettied right up. We were lucky to enjoy one of those precious, perfect weather days that come before our hot hot summers set in. I’m so glad we got to share this one with you! I sure heard a [...]

Where: Hollins Farm, Snowden Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Manassas Battlefield Park First Manassas Trail is a great workout and also takes you through one of the better historical sites I’ve ever visited. This hike was moderately challenging for a fit person walking alone and challenging for a single jogging stroller. You definitely need either a good jogger or a pack for this hike- [...]

Falls Church Memorial Day Parade & Festival Monday, May 27, 2013 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall, 300 Park Avenue Something for Everyone Throughout the Day: Amusement Rides, Pony Rides, Arts and Crafts Booths, Food Vendors, Civic and Business Booths, and Live Entertainment. (We are planning to attend this event as a family. If [...]

Looking for something fun to do with your family on a Saturday morning? Come out to our Valley Drive Cooperative Preschool Spring Carnival! Saturday May 18, from 10am – 12pm Commonwealth Baptist Church, 700 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301 A $5 ticket for anyone 2 years of age and above gets you: – Face painting! [...]

Please welcome your volunteer playgroup coordinator, Kristina A! We are very pleased to once again have a Fairfax VA playgroup up and running and I’m sure you are all looking forward to attending events with Kristina and her boys. Check out the Playmates and Playdates page for more information! Hey! We are glad to have [...]

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EDT) Where: Meghan’s Place, address will be emailed to attendees the night before the event, Alexandria, VA 22310 Bitty Babies, big sibs, and Mommies who visit. Oh My! What do kids do at a home playdate? They dig. They cllimb. They practice taking turns. [...]

Let’s go to Van Dyck Park, 3720 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030 Meeting 9:30- 11:30 Fairfax has many wonderful parks in and around the county. Let’s use Wednesdays to check out different parks! We can meet there, play in the playgrounds, enjoy snacks and if there is suitable walking trails we can also go [...]

What’s new around here: Our mobile site has had some improvements! If you read us on your phone, be sure to check it out. Have you visited the Community Calendar lately? It’s continually updated! The Wigglers of 2011 page is all new! (I think it’s cute, if I do say it myself! Psst! Have you [...]

Where: Pohick Bay Regional Park 6501 Pohick Bay Drive Lorton, VA 22079 When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) Pack a picnic, bug protection, and your camera and join us at this shady, enclosed playground for some fun under the trees! Look for us at the playground near the marina. [...]

This event has been postponed due to weather. I will post details of the new date when they are available. Please join the Ft Hunt Preschool for: Stories and Music in the Garden! Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 1909 Windmill Lane Alexandria, VA  22307 Talented performers will present stories and songs in [...]

Thank you all so much for coming! I know Keeghan enjoyed having you all share his birthday with him. We were also very lucky in the weather today, so the date change actually worked in our favor! I hope all our other May Birthday kiddos are having wonderful birthdays! Here is the DEET free bug [...]

This is just a quick reminder that the following playgroups are currently in need of volunteer coordinators or co-coordinators: Arlington Wee Play Together Manassas Moms & Munchkins Springfield Munchkin Mob Weeble Wobble Woodbridge Work Away Mamas You can learn more here. We look forward to having you aboard! Hey! We are glad to have you [...]

When: Friday, June 7 2013 10:00AM
Where: Meghan’s Place, Alexandria VA 22310 (address and directions will be emailed to event attendees the night before the event.)

They’ll dance! They’ll shake eggs! They’ll play with scarves! They’ll sit under the parachute!