What’s new around here: Have you visited the Community Calendar lately? It’s continually updated! Our U-Pick Strawberries playdate and the Fort Hunt Stories in the Garden event have been postponed. New details will be posted when they are available. The navigation menu and mobile home page are new and improved. Hope you like them. (Don’t [...]

I am so glad to hear that there is enough demand for this awesome program that they will now be offering it weekly instead of monthly! You can read my review here. I’ve included the email for your reference, below. You can get more information on their website. Hey! We are glad to have you [...]

Where: Meghan’s Place, will be emailed to event attendees, Alexandria VA 22310 When: Tuesday, June 25 from 10 am-1 pm I’ll provide the vanilla ice cream and the bowls, you bring your favorite topping and join us for an ice cream social! Sell Tickets through Eventbrite Hey! We are glad to have you aboard- you [...]

Me and mine will be signing up for this as our back pocket, too-hot-too-rainy-too-gross option, and I thought I’d pass it along for those of you who aren’t familiar with it. See you at the lanes! Hey! We are glad to have you aboard- you are the best! Would you like to join over 700 [...]

There is a “tamer” area of the park meant just for little ones, and the entire sprayground is Zero Depth for lots of non-swimming water fun. The sprayground is enclosed but the gate is open to Chessie’s Big Back Yard. Parents will want to be alert to the fact that children frequently run out the [...]

Thank you for joining us at the Groovy Nate show! (He’s at the Lebanese Taverna twice a month, FYI.) As you can see in the video, the kids always learn a lot at his shows. It was also nice to be there when he had a good turnout but not a CRAZY turnout- some of [...]

I mentioned this bathing suit review that a former Joy Troupe member has done. So if you were racking your brain trying to recall the name, here it is! I also put my crown-making skills to work (I had to reach back, but apparently you never forget some things…) and the bigger kiddos enjoyed the [...]

 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. [...]