This list is by no means complete. It will probably NEVER be complete… But as I go about compiling information for this site, when I find a useful website, I add it. So here is your value-added compendium of my Northern VA links. Have fun! (Submit a link if you notice something missing.)
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- Accelerando Music
throughout the Northern Virginia and D.C. area!
Accelerando Music is the proud home of Tots with Tempo, an award winning "mommy and me" style music class for children ages 0-5. We also offer private instrumental lessons in the following instruments: piano, guitar, voice, flute, and oboe. - All That & Jazz
Dumfries, VA
Dance, music, art, and tumbling are FUN! Our studio in Dumfries provides a forum for educating students who want to express themselves through dance and the arts. We have an exciting schedule of dance classes and programming lined up for this year. We hope you will take a moment to explore! - Art Frame Solutions
Reston , VA 20191
Art Frame Solutions works with you to customize a painting party that taps into your child’s creative side and focuses on their interests. You won’t find a party this personal in a party store! No need to wrack your brain trying to come up with fun party activities. Each child gets to let loose and explore their inner artist with paint and canvas. PLUS you don’t need to search high and low for party favors. Guests get to take their mini masterpieces home! For younger children, canvas images can be pre-drawn in advance. You’ll get your own Art Frame Solutions event planner to help you up the fun factor and create the perfect party
- Basic Play
Arlington, VA
Indoor softplayroom for hourly fun and birthday parties - best for 4 and under - Birthday Parties at the Reston Zoo
Reston VA $
Reston Zoo is a great place to have a birthday party! We provide the wild place, and you bring the guests, cake, food, and drinks. - Burke Lake Park
Burke, VA
Train, disc golf, hiking trail, ice cream parlor, mini golf, and playground - Chibi's Indoor Playground ($)
Loudon County
Chibis' mission is to provide an environment where parents can exercise with their children or socialize while their children enjoy our fun, safe playground. Chibis has an open area where families can run and play, and fully interactive playgrounds for both big kids and infants. We also offer a variety of snacks and drinks - and free Wi-Fi-COMING SOON - Chinquapin Soft Play Room ($)
Alexandria VA
Designed for preschool age children five and younger, the Soft Playroom offers a clean play environment to burn off energy. Parents, guardians and their kids can share play zones loaded with soft toys and activities, while meeting with existing playgroups and making new friends. It is recommended to call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703.746.5553 prior to drop in use. The Soft Playroom schedule may be adjusted for regular cleaning, birthday party and private rentals. - Chuck E Cheese
Alexandria VA
restaurant with an indoor playplace. Also offers birthday parties. (FYI, If you have a problem with flashing lights it's probably not for you.) - Creative Kids Kitchen
Arlington, VA
From the time he was big enough to sit in his Bumbo chair on the counter, my son Miles has helped me in the kitchen. Sometimes, cooking together was one of the only things that got us through long, fussy winter afternoons before Dad got home. As a full-time mom of a toddler and a baby, I am forever looking for new activities that are educational and fun. As I searched for a place where Miles and I could share our joy of cooking with other moms and kids, I discovered that Northern Virginia lacks cooking classes for preschoolers. Shortly thereafter, I began offering weekly sessions out of my North Arlington home.
- Cub Run REC center
4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly, VA 20151
For $110, you get: 75 Minutes in the Pool 60 Minutes in the Party Room 12 Swimming Admissions The play pool is like a miniature indoor water park. 3.6 foot depth. Reservations To check space availability contact the Rental Coordinator at 703-817-9407. Reservations are made for the current month and two months out. - Edgemoor Art Studio
Woodbridge, VA
- Encore Stage
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22204
"Theater for kids, by kids." Encore stage encourages area children and youth to develop their dramatic talents. (Look for Birthday Parties under "tickets.") - Engineering for Kids
Northern VA
Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), to kids ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs, and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world!
- Fairfax County Picnic Area Reservations
Reservable areas at Fairfax County Parks
- Fairfax Gymnastics Academy
Fairfax, VA 22031
Classes and parties for children 5 & up - Falls Church Fire Department Hall Rental
Falls Church, VA
hall rental for birthday parties - Flight Trampoline Park
Springfield, VA
You can bounce in our open jump field (over 50 connected trampolines), play intense trampoline dodgeball, do tricks into the foam pit, perfect your moves on our bounceboards, get a grueling crossfit style trampoline workout, dunk a basketball on a hoops of different levels. You get the idea…. - Flight Zone Trampoline Park
Springfield VA
For $11 you can drop in on a workout class ON a trampoline (in itself a workout!) and childcare is FREE. - Groovy Nate
Northern VA
Mention the Joy Troupe when you book a 45 minute or longer show for your party, and you’ll get 20% off. If you’re a blogger or one of our many, many area website owners extraordinaire taking advantage of Groovy Nate’s 20% discount, leave a positive comment about the show; and email the link of the write up to Groovy Nate, because you can get up to 40% off the next Groovy Nate party of 45 minutes or more. (Subject to availability, your location, must be on a website you own, or a site like Yelp or Angie’s List, and not a social media site, and all the usual etceteras, but trust me, it’s a good deal.) - Gymboree ($)
Alexandria and Burke, VA Locations
kids play gym offers classes, birthday parties, and open playtime. - Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VA
Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond! - Historic Alexandria Birthday Parties
Alexandria VA
Make your child's birthday a historic occasion, with a party at one of several historic museums in Alexandria, including the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, the Friendship Firehouse, and Gadsby's Tavern. - Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Alexandria VA
Visit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side! The Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on Alexandria’s human and natural history. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559. - Just Dance Birthday Parties
Alexandria VA
I am a trained ballet dancer and would love to be a part of your young dancers’ next birthday party! I will arrive in a tutu costume and present your daughter with a special birthday gift. Includes: A surprise gift for the birthday girl, a short dance lesson taught by the Ballerina, a ballet story time/coloring and a wand decorating craft. - JW Tumbles ($)
Alexandria VA
Children's activity gym. Offers classes and open play. - Katarina's Paperie
Alexandria, VA
We are a small online party boutique featuring custom printed designs, charming party accessories and event styling services. We specialize in helping parents host memorable events for their kids including birthday parties, playdates and other special celebrations. Our goal is to make hosting the celebration easy and fun, allowing you to enjoy making memories and spending time with your children.
- Kid Junction
Chantilly,VA
Kid Junction is a new and exciting parent supervised play place and learning facility powered by creativity and imagination. We offer a safe, clean and educational play space for children, while providing a relaxing environment for parents. Kid Junction is the ONLY place for your child’s next birthday party celebration, play date, educational field trip or just walk in for fun. Kid Junction is also a perfect place for fundraising events, kids classes, corporate gatherings and much more. Kid Junction offers a variety of attractions, which will entertain, educate, and offer physical activity for a wide range of children from infants to kids 9 years old. From our Toddler Town and Interactive Village to our arcade and multi-level climber, all kids are guaranteed to have a memorable experience at KID JUNCTION!! Kid Junction is open to the public for walk-in open play every day of the week. No reservations required! Kid Junction of Chantilly is centrally located on Lafayette Center Drive. Kid Junction prides itself on being the cleanest and safest Family Fun Center in all of Virginia wrapped up in a relaxing and enjoyable environment for parents! Come enjoy our kids arcade on a rainy day, share a play date with friends, take an educational field trip or just walk in or hours of fun, and be sure to plan to stay for lunch or dinner at our 100% Peanut/Tree Nut FREE café! - Lee District Soft Play Room ($)
Alexandria, VA 22310
Indoor soft playground. - Music Together of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. We offer Northern Virginia locations in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon.
- My Gym ($)
Alexandria and Burke, VA Locations
Children's activity gym offers classes, birthday parties, and open play times. - NOVA JCC
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
The JCC of Northern Virginia is dedicated to offering quality programs, activities and services which emphasize Jewish culture, identity and values to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Center is a nonprofit social service organization committed to providing social, educational, fitness & wellness programs guided by Jewish values. We operate in a fiscally sound manner to ensure long-term viability. - Shadowland Adventures
5508 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310
Laser tag, maze, and arcade.
- Skate 'N Fun Zone
Manassas VA
- Tea with Mrs. B
McLean, VA
Welcome to Tea With Mrs. B - A Children’s Tea Room with Everyday Manners Classes in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland and most recently McLean, Virginia as well as serving the greater Washington D.C. area! In an effort to teach and guide children and young adults in the finer things of life, Mrs. Rebecca Czarniecki, better known as Mrs. B, has opened a children’s tea room and developed innovative courses for study. She teaches life long lessons in etiquette, poise and good manners - intermingling traditional with modern manners and etiquette in a most entertaining fashion. - The Animated Child ($)
Montclair VA
Our hands-on exploration area allows children to get creative with their learning! Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory the exhibit area gives children ages 2-12 an opportunity to discover what intelligence or “Smarts” they are. Come find out your child’s natural interest. Animated Child believes talent and skills should never go unused! - Tiny Chefs
Springfield, VA
Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Kids! Tiny Chefs provides cooking themed parties, classes, camp, and specialty events for children in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our cooking events are a fun way for kids to flex their creative muscles, spend time working in peer groups, and best of all: a great way to introduce them to the joy of cooking and baking! Cooking teaches kids valuable skills that they can carry with them through life. Children practice basic math when they measure ingredients, reading comprehension as they follow a recipe, team building as they work in groups, and they also build a strong foundation for healthy eating. All of these skills are mixed in with delicious food and fun. Check out our services to see how you can book or work with Tiny Chefs!
- Alexandria Tutoring Consortium
Alexandria VA
The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) is a 501 ( c) (3) organization working in partnership with Alexandria's Faith Community, the City of Alexandria, the Community at Large and Alexandria's Public Elementary Schools to recruit, train and match volunteers from congregations, community groups, businesses,City employees and individuals who sign up to tutor kindergarteners and first graders in literacy skills. - Doorways for Women and Families
Arlington VA organization for at risk women and kids
- Hair Flair For Hope
- Koinonia
Alexandria/Springfield food pantry and other services
- Mission Sleep
DC & Baltimore Metro Areas
Mission: Sleep, the non-profit arm of Let Mommy Sleep, delivers free overnight infant care to military families with a partner who is deployed, wounded, or deceased at time of baby's arrival. Mission: Sleep has been featured on such national news programs as the America’s News Headquarters on Fox News and has been featured locally on NBC-4 Washington DC, News Channel 8 and WTOP radio programs. To date over 4,500 hours have been awarded to deserving military families. Mission:Sleep is a 501(c ) (3) charity.
- The Reading Connection
The Reading Connection is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families by helping them create and sustain literacy-rich environments and motivation for reading. This mission is accomplished by - Volunteers who read aloud to children at shelters and community centers, - Donations that provide children with free, new books to keep, - Workshops that help parents encourage reading and literacy development and - Training for family support workers who promote the importance of reading.
- Accelerando Music
throughout the Northern Virginia and D.C. area!
Accelerando Music is the proud home of Tots with Tempo, an award winning "mommy and me" style music class for children ages 0-5. We also offer private instrumental lessons in the following instruments: piano, guitar, voice, flute, and oboe. - Activity Tree
listing of kids' classes and activities
- All That & Jazz
Dumfries, VA
Dance, music, art, and tumbling are FUN! Our studio in Dumfries provides a forum for educating students who want to express themselves through dance and the arts. We have an exciting schedule of dance classes and programming lined up for this year. We hope you will take a moment to explore! - Arts on the Horizon
Alexandria VA
Arts on the Horizon strives to present high-quality theater for young audiences and their families at an affordable rate. We believe that the arts play an important role in the life of a child. Our 30-minute, interactive, nonverbal shows are performed by professional, adult actors. Post-show activities, such as a take-home craft projects related to themes in the show and meet-and-greet opportunities with the performers, extend the theater-going experience beyond the actual production. - Beloved Yoga
Reston VA and Great Falls VA
Yoga parties, kids yoga classes, summer camps, mommy & me yoga, prenatal yoga - Creative Kids Kitchen
Arlington, VA
From the time he was big enough to sit in his Bumbo chair on the counter, my son Miles has helped me in the kitchen. Sometimes, cooking together was one of the only things that got us through long, fussy winter afternoons before Dad got home. As a full-time mom of a toddler and a baby, I am forever looking for new activities that are educational and fun. As I searched for a place where Miles and I could share our joy of cooking with other moms and kids, I discovered that Northern Virginia lacks cooking classes for preschoolers. Shortly thereafter, I began offering weekly sessions out of my North Arlington home.
- Dancesations
Alexandria VA
- Edgemoor Art Studio
Woodbridge, VA
- Encore Stage
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22204
"Theater for kids, by kids." Encore stage encourages area children and youth to develop their dramatic talents. (Look for Birthday Parties under "tickets.") - Engineering for Kids
Northern VA
Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), to kids ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs, and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world!
- Fairfax County Parks Authority
Locations throughout FFX county
- Fairfax Gymnastics Academy
Fairfax, VA 22031
Classes and parties for children 5 & up - Heart Beats Music and Dance Center
Springfield, Lorton, Burke VA
- Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VA
Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond! - Hola Baby
Arlington VA
spanish immersion for babies and toddlers - Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Alexandria VA
Visit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side! The Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on Alexandria’s human and natural history. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559. - JW Tumbles ($)
Alexandria VA
Children's activity gym. Offers classes and open play. - Kids First Swim Schools
Springfield, va
Swim instruction for children. They offer mommy and me classes, group, private, and semi-private lessons. They also offer adult lessons. They do birthday parties and family swim on weekends as well.
- Language Stars
DC Metro Area
Language Stars expanded to Washington DC in Fall 2010, and in no time began building a loyal following of families in and around the nation's capital. After just one year, readers of Washington Family Magazine named Language Stars "Best Foreign Language Instruction" in their annual readers' poll. Language Stars can be found in the Washington DC Metro Area in Alexandria, N. Arlington/McLean, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Reston. Programs are available in Spanish, Mandarin, French, and German. (Italian coming soon!) See the Washington DC center locations on the left for detailed schedules of classes by language, day, time, and age level. You can also inquire via the form below about a Language Stars program in the DC metro area. - McLean Community Center
- MTVivo: Music Together
Alexandria, Burke, and Fredericksburg areas
All children can develop the skills necessary to sing expressively, move rhythmically, and become music makers. Indeed, music has been identified by Howard Gardner as a uniquely human intelligence. It is a unique way of 'knowing' the world. Music allows humans understand deeply and communicate honestly. Becoming a competent music-maker is every child's birthright... and it is FUN! - Music Together of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. We offer Northern Virginia locations in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon.
- NOVA JCC
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
The JCC of Northern Virginia is dedicated to offering quality programs, activities and services which emphasize Jewish culture, identity and values to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Center is a nonprofit social service organization committed to providing social, educational, fitness & wellness programs guided by Jewish values. We operate in a fiscally sound manner to ensure long-term viability. - Tea with Mrs. B
McLean, VA
Welcome to Tea With Mrs. B - A Children’s Tea Room with Everyday Manners Classes in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland and most recently McLean, Virginia as well as serving the greater Washington D.C. area! In an effort to teach and guide children and young adults in the finer things of life, Mrs. Rebecca Czarniecki, better known as Mrs. B, has opened a children’s tea room and developed innovative courses for study. She teaches life long lessons in etiquette, poise and good manners - intermingling traditional with modern manners and etiquette in a most entertaining fashion. - The Animated Child ($)
Montclair VA
Our hands-on exploration area allows children to get creative with their learning! Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory the exhibit area gives children ages 2-12 an opportunity to discover what intelligence or “Smarts” they are. Come find out your child’s natural interest. Animated Child believes talent and skills should never go unused! - The Creative Difference
Arlington,VA
Children's evening out programs, camps, and creative arts classes and after school programs - The Imagination Tree
Vienna VA
Our mission is to motivate children of all ages to discover science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts through hands on experiments. - Tiny Chefs
Springfield, VA
Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Kids! Tiny Chefs provides cooking themed parties, classes, camp, and specialty events for children in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our cooking events are a fun way for kids to flex their creative muscles, spend time working in peer groups, and best of all: a great way to introduce them to the joy of cooking and baking! Cooking teaches kids valuable skills that they can carry with them through life. Children practice basic math when they measure ingredients, reading comprehension as they follow a recipe, team building as they work in groups, and they also build a strong foundation for healthy eating. All of these skills are mixed in with delicious food and fun. Check out our services to see how you can book or work with Tiny Chefs!
- Groovy Nate
Northern VA
Mention the Joy Troupe when you book a 45 minute or longer show for your party, and you’ll get 20% off. If you’re a blogger or one of our many, many area website owners extraordinaire taking advantage of Groovy Nate’s 20% discount, leave a positive comment about the show; and email the link of the write up to Groovy Nate, because you can get up to 40% off the next Groovy Nate party of 45 minutes or more. (Subject to availability, your location, must be on a website you own, or a site like Yelp or Angie’s List, and not a social media site, and all the usual etceteras, but trust me, it’s a good deal.)
- Arts on the Horizon
Alexandria VA
Arts on the Horizon strives to present high-quality theater for young audiences and their families at an affordable rate. We believe that the arts play an important role in the life of a child. Our 30-minute, interactive, nonverbal shows are performed by professional, adult actors. Post-show activities, such as a take-home craft projects related to themes in the show and meet-and-greet opportunities with the performers, extend the theater-going experience beyond the actual production. - Elden St Theater for Young Audiences
- Encore Stage
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22204
"Theater for kids, by kids." Encore stage encourages area children and youth to develop their dramatic talents. (Look for Birthday Parties under "tickets.") - Hylton Center for the Arts
Manassas VA
- Mt Vernon Community Children's Theater
- Synetic Family Theater
Synetic Theater’s mission is to be the premier American physical theater, fusing dynamic art forms—such as text, drama, movement, acrobatics, dance and music, by producing world-class physical theater for all ages, educating the next generation of artists
- Teatro de Luna
Arlington VA
- Beanetics
7028 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Virginia 22003
At Beanetics Coffee Roasters we want our customers to taste the full potential of a coffee bean by experiencing freshly-roasted coffee - before the aroma and taste is eroded through time. If you have never tasted coffee that has been recently roasted, you have never really enjoyed a true coffee experience. - Grape and Bean
118 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA ? and 2 E Walnut St Alexandria, VA 22301 ?
GRAPE + BEAN is an affordable, casually elegant place that offers high quality food and beverage in a professional low pretense style. - Grounded Coffee Shop
Alexandria VA
This coffee shop has a train table and board games. Also, very good pastries! - Misha's Coffee
102 S Patrick St Alexandria, VA
Some things deserve time, care, and attention to detail. At Misha’s, we think coffee is one of those things. Our beans are hand-picked, hand-roasted in small batches every day, by a master (and mistress) roaster. All those steps really do make the best coffee you’ll ever have. That’s not hyperbole - it’s true. - St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
- Veronica's Bakery and Cafe
Four locations Alexandria, Mt Vernon, & Springfield VA and Silver Spring MD
- Alexandria Black History Museum
- Alexandria Farmer's Markets
- Baltimore Railroad Museum
- Burke Lake Park
Burke, VA
Train, disc golf, hiking trail, ice cream parlor, mini golf, and playground - Cameron Run Regional Park
- Cervantes Coffee Warehouse Tours
Springfield VA
Are you interested in learning more about coffee and its origins? Cervantes Coffee has public tours of the warehouse located in Springfield, Virginia. The tour offers people a chance to see as much as possible of the coffee process, once the coffee beans arrive to the US. You will learn about coffee origins through a slide presentation, and you will get to see the roasting process first hand. - Cub Run REC Center Waterpark (Indoor)
- Fairfax Station Railroad Museum ($)
Fairfax Station, VA
Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played during the Civil War. Find out about the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and its importance to both the supply and medical evacuation effort. Learn about the humanitarian efforts begun here by Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Visit our caboose and hear about the vital role of the caboose in early railroad operations. The Fairfax Station Museum is a great place to view model train displays. Come explore Civil War history, railroading, and the fascinating story of our local community. - Field Trip Factory
- Frying Pan Farm Park
- George Washington Distillery and Gristmill
- George Washington Masonic Temple
- Heritage Farm Museum
Sterling, VA
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is a non-profit organization which works in conjunction with the Loudoun County Parks and Recreation department to promote and preserve Loudoun County’s agricultural heritage through exhibits and activities at the Heritage Farm Museum. - Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VA
Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond! - Historic Herndon Depot Museum
- ImagiNATIONS
Washington, DC
Open every day during regular museum hours, the interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides visitors of all ages a multitude of unique learning experiences. - Jammin' Java Kids Events ($)
Vienna, VA
Kids shows on weekday mornings and also some weekend shows. Check the calendar. - Loudon Heritage Farm Museum
- Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
- Morven Park
- National Arboretum
- National Building Museum
- National Museum of the Marine Corps
- National Zoo
- Nova Moms
Facebook group, mom specific, for the entire area
- Old Town Scavenger Hunt for Kids
A hands on, self guided history scavenger hunt through Old Town Alexandria!
- Oxon Hill Farm
- Pick-Your-Own Farms in Virginia
- Playseum
- Prince William County Parks Authority
- Prince William Forest Park
- Reston Arts Explore More
- Reston Zoo
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium
Baltimore MD
- Smithsonian
- Sportrock ($)
Sterling and Alexandria VA
gym with indoor climbing walls. - The Lyceum
- Torpedo Factory
- Udvar-Hazy Museum ($)
Dulles VA
Museum admission is free. Parking is not. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall. The building opened in December, 2003, and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited on the National Mall. The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. - Us Botanical Gardens
- Virginia Safari Park
- Virginia State Parks
- Activity Tree
listing of kids' classes and activities
- Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
- Alexandria Farmer's Markets
- AMC Theater sensory friendly films
AMC locations
- American Girl Store Special Events
Fairfax VA
- Annandale Chamber of Commerce
Annandale VA
- ARL Now
- Arlington Arts calendar
- Arlington Library
- Around Reston
Reston, VA
We cover resources, activities, events, tips and more focused Around Reston! Soon to be released - 4 special interest hard copy publications delivered to over 20,000 homes in Reston!
- Celebrate Great Falls
- Centreville Community Foundation calendar
- Chick-Fil-A Chantilly Events
- City of Alexandria
- City of Fairfax
- City of Falls Church
City of Falls Church
- Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization
- Consignment Mommies
Consignment sale listings nationwide
- Doodlehopper 4 Kids Events
- Dulles Town Center calendar
- Ellanor C Lawrence Park Events
- Encore Stage
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22204
"Theater for kids, by kids." Encore stage encourages area children and youth to develop their dramatic talents. (Look for Birthday Parties under "tickets.") - Events at Fair Oaks Mall
- Events at Potomac Mills
- Events at Reston Town Center
- Fairfax County Parks Authority
Locations throughout FFX county
- Fairfax County Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Fairfax Station Railroad Museum ($)
Fairfax Station, VA
Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played during the Civil War. Find out about the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and its importance to both the supply and medical evacuation effort. Learn about the humanitarian efforts begun here by Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Visit our caboose and hear about the vital role of the caboose in early railroad operations. The Fairfax Station Museum is a great place to view model train displays. Come explore Civil War history, railroading, and the fascinating story of our local community. - Fairfax Times
Northern VA And Fairfax County News
- Fauquier County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
- Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Springfeild, VA
Our business interests range from restaurants to dentists, government contractors to florist shops, Web site developers to utility companies, community banks to professional services. As you plan your purchases, we encourage you to Shop Local and buy from Chamber members. - See more at: http://www.springfieldchamber.org/about-us#sthash.wR32TuCv.dpuf - Hello Alexandria
Hyper-local site for Alexandria, VA
- Hidden Oaks Public Programs
- Hidden Pond Events
- Historic Manassas Inc.
- Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturday of the month free workshops for kids
- Hooray 4 Books
Alexandria VA
- Hylton Center for the Arts
Manassas VA
- Inside NOVA
news outlet, also publishes Washington Family Magazine
- Jammin' Java Kids Events ($)
Vienna, VA
Kids shows on weekday mornings and also some weekend shows. Check the calendar. - JCC Northern VA
- Lorton VA American Towns
post an event to the Lorton calendar
- Loudon County
- Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association
- Loudoun County
- Loudoun County Library
- Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
- Lowe’s Build & Grow workshops
- Macaroni Kid Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA
Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter and website with all the family friendly events right here in Woodbridge. We also have recipes, crafts, articles and giveaways and we put it all in one place so you don't have to spend your time looking for things to do, you can just go out and do them!
- Manassas Mall Kids Club
- McLean Chocolate Festival
McLean VA annually in January
- McLean Chocolate Festival
McLean VA annually in January
- McLean Community Center
- Morven Park
- Mt Vernon Community Children's Theater
- MTVivo: Music Together
Alexandria, Burke, and Fredericksburg areas
All children can develop the skills necessary to sing expressively, move rhythmically, and become music makers. Indeed, music has been identified by Howard Gardner as a uniquely human intelligence. It is a unique way of 'knowing' the world. Music allows humans understand deeply and communicate honestly. Becoming a competent music-maker is every child's birthright... and it is FUN! - National Arboretum
- National Building Museum
- National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
- Old Town Theater
Alexandria VA
movies and live shows, comedy - One More Page
Arlington, VA
- Our Kids
event listings and area guide
Our Kids is your one-stop website for family fun in the greater metro DC area! From consignment sales, festivals and summer activities to nature centers, classes for kids and parent-written reviews there is something for everyone. Besides the informational public website, Our Kids provides a members-only service, offering families the following benefits: Access to a comprehensive, easily searchable/sortable online database of local activities & events (700+ per week!) A weekly e-newsletter containing a calendar of events, top picks & performance listings in DC/MD/VA Members-only giveaways, contests, free tickets to advance movie screenings, etc. Members-only access to pre-sale codes and discounts for the area’s top events. For further information and to sample an Our Kids e-newsletter, please visit http://www.our-kids.com/site/whyok/. You can also visit Our Kids on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ourkidsdc) or Twitter (@ourkidsdc) Our Kids is Your Link to Family Fun!
- Playseum
- Potomac Local News
Prince William- Stafford
- Pottery Barn Kids Events
Events at Pottery Barn Kids stores
- Prince William County Parks Authority
- Prince William Forest Park
- Prince William Public Library
- PWC Moms
- Rose Hill Patch Events
Listing of local events in Rose HIll
- Skate 'N Fun Zone
Manassas VA
- Smithsonian
- Springfield VA Whole Foods Events
- St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
- Torpedo Factory
- Tots To Tweens
- Town of Occoquan Events
- Town of Vienna
- Tysons Galleria
- Udvar-Hazy Museum ($)
Dulles VA
Museum admission is free. Parking is not. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall. The building opened in December, 2003, and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited on the National Mall. The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. - Us Botanical Gardens
- Virginia
- Virginia Is for Lovers
- Virginia State Parks
- Washington Parent Magazine
- Wegmans
- Wiki Do
What to do today in your city
- Workhouse Arts Center Events
- Yelp.com events listing
- City of Fairfax
- Events at Fair Oaks Mall
- Fairfax County Parks Authority
Locations throughout FFX county
- Fairfax County Picnic Area Reservations
Reservable areas at Fairfax County Parks
- Fairfax County Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Fairfax Gymnastics Academy
Fairfax, VA 22031
Classes and parties for children 5 & up - Fairfax Station Railroad Museum ($)
Fairfax Station, VA
Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played during the Civil War. Find out about the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and its importance to both the supply and medical evacuation effort. Learn about the humanitarian efforts begun here by Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Visit our caboose and hear about the vital role of the caboose in early railroad operations. The Fairfax Station Museum is a great place to view model train displays. Come explore Civil War history, railroading, and the fascinating story of our local community. - Fairfax Times
Northern VA And Fairfax County News
- NOVA JCC
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
The JCC of Northern Virginia is dedicated to offering quality programs, activities and services which emphasize Jewish culture, identity and values to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Center is a nonprofit social service organization committed to providing social, educational, fitness & wellness programs guided by Jewish values. We operate in a fiscally sound manner to ensure long-term viability.
- Beloved Yoga
Reston VA and Great Falls VA
Yoga parties, kids yoga classes, summer camps, mommy & me yoga, prenatal yoga - Clean Air Partners
Sign up for air quality alerts and monitor the air safety for your children
- EWG's 2012 Safe Sunscreen Guide
- Mission Sleep
DC & Baltimore Metro Areas
Mission: Sleep, the non-profit arm of Let Mommy Sleep, delivers free overnight infant care to military families with a partner who is deployed, wounded, or deceased at time of baby's arrival. Mission: Sleep has been featured on such national news programs as the America’s News Headquarters on Fox News and has been featured locally on NBC-4 Washington DC, News Channel 8 and WTOP radio programs. To date over 4,500 hours have been awarded to deserving military families. Mission:Sleep is a 501(c ) (3) charity.
- The N Zone
Chantilly, VA
Gym with child care, offers classes and camps for children and youth
- Fitness First Alexandria
Alexandria VA
- Gold's Gym
Alexandria, Falls Church, Lorton, and Lake Ridge locations
- LA Fitness
Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Leesburg, Sterling, and Manassas, Pentagon, and Woodbridge Locations
- Local Motion Studio
Alexandria VA
Offers mostly yoga, plus children's classes and workshops. See site for full schedule. - McLean Raquet and Health Club
McLean, VA
- Metropolitan School of the Arts
Alexandria & Lorton, VA
They offer a variety of fitness programs and childcare on site for only $2 (confirmed for Alexandria, not positive about the Lorton location)
- Mt Vernon Athletic Club
Alexandria VA
- One Life fitness
Burke, va
This gym has a great childcare space, with a play climber, and a basketball court. As well as other Activitys. They also have a kids pool that is open from opening to 1 hour before close. - The Energy Club
Arlington VA
"the only independent locally owned health club in the Shirlington community" - The N Zone
Chantilly, VA
Gym with child care, offers classes and camps for children and youth - Washington sports in Springfield
Springfield, VA
"Washington sports in Springfield has child care and the staff are very friendly & trustworthy. The kids always have fun too. " - XSport
Alexandria, VA
- Burke Lake Park Trails
- Fairfax County Cross County Trail
- Fairfax County Walking Trails
- Green Spring Gardens
- Guide to Northern VA Stroller Friendly Trails & Hikes
A guide to stroller friendly trails in NOVA- everything you need to know from difficulty to potty stops.
- Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VA
Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond! - Hidden Pond Nature Center
Springfield VA
Indoor exhibits, rentable party room, classes, and outdoor walking and exploring options - Huntley Meadows Park
Wetlands trail and nature center
- Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Alexandria VA
Visit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side! The Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on Alexandria’s human and natural history. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559. - Lake Accotink Trail
- Loudon County Self Guided Walking Tours
- Mason District Park
- Old Town Alexandria Self Guided Walking Tour
- Reston Walking Trails
- Self Guided Tours Alexandria VA
- The Mt Vernon Trail
- Walk Arlington
"Walkabouts" or exploratory walks in Arlington, VA
- Walking Tour Town of Herndon
- Walking with Washington
- Washington And Old Dominion Trail
- Alexandria Spirit of the Season Program
Alexandria, VA
SHARE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON by visiting with patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long term care facilities. Sing carols and distribute cards and gifts. We bring the Spirit of the Season to those who don't have a celebration.
- Bethany House Client Christmas Shop
Northern VA
support victims of domestic violence by donating to the client holiday shop.
- Dec 25 Day of Service
Washington, DC
December 25th Day of Service (D25) is the Edlavitch DCJCC's largest volunteer event of the year.
Join over 1,000 volunteers at a social service agency in the metro-DC area to serve meals, sing carols, visit home-bound seniors, throw holiday parties, play bingo, and deliver holiday cheer to those in need.
Several ways to give back are also available on-site at the Edlavitch DCJCC, including our Winter Blood Drive.
Many of the projects are family-friendly - please read individual project descriptions carefully for the minimum age to volunteer at each site.
- Everything but the Turkey
Washington, DC
A signature program of the Edlavitch DCJCC since 1996, Everything But The Turkey (EBTT) brings together hundreds of people over three days to chop, mix, grate, and prepare over 13,000 servings of festive Thanksgiving food for people in need in the DC metro area. We make everything but the turkey, and DC Central Kitchen, our program partner, supplies delicious turkeys.
The food we make is distributed by DC Central Kitchen to over 88 local homeless shelters, transitional housing facilities, and community kitchens in the District. - Fairfax Salvation Army Angel Tree
Fairfax County & City of Fairfax, VA
If you need help getting Christmas gifts for your family this year, then you have come to the right place. Each year, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command assists thousands of parents in Washington, DC Metro Area with providing their families a wonderful Christmas through our Angel Tree program.
In order to qualify for assistance, applicants must be in need due to an emergency financial hardship, underemployment, or unemployment. At this time only children 12 years old and under are able to receive gifts.
- Fairfax VA Adopt a Child Program
Fairfax County, VA
The Adopt-a-Family Program was developed to help children and families who are in need of clothing, food and toys for the holidays. It supports families who are working with Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Children Youth and Families Division.
Since its inception in 2006, with the help of the community, this program has expanded its mission to help many families in times of need, especially during the holidays. In addition to providing families with food, clothing, toys, gasoline cards and opportunities for families to do fun activities together, we are working with other agencies to help provide support throughout the year to our families. For more information email Krissa Slone or call 703-324-7751. - Gifting For Families
Manassas, VA
Help make the holiday season brighter for more than 2,000 children and their families in Northern Virginia. Whether you donate, volunteer, or organize a toy drive, it can’t happen without you.
- HomeStretch Holiday Shopping Spree & Gift-Wrapping Party
Falls Church, Virginia
Time: Seasonal (one Saturday in December)
Description: Help Homestretch children shop for Christmas gifts to give to their family members. Shopping spree is followed by a holiday party with games, gift-wrapping, food, and more. Volunteers must be age 18 or older.
Location: K-Mart and local church
Group/Solo: Good for individual or group volunteers
- In Kind Giving Doorways for Women & Families
Arlington, VA
Donations from the community aid Doorways in keeping food and household supplies expenditures as low as possible, enabling us to focus our financial resources on providing our clients with a safe home and family-centered support services that provide the tools and skills they need to build independent, self-sufficient lives.
- Koinonia Christmas Wishes
Franconia United Methodist Church
Preparations for the 2017 holiday season have already begun here at Koinonia. We are now accepting donations of unwrapped Christmas gifts so that our clients can pick out gifts for their families!
This year Christmas wishes will be held at Franconia United Methodist Church from December 12 - 13. Donations will be accepted through December 11th. Click on the link below for a list of suggested toys and gift cards.
- Koinonia Holiday Baskets
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, Alexandria 22310
Preparing a special holiday meal and joining one’s family around the table to give thanks are visions that come to mind when we think of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. For many families and individuals in our area, however, enjoying a special holiday meal when finances are tight is just not possible. Last year, Koinonia provided over 100 baskets of food at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas to area families, individuals, and our senior citizen clients. The baskets were given out of the generosity of so many, and received with thanks and delight.
- Operation Turkey
Manassas, VA
PROVIDING THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR PRINCE WILLIAM FAMILIES Operation Turkey provides Thanksgiving meals to more than 800 families in Greater Prince William who would not otherwise have been able to join in the festivities.
- SOME Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets
Washington, DC
Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets
Can you provide a Thanksgiving Dinner Basket for someone in need?
Gather your family, friends, or co-workers to make up a basket for one or more low-income families or individuals. It’s easy and fun, and you’ll know that you’ve made the holiday brighter for a struggling adult, senior or family.
This year, due to a shortage of freezer space on-site at SOME, we are asking Thanksgiving Basket Drive participants to NOT donate physical turkeys. If you wish to provide a turkey for the drive, please bring $15 per turkey in cash or check (made out to SOME) with your items or make a donation online.
- The Duffy House Santa's Secret Workshop
Burke United Methodist Church
EVENT IS HELD DEC 9
This popular event is designed to allow survivor children to "buy" Christmas gifts for their families and extended families at no cost to them. The Workshop is a children-only place, and kids will be assisted by volunteer Santa's Helpers to find just the right gifts.
The Workshop shelves are stocked with donated items, or items purchased with donated funds. Gift-wrapping is also provided at no cost to participants.
The Duffy House is in need of donations to stock the Workshop shelves, and special "Spree Sponsorships" are available for $50 and allow a child to "purchase" gifts for every member of their family, regardless of number. Monetary donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated.
- The Fund for Alexandria's Child Holiday Sharing Program
Alexandria, VA
When the first leaf falls, it is time to think about Holiday Sharing. The holiday season is a joyous occasion filled with excitement and anticipation. For many though, the holidays are a very stressful time of year due to financial hardship. There is a tremendous need in our community to help those less fortunate.
Please reach out to the neediest in the community by joining our program to Sponsor a Family, Senior Citizen or Disabled Individual, Foster Child or Foster Teen, and to participate in the Alexandria Community Toy Drive. You can help with your TIME by volunteering or with your RESOURCES by sponsoring and donating gifts.
- Better Than TV Indoor Activity Series
The Joy Makin' Mamas Blog Guide to Indoor Play Ideas
- Indoor Play Ideas
Pinterest board with indoor, hands on, learning play ideas
- Paper Doll Templates
Print, color, and cut out your own paper dolls and clothing
- The Crafty Crow
Things to make and do with kids
- AMF Lanes (Alexandria) ($)
bowling- including free bowling for kids in summer
- AMF Lanes (Annandale) ($)
bowling- including free bowling for kids in summer
- AMF Lanes (Woodbridge) ($)
Woodbridge, VA
bowling- including free bowling for kids in summer - Barnes and Noble
Some locations have train tables in their children's sections, most offer story times, and some have a cafe. Call your local store to find out what's available.
- Bowl America
Manassas, Chantilly, Sterling, Falls Church, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Woodbridge Locations
- City of Alexandria Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Fairfax County Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Fairfax County REC Centers
some REC Centers have swimming pools, open gym time, and one has ice skating.
Entry fee varies by whether you are a county resident and/or a member. - Fairfax Station Railroad Museum ($)
Fairfax Station, VA
Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played during the Civil War. Find out about the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and its importance to both the supply and medical evacuation effort. Learn about the humanitarian efforts begun here by Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Visit our caboose and hear about the vital role of the caboose in early railroad operations. The Fairfax Station Museum is a great place to view model train displays. Come explore Civil War history, railroading, and the fascinating story of our local community. - Grounded Coffee Shop
Alexandria VA
This coffee shop has a train table and board games. Also, very good pastries! - Heritage Farm Museum
Sterling, VA
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is a non-profit organization which works in conjunction with the Loudoun County Parks and Recreation department to promote and preserve Loudoun County’s agricultural heritage through exhibits and activities at the Heritage Farm Museum. - Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VA
Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond! - Hidden Pond Nature Center
Springfield VA
Indoor exhibits, rentable party room, classes, and outdoor walking and exploring options - ImagiNATIONS
Washington, DC
Open every day during regular museum hours, the interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides visitors of all ages a multitude of unique learning experiences. - Indoor Activities at Great Falls Park
McLean, VA $
- Jammin' Java Kids Events ($)
Vienna, VA
Kids shows on weekday mornings and also some weekend shows. Check the calendar. - Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Alexandria VA
Visit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side! The Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on Alexandria’s human and natural history. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559. - Mt Vernon Estate Discovery Room ($)
Alexandria VA
hands on history activities for kids. Located in the visitor center. - Potomac Overlook Regional Park Nature Center
Arlington, VA
Visit the Potomac Overlook Nature Center and enjoy hands on exhibits, live habitats, and nature observation centers. Free. - Shadowland Adventures
5508 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310
Laser tag, maze, and arcade.
- Skate 'N Fun Zone
Manassas VA
- Sportrock ($)
Sterling and Alexandria VA
gym with indoor climbing walls. - Udvar-Hazy Museum ($)
Dulles VA
Museum admission is free. Parking is not. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall. The building opened in December, 2003, and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited on the National Mall. The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world.
- Basic Play
Arlington, VA
Indoor softplayroom for hourly fun and birthday parties - best for 4 and under - Chibi's Indoor Playground ($)
Loudon County
Chibis' mission is to provide an environment where parents can exercise with their children or socialize while their children enjoy our fun, safe playground. Chibis has an open area where families can run and play, and fully interactive playgrounds for both big kids and infants. We also offer a variety of snacks and drinks - and free Wi-Fi-COMING SOON - Chinquapin Soft Play Room ($)
Alexandria VA
Designed for preschool age children five and younger, the Soft Playroom offers a clean play environment to burn off energy. Parents, guardians and their kids can share play zones loaded with soft toys and activities, while meeting with existing playgroups and making new friends. It is recommended to call the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center at 703.746.5553 prior to drop in use. The Soft Playroom schedule may be adjusted for regular cleaning, birthday party and private rentals. - Chuck E Cheese
Alexandria VA
restaurant with an indoor playplace. Also offers birthday parties. (FYI, If you have a problem with flashing lights it's probably not for you.) - Flight Trampoline Park
Springfield, VA
You can bounce in our open jump field (over 50 connected trampolines), play intense trampoline dodgeball, do tricks into the foam pit, perfect your moves on our bounceboards, get a grueling crossfit style trampoline workout, dunk a basketball on a hoops of different levels. You get the idea…. - Flight Zone Trampoline Park
Springfield VA
For $11 you can drop in on a workout class ON a trampoline (in itself a workout!) and childcare is FREE. - Gymboree ($)
Alexandria and Burke, VA Locations
kids play gym offers classes, birthday parties, and open playtime. - Ikea
Woodbridge, VA
Smaaland play area is free for potty trained kids. Kids eat free every Tuesday. - Indoor Play area at Landmark Mall
Alexandria VA
Cute and appropriate for toddlers on up. Heads up: the play area is NOT enclosed. - JW Tumbles ($)
Alexandria VA
Children's activity gym. Offers classes and open play. - Kid Junction
Chantilly,VA
Kid Junction is a new and exciting parent supervised play place and learning facility powered by creativity and imagination. We offer a safe, clean and educational play space for children, while providing a relaxing environment for parents. Kid Junction is the ONLY place for your child’s next birthday party celebration, play date, educational field trip or just walk in for fun. Kid Junction is also a perfect place for fundraising events, kids classes, corporate gatherings and much more. Kid Junction offers a variety of attractions, which will entertain, educate, and offer physical activity for a wide range of children from infants to kids 9 years old. From our Toddler Town and Interactive Village to our arcade and multi-level climber, all kids are guaranteed to have a memorable experience at KID JUNCTION!! Kid Junction is open to the public for walk-in open play every day of the week. No reservations required! Kid Junction of Chantilly is centrally located on Lafayette Center Drive. Kid Junction prides itself on being the cleanest and safest Family Fun Center in all of Virginia wrapped up in a relaxing and enjoyable environment for parents! Come enjoy our kids arcade on a rainy day, share a play date with friends, take an educational field trip or just walk in or hours of fun, and be sure to plan to stay for lunch or dinner at our 100% Peanut/Tree Nut FREE café! - Lee District Soft Play Room ($)
Alexandria, VA 22310
Indoor soft playground. - McDonald's Play Places
be sure to call the restaurant and confirm- some of the listings that say they have play areas are out of date, and some are outdoors.
- My Gym ($)
Alexandria and Burke, VA Locations
Children's activity gym offers classes, birthday parties, and open play times. - Scramble! Indoor Play
Alexandria, Va
An awesome indoor play space, ages 6 mo- 12 years. A two-story playframe is the main attraction, with role-play for younger kids, and tummy time for the smallest guests. Older kiddos can play soccer in the back section, or there is a reading nook for anyone needing a break. A cafe is included for a snack break, and three party rooms make it a great space for birthdays, etc. Opening November 2017!
- Springfield Town Center Play Area
Springfield, VA
- The Animated Child ($)
Montclair VA
Our hands-on exploration area allows children to get creative with their learning! Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory the exhibit area gives children ages 2-12 an opportunity to discover what intelligence or “Smarts” they are. Come find out your child’s natural interest. Animated Child believes talent and skills should never go unused! - The Little Gym ($)
Alexandria VA
classes, birthday parties, and open play time - Tyson's Corner indoor play area
Tysons Corner, VA
National Geographic sponsors this environment themed play area. A train offers rides through the mall near the play area. Play area is free, there is a fee for the train.
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- Meghan G
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- Arlington Library
- City of Alexandria Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Fairfax County Public Library
most of the children's sections have toys, kid size tables, and an open/cozy area to read/play.
- Loudoun County Library
- Prince William Public Library
- Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
- Centreville Community Foundation calendar
- City of Alexandria
- City of Fairfax
- City of Falls Church
City of Falls Church
- Fauquier County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
- Historic Manassas Inc.
- Loudon County
- Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association
- Loudoun County
- Town of Vienna
- Virginia
- ARL Now
- Around Reston
Reston, VA
We cover resources, activities, events, tips and more focused Around Reston! Soon to be released - 4 special interest hard copy publications delivered to over 20,000 homes in Reston!
- Ballston Patch
- Clarendon Patch
- Fairfax Times
Northern VA And Fairfax County News
- Hello Alexandria
Hyper-local site for Alexandria, VA
- Inside NOVA
news outlet, also publishes Washington Family Magazine
- Lorton VA American Towns
post an event to the Lorton calendar
- Rose Hill Patch Events
Listing of local events in Rose HIll
- The Connections Newspapers
Local newspapers in NOVA Communities
- Washington Parent Magazine
- La Leche League VA
- Preemies Today
Support organization for families of preemies
- Abby’s Lane
VA / DC / MD and online
The Northern VA Cloth Diaper Meetup will be our local resource center going forward after our storefront has closed in April of 2013, this group will include lots of playgroups, babywearing and cloth diaper resources, stop by and visit a session! Contact Nicole at Novacloth@gmail.com for more details
- Around Reston
Reston, VA
We cover resources, activities, events, tips and more focused Around Reston! Soon to be released - 4 special interest hard copy publications delivered to over 20,000 homes in Reston!
- ASAP Sitters
Provider match service, DC Metro Area
As an award-winning professional babysitter referral service for the DC Metro region, ASAP Sitters is committed to high standards for childcare. Our sitters undergo an extensive screening process to ensure that the sitters we refer are trustworthy, experienced, and reliable. We specialize in sitters for occasional, short-term, vacation, and event childcare. ASAP Sitters is mom-owned, licensed, and insured and has been serving the DC Metro area since 2008. Whenever you need one we will find a great babysitter for you ASAP!
- Bridging Leaders
Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and DC
Bridging Leaders offers Girl Scout badge and journey workshops because volunteering with youth should be more fun than work. Our mission is to help Girl Scout leaders lead more by decreasing the administrative tasks and prep work required of leaders. This means your troops will receive more programming. We strive to provide quality journey and badge workshops for Girl Scouts of all levels.
- Choose to Thrive, LLC
Falls Church, Virginia
Counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. Specializing in blended families, adoptive and kinship families and those contemplating adoption. Individuals suffering from anxiety and or depression and grief and loss. Couples or women suffering from infertility issues, pregnancy loss, issues surrounding a complicated pregnancy. Falls Church office with convenient hours.
- Clifton Man Photography
MD, D.C., and Northern VA area
Clifton Man Photography is Award Winning wife and husband team creating Newborn & Maternity Photography Art. Clifton Man Photography offers convenient boutique in-home sessions, serving Northern VA, Maryland & DC.
- Cloud Walkin Crafts
online only
Welcome to my shop. I'm a stay-at-home mom who loves to craft! I started my shop to fulfill this passion & make some extra money for my family. All my items can be customized to fit any size or color combinations you can think of (supply permitting). You are also welcome to contact me about something you'd like, but don't see here. Please send me a message if you are interested in a custom item. You can also find my shop athttp://www.etsy.com/shop/CloudWalkinCrafts. All my items come from a smoke-free home, but we do have a cute cat running around (well mostly laying around actually). Thanks so much for stopping by & I look forward to working with you.
- College Nannies and Tutors
Ashburn, VA
College Nannies + Tutors | Loudoun has been Building Stronger Families® in Loudoun, VA and surrounding communities since 2008. Locally owned and operated, we are part of your community, here to serve your family. Whether your family needs the quality care that comes from one of our role model nannies or the one-on-one attention from one of our College Tutors, we are committed to helping you with a customized solution to your specific needs. Please call or stop in today to schedule a personal family consultation.
- Cook S’More with Jen DeVore
Northern VA or order online
Join us at Cook S’More – your Pampered Chef Store. Host a party today to Learn2Cook healthy fast meals your family will Love! Ongoing discounts to Joy Troupe Members!
- Creative Kids Kitchen
Arlington, VA
From the time he was big enough to sit in his Bumbo chair on the counter, my son Miles has helped me in the kitchen. Sometimes, cooking together was one of the only things that got us through long, fussy winter afternoons before Dad got home. As a full-time mom of a toddler and a baby, I am forever looking for new activities that are educational and fun. As I searched for a place where Miles and I could share our joy of cooking with other moms and kids, I discovered that Northern Virginia lacks cooking classes for preschoolers. Shortly thereafter, I began offering weekly sessions out of my North Arlington home.
- Engineering for Kids
Northern VA
Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), to kids ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs, and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world!
- Epiphany Pilates
Falls Church, Virginia
Epiphany Pilates offers a full Pilates and barre fitness program in Falls Church, Virginia - steps away from the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station. We offer mat, barre, and reformer classes; private Pilates training; as well as, a comprehensive prenatal and postnatal Pilates program for moms-to-be and new moms. Join us for a series of classes and we will help you awaken your mind, body, and spirit!
- Extended Evening Kare
Manassas, VA
We are a small home preschool and nursery program that offers children a loving nurturing and academic environment to grow and learn. We happily serve families in the Bristow, Manassas, and Gainesville area.
- Healthy Hound Playground
Ashburn, VA
If you are seeking the best boarding kennel for your dog or day care for your doggy or puppy in Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly and Centreville VA, Healthy Hound Playground should be your top choice. Serving all of Northern Virginia In Loudoun County and Fairfax County we provide 12 hours of cage-free doggie day care daily for all dogs that board with us. Our signature outdoor potty breaks assist your puppy to retain the good habits you have taught him. We are unique in that we keep dog daycare and kennel attendants on-site 24-7 for the safety of your pet. Our expert on staff animal behaviorist individually trains all of our playroom attendants. Let your dog experience a Healthy Hound stay!
- Heavenly Blessings Gift Baskets
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
Specializing in creating memorable gift-giving experiences that make an everlasting impression with our all-occasion, holiday, and themed Christian/inspirational gift baskets
- Ideal Wellness, pllc
Woodbridge, VA
Ideal Wellness provides physical therapy that combines a total body evaluation with aquatic and land therapeutic treatments.
- Jessica Monte Photography
Brambleton, Virginia
We are a photography studio based in the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia and Loudoun County region. We photograph professionals, newborns, babies, children, high school seniors and their families from all around the Washington D.C. metro area. We specialize in lifestyle and studio portraits with a goal to create timeless, beautiful photographic wall art for our clients. Our goal is to capture your big moments and to make them last a lifetime. Jessica Monte is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and has had her photography featured in national and international publications. - Katarina's Paperie
Alexandria, VA
We are a small online party boutique featuring custom printed designs, charming party accessories and event styling services. We specialize in helping parents host memorable events for their kids including birthday parties, playdates and other special celebrations. Our goal is to make hosting the celebration easy and fun, allowing you to enjoy making memories and spending time with your children.
- Kid Trips Northern Virginia Edition
online
Expert parenting writers from DCMetroMom.com and SuperNovaMommy.com come together in a new must-have book for families living or traveling in Northern Virginia. This extraordinary resource provides useful information and secret Insider Tips for hundreds of family-friendly destinations, kid activities, and parenting resources. Want to avoid the crowds, find a nearby restaurant, or know which routes are stroller-friendly? You’ll find all that and more in the book's local Top Picks including best consignment shops, great birthday parties, best toy stores, places to ride trains, favorite tea party spots, and more. And, because the fun doesn’t stop at the shores of the Potomac, there are recommendations for the best Seasonal Events and family-friendly trips to nearby Washington D.C., and Maryland too. Whether you have tots, tweens or teens, Kid Trips Northern Virginia is the guide your family will come back to over and over again! Available now on Amazon, Kindle, Nook, and Createspace and coming soon to iBooks! - Kissable Canine
Northern Virginia and DC
We are an award-winning training company offering private, in-home training & behavior services, creative learning workshops and classes. Explore the website and our offerings. Should you have any questions don't hesitate to call us at 703-574-3383.
- Law Office of Rebecca Geller
Fairfax Station, VA
As the mom of two young boys, I am an attorney who understands the craziness of parents’ schedules and strive to make wills, trusts, and guardianship documents accessible for everyday families. The Law Office of Rebecca Geller works with families in Virginia and D.C. to draft wills, trusts, guardianship and power of attorney documents, living wills, and customized legal estate plans. We work with your schedules and offer phone meetings with clients in the evenings after your kids go to bed — as well as during the day — to accommodate busy schedules. We also serve as general legal counsel to small businesses, especially woman-owned or family businesses. We help businesses get started, draft or revise operating agreements, client contracts, vendor or contractor agreements, non-compete/confidentiality provisions, trademark application, and other legal needs. - Macaroni Kid Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA
Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter and website with all the family friendly events right here in Woodbridge. We also have recipes, crafts, articles and giveaways and we put it all in one place so you don't have to spend your time looking for things to do, you can just go out and do them!
- Michelle Yin Photography
Alexandria, VA
I’m Michelle and I’m a Virginia + Destination Portrait and Wedding Photographer based in Alexandria, VA. As a passionate photographer, I photograph the way they make me feel, not just the subjects. So it is always important for me to get to know my clients through a pre-session consultation and discuss my style and method. I understand how frustrating it gets when looking for the perfect photographer for your precious newborn, your annual family shoot, or the most special day of your life, because those moments are truly fleeting. The tip I can share is that ignore the technical aspect of the photographer (hey, all professional photographers know how to generate a perfectly focused and properly exposed photo), instead, ask yourself: do I feel the photographers’ excitements and joys when a genuine moment is captured? As a natural light photographer, I strive to create a unique experience that is tailored for each client. It never excites me to shoot generic poses that people find everywhere on face book page, magazines or blogs. Those are pretty, but not unique. My heart always melts for tender moments like a new mom tries to calm her baby, the smile a-baby-kick put on the mom’s face in the maternity session, or when parents chase after their little munchkins for a perfect pose! If that’s also what you are looking for, contact me and let’s plan together!
- Mission Sleep
DC & Baltimore Metro Areas
Mission: Sleep, the non-profit arm of Let Mommy Sleep, delivers free overnight infant care to military families with a partner who is deployed, wounded, or deceased at time of baby's arrival. Mission: Sleep has been featured on such national news programs as the America’s News Headquarters on Fox News and has been featured locally on NBC-4 Washington DC, News Channel 8 and WTOP radio programs. To date over 4,500 hours have been awarded to deserving military families. Mission:Sleep is a 501(c ) (3) charity.
- Mother & baby Matters
Reston, VA
Mother & baby Matters is a highly specialized and comprehensive maternal/infant/family doula agency servicing the Washington DC, VA and MD area since 1991. We are writing to you to share information about our services, which may be beneficial to your families who have a need for postpartum guidance and support with newborns, multiple births, and/or sleep-related issues. Our highly professional doulas are all experienced mothers who have been specially trained by Mother & baby Matters’ faculty of specialists in their field. Our postpartum service program has been accredited by the NAPCS, National Association of Postpartum Care Services, and our basic postpartum training has been approved by CAPPA, the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association. Ongoing training, monthly staff meetings and educational programs provide our staff with information on newborn and postpartum care, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, apnea monitoring, and infant massage. Mother & baby Matters’ service maintains professional practice standards that are in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Our company works closely with a network of physicians, hospitals and community agencies in the greater VA, MD and DC metro area that provide maternal-infant care. Our Postpartum program offers flexible plans for daytime and/or overnight assistance. In addition to providing assistance with newborn care, maternal care, breastfeeding and household tasks, our doulas provide guidance on recognizing baby cues, and establishing feeding and sleep schedules. Also, they are familiar with the signs & symptoms of depression, and can encourage the new mother to seek help if these signs or symptoms are seen. Mother & baby Matters also provides care to preemies and other special needs babies. Our Sleep Team experts work with the family on establishing healthy sleep habits that work best for their situation. Staff members allow the new mother to rest as much as possible until she is recovered from childbirth, is feeling stronger and her newborn is having longer sleep cycles overnight. Our Labor Support program offers specially trained doulas to assist the new parents during labor and delivery with a follow-up home visit to discuss postpartum care. According to a Harvard Health Letter, “Continuous support from doulas during labor provides physical and emotional benefits for mothers and health bonuses for their babies. With less medical interventions, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays, there may be financial savings as well.” In addition, Mother & baby Matters offers lactation consultation visits by Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
- Music Together of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. We offer Northern Virginia locations in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon.
- Music With Maddy
Falls Church Community Center
Music Together® is a community of families sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement and dance activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance oriented setting. Maddy's classes for preschoolers and their parents and/or caregivers are available at the Falls Church Community Center. Maddy's Program Voted "Best Toddler Class" by readers of Northern Virginia Magazine in June 2009 issue! - Noelle Mullins Design
Herndon, VA
Noelle Mullins Design provides modern and affordable graphic design solutions to small businesses with an emphasis on bold, clean, and colorful style. Noelle can help elevate your business by designing beautiful materials that will get you noticed!
- Our Kids
event listings and area guide
Our Kids is your one-stop website for family fun in the greater metro DC area! From consignment sales, festivals and summer activities to nature centers, classes for kids and parent-written reviews there is something for everyone. Besides the informational public website, Our Kids provides a members-only service, offering families the following benefits: Access to a comprehensive, easily searchable/sortable online database of local activities & events (700+ per week!) A weekly e-newsletter containing a calendar of events, top picks & performance listings in DC/MD/VA Members-only giveaways, contests, free tickets to advance movie screenings, etc. Members-only access to pre-sale codes and discounts for the area’s top events. For further information and to sample an Our Kids e-newsletter, please visit http://www.our-kids.com/site/whyok/. You can also visit Our Kids on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ourkidsdc) or Twitter (@ourkidsdc) Our Kids is Your Link to Family Fun!
- PowerFull Fitness
Springfield, Alexandria & Burke VA
My mission here at PowerFull Fitness is to give women the power to live life to the FULLest with health and fitness strategies that are realistic and practical. If you are a local NOVA resident, I’d love to have you join me for the face-to-face local group classes. Currently we are offering Mommy and Me Boot Camp classes as well as PowerHour Express Boot Camp classes.
- Rachel Abelson, Photographer
Manassas, VA
Family Photographer for moms who are Vibrant. Natural. Sentimental
- Scramble! Indoor Play
Alexandria, Va
An awesome indoor play space, ages 6 mo- 12 years. A two-story playframe is the main attraction, with role-play for younger kids, and tummy time for the smallest guests. Older kiddos can play soccer in the back section, or there is a reading nook for anyone needing a break. A cafe is included for a snack break, and three party rooms make it a great space for birthdays, etc. Opening November 2017!
- SOUPerior Organzing
Alexandria, Virginia 22312
Residential Professional Organizing services. From the messy desk to extreme clutter, SOUPerior Organizing has seen it all. We have experience organizing, packing, and unpacking single rooms, entire houses, and offices. It can be overwhelming to try to take on your own space but we can make it easier by helping you decide where to start, what should stay, what should go, and where to put it all. We work with you to develop a personalized plan to get you organized and keep you that way long after we are gone. There is no reason to be shy or embarrassed about asking us for help. We are compassionate, responsible, and professional.
- Thirty-One Gifts: The Sassy Purse Lady
Alexandria, VA
I am an independent consultant for Thirty-One. Thirty-One is a great company that sells totes, purses, bags, bins, organizational items and more! There are many fabrics to choose from as well as being able to add personalization to almost every item. We have a special deal each month! Book a party to earn awesome hostess perks!
- Time for a Walk, LLC
2219-A N. Columbus Street #302 Arlington, Virginia 22207
Time for a Walk, LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured professional dog walking and pet sitting company serving Arlington, Alexandria City, Falls Church City and select areas of McLean, VA. We are comprised of an employee based pet friendly staff with extensive training and experience in caring for pets of all kinds. Our pet caregivers treat each dog, cat, fish or any other pet as they would their own pet- with love and respect. To keep our clients informed about services performed, each dog walk or pet visit is concluded with a hand-written note describing the dog walking / pet visit highlights and any notable observations related to the health and well-being of your pet. rnWe are certified by the Red Cross in pet first aid and are members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), Pet Sitters International, and the Northern Virginia Professional Pet Sitters Network
- Tiny Chefs
Springfield, VA
Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Kids! Tiny Chefs provides cooking themed parties, classes, camp, and specialty events for children in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our cooking events are a fun way for kids to flex their creative muscles, spend time working in peer groups, and best of all: a great way to introduce them to the joy of cooking and baking! Cooking teaches kids valuable skills that they can carry with them through life. Children practice basic math when they measure ingredients, reading comprehension as they follow a recipe, team building as they work in groups, and they also build a strong foundation for healthy eating. All of these skills are mixed in with delicious food and fun. Check out our services to see how you can book or work with Tiny Chefs!
- Cervantes Coffee Warehouse Tours
Springfield VA
Are you interested in learning more about coffee and its origins? Cervantes Coffee has public tours of the warehouse located in Springfield, Virginia. The tour offers people a chance to see as much as possible of the coffee process, once the coffee beans arrive to the US. You will learn about coffee origins through a slide presentation, and you will get to see the roasting process first hand. - Grape and Bean
118 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA ? and 2 E Walnut St Alexandria, VA 22301 ?
GRAPE + BEAN is an affordable, casually elegant place that offers high quality food and beverage in a professional low pretense style. - Old Town Theater
Alexandria VA
movies and live shows, comedy - Society Fair
Old Town Alexandria
"A Bakery, Butchery, Market, Wine Bar, Demo Kitchen - all under one enchanted roof. Layer cakes and coffee, balloons and buttery croissants, wine to sip or go, sandwiches on house baked breads; Society Fair is a one-stop shop for all things delicious."
- Alexandria Playgroup
Alexandria VA
We are a group of women with children of all ages who like to chat and have fun. Our members live in both Alexandria City and Alexandria, Fairfax County. This includes Del Ray, Old Town, Mt. Vernon, Franconia, and beyond. We do not have member requirements or fees, so our group fits into the flexibility needed for most family lives. The purpose of the group is to make friends and get together for various activities and playgroups. We do not allow advertising or for-sale posts. If you are interested in joining this group, please click Join and fill out a brief survey. - Fairfax County, VA Homeschoolers
Fairfax County
For homeschoolers in Fairfax County and northern VA to share their ideas, concerns, events, used curricula, achievements, support, encouragement and resources. - Heathen Homeschoolers
statewide homeschoolers group
A support group for Northern Virginia homeschoolers who identify with the heathen label. We are pagans, atheists, agnostics, Unitarian Universalists, secularists, and humanists, as well as those recovering from and or/questioning our faiths -- some of us defy labels altogether. Frequently off-topic, off-color and very chatty. This is NOT an inclusive list nor one for people who want just a 'secular experience.' This is for those of us who very much feel 'other.' Members required to have a sense of humor. - http://theenterprisingmoms.com/
DC Metro Area
The Enterprising Moms empowers women who are growing businesses while growing families by providing community of support, collaboration, inspiration, education and celebration. We also contribute to the greater good through ongoing volunteer and environmental efforts and activities. - Kingstowne Parents
Kingstowne
This group is for families living in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria, VA, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The purpose of the group is to provide an online meeting place for local parents, a place to share our stories and recommendations, seek and provide parenting advice and emotional support, plan playdates and other gatherings, and other purposes deemed necessary by group members. It is open to both working and stay-at-home parents. The group is initially designed for parents of infants and toddlers, but parents of older children and expecting parents are more than welcome to join as well. - Little Lambs Playgroup
Alexandria, Landmark, Kingstowne, Mt Vernon
Kids of all ages are welcome for fun all around Alexandria, Franconia, Landmark, and Kingstowne! Park days, story times, indoor play, and more! Be sure to select the Little Lambs sub-group during signup! Join now to get in on the fun! - NOVA Unschoolers
all of NOVA unschoolers group
NovaUnschoolers is an inclusive list for homeschoolers in the northern Virginia area to chat, find support and meet others, and those who are looking for information about homeschooling. This is an in inclusive list and is made up of unschoolers, eclectic, and relaxed homeschoolers. There are many ways to homeschool and in our view everyone has to make decisions for their families based on what they think best. We want everyone to feel welcome on this list and to have fun. We want people to find friends and to find support. This is not a debate board on how to homeschool or unschool so please be respectful.
- 703area.com
- All About Alexandria, Springfield, Burke, Lorton, & Surrounding Areas!
facebook group, not specific to parents
- Annandale Patch
- ARL Now
- Around Reston
Reston, VA
We cover resources, activities, events, tips and more focused Around Reston! Soon to be released - 4 special interest hard copy publications delivered to over 20,000 homes in Reston!
- Ballston Patch
- Belle Haven Patch
- Bing Events
Submit your event to Bing's listing
- Burke Patch
- Clarendon Patch
- DC City Paper Events
- DC Urban Mom Event Submission
- Del Ray Patch
- Eventbrite
Create event on eventbrite
- Eventful Family Fun Listing
- Fairfax City Patch
- Fairfax Station Patch
- Fairfax Times
Northern VA And Fairfax County News
- Falls Church Patch
- Ft Hunt Patch
- Greater DC Live Journal
Social Events in and Around DC
- Hello Alexandria
Hyper-local site for Alexandria, VA
- Inside NOVA
news outlet, also publishes Washington Family Magazine
- Koddler.com
Activities and destinations for kids and toddlers resource
- Lorton Patch
- Lorton VA American Towns
post an event to the Lorton calendar
- Macaroni Kid Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA
Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter and website with all the family friendly events right here in Woodbridge. We also have recipes, crafts, articles and giveaways and we put it all in one place so you don't have to spend your time looking for things to do, you can just go out and do them!
- Manassas Park Patch
- Manassas Patch
- McLean Patch
- MT Vernon Patch
- Northern VA Magazine
- NOVA Craig's List
- Old Town Alexandria Patch
- Our Kids
event listings and area guide
Our Kids is your one-stop website for family fun in the greater metro DC area! From consignment sales, festivals and summer activities to nature centers, classes for kids and parent-written reviews there is something for everyone. Besides the informational public website, Our Kids provides a members-only service, offering families the following benefits: Access to a comprehensive, easily searchable/sortable online database of local activities & events (700+ per week!) A weekly e-newsletter containing a calendar of events, top picks & performance listings in DC/MD/VA Members-only giveaways, contests, free tickets to advance movie screenings, etc. Members-only access to pre-sale codes and discounts for the area’s top events. For further information and to sample an Our Kids e-newsletter, please visit http://www.our-kids.com/site/whyok/. You can also visit Our Kids on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ourkidsdc) or Twitter (@ourkidsdc) Our Kids is Your Link to Family Fun!
- Potomac Local News
Prince William- Stafford
- Rose Hill Patch Events
Listing of local events in Rose HIll
- SpinGo
event listing service that promotes via several local sites
- The Connections Newspapers
Local newspapers in NOVA Communities
- The Washington DC Examiner
- Tots To Tweens
- Vienna Patch
- Virginia Is for Lovers Add/Update a listing
- Washington Parent Magazine
- Washinton Post Submissions
Submit event or announcement to the Washington Post
- WAVA Community Event Submissions
- Wiki Do
What to do today in your city
- Woodbridge Patch
- Yelp.com events listing
- Christmas at the Corner Market
Cox Farms
11/25/17-12/23/17
Our wreath experts create beautiful, full wreaths and centerpieces right here at the farm. These handmade masterpieces are unique, stunning, and so fresh, they’ll outlast the holidays.
Experience our Winter Wonderland at the Corner Market. Bring the whole family to roast marshmallows around our bonfire, eat some tasty kettle corn, and warm up with some hot chocolate and hot spiced cider.
- Roast marshmallows over our toasty fire
- Make s’mores and hotdogs for the family - kits available
- Enjoy hot cider and hot chocolate
- Treat yourself to some of Cox Farm's homemade cider donuts and kettle corn!
- The kids will love our wooden ship and train
- Go snow-tubing on our all-weather “snow” hill!
- Take a family photo
- Santa visits our Corner Market
- Merrifield Garden Santa Visits
Merrifield, Fair Oaks, & Gainesville
Nov 25-Dec 23
We’re excited to announce that Santa Claus is coming back to Merrifield Garden Center! Santa will visit all three stores from Saturday, November 25, through Saturday, December 23. Bring the family to enjoy a visit.
Want to bring your dog in for a photo with Santa? Check out our Paws with Claus event, taking place at our Fair Oaks Location on December 16 from 10 am – 12 pm!
- Norad Santa Tracker
National
12/1-12/25, annually
Track Santa's progress on this fun map!
- Photos & Visits with Santa
Dulles Town Center
11/11/2017 - 12/24/2017
Visit Dulles Town Center until Christmas Eve to visit with Santa in Center Court inside his magical winter wonderland. Check the site for details on how to plan your visit and purchase photos.
- Photos with Santa at Macy's Court
Tysons Galleria
11/17/17-12/24/17
Make a reservation to see Santa and spend less time in line. Plus, save 30% on your photos by pre-ordering a package online. Visit before December 9 to save an extra $5. Receive a coupon for $30 to spend towards Tiny Prints. Visit the Santa photo checkout area for details. See terms and conditions. Reservations and photo purchases are not required to visit Santa.
- Santa at First Level Nordstrom Court
Pentagon City Mall
11/18/17-12/24/17
Where is Santa? Well, Santa Claus has landed at your favorite Simon mall! During Santa’s brief time away from the North Pole, children can stop by to whisper their wish list, then have their magical moment with Santa captured forever with keepsake photos. Don’t miss the quickest way to Be Merry! HO, HO, HO!
- Santa HQ
Tyson's Corner Mall
11/11/17-12/24/17
Santa will be available for photos and visits at his Headquarters presented by HGTV, located in Fashion Court on level 1 near Nordstrom.
Reservations available, but not required!
Exciting Features:
* Online Reservations
* Elf-Ray Vision
* Naughty-or-Nice 'O Meter
* Holiday Fun Photo Options & More! - Santa's Flight Academy
Fair Oaks Mall
11/9/17-12/24/17
In Grand Court West Each child becomes a member of the flight crew and enjoys a special visit with Santa, PLUS...
- Receives a personalized Cadet Badge
- Tries on a virtual flight suit
- Learns how to operate the sleigh
- Dances under magical lights and snowfall
Reservations are not required to see Santa.
- Santa's On His Way
Manassas Mall
11/11/17-12/24/17
Santa will be in the At Home Court Nov. 11 thru Dec. 24, Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm & Sundays: 11am-6pm
- Santa's Waiting
Potomac Mills
11/10/17-12/24/17
It's time for holiday photos with Santa. Santa will be at the Grand Court Save time, avoid the line! Now you can reserve your magical moment with Santa online at simonsanta.com.
- Santa's Wonderland
Bass Pro Shops
11/11/17-12/24/17
Visit the website for details. A Bass Pass is required and provides a time slot to see Santa, allowing you to explore Santa's Wonderland or shop the store while waiting in a virtual line. Bass Passes are limited and go quickly each day.
- Creative Kids
DC Metro Area
- Engineering for Kids
Northern VA
Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), to kids ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs, and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world!
- Fit Kids
Northern VA
Fit Kids is Northern VA top provider of kids fitness, sports class and camps. Fit Kids was voted Most Awesome Kids Sports Classes 2013 by Red Tricycle DC Metro area. - Groovy Nate
Northern VA
Mention the Joy Troupe when you book a 45 minute or longer show for your party, and you’ll get 20% off. If you’re a blogger or one of our many, many area website owners extraordinaire taking advantage of Groovy Nate’s 20% discount, leave a positive comment about the show; and email the link of the write up to Groovy Nate, because you can get up to 40% off the next Groovy Nate party of 45 minutes or more. (Subject to availability, your location, must be on a website you own, or a site like Yelp or Angie’s List, and not a social media site, and all the usual etceteras, but trust me, it’s a good deal.) - Language Stars
DC Metro Area
Language Stars expanded to Washington DC in Fall 2010, and in no time began building a loyal following of families in and around the nation's capital. After just one year, readers of Washington Family Magazine named Language Stars "Best Foreign Language Instruction" in their annual readers' poll. Language Stars can be found in the Washington DC Metro Area in Alexandria, N. Arlington/McLean, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Reston. Programs are available in Spanish, Mandarin, French, and German. (Italian coming soon!) See the Washington DC center locations on the left for detailed schedules of classes by language, day, time, and age level. You can also inquire via the form below about a Language Stars program in the DC metro area. - MTVivo: Music Together
Alexandria, Burke, and Fredericksburg areas
All children can develop the skills necessary to sing expressively, move rhythmically, and become music makers. Indeed, music has been identified by Howard Gardner as a uniquely human intelligence. It is a unique way of 'knowing' the world. Music allows humans understand deeply and communicate honestly. Becoming a competent music-maker is every child's birthright... and it is FUN! - Music Together of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. We offer Northern Virginia locations in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon.
- Music With Maddy
Falls Church Community Center
Music Together® is a community of families sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement and dance activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance oriented setting. Maddy's classes for preschoolers and their parents and/or caregivers are available at the Falls Church Community Center. Maddy's Program Voted "Best Toddler Class" by readers of Northern Virginia Magazine in June 2009 issue! - The Creative Difference
Arlington,VA
Children's evening out programs, camps, and creative arts classes and after school programs - Tiny Chefs
Springfield, VA
Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Kids! Tiny Chefs provides cooking themed parties, classes, camp, and specialty events for children in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our cooking events are a fun way for kids to flex their creative muscles, spend time working in peer groups, and best of all: a great way to introduce them to the joy of cooking and baking! Cooking teaches kids valuable skills that they can carry with them through life. Children practice basic math when they measure ingredients, reading comprehension as they follow a recipe, team building as they work in groups, and they also build a strong foundation for healthy eating. All of these skills are mixed in with delicious food and fun. Check out our services to see how you can book or work with Tiny Chefs!
- Abiding Presence Consignment Sale
- BHCP Playground Project
- BUMP Consignment Sale
- Calvary Baptist Consignment Sale
- Cameron Church Consignment Sale
- Catholic Consignments
- CFC MOPS Sale
- Christ Church Children's Consignment Sale
- Classy Kids Consignment
- Dani's Duds
- Fairlington Moms Consignment Sale
- FCMOM Sales
FC MOM Consignment Sales
- JBF Loudon County
- JBF Prince William County
- Just Between Friends Sales- Virginia
- Kidsstuff Sale
- NVPOM Semi Annual Sale
- Old Bridge Consignment Sale
- PWC Moms
Prince William County Mothers of Multiples
- Redeemer Lutheran Consignment Sales
- Second Helpings Consignment
kids consignment sale
- Spring Mar Consignment Sales
- 529 Kids Consign
- Alexandria Farmer's Markets
- Events at Fair Oaks Mall
- Events at Reston Town Center
- Ikea
Woodbridge, VA
Smaaland play area is free for potty trained kids. Kids eat free every Tuesday. - Lowe’s Build & Grow workshops
- Manassas Mall Kids Club
- Pottery Barn Kids Events
Events at Pottery Barn Kids stores
- Springfield VA Whole Foods Events
- Thirty-One Gifts: The Sassy Purse Lady
Alexandria, VA
I am an independent consultant for Thirty-One. Thirty-One is a great company that sells totes, purses, bags, bins, organizational items and more! There are many fabrics to choose from as well as being able to add personalization to almost every item. We have a special deal each month! Book a party to earn awesome hostess perks!
- Tysons Galleria
- Wegmans
- C & W Used Books
Woodbridge, VA
- Carousel Toy Shoppe
McLean VA
- Doodlehopper for Kids
Falls Church VA and Springfield VA
A doodlehopper (n) - Any child who loves to hop, dance, sing, draw aimlessly and just have fun. Doodlehopper 4 Kids is your One Stop Kid Shop for toys, books, and baby gifts. Find educational toys that will both pique your child’s curiosity and inspire their imagination. - Go Bananas
Ashburn VA
- Hole in the Wall Books
Falls Church VA
- Hooray 4 Books
Alexandria VA
- Kinder Haus Toys
Arlington VA
- Lakeshore Learning
Alexandria VA
Toys and teacher supplies - One More Page
Arlington, VA
- Whistle Stop Toy & Hobby
Alexandria VA
They have a train layout!
- Arlington Day Care
Arlington,VA
No information provided as to who maintains the listing, but the site contains a listing of Arlington providers and check lists for choosing child care. Be sure to check any provider from this list yourself. - ASAP Sitters
Provider match service, DC Metro Area
As an award-winning professional babysitter referral service for the DC Metro region, ASAP Sitters is committed to high standards for childcare. Our sitters undergo an extensive screening process to ensure that the sitters we refer are trustworthy, experienced, and reliable. We specialize in sitters for occasional, short-term, vacation, and event childcare. ASAP Sitters is mom-owned, licensed, and insured and has been serving the DC Metro area since 2008. Whenever you need one we will find a great babysitter for you ASAP!
- Care.com
Provider match service
child care, pet sitters, elder care, provider payment management services, and tutors. Offers profiles and references. - Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
Alexandria/Franconia VA
The Child Care Network of Provides a listing of member providers but does not guarantee quality: Kingstowne/Franconia (CCNKF) is a network of professional family child care providers dedicated to creating mutually supportive relationships among providers, children and families in our community by encouraging excellence in family child care through education, outreach, support and communication. - College Nannies and Tutors
Ashburn, VA
College Nannies + Tutors | Loudoun has been Building Stronger Families® in Loudoun, VA and surrounding communities since 2008. Locally owned and operated, we are part of your community, here to serve your family. Whether your family needs the quality care that comes from one of our role model nannies or the one-on-one attention from one of our College Tutors, we are committed to helping you with a customized solution to your specific needs. Please call or stop in today to schedule a personal family consultation.
- Craig's List Child Care Section
Free online classifieds, covers the whole Metro area
Strictly proceed at your own risk. This listing is moderated only by the community of users. It's probably best to meet candidates you find here at a neutral location before giving them your address. - Daycare Virginia
State of Virginia
Allows providers to add their own listings. Has a listing map. Does not offer background checks or quality control information that I can find. - DC Area Nannies
a network of professional child care providers
Lists child care agencies and background check resources. This says it all: "ADCAN does not endorse any of the following agencies or services. This information is provided as a service to our members and guests of this site. ADCAN cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Businesses pay a fee to ADCAN to have this information provided to our members and guests." - Fairfax County Child Care Central
The Fairfax County Office For Children
Allows you to search for a provider, check to see whether providers have permits, and look for going rates in Fairfax County. Also has a page where you can check for violations listed against licensed providers. - Infant Toddler
a network of professional child care educators
Offers a location search function of member providers. I can't find any mention of how you can access background checks or get recommendations, but may be a good starting point if you want to narrow things down by address before you further qualify your provider. - Nannies 4 Hire
nationwide
Nannies4hire.com has been affiliated with the nanny industry since 1987 and has grown into the largest and most successful company in the business. - Seeking Sitters
Provider match service
"At SeekingSitters, we do all the work for you! All you have to do is make your request from your online account and we take care of matching a background screened, qualified professional sitter to your family for your specific time request or regular event need." - Sitter City
Provider match service
In addition to listing providers, the site allows for background checks, reference checks, and offers parent reviews. - Virginia State Childcare Providers Listing
Virginia Department of Social Services
Allows you to search for a provider by location and type. "This information is provided as a public service by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is accurate, up to date or complete. This information, which should not be used as a sole source in selecting a facility, does not replace official information sources. "