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May 28th through May 30th
Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31 - Herndon Festival
Ongoing activities include a carnival, nearly 30 food vendors, an arts and crafts show, which opens on Friday, and a business expo on Saturday and Sunday. For children there will be a hands-on art area and more. Fireworks start at 9:30 on both Thursday and Saturday.
Where: Herndon Municipal Center
777 Lynn Street
Herndon, VAWhen: 6-10 p.m. May 28
5-11 p.m. May 29
10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 30
11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 31Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Various prices for rides, food, vendors.For more info: Free shuttle-bus service to the festival will operate to and from free parking areas at the Worldgate Shopping Center and Herndon High School.
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Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 - Night at Mount Vernon
Hang out at the estate in the evening, and you'll see characters from George Washington's world stepping out of the exhibits, just like in the new movie "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."
Where: Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy.
Alexandria, VAWhen: 6:00 - 9:00 pmWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Regular admission: $15, $7 ages 6 to 11, younger freeFor more info: 703-780-2000
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Saturday, May 30 - Rocknoceros: Painting the Town PINK!
A benefit show for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life!
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie are Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros), the Washington, DC area's award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages.
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie are Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros), the Washington, DC area's award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages.
Where: Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VAWhen: 7:00 pmWho: All agesHow: Purchase ticketsCost: $10 for everyone one and olderFor more info: 703-255-1566
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May 30th through June 3rd
Saturday, May 30 - Lucky Socks
Learn to make one-of-a-kind stuffed animals from sock-drawer castoffs! Bring your own gently-used socks and crazy ideas. We'll supply hands-on-instructions, sewing materials and stuffing.
Where: Great Falls Library
9830 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VAWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Age 10-17How: Register by callingCost: FreeFor more info: 703-757-8560
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Saturday, May 30 - Under the Sea
Where: Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VAWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Age 6-12How: Register by calling 703-790-8088Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-790-8088
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Saturday, May 30 - Wizard Rock
Come hear the sounds of Wizard Rock with the Whomping Willows, Justin Finch-Fletchley & the Sugar Quills, the Moaning Myrtles and Snidget live.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VAWhen: 6:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Register by calling 703-938-0405Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-938-0405
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Saturday, May 30 - Ride Simulators
Take an exciting virtual trip on board one of four simulators. Experience the thrill of careening through an action-packed roller-coaster course or racing in futuristic high-speed hovercars. Choose your adventure: Cosmic Race, Bermuda Triangle, Solar Coaster, Grand Prix Raceway, Astro Canyon, or Glacier Run.
Where: American History Museum Lower Level, across from the Stars and Stripes Cafe
14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DCWhen: 10:00 amWho: Ages 6 and olderHow: Puchase tickets at museumCost: $7.00 per personFor more info: Children must be 42 inches tall unless riding with an adult.
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Saturday, May 30 - The Great Zucchini
Washington's funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, with over 12 years of experience making kids laugh!
Where: Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave., East
Vienna, VAWhen: 11:00 amWho: Ages 2-6How: Purchase ticketsCost: $8.00For more info: 703-255-1566
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Sunday, May 31 - Spark!Lab
The Lemelson Center's Spark!Lab offers visitors a number of hands-on experiments that teach about science, the invention process, and the role of technology in American history. Activities are organized around the invention process and will rotate on a regular basis to provide visitors with new learning experiences. Check at either information desk for experiment times.
Where: American History Museum
14th and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DCWhen: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWho: All agesHow: Just show up, entry is first come first servedCost: FreeFor more info: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Monday, June 1 - Three to Five Storytime
Stories and activities.
Where: Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VAWhen: 1:30 PMWho: Age 3-5 with adultHow: Register by calling 703-502-3883Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-502-3883
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Monday, June 1 - Patrick Henry Bookworms
Youth book club. Call for title.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VAWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Age 9-12How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: 703-938-0405
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Monday, June 1 - Calling All Guys
Book discussion group for boys. Please call for title.
Where: Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Rd.
Burke, VAWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Age 9-12 with adultHow: Register by calling 703-978-5600Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-978-5600
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Tuesday, June 2 - Furry Tales
Stories and activities about our furry friends.
Where: George Mason Regional Library
7001 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VAWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Age 2-3 with adultHow: Register by calling 703-256-3800Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-256-3800
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Tuesday, June 2 - Picnic Pals
Grab your lunch and join us for an afternoon of stories, movies and fun!
Where: Burke Centre Library
5935 Freds Oak Road
Burke, VAWhen: 11:30 AMWho: Birth-5 with adultHow: Register by callingCost: FreeFor more info: 703-249-1520
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Tuesday, June 2 - Chess Club
Learn to play chess.
Where: Woodrow Wilson Library
6101 Knollwood Drive
Falls Church, VAWhen: 3:30 PMWho: Age 6-12How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: 703-820-8774
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Wednesday, June 3 - D for Dinosaurs
Get ready to roar with your favorite dinosaur stories.
Where: Dolley Madison Library
1244 Oak Ridge Ave.
McLean, VAWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Age 2-5 with adultHow: Register by calling 703-356-0770Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-356-0770
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Wednesday, June 3 - Tales for Twos: Bugs and Butterflies
See what flies with stories and activities about insects.
Where: Pohick Regional Library
6450 Sydenstricker Rd.
Burke, VAWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Age 24-35 months with adultHow: Register by calling 703-644-7333Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-644-7333
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Wednesday, June 3 - Preschool Storytime
Join us for stories, activities and fingerplays.
Where: Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VAWhen: 1:30 PMWho: Age 3-5 with adultHow: Register by calling 703-790-8088Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-790-8088
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May 29th through May 31st
Friday, May 29 - Pokemon League
Learn and play.
Where: Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VAWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Age 5-18How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: 703-938-0405
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Sunday, May 31 - Wizard Rock!
A night of wizardly good rock with the Whomping Willows, Justin Finch-Fletchley, and the Moaning Myrtles. Spend the evening shaking the books off the shelves with music from the HP world.
Where: Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germain Dr.
Centreville, VAWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Age 12-18How: Register by calling 703-830-2223Cost: FreeFor more info: 703-830-2223
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Saturday, June 6 through Monday, June 8 - Celebrate Fairfax
Enjoy rides, concerts, performing arts, exhibits, food and fireworks. This annual event is held Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8, at the
Where: Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VAWhen: Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Who: Everyone!How: Purchase tickets. Advance adult ticket purchases provide a 25 percent discount on regular admissions tickets.Cost: $10 (ages 11 and up); $8 (age 55 and up and active military with ID); $5 (ages 3-10); and free (ages 2 and under). Carnival rides are not included in the general admission price.For more info: 703-324-3247 or www.celebratefairfax.com
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