What a snow week! Your kids probably got to go sledding and build snowmen. We finally got some decent snowman-building snow in DC Metro! Enjoy the rest of your week. Check out top ten things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia this weekend.

To be safe, check the event’s website to see if the event has been rescheduled due to snow.

Jumping Jack Sports Open Gym – Ashburn, VA
Friday, January 28: 12 pm – 1:30 pm and 5 pm – 6:30 pm

In addition to their Snow Day Camp (all day from 9 am to 4 pm), Jumping Jack Sports will also hold two open gym times this Friday. Bounce, slide, go through a 70-foot inflatable obstacle course, climb a rock wall and more! Fees: $10 for the first child, $8 for siblings, $6 for babies from 18 months to 2 years and free for adults. Members receive 50% off.

Jumping Jack Sports is located at 44710 Cape Court, Suite# 128, Ashburn, Virginia (map it).

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I’ve been watching the weather like a hawk today. Funny how snow dictates your schedule once your kid is in school! Let’s hope that the snow (or lack of) will not hamper your activities with the kids this weekend. Check out top ten things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland this weekend!

David M. Brown Planetarium. Image from APSVA.us.

In My Backyard at the David M. Brown Planetarium – Arlington, VA
Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22: 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 23: 1:30 pm and 3 pm

Your kids will learn about nature as the seasons change. Discover the night sky and learn about the stars, planets and the moon as the sun goes down. Sing along, clap along and recite a poem during the show! Recommended for kids ages 4 to 6. Admission fees: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (62+) and $2 for kids 12 and under. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and bring exact change. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show time.

The David M. Brown Planetarium is located at 1426 N. Quincy St, Arlington, Virginia (map it).

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Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure at Maryland Science Center – Baltimore, MD
Friday, January 14: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, January 15: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, January 16: 11 am – 5 pm
Monday, January 17: 10 am – 5 pm

Get a close-up encounter with the artifacts recovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration, including coins, bottles, personal effects, on-board items, and pieces of the vessel. General admissions to Maryland Science Center (admissions include exhibit halls, planetarium, demo stage and shipwreck exhibit): $20.95 for adults, $15.95 for kids ages 3 to 12, $19.95 for seniors (60+) and free for kids under 3. Get your tickets online.

Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light St, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

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I hope you and your kids are enjoying the snow this holiday season! Here are top 10 things to do with kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland this weekend. Also check out more family-friendly holiday activities.

Seasons of Lights at Discovery Theater. Image from DiscoveryTheater.org.

Seasons of Light at Discovery Theater – Washington, DC
Friday, December 17: 10:15 am, 11:30 am and 1 pm

Celebrate various holidays at this fun-filled interactive celebration. Explore the customs of Devali, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Christmas and a First Nations tradition of the Winter Solstice. Call 202-633-3030 to check on ticket availability.

Discovery Theater is located at 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC (map it).

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Ah, the holidays … hot chocolates, holiday music, Santa, so fun! Check out top 10 things to do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. You can also check out 25 fun holiday things to do with kids in the Washington, DC metro.

Holidays in Leesburg, Virginia. Photo from LeesburgVA.org.

FREE: Holidays in Leesburg – Leesburg, VA
Friday, December 3: 6 pm
Saturday, December 4: 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday, December 5: 10 am – 4 pm

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Leesburg! See the tree lighting on Friday, December 3rd, at 6 pm, while enjoying music by the Loudoun Chorale and the Loudoun County High School Chamber Choir. On Saturday and Sunday, check out the Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, with more than 90 vendors selling unique handmade products.

The annual tree lighting will be held at Town Green, located at 25 W Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).
The Holiday Fine Arts and Craft Show is located at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, located at 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

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