What a fun time of the year! Leaves will be changing color soon, the cooler Fall weather is coming our way and pumpkin festivals are everywhere! Check out top 10 fun things to do with kids this weekend in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Pumpkinville at Leesburg Animal Park. Photo from PumpkinFestLeesburg.com.

Pumpkinville at Leesburg Animal Park – Leesburg, VA
Saturday, September 25 – Sunday, November 7: 9 am – 6 pm

So many things to do at Leesburg Animal Park’s Pumpkinville, opening this Saturday, September 25th. Face painting, pumpkin painting, camel rides, fort pumpkin, hay mazes, moonbounces, giant hill slides, mini tractor rides, scarecrow decorating and a 200-foot zip line for kids! Admission fees: $13 for those who are older than 2; kids 2 and under are free. Get your tickets online. Fees include admissions to Leesburg Animal Park.

Leesburg Animal Park is located at 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

Fall Festival at Cox Farms – Centreville, VA
Saturday, September 25 – Sunday, November 7: 10 am – 5

Fun activities for the entire family at Cox Farms Fall Festival! Five giant slides, fun hay rides, rope swings, straw tunnels, farm animals, goat village, farm chores and more. Admission fees: $15 for those who are older than 2; kids 2 and under are free. Here’s a coupon to save $5 on admissions this weekend only.

Cox Farms are located at 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, Virginia (map it).

Baltimore Book Festival. Photo from BaltimoreBookFestival.com.

FREE: Baltimore Book Festival – Baltimore, MD
Friday, September 24 – Saturday, September 25: 12 pm – 8 pm
Sunday, September 26: 12 pm – 7 pm

Meet hundreds of author, check out 100+ exhibitors, see cooking demos by celebrity chefs, enjoy non-stop readings on eight stages and poetry readings, watch street theater, enjoy live music and participate in hands-on projects. Storybook Parade with light refreshments, balloons and dress-up surprises will be held on Saturday at noon. Free admissions.

Baltimore Book Festival will be held at Mount Vernon Place, located at 600 Block North Charles St, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Rockville Jazz Festival and Taste of Town Square – Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 25: 12 pm – 7 pm

Enjoy live jazz music all day and taste delicious food and specialty drinks from participating Rockville Town Square merchants, such as Bobby’s Crabcakes, La Tasca, Oro Pomodoro, Primo Italiano and Spice Xing. Free admissions.

Rockville Town Square is located at 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, Maryland (map it).

Back to School Tea – Bethesda, MD
Saturday, September 25: 11 am – 12:30pm

Brought to you by Tea by Mrs. B, a children’s tea room in Bethesda. Back to School Tea is suitable for kids of all ages. Admission fees: $42 per person. RSVP to b@teawithmrsb.com or 202-448-2930.

The Historic Beall House is located at 7740 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, Maryland (map it).

Bunnicula at Imagination Stage, Bethesda, Maryland. Photo from ImaginationStage.org.

Bunnicula at Imagination Stage – Bethesda, MD
Saturday, September 25 – Sunday, September 26: 1:30 pm and 4 pm

Enjoy a family-friendly show at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. This Saturday is opening performance for Bunnicula, where family pets at the Monroe house meet a mysterious new addition to the family: Bunnicula, a small and furry animal with fangs! Recommended for kids ages 4 and older. Admission fees: $10 – $22 per person. Get your tickets online.

Imagination Stage is located at 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland (map it).

FREE: The Universities at Shady Grove Community Day – Rockville, MD
Saturday, September 25: 10 am – 2 pm

Check out this family-friendly event, featuring over 60 interactive exhibits, fun activities for kids, food and live performances. They will also have fingerprinting and child safety sessions, brought to you by University of Maryland, College Park Criminology and Criminal Justice & Gaithersburg Police Department. Free admissions.

The Universities at Shady Grove are located at 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, Maryland (map it).

Robbie Schaefer. Photo from JamminJava.com.

Robbie Schaefer at Jammin’ Java – Vienna, VA
Sunday, September 26: 3 pm

Take your kids to see Robbie Schaefer from Eddie from Ohio for a fun kids’ concert at Jammin’ Java this Sunday. You and your kids will enjoy his catchy, clever and cheeky tunes! Admission fees: $10.

Jammin’ Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Corn Festival at Crumland Farms – Frederick, MD
Sunday, September 26: 11 am – 5 pm

Fun activities for the entire family, where you can enjoy live music, bounce on moonbounces and try to get around the new corn maze! Admission fees: $5 per person.

Crumland Farms are located at 7612 Willow Rd, Frederick, Maryland (map it).

Fiesta DC - Latino Festival in Washington, DC. Photo from FiestaDC.org.

FREE: Fiesta DC/Latino Festival – Washington, DC
Sunday, September 26: 11 am – 7 pm

Check out five stages of live performances, including music, theater and folklore. Thirty groups from Latin America, Spain and Caribbean will be performing. Also watch the parade and enjoy delicious food at Fiesta DC! Free admissions.

Fiesta DC will be held on Mt. Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC (map it).

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Boo! It’s that time of the year again. Time to get all dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating! Nothing beats the old-fashion trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood, but there are many other fun things that you can do with your kids this Halloween, too!

Check out these fun Halloween activities and Fall festivals for kids in Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Pumpkin Festival at Butler’s Orchard – Germantown, MD
Saturdays and Sundays in October (2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 24, 25, 30 and 31): 10 am – 5 pm
Columbus Day (Monday, October 11): 10 am – 5 pm

Enjoy a fun country pumpkin festival at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland. New this year is their giant corn bin! Go on a hayride, play in a straw maze, go on giant slides, visit farm animals, go on pedal tractors and check out Pumpkinland. Most activities are included with admissions. Kids’ activities that require additional charge are arts and crafts, pony rides and face painting. They’ll have burgers, hot dogs, pitas, caramel apples, cider and other country food. Admissions are $10 per person and free for kids under 2.

See my review of Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival.

Butler’s Orchard is located at 2200 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, Maryland (map it).

Giant slide at Cox Farms Fall Festival.

Fall Festival at Cox Farms – Centreville, VA
September 18 – 19 (preview weekend): 10 am – 6 pm
September 27 – October 31: 10 am – 6 pm
November 1 – 7: 10 am – 5 pm

Family-friendly activities and entertainment at Cox Farms, leading up to Halloween. Your kids will love going on a hayride (as many times as they like!), giant slides, straw tunnels and rope swings. Visit farm animals, enjoy local apples and fresh apple ciders and take home a a patch pumpkin. Shop for pumpkins and other fresh produce from their local market. New this year is Farm Chores, where kids can enjoy interactive play with farm tasks, such as milking a cow and exploring a corn crib. Pack your lunch for a picnic, or buy food at the farms. They sell burgers, cheese sandwiches, chips, pretzels and pop corn there. Tickets are $9 per person for weekdays, $15 per person for weekends and free for kids under 2. Get your tickets online or at the farms.

See my review of Cox Farms Fall Festival.

Cox Farms are located at 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, Virginia (map it).

Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Crumland Farms – Frederick, MD
September 26 – November 1 (Saturdays and Sundays only): 10 am – 6 pm

Check out the eight-acre corn maze featuring Crumland Farms’ mascot, Mazey the Cow. Besides finding your way out of the corn maze, you and your kids can feed farm animals, ride the MooChoo train, go down a giant slide, leap into a pile of fresh hay, go on a hayride to pumpkin patch and more. Admission fees: $9 per person and free for kids under 2.

Crumland Farms are located at 7612 Willow Road, Frederick, Maryland (map it).

Cow train at Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival in Leesburg, Virginia. Photo from NVRPA.org

Temple Hall Farm Corn Maize and Fall Festival – Leesburg, VA
Friday, Saturdays and Sundays from September 24 to November 1 (maze and daytime activities): 10 am – 6 pm
Friday and Saturday night maze admission: 6 pm – 10 pm
Tractor-pulled wagon rides are on Saturdays and Sundays only and horse-drawn wagon rides are on Saturdays only

Check out this 24-acre corn maze in Leesburg! Other activities include hay fort, corn box, cow train, pig races, corn cannons, pumpkin blasters (launch a pumpkin 100 yards away), horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Admission fees: $12 for adults (12 – 54), $10 for kids (3 – 11), $10 for seniors (55+) and free for kids 2 and under. Horse drawn wagon rides are $2 per person and pumpkin blasters are $1 per pumpkin. Get a coupon online. Update: see my review of Temple Hall Farm Corn Maize and Fall Festival.

See my review of Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival.

Temple Hall Farm is located at 15855 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

Kid-Friendly Halloween Haunt at King’s Dominion – Doswell, VA
October 2 – October 31 (Saturdays and Sundays only): 12 pm – 5 pm

Halloween Haunt at King’s Dominion can be pretty scary for your little kids since it’s a PG-13 style event. To include little kids in their event, King’s Dominion will hold kid-friendly activities on Saturdays and Sundays in October from 12 pm to 5 pm. Kids 12 and younger can wear costumes during the day, just no masks or face makeup. Adults may not wear costumes into the Haunt. Admission fees: $56.99 for ages 3 – 61 and at least 48″ tall and $34.99 for under 48″ tall and over 61 years old. Get discounted tickets online.

King’s Dominion is located at 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, Virginia (map it).

Kids' Pumpkin Dash in Reston Town Center, Virginia. Photo from TheGreatPumpkin5K.com.

Kids’ Pumpkin Dash and Oktoberfest at Reston Town Center – Reston, VA
Kids’ Pumpkin Dash (FREE):
Saturday, October 9: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Oktoberfest:
Friday, October 8: 3 pm – 11 pm
Saturday, October 9: 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday, October 10: 12 pm – 7 pm

Two fun Halloween events at Reston Town Center in October! This is the second annual Kids’ Pumpkin Dash at Reston Town Center. Kids can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and participate in a fun race. Parents/guardians are encouraged to run alongside kids on the course. Four age categories: 4 years and younger, 5 and 6 years, 7 and 8 years, 9 and 10 years. All Kids’ Pumpkin Dash participants will receive a race bib, ribbon and pumpkin. After the race, your kids can compete in a pumpkin carving contest. Register for Kid’s Pumpkin Dash for free.

Stay for Octoberfest for the rest of day at Reston Town Center and enjoy food, drink and live performances. They’ll have carnival rides for kids, too! Get your Oktoberfest tickets online.

Reston Town Center is located at 11900 Market St, Reston, Virginia (map it).

Boo at the Zoo, National Zoo – Washington, DC
Friday, October 22 – Sunday, October 24: 5:30 pm

Join the 12th annual Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Get your kids all dressed up (and you, too!) to go trick or treating while saying hello to pandas, lions, elephants, apes and other zoo animals. More than 40 treat stations will be available, as well as animal encounters, keeper talks and festive decorations. For kids ages 2 to 12. Rain or shine. Tickets are $20 per person for FONZ (Friends of the National Zoo) members, $30 per person for non-members and free for kids under the age of 2. Parking passes are included (Saturday passes are no longer available). Get your tickets online.

The National Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC (map it).

Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival. Photo from GreenbeltPumpkinWalk.com.

FREE: Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival: Carving Party and Pumpkin Walk – Greenbelt, MD
Friday, October 22 (Carving Party): 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, October 23 (Pumpkin Walk): 6 pm – 9 pm

This is as Halloween as it’s going to get! Participate in a pumpkin carving party on Friday night while enjoying live music. Your pumpkin may appear in trees, on stumps or on the ground, lighting the path of the Pumpkin Walk on Saturday night. Enjoy a walk through the woods with Jack-o-lanterns will be lighting the way! This is not a haunted walk, so your little kids can enjoy this walk. For the pre-dark walk with your little kids, arrive around 5:30 pm. Night time walk will begin at dark and end at 9 pm. Free apple ciders and hot chocolate will be provided, so bring an empty thermos.

The Carving Party will be held at the Roosevelt Center, located at Crescent Rd and Southway Dr, Greenbelt, Maryland (map it).

The Pumpkin Walk will be held at Northway Fields, located at Northway Rd and Ridge Rd, Greenbelt, Maryland (map it).

Air and Scare – National Air and Space Museum – Chantilly, VA
Saturday, October 23: 2 pm – 8 pm

Go trick-or-treating and check out thousands of aviation and space artifacts at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Other fun Halloween activities for kids during Air and Scare include simulation rides (normally $7-$8, but it’s free during Air and Scare), a puppet show, a showing of a family-friendly movie, face painting and photo opportunities with Star Wars characters. The museum will also have a Tot Zone, where kids ages 3 to 7 can play dress up and create crafts, as well as a Teen and Tween Zone, where teens and tweens can learn to pack a parachute, watch robotic demonstrations and more. Free admissions, with parking fee of $15 per car.

The National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, is located at 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, Virginia (map it).

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate Fall Harvest Family Days. Photo from MountVernon.org.

Fall Harvest Family Days at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate – Mount Vernon, VA
October 23 – 24: 9 am – 5 pm

Visit the four-acre George Washington Pioneer Farmer site for a fun Fall festival! Horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw bale maze, outdoor cooking demonstrations and learn how to dance 18th century style. Admission fees: $15 for adults, $14 for seniors (62+), $7 for kids ages 6 to 11 and free for kids 5 and under.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate is located at 200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Vienna Halloween Parade – Vienna, VA
Wednesday, October 27: 7 pm – 9 pm

Vienna Halloween Parade begun in the 1940s as a gathering of local kids to show off their Halloween costumes. Now the parade draws tens of thousands of people; kids in Halloween costumes are still an important part of this event as they lead the parade. Rain or shine. Free admissions.

The parade will run down Maple Ave, from Branch Road to Center Street in the Town of Vienna, Virginia (map it).

ZooBOOO! at Maryland Zoo – Baltimore, MD
October 29 – 31: 10 am – 4 pm

Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Fun carnival games, live entertainment, costume contests and yummy food. Musical Zoo will start at 10:30 am, magic show will start at 1 pm and costume contests will be held at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Admission fees: $14 for adults, $10 for kids ages 2 to 11, $12 for seniors (65+) and free for kids under the age of 2. Get your tickets online.

The Maryland Zoo is located at Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

NSO Family Concert: Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales. Photo from Kennedy-Center.org.

National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales – Washington, DC
Sunday, October 31: 1 pm – 2 pm and 3 pm – 4 pm

Put on your spookiest Halloween costume and get ready for the spirited Spooky Sounds and Scare Tales concert by National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). Arrive early for pre-concert trick or treating and musical “petting zoo.” Dressed in their Halloween costumes, the NSO will perform Dukas’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, John Williams’s Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and music from other scary tales. For kids ages 5 and up. Tickets are $15 to $18, depending on your seating area. Get your tickets online.

The Kennedy-Center is located at 2700 F St, NW, Washington, DC (map it).

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Can you believe it’s already the end of July? Before you know it, it’s back to school time. Oh well, enjoy your summer and try to stay cool!

Here are this weekend’s top fun things to do with your kids in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Lisa Mathews from the band Milkshake. Photo by Steve Parke.

Diane Macklin & Milkshakes at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods – Vienna, VA
Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24:  10 am – 12 pm

At 10 am, Storyteller Diane Macklin tells captivating tales of the animal kingdom in the West African griot tradition. At 11:15 am, sing along and dance to the Grammy-nominated band Milkshakes. Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $10. Get your tickets online.

Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods is located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Custis’ Patio Party at Fresh Lunch – Fairfax, VA
Friday, July 3: 11:30 am – 3 pm

Bring your kid and dog to Fresh Lunch in Fairfax, Virginia, where Fresh Lunch’s house Yorkie Custis hosts lunch for neighboorhood pooches and their parents on the Fresh Lunch Patio. Doggy treats for pups plus parents gets a free Chef Sie’s Sweet.

Fresh Lunch is located at 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia (map it).

Open Play Time at & Kids Night Out at JW Tumbles – Arlington, VA
Friday, July 23: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 6 pm (Open Play Time)
Friday, July 23: 4 pm – 8 pm (Kids Night Out)

Tumble, climb, jump and be active in a fun indoor gym! Open play time at JW Tumbles is a parent-supervised activity. Open play time fees: $6 for members who are currently enrolled in a class. Kids Night Out fees: $30 for members, $35 for non-members, the second child is 10% off and the rest are free.

Kids Night Out is a unique opportunity for parents to drop their children off for four hours of fun at JW Tumbles. Activities include gym time, games, arts and crafts, a pizza party, and a G-rated movie. Children must be at least 3 years old and completely potty trained.

Call 703-531-1470 to reserve your spot. If you get their voicemail, leave your name, the name(s) of your child(ren), and a daytime phone number on our voice mail to make your reservation.

JW Tumbles of Arlington is located at 2449 N. Harrison Street, Lower Level, Arlington, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Boy Scouts’ Adventure Base 100 – Washington, DC
Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 8

Ropes course, exhibits, Go Scouting! Dome at Boy Scouts' Adventure Base 100. Photo from adventurebase100.org.

Check out this traveling 10,000-square foot base camp with a ropes course, hands-on exhibits, a traveling scouts museum and a multi-sensory IMAX-like Go Scouting! Dome, to celebrate 100 years of Boy Scouts of America.

Non-Scouts will get a free compass and Scouts who bring their non-Scouting friends  get a free Year of Celebration patch. Participate in ScoutQuest to uncover the links between Scouting and our national treasures from 10 am to 5 pm. Admissions are free and you can pre-register online.

Adventure Base 100 is camping at the National Mall in Washington, DC (map it).

FREE: Firefly Safari – Centreville, VA

Friday, July 23: 8 pm – 9 pm

Go on a night safari at Bull Run Park in Centreville, Virginia, where your kids will have a blast searching for fireflies in the wild. Free admissions, reservations are required. Call 703-631-0550 for more information.

Bull Run Regional Park is located at  7700 Bull Run Drive Centreville, Virginia (map it).

Kids at Red Wiggler Community Farm, Gaithersburg, MD. Photo from RedWiggler.org.

Annual Farm Tour at Red Wiggler Community Farm – Germantown, MD
Saturday, July 24: 10 am – 3 pm

Tour the farm fields, go on a wagon ride, visit farm animals, enjoy live music, check out Red Wiggler’s solar house, visit the produce stand and more. Wagons leave every 30 minutes from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please do not bring your dog to visit unless it is a certified therapy animal.

Red Wiggler Community Farm is located at 23400 Ridge Rd, Germantown, Maryland (map it).

FREE: Imagination Stage Open House – Bethesda, MD
Saturday, July 24:  9 am – 11 am

Enjoy sample performing art classes, a 15-minute live preview of upcoming show Egg and Spoon, help create a city in the build, bubble and boogie room and groove in the dance studio. This free open house at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland, is for kids ages 1 to 5. Space is limited, so arrive 15 minutes before the class that you wish to sample – see full schedule of sample classes.

Imagination Stage is located at 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland (map it). Free parking is available at the public garage next door.

Princess for a Day Ice Cream Social, Sterling, Virginia

Princess for a Day Ice Cream Social – Sterling, VA
Saturday, July 24: 12 pm – 2 pm

Be a princess for a day! At the Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling, Virginia. The court of the Virginia Dairy Princess Program will serve ice cream at an old fashioned ice cream social. Your little girl can attend a princess lesson. There’s also a princess pageant at 1 pm. The first 100 kids will receive a complimentary tiara. Pre-registration is required. Call 571-258-3800 for more information.

Heritage Farm Museum is located at 21688 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, Virginia (map it).

FREE: Performances at the City Hall Concert Pavilion – Gaithersburg, MD
Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24: 7 pm

Enjoy free performances at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion. Flower Hill String Band, a bluegrass band, performs on Friday and AngelStone, a rock/blues/pop band, performs on Saturday night. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. There is a parking garage is located across the street from pavilion.

Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion is located at 31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland (map it).

Movies on the Potomac: Gremlins – National Harbor, MD
Sunday, July 25: after sunset

Watch an 80′s classic movie this Sunday night with your family, Gremlins (rated PG – not recommended for little kids unless you want them to have nightmares). Movie is displayed on the plaza’s big screen. Bring your lawn chairs, but leave your coolers with food or alcoholic beverages at home.

National Harbor plaza is located at 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, Maryland (map it).

If you're looking for fun activities for your kids during Spring Break, check out some ideas below for day camps in Fairfax County, Virginia. Also see spring break camps in Loudoun County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC.

Adventures on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
What? Try out animal grooming, goat milking, gardening, hikes, games, crafts and cooking. For kids ages 5 to 12.

When? From March 29 to April 2. Two sessions are available: 8 am to 5 pm and 9 am to 3 pm.

Where? Frying Pan Farm Park is located at 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon, Virginia (map it).

How much? 8 am session: $260 for Fairfax County residents and $275 for non-residents. 9 am session: $200 for Fairfax County residents and $215 for non-residents. Register online.

Art Camp at Clay Cafe Chantilly, VA
What? Enjoy a fun-filled day of art. Projects include pottery, glass, mosaic, scrapbooking, clay, tie dye, origami and more. For kids ages 6 and up.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Where? Clay Cafe Chantilly is located at 13894 Metro Tech Drive in Chantilly, Virginia (map it).

How much? $55 per day. Register online. 

Artrageously Artsy and Puzzle Piazza at Math Tree, Reston, VA
What? Fun activities for kids that combine art with mathematical twist and a problem-solving picnic. For kids ages 6 to 11.

Awesome Adventures Camp at JW Tumbles of Herndon, VA
What? Hours of fun games, vivid stories, crafts and wild adventures! There is a different theme everyday. Snacks and water provided. For kids ages 3 to 7. Toddlers need to be potty trained.

When? March 29 to April 2, hours vary by day, either from 1 pm to 4 pm or from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Late pick up may be available based on demand. Camp daily schedule:
Monday, March 29: Awesome Adventures Camp (1 pm to 4 pm)
Tuesday, March 30: Princess and Superhero Training Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Wednesday, March 31: Creative Arts Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Thursday, April 1: Little Chef's Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Friday, April 2: Carnival Camp (1 pm to 4 pm)

Where? JW Tumbles of Herndon is located at 12950 Highland Crossing Drive in Herndon, Virginia (map it).

How much? Full week: $125 for members, $145 for non-members, 10% sibling discount. Daily rates: $30 for members, $35 for non-members, 10% sibling discount. Save 50% on spring break camps when you enroll your kids in two weeks of summer camp!

Baseball Camp by Virginia Baseball Club, Merrifield and Alexandria, VA
What? Experienced coaches lead instructions on hitting, pitching, fielding, base running and games. For kids ages 7 to 12. 

When? March 29 to April 2 and April 5 to 9, from 9 am to 2 pm with extended hours available, from 7 am to 6 pm.

Where? Three camp locations are available: Virginia Baseball Camp in Merrifield (indoors), Tuckahoe Park in Arlington and Simpson Stadium in Alexandria. More information on locations.

How much? $195 for core hours (9 am to 2 pm). With extended hours, fees are $220 (AM extended hours), $235 (PM extended hours) and $255 (AM and PM extended hours). Register online.

Dinosaur Day Camp at Cabell's Mill, Centreville, VA
What? Become a paleontologist for the day! Explore the world of dinosaurs with naturalists leading discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge and unearth a real dinosaur fossil. Other activities include crafts and games. For kids ages 5 to 8.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Where? Cabell's Mill is located at 5235 Walney Road in Centreville, Virginia (map it).

How much? $130 for Fairfax County residents and $145 for non-residents. Register online.

Fairy Princess Ballet Camp at Conservatory Ballet, Reston, VA
What? Introduction to the greats of classical ballet. Emphasis will be on musicality, rhythm, improvisation and costumes to match each story. A healthy snack will be provided. For kids ages 3 to 4. Other ballet workshops are also available for older kids.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Where? The Conservatory Ballet is located at 2254-L Hunters Woods Plaza Road in Reston, Virginia (map it).

How much? $210 for the full week. Register online or call 703-715-8366 for more information.

Fun Camp at Fairfax County Recreational Centers
What? Fun activities for kids, such as swimming, indoor/outdoor games and sports, movies and arts and crafts. For kids ages 6 to 12. an>

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Where? Camps are held at various recreational centers in Fairfax County: Providence Rec Center in Falls Church, South Run Rec Center in Springfield, Cub Run Rec Center in Chantilly, Lee District Rec Center in Franconia and Mount Vernon Rec Center in Alexandria.

How much? $199 for Fairfax County residents and $214 for non-residents. Extra fees may be required, such as for field trips. Register online.

Garden Safari Art Camp by Abrakadoodle, Alexandria, VA
What? Art lessons include artistic styles and techniques, focusing on elements in a garden. For kids ages 3.5 to 12. Toddlers must be potty-trained.

When? March 29 to April 2. Two sessions are available: from 9 am to 12 pm for kids ages 3.5 to 6 and from 9 am to 3 pm for kids ages 6 to 12.

Where? Nannie J. Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $185 for kids 3.5 to 6 and $285 for kids 6 to 12. Fees include supply/material cost. Call 703-538-4ART for more information. Register online.

Mini Soccer Camp at Fairfax County Recreational Centers
What? Young kids get to learn fundamentals of soccer. Activities include fun games, competitions and challenging skill building activities. For kids ages 4 to 5.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, for 1.5 hours daily. Camp starts at 10:15 am at Oak Marr and at 9 am and 2:30 pm at South Run.

Where? Camps are held at Oak Marr Rec Center in Oakton and South Run Rec Center in Springfield.

How much? $99 for Fairfax County residents and $114 for non-residents. Register online.

Robotics Camp Spring Break, Alexandria, VA
What? Use motorized modular robotics system to design, build and compete in teams using motorized forms of transportations. Other games, experiments, and demonstrations will focus on basic physics, transportation engineering and simple machines. For kids ages 6 to 14.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Where? Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $250, with extended care available for $50. Call 703-393-9725 for more information. Register online.

Skate Board Camp at Wakefield Skate Park, Annandale, VA
What? For beginner and intermediate skate board riders. Your kids will learn to ride, tac-turn, olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in, skate park etiquette and more. Bring your own skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guards. For kids ages 6 to 13.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 2 pm.

Where? Wakefield Skate Park is located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, Virginia (map it).

How much? $230 for Fairfax County residents and $245 for non-residents. Register online.

Spring Break Camp at At Play Cafe, Reston, VA
What? Fun play time at At Play Cafe in Reston. Activities include 45 minutes of open play, 45 minutes of a special activities, such as singalong, yoga or Sportacus, 15 minutes for snacks 30 minutes of circle time (storytime and craft) and 45 minutes of open play. For kids ages 2 and up. Camp is limited to 8 kids per day. 

When? Two sessions are available: March 29 to April 2 and April 5 to 9. Both sessions are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

Where? At Play Cafe is located at 2254B Hunters Woods Plaza in Reston, Virginia (map it).

How much? $25 per day or $100 for the entire week. Siblings are $20 per day or $80 for the entire week. Call 703-391-6131 for more details.

Springtime Story Ballets at Ballet Petite, McLean, VA
What? Learn ballet with different themes based on favorite stories each day, such as Guess How Much I Love You, the Golden Egg and A Tale for Easter. Snacks, customized craft activities, costumes and props are included. For kids ages 3 to 4.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 12 pm.

Where? Ballet Petite is located at 6645 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Virginia (map it).

How much? $225 for the full week or $50 per day. Download registration form or call 703-652-7775 for more information.

Techno Tots Spring Break Camp, Alexandria, VA
What? Become a scientist and learn about biology, environmental science, physics and electricity through interactive stories, crafts, simple science experiments, and active games. Your kids will build vehicles using robot systems and perform construction build challenges using Lego. For kids ages 3 to 5. If your kids are not potty trained, you need to be within 30 minutes. You'll also need to be present for playground time during the last 20 minutes of the session.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Where? Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $120 for camp plus $15 supply fee. Extended care is available for $50. Call 703-393-9725 for more information. Register online.

Wild n' Wacky Camp at Audrey Moore Recreational Center, Annandale, VA
What? Sports, crafts, board games, swimming and of course, wacky fun! For kids ages 6 to 12.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Where? Camp is held at Audrey Moore recreational center, located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, Virginia (map it).

How much? $199 for Fairfax County residents and $214 for non-residents. Register online.

Find more spring break camps in Fairfax County:
Fairfax County Park Authority
City of Alexandria
Our Kids 
Washington Family 

Who doesn't like pancakes? Who doesn't like FREE pancakes? Yep, I said free.

Just swing by a participating IHOP restaurant between 7 am and 10 pm today, February 23rd, and you'll get a free short stack (three) of their buttermilk pancakes. As you're enjoying your delicious pancakes, consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other local charities.

Before you go to your nearest IHOP, call them first to see if they participate in this fun day. If you don't know where the nearest IHOP is, check out their restaurant locator. Note that this is for dine-in only and there's a limit of one free short stack per guest.

Happy pancake day!