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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Great Zucchini, Reptile Wonders
Check out this week's kid-friendly activities
Chinese dancing, fireflies, and the Great Zucchini — beat the heat with this week’s array of kid-friendly activities!
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Where/When: Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna on Thursday, July 14 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Do something different with your kids this week. Take them to see the Alice Ghu Zheng Ensemble perform traditional Chinese dances at Nottoway Park. This event is a great way to provide your kids with culture, entertainment, and learning in the middle of summer!
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Pricing: Free!
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Where/When: Brown’s Chapel Park, 1575 Browns Chapel Road, Reston on Friday, July 15 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Though you may have grown tired of the area’s stinkbugs, summer brings are far more beloved insect: fireflies. Let your kids experience the magic of lightning bugs at this Reston Association event. Kids of all ages are invited to come and learn about these exciting summertime insects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pricing: $5 for Reston Association members/$8 for non-members
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Where/When: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston on Saturday, July 16 at 8 a.m.
Why Go: If your kids love fishing or have never tried it, they won’t want to miss this Saturday’s fishing derby. Kids of all fishing skill levels are invited to participate in this tournament. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and fishing will begin at 9 a.m. This is a great opportunity to kids and parents to bond over a fun outdoor activity.
Pricing: Registration is required. See event website for more details on cost.
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Where/When: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: The Great Zucchini is a magician, entertainer, and comedian all rolled into one person! Young kids love his performance, and he has quickly become one of the area’s most popular acts in the whole Washington region. He has a great way of getting kids engaged in the show—even parents will love his lively show!
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton on Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Are your kids fascinated by creepy animals? Indulge their curiosity at the Oakton Library’s Reptile Wonders event. Kids will get to see and learn about several varieties of reptiles.
Pricing: Free
