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Grab & Go Kids Planner - Sept. 22-28

Grab & Go Kids Planner - Sept. 22-28

Family Fun Day, a Wolf Trap music and exercise class, and an arts exploration event — fall is here, and the activities can’t be beat!

 

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Find out what's happening in Oaktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Where/When: , 3320 Jermantown Rd., Oakton on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3:00pm

Why Go: Flint Hill School is hosting the 7th annual Volleyball Invitational. As the reigning champs, they’ve got a lot riding on this tournament. It’s sure to be an exciting event! If your kids are sports fans, they will definitely enjoy these volleyball matches.

Pricing: Free

 

Where/When: Maple Ave. E and Park St. NE, Vienna on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna is hosting a Family Fun Day. The event, including a fundraising walk, benefits kids with cancer. The Family Fun Day will have all of the key elements of a carnival—a moon bounce, a dunk tank, a balloon artist, and lots of yummy food! The whole family will enjoy this event while supporting a good cause!

Pricing: Free, but donations accepted

 

Where/When: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Why Go: Don’t miss one of Wolf Trap’s few free family events! Let’s Move with Music is a great show that gets kids involved in music and gets them up on their feet and moving around. They get culture and exercise in one great event! Kick off the fall with a fun day out at Wolf Trap.

Pricing: Free!

 

Where/When: Dulles Sportsplex, 21610 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why Go: Now that fall is officially here, many children may need new cool weather clothes. Head over to the Just Between Friends consignment sale for some great deals on kids clothes, toys, books, maternity clothes and lots more! Your kids will love to pick out some new toys, and you’ll love the prices!

Pricing: $5 to enter

 

Where/When: 4260 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: GMU’s Potomac Arts Academy is hosting an event designed to introduce young kids to the arts. Children can learn about music, theater, and art—for free! The event is specifically geared toward young kids aged 16 month to 7 years. It’s never too early to encourage your children to pursue the arts!

Pricing: Free!

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