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October 2014
Star Wars Rebels LEGO Event
There will be a Star Wars Rebels event this Saturday at the local Toys R Us stores in Baileys Crossroads and Kingstown http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4311963&camp=CME%3ATRU%3AEM100714A_StarWarsInStoreEventDedicated&csep=33e208e8-bf65-4816-bc2b-65720e48c17e
Find out more »Family Yoga workshop
Family Yoga workshop this month at Local Motion Studio on Sunday, October 12 from 1:15-2:15pm. Our theme will be "Fall Festival: Apple Picking, Halloween and Ahimsa (non-violence)!" The cooler weather makes our bodies crave movement – for warmth, connection and energy! As we “play” with our Fall Festival theme, we will explore and strengthen our cores, try on different Halloween costumes through postures, and learn about the yogic principle of Ahimsa, or non-violence. We will also use breath and understanding…
Find out more »Author Event at Hooray For Books
At Hooray For Books Children's Bookstore Come meet Laura Gehl, author of, "One Big Pair of Underwear," a fun rhyming book that has a lesson of sharing within the story for students in grades K-2, at Hooray for Books! on Wednesday,October 15 at 5:00 pm.
Find out more »Burgundy Farm Country Day School’s Fall Fair
2014 Burgundy Farm Country Day School's Fall Fair is Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 3700 Burgundy Road, Alexandria Family fun for everyone! Games & Prizes • Haunted House Pumpkin Painting • Moon Bounce Craft & Artisan Mart • Live Music Food Tent • Used Book & Kids’ Closet Sale Alumni Reconnection ... and more! Rain or shine. Free admission. Activity tickets, merchandise, and food available for purchase. Buy activity tickets online early for a discount at http://bit.ly/2014fftix .
Find out more »NATIONAL TRADEMARK EXPO
NATIONAL TRADEMARK EXPO with CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the 2014 National Trademark Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the USPTO’s headquarters, 600 Dulany St., Alexandria. The free, family-friendly event is designed to educate the public about trademarks and their importance in the global marketplace. Numerous exhibitors, including governmental agencies, businesses and non-profits will showcase their trademarks. The Expo…
Find out more »Alexandria Country Day School Country Market
Saturday, October 18th for our annual Country Market from 10 am to 3pm. Come early and learn about Alexandria Country Day School at our Admissions Open House at 9:00 am. For more information please visit www.acdsnet.org http://www.acdsnet.org/ or call 703-548-4804. All families are invited to a day of games, prizes, music, food, and fun at ACDS's 25th Annual Country Market. Highlights include a performance by The Great Zucchini at 1:00 pm, as well as a photo booth, face painting, dunking…
Find out more »Alexandria Family Fall Festival
The Alexandria Family Fall Festival will be this Sat Oct 18 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd The 2014 Fall Festival will feature family events with activities and entertainment, such as scarecrow making, puppet shows, musical performances, pony rides, facepainting, exhibitors and food sales. Some activities require tickets.
Find out more »Lego Build Event
Lego Build event at the Bailey's Crossroads and Kingstown Toys ''R'' Us stores
Find out more »Carlyle House Crafty Tea & Cauldron Tea
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Carlyle House for a crafty tea where they will enjoy child-friendly foods, crafts, and a goody bag. Ages 5+. Costumes are encouraged. House tour is not included with the Crafty Tea. Reservations and prepayment are required and can be made by calling 703-549-2997 or e-mailing carlyle@nvrpa.org mailto:carlyle@nvrpa.org. The Crafty Tea costs $15; adults must be accompanied by a child. The Cauldron Tea costs $30/adult and $15/children 5-12. Friends of Carlyle House receive 10%…
Find out more »ARCADIA FARM FALLFEST FUNTACULAR
Join Arcadia and Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House on Oct. 19 from 1 - 5 on the farm. There will be live music from Addieville. Hot apple cider. Apple Bobbing. Maple Donuts. Sack Races. Cake Walks. Seed saving. Picnics. Learn about Arcadia's work and our farms, commune with the chickens, swoon over the bees, tour the mansion, take a free yoga class on the lawn with an instructor from Lululemon, and cheer on teams from CrossFit Annandale vying for the First…
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