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This online community was developed to support, inform and engage families with young children in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia. I can’t think of a better place to raise my two children and I’m sure you agree more! Enjoy the blog and everything Del Ray has to offer!

Jun 13, 2013

We are so excited here at Del Ray Baby to be offering a fantastic give away from The Little Gym of Alexandria at Van Dorn We will be giving away a basket that has been so kindly offered by The Little Gym which includes a certificate for THREE days of summer camp! Summer camp at […]

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Jun 10, 2013

The 2013 Del Ray Music Festival is coming soon so be ready for a day of family fun on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Scheduled from 12pm to 9pm on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Fields at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue. The festival features a variety of music which have included reggae, jazz, blues, swing, folk, country, […]

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Jun 05, 2013

*UPDATE* After being postposed on June 6th and 13th, it looks like third time is a charm and First Thursday will happen on June 20th! Today is Del Ray’s First Thursday. Come out from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue and join friends and neighbors for lots of fun! Businesses will be open late and there […]

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Apr 28, 2013

I’m so excited that the nice weather is back and our first First Thursday On The Avenue is this coming Thursday with the fun theme of “Cirque Du Del Ray” The fun begins at 6:00 pm Kicking off the First Thursday series with the Health and Wellness themed Cirque Du Del Ray! Come join the […]

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Apr 09, 2013

  The Mount Vernon Presbyterian church preschool Spring Festival is going to be tons of fun this year. The second annual event will be April 20th from 12-4 p.m. Join the MVPC Preschool community for our second annual Spring Festival! This year’s festival will feature pony rides, moonbounce, crafts and games, a bake sale and silent […]

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Mar 22, 2013

I knew from following Del Ray Variety on Facebook that they were going to be carrying toys in their store but after stopping in for a quick shopping trip on their first day open, I’m blown away but what a great resource this will be for parents! Not only do they carry the typical baby […]

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Mar 17, 2013

  Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Ages: 12 – 15. July 15-19, 2013. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a real archaeological […]

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Mar 14, 2013

If you have a child that turns 5 by Sept. 30th, then you can enroll for kindergarten with Alexandria City Public Schools. Registration begins April 8 but open houses are going on now at each individual school.

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Mar 03, 2013

I know you’re like me and you could use a night out with your girl friends! Come join the The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center at the 14th Annual Toast to Fashion, which will take place on Thursday, March 14th from 6:30 -10 pm at Belle Haven Country Club. This annual event combines a […]

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