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Five fun events for kids

  • WHAT: View the artwork created by students in the elementary schools and middle schools that feed into West Potomac High School
  • WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 5pm to 7pm
  • WHERE: , 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: Find something special at the first Mount Vernon Farmers Market of the season
  • WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 8am to 12pm
  • WHERE: , 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • HOW MUCH: Free

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  • WHAT: Stories and activities about spring for children ages 3 to 5
  • WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 10:30am to 11:15am
  • WHERE: , 6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: This Wednesday is Taco Night.
  • WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 6:15pm
  • WHERE: , 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: $6/adult, $3/child ($20 family max)

 

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  • WHAT: Stories and activities about Mother's Day for children ages 3 to 5
  • WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 10:30am to 11am
  • WHERE: , 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, VA
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: An opportunity to learn about reptiles, see them up close and visit their survey sites
  • WHEN: Friday, May 6, 4:30pm to 6pm
  • WHERE: Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152
  • HOW MUCH: $6

 

  • WHAT: Free activities for kids, prizes and drawings in celebration of National Train Day
  • WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 7/8, 11am to 4pm
  • WHERE: , 130 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: Children ages 5 to 12 will make a Tulip Planter which would be a great Mother's Day gift.
  • WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 9am to 12pm
  • WHERE: Home Depot, 7710 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: Children will create a Mother's Day Purse craft in honor of Mother's Day.
  • WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 11am to 3pm
  • WHERE: 7009a Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: Costumed interpreters tell children ages 3 to 8 tales about what would happen when George Washington went fishing.
  • WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 7/8, 2pm and 3pm
  • WHERE: ,  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
  • HOW MUCH: Included in Estate admission- adults, $15.00; youth ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
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