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MONDAY 1
FREE Baby Story Time
10:30 a.m. Story times are more
than just books! They’re interactive
experiences that engage children
with short stories, action rhymes,
songs and finger plays. This story
time event focuses on pre-reading
skills that all children need to
become good readers.

Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065
Chinn Park Dr. Prince William, VA.

Revels After-School Workshops
(Grades 2-3)
4:15 p.m. | $30/session. Children
in the Hobby Horses class work
together to act out folk tales,
forging a supportive group identity
and learning valuable leadership
and teamwork skills. Your child will
explore the changes of the season
through nature walks, crafts and
the traditions of music and dance
that cultures across the globe have
used to mark the arrival of Spring
for centuries! Washington Revels,
Silver Spring, MD.

TUESDAY 2
FREE PW Board Gaming
5:30 p.m. Are you interested in
experiencing the fun, exciting and
rapidly growing world of modern
hobby board games and card
games? Perhaps you enjoy classic
board games best but would
consider trying something new?
Games you might see include King
of Tokyo, 7 Wonders, Coup, Castles
of Mad King Ludwig, Legendary,
Ticket to Ride, Bloodrage and
many more. For teens and adults.

Potomac Community Library,
Woodbridge, VA.

WEDNESDAY 3
The Jewish Queen Lear
7:30 p.m. | $30-$70. If it’s not one
thing, it’s your mother! Written
in 1898, Gordin’s story of power
and pride revolves around Mirele
Efros, a wealthy widow and clever
business woman who wants to find
a good wife for her son. When her
children turn against her, Mirele
experiences a fall of Shakespearean
proportions. Davis Performing Arts
Center, N.W. Washington, D.C.

THURSDAY 4
FREE Breathing, Meditation for
Parents and Children
10:30 a.m. Being a parent can be
a joyful, but stressful time. Join
us for a short 15-minute program
on breathing and meditation for
parents and children of all ages
followed by a time to meet other
parents. Montclair Community
Library, Dumfries, VA.

FREE Parenting Series
from The Ross Center
6 p.m. Join in for a free parenting
series that teaches practical,
proven strategies that will improve
your child’s behavior. Learn to set
limits and develop reward systems
that inspire positive change. The
Ross Center - Northern Virginia,
Vienna, VA.

JURASSIC QUEST
APRIL 26-28 | 3 P.M. | $20-$36
FRIDAY 5
2019 Washington Auto Show
12:00 pm | $12. Designated one of
the nation’s top five Auto Shows
by the International Organization of
Motor Vehicle Manufactures, The
Washington Auto Show, is a world
class event that includes cutting-
edge exhibits, latest model cars
and display of historical vehicles.

Walter E. Washington Convention
Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place N.W.,
Washington, DC.

SATURDAY 6
FREE Women in Computing
9:30 a.m. Next Century Corporation
is hosting its 9th Women in
Computing Day. Girls aged 8-12
can come out and learn about
machine learning, 3D design,
robotics and user experience!
Lunch included. Next Century, 3120
Fairview Park Dr. Ste., 700 Falls
Church, VA.

Virginia Touch-A-Truck
10 a.m. | $5. See the “big trucks,”
take a turn in the driver’s seat,
put your imagination in gear and
go! Kids will have a chance to get
behind the wheel and rub elbows
with their hometown heroes.

Climb on and explore your favorite
vehicles including big rigs, fire
engines, cement mixer, school bus,
utility vehicles and so many more.

Kid-friendly food will be available
for purchase. StoneSprings
Hospital Center, Dulles, VA.

Winnie the Pooh
4:30 pm | $20. Winnie the Pooh
would spend every day of life
humming tunes and stopping
frequently to eat “a little something.”
But today, Pooh and Piglet have to
find the Heffalump, watch Rabbit
scheme to rid the forest of Kangas
dreaded bathtub, and help Eeyore
search for his tail. Pooh’s intentions
are always the best, but his
passion for honey and condensed
milk keeps getting him into trouble.

Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo, MD.

SUNDAY 7
Aquarium 10 a.m. | $12. Enter a fantastical
island world where fish soar
through the air, lemons light up
the sky, and sheep go parading by.

With gentle music, puppets and
props, guides Jack and Calypso
lead children and caregivers in an
interactive journey to a magical
place of play. Imagination Stage,
Bethesda, MD.

Peter Rabbit’s Garden Party
10:30 am | $8-$15. The Ballet Tales
10 WashingtonFAMILY APRIL 2019
Come out to Jurassic Quest, the largest and most realistic
dinosaur event in the U.S. Enjoy over 80 life-size dinosaurs,
walking dinosaur rides, fossil digs, fossil stations, a dinosaur
petting zoo and much more! Dulles Expo Center,
Chantilly, VA.

of Peter Rabbit & Friends is a
quirky, fun dance interpretation of
Beatrix Potter’s beloved stories.

Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny,
Jemima Puddle-Duck and Tom
Kitten come to life and help teach
important lessons through dance.

Arts Barn, Gaithersburg, MD.

MONDAY 8
FREE Prince William County an
Aerial Perspective
For those whom reside in Prince
William County, this is a unique
opportunity to see the area from
a large scope. Come out to see
Robert Snyder present an aerial
perspective of Prince William
County. 10 a.m. Hylton Performing
Arts Center, Manassas, VA.

Health’s Angels II: Personal
Stories about Women’s Health
7 p.m. | $10. Women share personal
stories about reproductive health,
body positivity, living with chronic
pain, traumatic hospital visits,
illness, mental health and more!
Join in for an emotional, heartfelt
and hilarious night. Songbyrd
Music House & Record Café,
Washington, D.C.

TUESDAY 9
FREE Preschool Playdate -
Super Science Kids
10 a.m. Children five and younger
will be exploring science through
hands-on discovery stations, story
times, and crafts! National Museum
of the Marine Corps, Triangle, VA.

WEDNESDAY 10
FREE Afternoon Anime
3:30 p.m. Teens can catch up on
some anime, enjoy some snacks
and hang out with other anime and
manga fans. Funded by The Friends
of the Library. Chinn Park Regional
Library, Prince William, VA.

FREE Reading to Dogs
6:30 p.m. Practice reading aloud
while you make a new friend by
reading to a therapy dog at the
library. Reading to dogs helps
young readers improve their skills
in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Bring your own book or read one
of theirs. For readers in grades
K-5. Central Community Library,
Manassas, VA.

THURSDAY 11
FREE Teen Crafternoon
4 p.m. Let’s get crafty! Teen
Crafternoon will have different
projects at each meeting for your
teen to make. All craft materials will
be supplied. Haymarket Gainesville
Community Library, Haymarket, VA.

DC Comedy Festival:
Eddie Bryant
9:30 p.m. The DC Comedy Festival
is meant to introduce the public to
the comedy scene here in D.C and
give back to the Community that
has given so much to comedians
and their art form. On this day, join
in for a great night of laughs with
Eddie Bryant. Drafthouse Comedy
Theater, Washington, D.C.

FRIDAY 12
Movie Night: Trolls
7 p.m. | $2. Lights, camera,
action! Enjoy a family-friendly
screening of Trolls indoors! Bring
a cushion or blanket to get cozy,
and concessions are available for
purchase. Recommended for ages
3+. Casey Community Center,
Gaithersburg, MD.