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GIRL WITH EGGS: NICOLESY / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS; SHOES: ALICE FOX / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS;
SCIENCE KIDS: ELIFLAMRA / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS; HANDS: ANNYKOS / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS.

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APRIL 7 | 5 – 7 P.M.

EASTER PARTY
Beehive Indoor Playground, 13412 Jefferson Davis
Hwy., Ste. J1, Woodbridge, VA. 22191
Get egg-cited for Easter with a party at
Beehive Indoor Playground! Families
can enjoy egg hunts, face painting, a
live animal exhibit, snacks and drinks
as kids play. The Easter Bunny will
also be making a photo booth
appearance! Registration is
required. No more than
two adults per family.

Tickets: $25 general admission |
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Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie
Moore Court, Fairfax, VA. 22030
Make friends with other Jewish families who have
young children in Fairfax. This fun playdate is best
suited for kids ages 1 to 4. They will be introduced to
Hebrew through play, craft and stories with one of
Gesher’s own Hebrew teachers!
Free | gesher-jds.org/gesher-chaverim
APRIL 15 | 11 A.M.

KIDS’ SHABBAT
Kol Ami – The Northern Virginia
Reconstructionist Community, 4444
Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA. 22204
9 Join for a monthly kids’ Shabbat at Kol Ami with Jewish song, skits,
storytelling and prayer. Program leader Ari Jacobson lives in Washington,
D.C. and has a wide background as a teacher, music specialist and service
leader. Kids in pre-K to second grade can learn the basics in a joyful
environment! Free | kolamivirginia.org
6 APRIL 21, 10 A.M.

GESHER CHAVERIM, A BABY AND ME
HEBREW PLAYDATE
APRIL 15-23
SPRING INTO THE GARDENS
National Botanic Garden, 26320 Ticonderoga
Road, Chantilly, VA. 20152
Witness the beauty of the changing seasons as the National
Botanic Garden springs to life. Visit with your family to enjoy
the brisk air and plan a picnic in the awe-inspiring living
plant museum. With dynamic exhibits and an engaging
educational program, it’s the perfect place to teach your kids
about the joys of spring.

Tickets: $18-24 per person | nationalbotanicgarden.org
APRIL 16 | 8 – 10 A.M.

ACTIVE FOR AUTISM 5K & KIDS DASH
Main Line Boulevard, near George Washington
Middle School, Alexandria, VA
Tie your laces and head off to the races! The Organization for Autism
Research is hosting its fifth annual Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash
to help spread autism awareness and raise money to fund new
research. The funds will help award scholarships to students who
are on the autism spectrum and provide resources to families and
educators. Participants will be invited to enjoy family-friendly fun post-
race festivities! The Kids Dash is open to children 5 to 12 years old.

Register: $10-40 | researchautism.org
APRIL 23 | NOON – 5 P.M.

ROCKVILLE SCIENCE DAY
Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St.,
Rockville, MD. 20850
Encourage your junior scientist with hands-on discovery at the
Rockville Science Center! Rockville Science Day will feature a variety of
STEM topics with exhibitors from all around the region. Kids can look
forward to microscopes, snakes, puzzles, chemistry, 3D printing, brain
games and more brain-teasing fun.

Free | rockvillesciencecenter.org/rscd
10 APRIL 30 | NOON – 7 P.M.

FESTIVAL OF COLORS, HOLI D.C.

Bull Run Special Events Center, 7700
Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA. 20121
Join other families in celebrating spirituality, community, love and diversity!
At this festival, you and your kids are actually encouraged to throw safe,
powdered color on each other! Enjoy music, celebrity DJs, interactive
dance by local and out-of-state dance schools, multi-cuisine, kids
activities and more.

Tickets: $10-15 general admission | facebook.com/festivalOfColorsDC
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