CALENDAR
TOP 10
BY LINDSAY C. VANASDALAN
Family Events for August
Summer fun still abounds this month with
these dynamic events in and around the DMV
AUG. 6, 13 & 20
1 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
FANTASTAGIRL + THE MATH MONSTER
Numbers can be scary to a second-grade superhero who
has a way with words. Will she defeat the math monster,
or are there far bigger problems they must work together
to solve? Select dates Aug. 1-21; Adventure Theatre MTC
at Glen Echo Park requires masks for ages 3 and older
and COVID-19 vaccination for ages 12 and older
Tickets are $25. • adventuretheatre-mtc.org
Gather a family group of 10 or
fewer for a night on the farm
with fresh salad, pizza and
desserts. Come for dinner and
stay to explore Calleva Farm in
Dickerson, which has agricultural
and equine workshops and
programs for kids throughout
the year. Reservations available
(and required) between 5 p.m.

and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20;
calleva.org/pizza-night AUG. 7
SPRINKLERS, BUBBLES AND
RAINBOWS Children can run and play in a much bigger
backyard with Black Hill Nature Programs in
Boyds. This event draws on simple pleasures
with an old-fashioned playdate featuring
sprinklers, bubble wands and splash
stations. Don’t forget towels and a
change of clothes.

Free. • montgomeryparks.org
2 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
CARS AND CONES
Go back in time with your family every Friday this month. See classic cars, bikes and
trucks while cooling off with some ice cream, food trucks and oldies music at The Family
Room in Laytonsville. Automobiles are weather dependent, but the event is rain or shine.

Free • thefamilyroomlaytonsville.com
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5 AUG. 8 & 22
CHILDREN’S PLAYTIME SERIES AT
CABIN JOHN VILLAGE
Enjoy stories, movement and music for children on
second and fourth Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m in
Potomac. On second Mondays, expect music and dance,
while My Gym Potomac will bring active fun such as
bubbles and parachutes on fourth Mondays.

Free. • edens.com/property/cabin-john-village
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CALLEVA PIZZA NIGHT
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AUG. 11
COOL CONCERTS FOR
KIDS: SONIA DE LOS
SANTOS & THE OKEE
DOKEE BROTHERS
As part of the Strathmore’s
summer concert series, this
60-minute show is perfect for
an early bedtime. Family artists
Sonia De Los Santos and The
Okee Dokee Brothers channel
North American musical
traditions to demonstrate
the collective power of
singing together and learning
from each other.

Free • strathmore.org
GUITAR: VELISHCHUK; PUPPET: SINTEZ; FOOD: VADIMZAKIROV; CRAFT MARKET: AARON HAWKINS;
MARTIAL ARTIST: ADETHAICATWALK; ALL IMAGES ON THIS PAGE FROM ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS.

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AUG. 14
INTERNATIONAL FOOD & CRAFTS FAIR
Teach your children about many different cultures through this fun
family-friendly festival of international music, food and crafts. Join
the celebration at Veteran’s Place in Silver Spring from 1-7 p.m. on
Sunday. Select dates Aug. 1-21; Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen
Echo Park requires masks for ages 3 and older and COVID-19
vaccination for ages 12 and older.

Free • silverspringdowntown.com
AUG. 27
FREE KIDS MARTIAL ARTS
INTRODUCTORY CLASS
Have your child explore martial arts for the first time in this
free class at Premier Martial Arts Manassas from 10-11:30
a.m. on Saturday. Participants will receive a free uniform, get
to break their first board and earn a white belt.

Free; registration through Eventbrite
premiermartialarts.com/manassas AUG. 13
PARKS PLAYHOUSE JUNIOR: THE PUPPET CO.

Stop by Hadley’s Playground for all abilities in Potomac for a special
performance of Rapunzel at 10 a.m.—with only puppets! One person from
Glen Echo’s The Puppet Co. will play all the parts in this classic fairy tale.

Ages 4 and older will enjoy this 40-minute show.

Free • montgomeryparks.org
9 AUG. 20
YOUNG ARTIST MARKET
Shop local arts, crafts, baked goods and other fun items from young
entrepreneurs. La Plata’s Joyful Studio is showcasing vendors ages 5
to 17 at an outdoor market with face painting, storytelling, music and
family activities.

Free • facebook.com/HelloJoyfulStudio
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