Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD
Black Hill loves chocolate, campfires and all things nature-y
and you will too! Join them at the Visitor Center for a cozy fire,
activities, delicious hot cocoa and nature crafts to make and give
to a loved one.

9. Valentine’s Day Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Reston Town Center, Reston, VA (Departing in front of Talbots
on Market Street)
Head on over to Reston Town Center for a Valentine’s Day Horse-
Drawn Carriage Ride with the whole family — rain or shine! All
proceeds benefit Leadership Fairfax. And of course, don’t forget to
make your Valentine’s Day reservations at Reston Town Center’s
family-friendly restaurants!
10. Unshrink My Heart
Feb. 14, 2 p.m.

Brentwood Arts Exchange, Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode
Island Ave. Brentwood, MD
The DIY arts and crafts icon from the ‘80s is back! And nothing
says “love” like a hand-made pre-shrunk valentine. Families
are invited to create beautiful jewelry, key chains and other
Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved ones. Children will receive
their first two sheets of blank Shrinky Dinks free.

11. 25th Anniversary Floris UMC Chocolate Festival
Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd.,
Herndon, VA
Floris’ UMC Chocolate Festival is celebrating its 25th
anniversary with the biggest event yet! Bring your family and
friends and enjoy a day of great food and fun. There will be tons
of carnival games, large inflatables, face painting, balloon art,
a travel & entertainment silent auction and of course, lots of
chocolate! 12. Valentine Friday Fun
Feb. 12, 2:45-5 p.m.

Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg, VA
Children ages 6-12 can enjoy Valentine’s and Friday Fun!
Attendees get to create a “lovely” treat, make valentines and
yummy treats and play games.

13. Animal Valentines
Feb. 12, 9:45 a.m.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale, VA
If your child loves animals, then he or she will love celebrating at
Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Kids get to play musical valentines
and critter sweetheart games as they learn how animals find a
mate. Other activities include meeting live animals and making
animal valentine crafts.

14. Family Day - Chocolate and the USMC in
Triangle Feb. 13, 12-3 p.m.

National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis
Hwy. Triangle, VA
Learn how the Tootsie Roll came to the rescue of Marines during
the Korean War and other uses of chocolate by U.S. Marines. The
event includes wonderful performances as well!
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