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Valentine’s Day
F A M I LY- F R I E N D LY
EVENTS • Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

4. Valentine’s Day Social with
Rainbow Dash & Twilight Sparkle
• Sur La Table, 326 King St., Alexandria, VA
• Feb. 11, Noon-2 p.m.

Put on your baking hat and make something sweet with
your sweeties this Valentine’s Day at Sur La Table. Whip
up an array of delicious treats including cookies and
chocolate cupcakes.

• 2495 Annapolis Mall Rd., Annapolis, MD
2. Parent & Child Valentine’s Paint Party
Join the My Little Pony gang for a day of celebrating
friendship! Enjoy pizza, drinks and sweet treats with
friends. Each child will be gifted a Valentine mailbox
to collect cards in.

• Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m.

5. 2018 Chocolate Lovers Festival
• Neverland School of Imagination,
39 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD
• Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;
Feb. 4, Noon-4 p.m.

This fun parent-child date is perfect for your little art
lovers. Enjoy a 30-minute art class, face painting, balloon
animals, a candy bar and a Chick-fil-A catered dinner!
• Main Street, Fairfax, VA
3. All You Need Is Love 6 — Jammin’ Java’s
Songwriters’ Circle: a Tribute to
The Beatles and Love Songs
This annual two-day festival features activities for all
ages to enjoy. Indulge in decadent chocolate tastings and
chocolate chip pancakes and participate in a chocolate
challenge! 6. Tiny Tot Valentine’s Day Party
• Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.

• Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

• 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA
• 700 Fallsgrove Dr., Rockville, MD
Spend the evening with your family singing along to
covers of The Beatles loves songs. If you’ve got a dancing
love bug in your family, he or she will love this concert-
based event!
Enjoy a morning of Valentine’s Day fun at Thomas
Farm Community Center. Make a Valentine, play an
assortment of games and visit with friends. Rock your
best red-colored attire in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

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1. Chocoholic at Sur La Table



7. Community Care Packages for Our Troops
12. A Berry Nice Valentine’s Day!
• Feb. 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• Feb. 8, 6 p.m.

• 6251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA
• 7905 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Alexandria, VA
Send a little love to the brave men and women overseas
who won’t be home for Valentine’s Day. All age groups
and volunteers are welcome!
Your children won’t want to miss this Valentine’s event
at Wegmans! Have a blast designing Valentine’s Day
cards and learning how to make delicious desserts like
chocolate-covered strawberries.

8. Valentine’s Day Activities at Fairfax Station
Railroad Museum
13. Valentine’s Tea & Chocolates
• Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m.

• Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m.

• 11200 Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station, VA
• 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD
Bring your family out to Fairfax Station Railroad
Museum for a day of arts and crafts. Enjoy tons of
railroad-themed activities and more!
Celebrate the day of love at Brookside Gardens! Enjoy
an elegant tea party complete with an assortment of teas
and chocolates. Other activities include constructing a
teacup floral arrangement and a Valentine.

9. Chocolate Tour of D.C.

14. Make It Tuesday: Valentine Cards
• Saturdays, 3 p.m.

• Outside The Old Stone House, 3051 M St., NW,
Washington, D.C.

• Feb. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Chocolate lovers unite! The Chocolate Tour of D.C. is
back and better than ever. If you’re craving a bunch of
delicious treats, then head over to the Chocolate Tour of
D.C. any Saturday this month for a tasty surprise!
Get a jump-start on working on your Valentine’s Day
cards and crafts at the Arlington Public Library. This
craft-filled event will be on a first come, first served basis
— so be sure to get there early!
• 2117 Crystal Plaza Arcade, Arlington, VA
10. 2018 Father & Daughter Dance
• Feb. 24, 6-9:30 p.m.

• 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge, VA
Get ready to put your dancing shoes on for a magical
evening at the Prince William County Fatherhood
Initiative’s annual Father & Daughter Dance. The event
will also include a candy bar, arts and crafts, a pet show
and safari jeep photo booth!
• Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m.

• 444 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Take the family out for a crafty afternoon! Make your
loved ones crafts while sipping on light refreshments —
including hot tea or cider. All craft materials will
be provided.

Chocolate: Robert Daly/ iOJO Images/Getty Images
11. Crafternoon: Valentine’s Day Edition
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