Health & Fitness
Best Bets for Families in Northern Virginia, July 22-24
Don't let the heat stop you from having fun and traveling the universe this weekend! Visit Mars, Africa, or Asia this weekend among other family adventures.
Friday:
Since the forecast calls for 100 degree weather, I think a few inside activities are called for today!
Check out Mars Day at the Air and Space Museum, where kids can hear Mars stories, make crafts, and learn more from scientists throughout the day.
Find out what's happening in Viennawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
If you really need to chill out, both Kettler and Ashburn Ice Houses have open skate times.
Bright Star Theatre presents exciting African Tales for preschoolers at Martha Washington Library, in Alexandria. Pre-registration is required and spaces are still available.
Find out what's happening in Viennawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Hopefully, it will cool off by 8:45pm for Family Movie Night at Glyndon Park (pg 7) in Vienna. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy watching a G rated movie under the stars.
Saturday:
See Michael Rosman (Warning: Sound plays when you open link!) amazing feats of comedy and juggling at Early Steps Preschool. Doors open at 4pm, show begins at 4:30pm.
Laugh at the heat at Comedysportz 4 Kids. The audience participation show begins at 3pm.
Experience music, cultural performances, food, fashion and more at the family friendly Asian Festival.
Visit 26 acres of living history from the 1860s featuring military encampments, blacksmith, soap making, cooking demonstration, and medical area with operating tents and ambulances at Camp Manassas. Be careful and bring lots of water!
Sunday:
Meet a naturalist at Walney pond to learn about painted and other native turtles. See turtles close up and then search for them at the pond.
See the Golden Dragon Acrobats perform incredible stunts at Wolftrap.
