Tag: families
Annandale carnival opens Thursday
The 2013 carnival features a ferris wheel. The carnies are setting up the rides for the Annandale carnival, opening tomorrow at 5 p.m. The carnival is back in its traditional spot in the Kmart parking lot, after moving to the bowling alley parking lot last year. The carnival is open June 6-14, Mondays-Thursdays 5-11 p.m., … Continued
Mason summer concerts begin June 1
Vietnamese Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park last summer. Free summer concerts start this weekend at two locations in the Mason District: Mason District Park and Ossian Hall Park. The Spotlight by Starlight concert series opens in Mason District Park Sunday, June 2, with the City of Fairfax Concert Band. There will be shows Sundays, … Continued
Bring kids to Hidden Oaks Nature Center for lots of drop-in activities
Nature Playce, an all-natural play area. Annandale’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center offers lots of nature programs for kids (such as science lessons, animal encounters, campfires, tea parties, and nature-related crafts) that require advanced registration and fees. But there are also a variety of drop-in activities at Hidden Oaks: Nature Playce – An unstructured woodland play … Continued
Cold water greets swimmers on the opening day of area pools
Adrianna Romano, a student at Poe Middle School, dives into the Annandale Swim & Tennis Club pool. It felt more like March than Memorial Day weekend on the opening day for community swimming pools May 25, but that didn’t stop a few brave souls from taking the plunge. Despite a dearth of actual swimmers, local … Continued
NOVA Annandale hosts Green Festival
Everyone’s invited to the Green Festival at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This free, family-oriented event focuses on environmental issues and sustainability. Parking is free, too. Activities include interactive and educational exhibits, children’s entertainment (Billy B, the “Recycling Pirates” puppet show by the Goodlife Theater), wildlife … Continued
Mason District Little League begins season
Dozens of hopeful young baseball players, along with their parents and coaches, gathered at Mason District Park Saturday morning for a ceremony marking the opening day of the Mason District Little League. Following a parade of teams, Rep. Jim Moran, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, and Mason school board member Sandy Evans offered welcoming remarks. The … Continued
Annandale carnival brings family fun to bowling alley parking lot
Annandale’s annual spring carnival may be just a little harder to find this year, but it’s still got all the rides, games, and junk food as in past years. The carnival has been moved from the Kmart parking lot to the lot in front of the AMF Annandale Lanes bowling alley on Markham Street. Among … Continued
Play ball! It’s registration time for Mason District Little League
Calling all kids age 4-12: Baseball season is starting. Registration for baseball and teeball is now open for the Mason District Little League (MDLL) spring season and will close on March 20. The MDLL is an all-volunteer organization that serves Annandale, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The first games will be April 14 at Mason District … Continued
Annandale-area Halloween events for adults, kids, and dogs
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, a lot of holiday events will be happening a couple of days early – on Saturday. This weekend might also be a good time to check out Annandale’s legendary ghost sighting. Many people wandering in Round Tree Park at night have been freaked out by the specter … Continued
Families invited to Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Hidden Oaks
Naturalist Jessica Miller portrays Alice Parents and their children are invited to join Alice and her Wonderland friends at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale Sunday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy butterfly-shaped sandwiches and meet a live creature from the story. Children must be at least 5 years … Continued