FAMILY EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010

Pot People Aplenty
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 2pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/ed-children.htm

Dust off those clay pots and put them to work in the garden as “pot art.” At Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. we will show you whimsical ways to use pots and help you build your own pot person to decorate your home. The fee is $15 per project. To register, call 703-642-5773.

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Make a Scarecrow
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 4pm
Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/calendar.htm

Make a scarecrow for use in your garden at Sully Historic Site from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring old clothes to dress your scarecrow – we’ll supply the stuffing. The fee is $6 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-437-1794.

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Wild Side Wagon Ride
Sunday, May 23
12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:15pm
Huntley Meadows Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley

Families with children ages six and up will look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl and stop for a snack at the observation platform during a 90-minute tractor ride with a naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance to the park. The fee is $6 per person. Start times are 12:30, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. To register, call 703-768-2525.

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Lullaby Stories
Tuesday, May 25
7pm - 7:30pm
Kingstowne Library - Alexandria, VA
703-339-4610

Join us for evening stories and activities. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome. Age 1 to 5 with adult.

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Goodnight Walk: Sounds of the Night
Saturday, May 29
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks

Sounds of the night, they fill our ears with delight! The whole family is invited to come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a little night hike. Learn about animal sounds and then take a night- time stroll along the Old Oak Trail to practice our new listening and identifying skills. This activity is perfect for everyone over four years old! The fee is $5 per person. To register, call 703-941-1065.

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Viva Vienna! 2010 Memorial Day Festival
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Freeman House - 131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA
http://www.vivaviennava.org/

Schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 29, 2010: Food, Entertainment & Rides Only (10am-10pm) / Sunday, May 30, 2010:Vendors (10am-6pm), Food & Rides (10am-10pm), Entertainment (12:30pm-10pm) / Monday, May 31, 2010:Vendors, Food, Entertainment. & Rides (10am-6pm)

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Little Acorns: Ladybugs
Friday, May 28
9:45am - 10:30am and 11 - 11:45am
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/Calendars/05-2810.htm

From 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. or from 11 to 11:45 a.m. two and three-year-olds learn about Ladybugs at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Meet and greet your own ladybug before releasing it into the garden. Through stories, activities and a walk, we’ll learn the secrets of the lady bird beetle. The fee is $5 per child. To register, call 703-941-1065.