Edited by Lynn Norusis
1George Washington Birthday Parade
Visit Old Town Alexandria and join in on one of the largest parades celebrating our founding father. The one-mile route hosts nearly 3,500 participants as they wind through the streets of the city. / Feb. 16
2‘Alice in Wonderland’
The Emmy-nominated troupe, Pushcart Players, delights young audience members with a retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of tea parties, rabbit holes and mad hatters. / Feb. 28
3TechQuest: Eye in the Sky Game
Kids ages 10-14 can learn the role of an intelligence analyst in the Cold War by trying to find a missing plane through information they gather about four objects in Udvar-Hazy. Very hands-on, the program involves secret codes and ciphers and includes hands-on activities for the kids. / Feb. 7, 13, 14 and 21
4Chinese New Year
Bob Brown brings his puppets along to Franklin Park Arts Center to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the sheep. There will be crafts and refreshments to accompany the Pandamonium show at 3 p.m. / Feb. 21
5SteveSongs
Steven Roslonek, the 15-year veteran of children’s music and the man behind SteveSongs, has played his blend of silly, entertaining and educational song stories and melodies at renown venues such as The Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, Fenway Park and even a show at the White House. He now brings his act to Jammin Java for one day only. / Feb. 14
6‘Inside Out’
Bedtime is the time for creative minds as Imagination Stage takes audience members to the room of make believe with dancing fish, fantastical creatures and sock dance concerts. This interactive show will have children up and exploring their imagination. / Feb. 19-21
716th Annual Clarendon Alliance Annual Mardi Gras Parade & Bayou Bakery Block Party
The streets of Clarendon turn over to the festivities of Mardi Gras with music, dancing and floats. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is also getting into the fun with a block party for the entire family. The New Orleans chef will serve up Muff-a-lottas, Andouille and shrimp gumbo, BB King Cake and more. Carnival costumes are suggested as there will be prizes awarded throughout the night. / Feb. 17
8‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
The antics of rural hillbillies turned millionaires brings excitement to the stage with Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre’s latest performance. / Feb. 7-8, 13-15
9Cartoon Skate
Don some ice skates and hit the rink with some of your child’s favorite cartoon characters—Scooby-Doo, Cat in the Hat and more—Saturday mornings at Reston Town Center. / Every Saturday
10ComedySportz
The comedic crew tailors their show to all ages during this fast-paced improv show that has two teams battling for the most laughs. / Friday and Saturday Evenings
(February 2015)
