Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2, and the beloved children’s author will be celebrated at a number of kids events—featuring games, movies and, of course, reading—over the course of the month.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Storytime
Barnes and Noble, All NoVA locations
Feb. 25, 11 a.m.
Readings, activities and more. // free
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Extravaganza
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale
Feb. 25, 2 p.m.
A reading of Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz, as kids meet friendly guest animals and create crafts. // $7-9
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Great Falls Library, Great Falls
March 2, 4-5 p.m.
A birthday celebration for the beloved author, complete with cupcakes. // free
Seussathon
City of Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax
March 2, 4-6 p.m.
Activities and games based around the beloved author. // free
Seuss on the Loose!
Centreville Regional Library, Centreville
March 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Stories, games and a visit from the Cat in the Hat. // free
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Thomas Jefferson Library, Falls Church
March 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Story readings, games and birthday cake. // free
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax movie
City of Fairfax Regional Library, Annandale
March 8, 7 p.m.
A screening of The Lorax, which follows a young boy as he is joined by the Lorax to obtain a Truffula tree. // free
Celebrate Seuss!
Reston Regional Library, Reston
March 13, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Seuss-themed revelry for kids ages 4 and up. // free