With the holidays in the rearview mirror and winter break winding down, cure cabin fever with these local family-friendly activities.
Get Creative at Board & Brush
January 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; January 4, 1-3:30 p.m.
Board & Brush, a DIY woodworking center, is offering two workshops to wind down winter break. “Winter Camp (Fairy Garden)” on January 3 helps kids create a wooden box project and fairy garden accessories. For the January 4 “Pick Your Project Parent & Child Workshop,” adults select a project from Board & Brush’s gallery and a children’s project for each child from available options. Materials and instruction are provided. 4705 Plank Rd., Ste. 204, Fredericksburg
Immerse Yourself in the World of Disney’s Encanto
January 4 and 5, hours vary
Stop by the immersive experience at Tysons Corner Center featuring Disney’s Encanto, which was released in 2021. Little fans of the movie will love the real-life casita, live music, interactive magic, and more. Children aged 2 or older will need a ticket, as will their accompanying adults. The experience is self-guided, so families can explore at their own pace. CAMP: 7866L Tysons Corner Center, Tysons
Enjoy Seasonal Park Lights
Through January 5
Keep the joy of the holiday season alive just a little while longer by exploring NoVA Parks’ lights before the displays close. Visit Bull Run Regional Park for the area’s largest drive-through light show, walk along Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s trail light display, or head to Cameron Run in Alexandria for ice skating and an outdoor light exhibit. Alexandria, Centreville, and Vienna
Visit Wintergreen Resort
Open daily, hours vary
Head to Wintergreen Resort for a day trip or long weekend to round out the holiday break. Kids can ski (Wintergreen’s “The Treehouse” ski lessons are an excellent option for beginners), snowboard, and snow tube. Route 664, Wintergreen
There’s Always Funland
Open daily, hours vary
If your children are starting to get restless post-holidays, Funland Fairfax is a great option. Kids can try go karts, laser tag, rock climbing, and a sky trail. There’s also yummy kid fare options like crispy French fries, milkshakes, and pizza. 5111 Westfields Blvd., Centreville
Feature image of CAMP by Michele Kettner
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