April 13 - 19

April 15


FREEBIES/DISCOUNTS

MaggieMoo's - At participating Maggie Moo's, get one free single-scoop ice cream cone. Call ahead to make sure your location is participating.
Nearest locations:

Broadlands Village Center
43135 Broadlands Center
Ashburn, VA 20148
571-223-2495

East Market at Fair Lakes
4471 Market Commons Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-865-5180

7978 Crescent Park
Gainesville, VA 20176
571-261-9700

Cinnabon - All Cinnabon restaurants are giving away a free order of Cinnabites to each customer. This promotion takes place from 5-8pm and is not valid at airports.
Nearest locations:

Hunter Mill Plaza
2946F Chain Bridge Rd.
Oakton, VA 22124
703-938-8003

Tysons Corner
1961 Chain Bridge Rd. #G3LB
McLean, VA 22102
703-506-8530

Leesburg Mall
241 Fort Evans Road, NE, #639
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-779-2040

Chick-Fil-A - At participating locations, hold on to your receipt on 15 April and return before 30 April to receive the same meal for free. Call ahead to make sure your location is participating. Looks like local places are not participating.
Nearest locations:

Chantilly Place FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/chantillyplace
4412 Chantilly Place
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-631-2253

Fair Oaks Mall - Never answered the phone
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/fairoaksmall
11750 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Fairfax, VA 22033
703-279-1883

Village Commons FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/villagecommons
12160 Sunset Hills Rd.
Reston, VA 20190
571-203-1234

Manassas FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/manassas
10677 Sudley Manor Dr.
Manassas, VA 20109
703-330-7723

Signal Hill FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/signalhill
9506 Liberia Ave.
Manassas, VA 20110
703-331-1888

Dulles Town Crossing FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/dullestowncrossing
45440 Dulles Crossing Plaza
Sterling, VA 20166
703-444-0300

Sugarland Crossing FSU - NOT PARTICIPATING
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/sugarlandcrossing
46920 Community Plaza
Sterling, VA 20164
703-444-1901

McCormick & Schmick's - Participating restaurants will have a special $10.40 menu (entrees are usually priced at $15 to $20). Drinks will also be discounted, such as Sam Adams Deduction Draft. Plus, every customer will receive a $10.40 gift certificate for future visits.

Papa John's - Get a large cheese pizza with up to three toppings for $10.40 when you activate coupon code "1040" now through midnight.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro - P.F. Chang's will cut 15% off your total food and drinks bill. Plus, participating restaurants will offer their Chang's for Two prix-fixe menu (a 4-course dinner for two) for $39.95.

T.G.I.Friday's - Receive a $5 Bonus Bites gift card for free when you spend $15 or more at T.G.I.Friday's. Or, receive a free $10 Bonus Bites gift card when you spend over $25. Plus, all day long members can earn double stripes on their purchases (spending $50 or more yields an $8 certificate).

LOCAL EVENTS

Books Come Alive! A National Library Week Celebration
Admission: No registration required
Time: 10am to 9pm
Location: Central Community Library (Prince William County)
Did you ever wish that your favorite book characters could come to life, if just for a day? If so, don’t miss your chance to come by Central Community Library when the staff dresses up as well known book characters. There will be different characters throughout the day, so come early, come often or stay all day and find out how many you can recognize. Identify the most characters in your age category and win a prize!
Ask for an entry form at the Information Desk.

Magic Carpet Toddler Time: Storytime for Toddlers - My Favorite Books (National Library Week)
Admission: Please pick up free passes for storytime beginning at 10:00 a.m.;
a pass is required for each child attending the program. Limit 30 children.
Time:10:30am to 11:30am
Location: Potomac Community Library
Stories, songs and fingerplays especially for children
2-3 years old.

Super Stories Funny Bunnies
Admission: Drop in. No registration required.
Time: 10:30am to 11:00am
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For ages 3-7 with a caregiver.

April 16


Cinderella's Ball - Flower Show
Admission: Free
Time:1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA
Standard Flower Show is "Cinderella's Ball" and we have all sorts of designs entered into the flower show such as: Lucifer's Bowl (it will be a vertical floral design), The Wicked Stepmothers' Dressing Table, Cinderella's Hope Chest, Corsage for a Ball Gown, etc. We have 36 arrangements with fun themes like these as well as some educational exhibits, wonderful decorations and LOTS of horticulture. It really should be a fabulous event, complete with your very own fairy godmother and the Queen. Guests should feel like they are in attendance at Cinderella's Ball.

Muncha Buncha Books
Admission: Drop in; no registration required.
Time:10:45am to 11:30am
Location: Central Community Library
A weekly storytime for ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult. If your child wishes to do the craft, please pick up a craft stick at the Information Desk before each program. The number of craft sticks is limited to the first 15 children.

American Girl Book Club
Admission: Registration, in person or by telephone (703-792-4500 ), begins two weeks prior to program.
Time:7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Bull Run Regional Library
Age: For students in grades 2-5.
If you like reading American Girl books this is the club for you! We meet at Bull Run Library once a month to talk about one of the books, do an activity and share a snack based on the story.

Family Craft Night | April Showers Umbrella
Admission: Drop In/ no registration required
Time:7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For families. Bring your Mom or Dad and children may make a fantastic craft with their family. One craft per child. This programs is funded by The Friends of Chinn Park Regional Library.

Dani's Duds at the Dulles Expo Center
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale - Over 100,000 pieces of high quality merchandise with great bargains on children's clothes, shoes, boots, dress-ups, uniforms, toys, games, puzzles, dolls, cars & trucks, crafts, sports gear , software, musical instruments, furniture, baby equipment & accessories, cribs, strollers, swings, high chairs, exersaucers, outdoor play equipment, bikes, trikes, jogging strollers, books, software, videos, CD's, and DVD's for all ages and much more.

GMU Dance Departments Spring Dance Concert
Admission: $15 (possible discount with student ID)
Time: 8pm
Location: GMU Center for the Arts 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
George Mason University's Dance Department is putting on their Spring Dance Concert.

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus
Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Location: GMU Patriot Center
Admission: $95.00 (Circus Celebrity) $65.00 (Front Row) $50.00 (VIP) $28.00 $18.00 $14.00
The circus is in town!! Don't miss Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Patriot Center!

April 17


Wagon Rides at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site
Admission: Wagon rides are included with price of admission (adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free)
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: South End of the GW Parkway,3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Throughout the month of April, Mount Vernon offers free wagons rides to visitors! Visit the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of April from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ride in a wagon pulled by Mount Vernon's livestock.

Used Book Sale
Time: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Location: Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA,)
Books! Books! Books!A whole gymnasium full of used books of all kinds!
Proceeds benefit scholarships for girls and women


Friday Flicks Spot and Buddies
Admission: Drop in; no registration required.
Time: 10:30am to 11:00pm
Location: Chinn Park Regional Library
For ages 2-7 with a caregiver. April 17 feature films include: Spot's First Walk, Spot Goes Splash, and Spot Finds a Key.

Dani's Duds at the Dulles Expo Center
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale - Over 100,000 pieces of high quality merchandise with great bargains on children's clothes, shoes, boots, dress-ups, uniforms, toys, games, puzzles, dolls, cars & trucks, crafts, sports gear , software, musical instruments, furniture, baby equipment & accessories, cribs, strollers, swings, high chairs, exersaucers, outdoor play equipment, bikes, trikes, jogging strollers, books, software, videos, CD's, and DVD's for all ages and much more.

GMU Dance Departments Spring Dance Concert
Admission: $15 (possible discount with student ID)
Time: 8pm
Location: GMU Center for the Arts 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
George Mason University's Dance Department is putting on their Spring Dance Concert.

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus
Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Location: GMU Patriot Center
Admission: $95.00 (Circus Celebrity) $65.00 (Front Row) $50.00 (VIP) $28.00 $18.00 $14.00
The circus is in town!! Don't miss Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Patriot Center!

WEEKEND EVENTS

April 18


Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival
Admission:$3/person, free/child under 6
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location:Downtown Historic District,King and Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
Witness the Historic District of Leesburg as it is transformed into a garden of delights! Walk through award winning landscape displays and shop for fresh flowers, gifts, trees, fountains, garden furniture, and much more! Enjoy lively music, and bring the kids to visit our hands-on art and education area featuring puppet shows, story telling, and unique art projects. Rain or shine.

21st Annual Loudoun Arbor Day Celebration
Admission: Free
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm, Parade begins at 11:00am
Location: Oatlands Plantation,20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln,Leesburg, VA 20175
Arbor Day is organized by the Loudoun Arbor Day Committee to help educate children and adults about the benefits and importance of trees and to encourage tree planting. This year's celebration of trees includes a parade, formal ceremony, exhibits and demonstrations highlighting the numerous uses and benefits of trees, tree climbing with Arbor Artists, and educational opportunities like proper pruning techniques. Food and refreshments will be for sale and discounted tour tickets for the historic Oatlands mansion will be available for purchase. Otherwise, everything is free including tree seedlings being given away by the Virginia Department of Forestry and Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District. Home Depot will conduct a “Kids Workshop” and provide free materials for children to build birdhouses. There will also be an opportunity to participate in costume making prior to the parade with free materials.

Wagon Rides at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site
Admission: Wagon rides are included with price of admission (adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free)
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: South End of the GW Parkway,3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Throughout the month of April, Mount Vernon offers free wagons rides to visitors! Visit the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of April from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ride in a wagon pulled by Mount Vernon's livestock.

Treasure Hunt for Kids
Admission: Registration needed. $5 (includes bottled water, name badge, bandana, pouch, notepad.
Time: Two times (9:30am and 1:30pm)
Location: Smithsonian Air Space Museum DC
The current treasure hunts is geared toward elementary students. This hunt is expected to be fun and educational. In order to solve the clue, the children will be involved in creating replicas, building paper airplanes, and more. Some of the clues will have secret codes attached to them, to help decipher the final message to the treasure. Parents must remain with their children at all times. The children will be given a pouch,pen,a bandanna, and an envelop with educational clues in them. Each clue will lead the children closer to the treasure. The first group to decipher the message, and find the treasure wins a special prize(Toys R us gift certificate). Second group to win gets a semi-special prize. The rest of the children will get other prizes. You can register online, view other dates and locations,order a bag lunch by Subway, view parent information, and view a sample orientation. Click the link for more information:
Event

Used Book Sale
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA,)
Books! Books! Books!A whole gymnasium full of used books of all kinds!
Proceeds benefit scholarships for girls and women

Earth Day
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza
Learn how you can protect the planet with hands-on games and activities.
Hosted by the 2009 Youth Ambassadors for the Environment.
For more information call (703) 792-6819.

Pokemon Saturday
Admission: Drop in/no registration required
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Bull Run Regional Library
Please come join us for a Pokemon morning of fun. All kids in first grade and up are welcome to come for playing or for watching. You will have a chance to collect and trade cards. Play the card game, or bring your Gameboy or Nintendo and join the wireless group. Anything Pokemon is welcome. Teen Pokemon experts are encouraged to attend as well. Help us pass on the knowledge! May 18 will be the last Pokemon Saturday of the current school year.

Puppetopia Presents: Every Day is Earth Day
Admission: Tickets for this program will be available beginning April 4. Each person attending must have a ticket. Limit 150. 703-494-8126
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Potomac Community Library
For All Ages. Join us for familiar tales, such as, The Caterpillar and the Polliwog and
The Wide-Mouthed Frog, and informative plays and songs about endangered
animals, recycling, and composting. This program will give you easy ideas
about helping our planet. You’ll learn how to take care of the environment, and
get some fun ideas for making a few recycled puppets of your own.

Dani's Duds at the Dulles Expo Center
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale - Over 100,000 pieces of high quality merchandise with great bargains on children's clothes, shoes, boots, dress-ups, uniforms, toys, games, puzzles, dolls, cars & trucks, crafts, sports gear , software, musical instruments, furniture, baby equipment & accessories, cribs, strollers, swings, high chairs, exersaucers, outdoor play equipment, bikes, trikes, jogging strollers, books, software, videos, CD's, and DVD's for all ages and much more.

GMU Dance Departments Spring Dance Concert
Admission: $15 (possible discount with student ID)
Time: 8pm
Location: GMU Center for the Arts 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
George Mason University's Dance Department is putting on their Spring Dance Concert.

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus
Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Location: GMU Patriot Center
Admission: $95.00 (Circus Celebrity) $65.00 (Front Row) $50.00 (VIP) $28.00 $18.00 $14.00
The circus is in town!! Don't miss Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Patriot Center!

Reston's 45th Anniversary Celebration
Times: Noon-3pm
Location: Lake Anne Village Center
Admission: FREE
Join your friends and neighbors and bring the family to a party you won't forget. Reston's favorite local entertainment groups and special guests will perform. There will be lots of fun for everyone on the plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. Enjoy music from groups like the Reston Chorale, Reston Community Players, dancers from around Reston and much more! Be part of Reston's history by participating in Reston's very own "Video Story-Telling Project".

April 19


Georgetown Market
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: 1425 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington.
Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, china, books and art.

Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival
Admission:$3/person, free/child under 6
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Location:Downtown Historic District,King and Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
Witness the Historic District of Leesburg as it is transformed into a garden of delights! Walk through award winning landscape displays and shop for fresh flowers, gifts, trees, fountains, garden furniture, and much more! Enjoy lively music, and bring the kids to visit our hands-on art and education area featuring puppet shows, story telling, and unique art projects. Rain or shine.

Wagon Rides at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site
Admission: Wagon rides are included with price of admission (adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free)
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: South End of the GW Parkway,3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy,Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Throughout the month of April, Mount Vernon offers free wagons rides to visitors! Visit the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of April from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ride in a wagon pulled by Mount Vernon's livestock.

Kids Run the Bases
Time: Check Game Time
Location: Nationals Park
Join us at Nationals Park for Kids Run the Bases after select Sunday home games! Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game. All kids ages 4-12 can run the bases after Sunday home games. Jr. Nationals MVP members will have access to an exclusive line that will go onto the field first. For more information please click on the following link: Kid Run Base Information
This year's dates include:

* April 19th
* May 3rd
* May 17th
* May 24th
* June 7th
* June 21st
* July 5th
* July 19th
* July 26th
* August 9th
* August 23
* September 6th
* September 27th

Dani's Duds at the Dulles Expo Center
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under
Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale - Over 100,000 pieces of high quality merchandise with great bargains on children's clothes, shoes, boots, dress-ups, uniforms, toys, games, puzzles, dolls, cars & trucks, crafts, sports gear , software, musical instruments, furniture, baby equipment & accessories, cribs, strollers, swings, high chairs, exersaucers, outdoor play equipment, bikes, trikes, jogging strollers, books, software, videos, CD's, and DVD's for all ages and much more.

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baily Circus
Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm, 7:30pm
Location: GMU Patriot Center
Admission: $95.00 (Circus Celebrity) $65.00 (Front Row) $50.00 (VIP) $28.00 $18.00 $14.00
The circus is in town!! Don't miss Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Patriot Center!

Seussical! Presented by Theatre Works USA
Time: 3pm
Location: The Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center
Admission: $14/ $10 MCC district residents
Ages 5+. "Oh the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee for this romp through the Seuss classics. Dr. Seuss's classic characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and most miraculous "think" ever save the day! Adapted from the Broadway version, you won't want to miss Theatreworks USA's biggest show ever!