Things To Do: MARCH to MAY
With Spring right around the corner, we thought we would round up some fun, family-friendly events. Whether it is celebrating National Cereal Day (March 7th) or participating in a virtual Bingo class (April 22nd), we hope you and your family can get out and enjoy all this season has to offer!
MARCH
MARCH 1ST
-Encore Stage & Studio summer camp registration opens!
https://www.encorestageva.org/camps/
-Celebrate National Pancake Day by heading to IHOP and get a free short stack of pancakes from 7am-4pm!
https://www.ihop.com/en/national-pancake-day
MARCH 2ND
-Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day with the virtual Race to Rhyme-ville!
https://happeningnext.com/event/2022-race-to-rhyme-ville-1m-5k-10k-131-262-save-$2-eid4snt5plfdd1
MARCH 3RD
-Check out a Maple Syrup Boil Down!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/maple-syrup-boil-down/030622
MARCH 4TH
-Celebrate National Grammar Day! Send a letter to a friend, read a new book, or learn a new word!
MARCH 5TH
Have tea with Martha Washington at Mt. Vernon!
https://www.visitalexandriava.com/event/tea-with-martha-washington/11144/
MARCH 7TH
-It’s National Cereal Day! Check out this homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch recipe!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-cinnamon-toast-crunch/
MARCH 12TH
-Celebrate National Plant a Flower Day by reading “The Tiny Seed”, make a plant life cycle hat, or plant a flower outside! https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Seed-World-Eric-Carle/dp/068987149X/ref=asc_df_068987149X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312087669297&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1934442706893321882&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008138&hvtargid=pla-318114427636&psc=1
MARCH 13TH
-Don’t forget to set your clocks forward. Daylight Savings Time starts!
-DC St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
https://dcstpatsparade.com
MARCH 14TH
-Celebrate Pi Day with tons of fun math activities!
https://mathgeekmama.com/math-resources/pi-day-goodness/
MARCH 17TH
-Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these fun crafts:
https://www.craftymorning.com/easy-st-patricks-day-crafts-kids/
MARCH 20TH
– Head to the Cherry Blossom festival! It starts today!
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
MARCH 21ST
-Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Check out Events and Programs hosted by The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV)
https://www.dsanv.org/events-2/
MARCH 26TH
-Wear purple to support Epilepsy Awareness Day!
ALL MONTH LONG:
-Hooray for Books in Old Town offers story time every Saturday!
https://www.hooray4books.com/story-times
-Indoor play opportunities at Scramble! Plus, Spring Break Camp in Alexandria or Falls Church:
https://goscramble.com
-Fit4Mom Stroller Strides in Mosaic is back!
https://mosaicdistrict.com/events/event/fit4mom-stroller-strides/
APRIL
APRIL 2ND
–Honor World Autism Day! Check out these events held by the Autism Society of Northern Virginia:
https://www.asnv.org/upcoming-events
APRIL 4TH
-Spring Break Manners Camp with Mrs. B:
http://www.teawithmrsb.com/events/2022-04/
APRIL 9TH
-Parent & Me Golden Unicorn cake decorating with a celebrity Pastry Chef!
APRIL 11TH
-LCF Kids is offering a sports and fitness-centered Spring Break Camp!
https://www.lcfkids.com/special-needs-spring-camp
– Spring Break Art Camps are offered at Kidcreate Studio in Alexandria: https://kidcreate.com/alexandria/class?aid=3685211
APRIL 16TH
-Spring Fest at the McLean Community Center:
https://www.mcleancenter.org/kids/kids-events/icalrepeat.detail/2022/04/16/7003/-/spring-fest
-Easter Egg Hunt in Falls Church!
https://www.fallschurchva.gov/636/Easter-Egg-Hunt
APRIL 19TH
-Interested in messy play with no clean up!? Head to Materials Playgroup at UpCyle for an intro class
https://www.upcyclecrc.org/materials-playgroup.html
APRIL 21ST
-Celebrate your favorite Kindergartener on National Kindergarten Day! Check out these fun activities by Busy Toddler:
https://busytoddler.com/2020/03/kindergarten-activities/
APRIL 22ND
-Family fun virtual Bingo!
-Take a bike ride or plant something in honor of Earth Day!
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/6-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day.html
APRIL 29TH
-Theatre in Reston Town Square Park:
All month long
-Make an appointment at the Sensory Room at the Providence Community Center!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/therapeutic-recreation/sensory-room
-Visit the Old Town Farmers Market:
https://www.visitalexandriava.com/event/old-town-farmers-market/5832/
MAY
MAY 5TH
-Head to a local Mexican restaurant and celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
MAY 6TH
-Campfire Wagon Rides at Frying Pan Park!
https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Details.aspx?session_id=328150&back_url=fi9BQ1RJVklUSUVTL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4
MAY 10TH
-Hooray for some spring cleaning! Celebrate National Clean Up Your Room Day with a clean room!
MAY 15TH
-Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day with some yummy recipes!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/chocolate-chip-recipes/
MAY 20TH
-It’s National Pick Strawberries Day! Head to Larriland Farms for a “Pick Your Own” Experience. More information and harvest calendars can be found here:
http://www.pickyourown.com/todays-harvest/
MAY 21ST
-Food trucks, petting zoo, small carnival rides and more at McLean Day!
https://www.fxva.com/event/mclean-day-2022/22189/
MAY 28TH
-Fire up the grill for National Hamburger Day!
ALL MONTH LONG:
-Honor World Multiple Sclerosis Day and find a MS Walk near you:
https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=2026
-Check out monthly events and classes at Huntley Meadows Park!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows/events
-Make a Spring craft:
https://onelittleproject.com/easter-crafts-for-kids/
-Healthy Kids Running Series:
https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/arlington-va/
-Bring a picnic lunch and watch the airplanes at Gravelly Point!
About the Author
JANENE BESCH
Director/Speech-Language Pathologist
Janene Besch, née Martin, holds a Master’s degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California at San Diego. Janene is a member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology
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