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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Orchestra Concert, Kids Play!
A weekly roundup of kid-friendly activities
A teen heartthrob musician, an impressive high school orchestral show, and a chance for your kids to become models — pick and choose among this week’s best family-friendly events.
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Where/When: , 2900 Sutton Rd., on Thursday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, March 1 from 7-9 p.m.
Why Go: Expand your children’s horizons by taking them to an orchestra concert at Oakton High School. Your children will be treated to a night of music and culture and may even be inspired to take up instruments themselves!
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 10-11 a.m.
Why Go: Are you having trouble finding fun winter activities for your kids? Let the Reston Association help! At Kids Play, your kids can play a variety of games, make crafts, and interact with lots of other kids.
Pricing: $3 for Reston Association members, $6 for non-members
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Where/When: Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna on Monday, Feb. 28 from 3:30-5:30pm
Why Go: Are your kids addicted to video games? Help give your children a more interactive experience while still letting them indulge in their guilty pleasure. The Patrick Henry Library is hosting a video game competition for kids aged 6 to 16.
Pricing: Free!
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Where/When: Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna on Monday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Teenage and pre-teen girls will be giddy about this Jammin’ Java show! Heartthrob and musician Ryan Cabrera teams up with two other musicians to put on a pop show that any teen (and parent!) will enjoy.
Pricing: $12 for regular admission, $20 for VIP admission
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Where/When: Maple Avenue Market, 128 Maple Ave. E, Vienna on Wednesday, March 2 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Why Go: Do your adorable kids have what it takes to be models? Bring them in for a photo session and find out! The admission cost goes to the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep charity, which gives families grieving from infant death beautiful remembrance photos.
Pricing: $75 per child