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Grab & Go: Events for Parents and Kids in McLean
This Week: A Fun-Filled Springtime Saturday
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each Wednesday, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Kid’s Spring Cookie Class at Wildfire
Where/When: Wildfire Restaurant, , McLean; Saturday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Why Go: There is no better way to get kids in the kitchen than with the promise of cookies. WUSA-TV9 Reporter Jessica Doyle, her daughter Sophia, and Wildfire Executive Chef Edie Ishaq will be leading this hands-on cookie-making class. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic.
Price: The class costs $20.00 plus tax and gratuity per parent and up to two kids.
Ages: All welcome.
Where/When: , 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean; Saturday, April 16, 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: Spend a Saturday afternoon with Madeline and Miss Clavel. Presented by ArtsPower, Madeline and the Bad Hat is an original musical based upon the much-loved book. It follows the adventures of a young Parisian girl who – despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor – eventually learns that first impressions aren’t everything.
Price: $12/$8 district residents.
Ages: Ages 4 and above.
Where/When: , 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean; Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Why Go: The Ritz Carlton’s talented Pastry Team will guide budding young egg artists for an afternoon decorating handmade chocolate eggs. At the end of the class, each child can take their creation home to show off in the Easter basket.
Price: $65 including tax and gratuity.
Ages: 12 and under.
