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Grab & Go: Events for Parents and Kids in McLean
This Week: Many Lively Events, Both Indoors and Out
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.
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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Where/When: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls; 6 p.m. on Friday, May 13 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.
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Why Go: This overnight trip is perfect for families who want to get closer to nature, or just closer to each other. You and the kids can enjoy a blazing campfire and an evening hike at Riverbend Park. Bring your camping gear, toasting sticks and a dinner to cook over the campfire; S’mores and a light breakfast will be provided. Registration is required in advance.
Pricing: The cost is $12 per person. Children age three and under are free
Ages: All welcome.
Where/When: McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean; Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: The McLean High School Madrigals and Men and Women’s Choruses will draw from the classic Celtic songbook for this spring performance. A variety of savory and sweet delicacies will be served. The concert benefits the scholarship fund for choral students.
Pricing: $12 for adults and students.
Ages: All welcome.
Where/When: Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean; Saturday, May 14, 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: The Pushcart Players—an award-winning professional theatre and arts-in-education company—delivers a lively musical adaptation of the classic folktale to young audiences.
Pricing: $12/$8 McLean district residents.
Ages: Ages 5 and above.
McLean Orchestra Presents Puppet Strings
Where/When: Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean; Saturday, May 14, 8:00 p.m.
Why Go: The McLean Orchestra’s season will end on a high note with Stravinsky’s ballet about the lovelorn puppet, Petrouchka. Supertitles will enhance this tragic but beautiful story of unrequited love.
Pricing: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Youth (16 & under, students w/ID) $15.
Ages: Best for Middle and High School students.
