Community Corner
Grab & Go: Events for Parents and Kids in McLean
This Week: Old Firehouse's Street Festival; Halloween in Herndon
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 and teens.
Old Firehouse Teen Center 21st Anniversary Block Party
Where/When: Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean; Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Why Go: The annual block party at the Old Firehouse is a great day for families with all ages of children, with lots of live entertainment, amusements, food concessions, and the first ever “McLean Teens Got Talent” show.
Pricing: Free!
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Ages: All welcome, kids and teens.
Where/When: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon; Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Why Go: Give your child’s Halloween costume extra playing time this year. Herndon’s spooky celebration includes ghoulish games, creepy cuisine, costume parade, treat bag, and magic show.
Pricing: $8 per child in advance, $11 per child on day of event
Ages: 3- 8 years
Where/When: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean; Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 – 11:30 am.
Why Go: Using the paintings in the MPA’s new exhibition for inspiration, you and your kid(s) will use silver, black, white, gray and gold paint and collage elements to create your own fantasy landscape.
Pricing: $10 per family
Ages: 4 – 8 years
