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March 27, 2010
Easter egg hunt
Location: Winchester, VA
Description:   Easter egg hunt, sponsored by Winchester Parks and Recreation, Preston Field, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St., Winchester. 9 a.m. Three age groups: younger than 3, 3 to 5, and 6 to 8. Bring an empty basket. $3 per child. Call 540/662-4946 or go to www.winchesterva.gov/parks.

Amazon Adventure
Location: Martinsburg Mall
Description:   March 27 - Operation Tadpole’s Children’s Day at the Martinsburg Mall. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Child Guide’s table to pick up your latest issue and for a fun-filled activity for your family. See more about Children’s Day at the Mall on page 32 of the Jan/Feb 2010 issue.

Children’s Day
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Description:   Children’s Day, Martinsburg Mall, 800 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Amazon Adventure.” Event will include Rainbow Puppets show, musical and athletic performances and more than 40 local organizations providing hands-on arts and crafts activities for children. Pre-K and Head Start registration will be available for children who will be age 4 by August 31, 2010. Call 304/267-3595 or go to www.resa8.org.

Breakfast with Peter Cottontail
Location: Shenandoah Junction, W.Va.
Description:   Breakfast with Peter Cottontail and Easter egg hunt, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, W.Va. 10 a.m. Doughnuts, egg hunt, craft and a photo with the Easter Bunny. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $7, children; $2, adults. For registration information, call 304/728-3207 or go to www.jcprc.org.

Museums at the Mall
Location: Fredrick, MD
Description:   Museums at the Mall, Francis Scott Key Mall, 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Fredrick. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about local museums and their educational programs with displays, hands-on items and a craft table. Call 301/600-4042 or go to www.fredericktourism.org.

Spring egg hunt
Location: Boonsboro, Md.
Description:   Spring egg hunt, sponsored by the Washington County Recreation Department, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Md. 11 a.m. No walk-ins; must register in advance by calling 240/420-1714. Free. Go to www.washco-md.net.

2nd Annual Frederick Film Festival
Location: Weinberg Center, Frederick
Description:   Local, regional, and national premieres of full length films and a dozen of short films. Kids Movies: Acclaimed films from all over the world just for the younger set will be shown from 10 am to Noon on Saturday morning. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

“The Amazing Interactive Adventure”
Location: Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Frederick.
Description:   Fun Company Family Theater Series, Saturdays, 2 p.m.Adventure on a hot air balloon, in a submarine or through the jungle—the audience controls the action. $12. Call 301/694-4744 or go to www.marylandensemble.org.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Location: The Carver Center, Leesburg, VA
Description:   Theaterpalooza presents this production in Leesburg on Fri & Sat 8pm and Sat 2pm matinee. Walker Performing Arts. www.mytheaterarts.com

Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Berryville, Va.
Description:   Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Clarke County Park, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, Va. Ages 1 to 2 at 11 a.m., 3 to 4 at 11:15 a.m., 5 to 6 at 11:30 a.m., 7 to 10 at 11:45 a.m. Bring a basket and a camera for photos with the special guest. $3 in advance; $5 at the event. Call 540/955-5140 or go to www.clarkecounty.gov.

Egg hunts
Location: Frederick County, Md.
Description:   Egg hunts, Frederick County Parks and Recreation, Catoctin, Centerville, Oakdale and Tuscarora recreation centers, Frederick County, Md. Egg hunt, games and prizes. Bring your own basket. Approximate start times, by age group: 2 to 3 years at 10:30 a.m., 4 to 5 years at 10:45 a.m., 6 to 8 years at 11 a.m., 9 to 10 years at 11:15 a.m. $5. Call 301/600-2936 or go to www.recreater.com.

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The Mountain Jamboree
Sept. 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. Massanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Drive, McGaheysville, VA (near Harrisonburg). Music, children’s activities, beer garden, food. $15; ages 9 and younger admitted free. 540/289-9441. www.massresort.com.
Bibia Carnival
Sunday, Sept. 5 from 6 p.m. to sunset. Book release event for Bibia Tells Her Story. Meet author Purnima Mead. Face painting, balloons, hot dogs, moon bounce, children's DJ and much more. Free entrance, free food, free parking! Kindly RSVP 301-305-2648.
Charles Town Heritage Festival
Sat., Sept. 18. A celebration of community and heritage, offering a variety of family-friendly activities including: Petting Zoo, Colonial Children’s Games, Cornbread Workshop for Kids, Guided Walking Tour, Craft Fair, Farmers Market, Face painting, music and lots of great food. See page 37 of online issue for more info.



     
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