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| April 3, 2010 |
9th Annual Kite Flying Festival
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Stephens City, Va.
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9th Annual Kite Flying Festival, sponsored by the Frederick County (Va.) Parks and Recreation Department, Sherando Park soccer fields, 252 Lakeview Circle, Stephens City, Va. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your kites! Members of the Richmond Air Force will be on hand to discuss the science behind kite flying, the history of kites, and, weather-permitting, they will be demonstrating some high-flying kite tricks. Participation is free; free kites for children while supplies last. Call 540/665-5678 or go to www.fcprd.net.
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“The Amazing Interactive Adventure”
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Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Frederick.
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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.
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TotSwap
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Frederick MD Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St
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Friday, April 2, 9am-9pm; Saturday, April 3,
8am-11pm (closed 11am - 12:30pm). Consignment sale for babies, kids, and
teen items at the Frederick (MD) Fairgrounds. Contact 301-330-2678 or www.totswap.net
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Middletown, Va.
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Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, Va. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.; hunt begins at promptly at 1 p.m. Event will include an egg hunt, games, refreshments and a cakewalk. Ages 10 and younger. $5 per child. Call 540/869-2028 or go to www.bellegrove.org.
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Easter egg hunt
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Millwood, Va.
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Easter egg hunt and Clarke County Day, Long Branch Historic House and Farm, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, Va. 1 p.m. Family event and children’s activities. Egg hunt for ages 10 and younger. Bring a basket. Limit of six eggs per child; three age groups. Call 877/868-1811 or go to www.historiclongbranch.com.
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Rose Hill Eggstravaganza
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Frederick, MD
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Rose Hill Eggstravaganza, The Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 1 to 3 p.m. Bring an Easter basket with grass to fill with crafts. Event will also include stories, songs, games, and egg-rolling activities for various ages. Ages 2 to 10. $5 per child. Advance registration suggested by calling 301/600-2936. Call 301/600-1650 or go to www.rosehillmuseum.com.
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1912 Launching of the Titanic
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Hagerstown, MD
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“1912 Launching of the Titanic,” presented by Norm Little, Saturday Plus program, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. $5 to $7 admission. Call 877/790-0076 or go to www.discoverystation.org.
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Egg-stravaganza
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Frederick, MD
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“Egg-stravaganza,” First Saturday event, downtown Frederick. 5 to 9 p.m. Collect Easter eggs throughout downtown; eggs feature surprises, including special offers from merchants. Call 301/698-8118 or go to www.downtownfrederick.org.
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Parents’ night out
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Berryville, Va.
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Parents’ night out, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, Va. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Popcorn and games. Kindergarten through fifth grade. $15 per child; $10 per child for two or more children. Advance registration required. Call 540/955-5140 or go to www.clarkecounty.gov.
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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.
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| 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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