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Family Fun Attractions Destination Guide 703-534-3437 Open dawn to dusk Admission Free Located at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive. This 26 acre park features one of the world's longest miniature golf holes. The park also features multiple swimming pools (in season), batting cages with baseballs and softballs, a nature trail, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, snack bars and picnic area. Six Flags America 301-249-1500 Call for dates and hours of operation Admission Charged Located 2 miles east of US Air Arena in Landover, MD All-in-one theme and water park with over 100 rides, attractions, shows, shops and games including the Typhoon Sea Coaster with one of the world's tallest backwards descent. Splashdown Water park 703-361-4451 Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Admission Charged Located 3 miles off Route 66 in Manassas, VA Seasonal Water Park with multiple rides and attractions for all ages Lantern Light Ghost Tour (Doorways to Old Virginia) 703-548-0100 April-September at 9pm on Friday and Saturday night-weather permitting Expanded schedule in October, call for details Creep through the dark night in Old Town Alexandria as a Colonial guide tells you bizarre and ghoulish tales of one of the most haunted cities in the world. The walking tour is one hour long and is not recommended for small children. Marine Dress Parade 202-433-6060 Year-round, Tuesday and Friday Evenings Admission Free Marine Yards, Washington DC Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band George Washington’s Birthday Parade 703-991-4474 Old Town Alexandria, VA Admission Free Nation’s largest parade celebrating the birthday of our first President Smithsonian Kite Festival 202-357-3030 Last Sunday in March Admission Free Features competitions in design, performance and other categories The Commandant’s Own 202-433-2927 May-August Admission Free Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps. Marine Corps Sunset Parade and Concerts 202-433-6-6-, 202-433-4011 June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA Admission Free The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. (Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors' center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.) National Independence Day Celebration July 4: all day Admission Free Includes a variety of entertainment including the National Symphony Orchestra concert on the west lawn of the U.S. Capital and one of America's largest fireworks displays over the reflecting pool on the National Mall. Arlington County Fair 703-920-4556 Late August Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 South Second St. Arlington, VA Admission Charged Features carnival rides, amusements, food and entertainment. Haunted History 703-780-4000, extension 27 Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, VA Admission Charged Tour “one of the most haunted houses in Virginia” by candlelight Christmas Open House 202-537-6200 Early December Admission Free with donation of unwrapped toy or gift Family-oriented entertainment, with music National Christmas Tree Lighting/Pageant Of Peace 202-619-7222 December Admission Free Located at The Ellipse, Washington, DC Annual holiday celebration, opening with the National Christmas tree being lit by the President and his wife. Season entertainment and music are featured throughout the month. |
