- Mini golf
- A self-guided photo scavenger hunt
- A mystery prize raffle
- The Station’s retailers including Denizens, District Taco, and more
- A food truck on-site
- And, of course, candy
Click here for more details on the event and the safety measures being taken in regard to COVID-19.
Virtual Family Fun Night: Rainbow Adventure
Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:30-6 p.m.
Join Hillwood for a dynamic and engaging evening of family fun from the comfort of your own home! Explore the rainbow of colors at Hillwood through playful activities, fun games, and creative art making.
Presented in partnership with Rainbow Families.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Holiday Drive-In Movie
Friday, December 4 – Elf
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tysons Corner Center is bringing back it’s Drive-In Movie Nights. The fun will kick-off at 5:00 PM (movie starts at 7:30 PM) and will last until the movie has concluded with food available from participating eateries as well as some live entertainment, trivia, and music prior to the show. Tickets for Elf will be released the week of November 23rd.
Reservation required, with a donation of $10 or more to FOOD FOR OTHERS, a local nonprofit providing food to neighbors in need. Reservation link.
Those Funny Little People – Virtual Holiday Performance
Saturday, December 12
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Those Funny Little People is a one-of-a-kind entertainment company with life-sized puppets who dance, sing, and make people laugh. Making their television debut in 2011, Those Funny Little People appeared on the TV show America’s Got Talent as four elves, an agent, and a showgirl. The group resonated with audiences everywhere and placed within the top 36 acts. Enjoy their holiday entertainment from the comfort of your home. Link to watch the live performance will be posted on the mall website.
Santa is pulling into The Station! Join Santa’s crafting workshop and unleash your inner elf with a Letter to Santa watercolor workshop. Pick up your complimentary crafting kit at The Station PLUS a $10 gift card from participating restaurants at The Station.
Pick up your free watercolor kit at The Station on Saturday, December 19 from 11 AM – 2 PM and then tune in for a workshop at 4 PM with local artist and maker. Can’t make the workshop live? We’ll send a recording to all registrants.
Santa will be here before you know it! Drop off your letter to Santa at participating restaurants at The Station and share on Instagram (tag @thestationrp) to be included in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Burtons Grill at The Station.
Free kits are limited to the first 50 registrants. Don’t miss your chance to join the workshop live on Zoom!
Virtual Family Fun: Miniature Garden Workshop
Saturday, April 17, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day and connect with nature as you build a magical, miniature world, inspired by Hillwood’s Japanese-style garden, in the first gardening workshop for families.
Break out your lederhosen and dirndls and head to The Boro to celebrate Oktoberfest featuring a Battle of the Polka Bands! This unique, family-friendly fete will feature a battle of the bands-style competition where traditional and modern polka bands will go head to head to be crowned the fan favorite!
On Saturday, October 2, The Boro will feature the sights and sounds of a true Oktoberfest with themed decorations, crafts, and fitting drinks from the Sandlot Tysons. Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the themed activities including photo booths, craft stations, and a variety of outdoor games located all around the park. And don’t miss out on the exciting free giveaways like Oktoberfest-themed beer mugs, inflatable pretzels, party buttons, and more!
The event is free to attend but registration is required. For more details about this event and to learn about other fun happenings at The Boro this season, head to The Boro’s website theborotysons.com/whats-on.
WHERE/WHEN:
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The Boro Park | 8350 Broad St, Tysons, VA 22102
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Saturday, October 2 | 1pm – 5pm
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Registration is available here
Back to school season is finally here, that’s why The Yards, DC’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping, and relaxing, is bringing back their fan-favorite event, Back To The Yards! Join your friends, family, and community for a back-to-school retro neon dance party in Yards Park on Friday, October 8.
Jam out to a playlist of 80’s chart-toppers and take part in family-friendly activities like learning groovy dance moves with breakdancers, creating custom slap bracelets, a Rubik’s Cube competition, and more! Don’t miss out on the giant interactive LED piano and exciting giveaways!
Registration is required and can be made here. Admission is free and kids of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure to don your best throwback attire and get ready to boogie!
For more information on Back To The Yards and other upcoming Yards events, head to theyardsdc.com.
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Friday, October 8th | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
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Yards Sun Deck | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Event registration available here
Signature Holiday Events
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 19
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Plaza
Free
Tysons Corner Center will kick off the 2021 Holiday Season with its annual tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony will include a special appearance from Santa, community performances, live music complimentary s’mores, hot chocolate station, kids crafts, outdoor specialty pop-up market featuring mall retailers, holiday sips from Barrel + Bushel, giveaways, and more.
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Come one, come all, the sideshow circus Side Yards is back this November! The family-friendly event features like performances from magicians, contortionists, fortune tellers, and more!
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Date: Friday, November 12 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
