Children's Science Center Lab

The Children’s Science Center Lab is Northern Virginia’s first interactive museum where children, families, and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities, and programs. The mission is to instill a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create. The Lab has four experience zones (Experiment Bar, Tinker Shop, Discovery Zone, and Inspiration Hub) that change exhibits and activities monthly. The Lab’s “Garage” is a flex-space in our center for camps, classes, workshops, parties, and mini expositions to showcase regional STEM talent in-action among area youth and families. Celebrate your child’s birthday party at the Children’s Science Center Lab! Your party will include STEM educators, hands-on activities, and a whole bunch of exploration, inspiration, and fun! The Lab now offers three timed entry sessions as followed: Tickets are available for purchase now! Save $2 per ticket when reserving online at childsci.org/tickets.

11948 Fair Oaks Mall

Fairfax , VA , 22033

Phone: (703) 648-3130

38° 51' 53.8812" N, 77° 21' 29.6496" W

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Imagination Stage, Inc.

Imagination Stage is a holistic theatre arts organization for all children and youth, trusted by parents for 43 years. We empower young people to discover their voice and identity through performing arts education and professional theatre.

4908 Auburn Ave

Bethesda , MD , 20814

Phone: 3019616060

38° 59' 22.3692" N, 77° 5' 58.9308" W

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Gaithersburg Arts Barn

Recalling the charm of a bygone era, the Arts Barn is a beautifully renovated stable that once housed horses on the former Tschiffely estate. Today, the Arts Barn is part of Arts on the Green, the City’s home for visual and performing arts. In addition to a 99-seat theater, the Arts Barn offers rotating art exhibits, artists-in-residence studios, a gift shop featuring artist-made items, and an active schedule of visual and performing arts classes, workshops and camps for children and adults.

311 Kent Square Road

Gaithersburg , MD , 20878

Phone: 301-258-6394

39° 7' 7.6224" N, 77° 14' 20.8428" W

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LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center offers a highly interactive indoor LEGO play experience where families are free to play, explore, craft, and laugh together. The 32,000-square-foot family attraction features 12 zones to discover, including DUPLO® Park, Building Adventure, Mini World, Imagination Express, Make Your Mini-Figure, Creative Club, Lego Tree of Imagination, The Lego Café, Heroes Adventure, 4D Cinema, The Workshop, and Space Mission. Numerous creative workshops will be planned throughout the year with our team of Master Model Builders led by Andrew.

6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004

Springfield , VA , 22150

Phone: 571-506-4322

38° 46' 29.208" N, 77° 10' 29.352" W

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NOVA Parks

NOVA Parks (as the organization came to be known in 2014) represents three counties and three cities -- Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. NOVA Parks staff, volunteer board members appointed from each jurisdiction and many friends of the regional parks working together have preserved over 12,000 acres of the rolling and wooded Virginia countryside for you and created a priceless legacy for future generations.

5400 West Ox Road

Fairfax Station , VA , 22039

Phone: 7033594600

38° 50' 44.2392" N, 77° 22' 26.0652" W

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