Celebrate Benjamin Franklin with free activities at the Library of Congress!

Pumpkin Village is back at Leesburg Animal Park! Celebrate the season with a day full of family fun, including your favorite animals, wagon rides, giant hill slides, pedal carts, play areas, seasonal activities, live entertainment on select dates, and more. With plenty to explore for kids and adults alike, Pumpkin Village is the perfect way to enjoy a fall day together. Plan your visit and get your tickets on the Leesburg Animal Park website!

What if the darkness is where you shine the brightest? From the acclaimed children’s book by April Genevieve Tucholke, Beatrice Likes the Dark is an imaginative production that blends magic, music, shadow play, and heartfelt storytelling in a celebration of curiosity, courage, and connection. When Beatrice casts a spell for endless darkness, she discovers that even the things we fear most can become beautiful when brought into the light. Overflowing with wonder, humor, and theatrical ingenuity, Beatrice Likes the Dark is a luminous reminder that families—and communities—shine brightest when every voice belongs.

Families interested in a new learning environment for the 2026-27 academic year are invited to attend virtual information sessions to learn more about ASU Preparatory Academy.

The Open House program will include presentations from our Head of School and Assistant Head of School. You will also have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of a panel of current middle school students. Following the program, current ACDS students and parents will take you on a school tour.