Grab & Go: Events for Moms and Kids in Falls Church

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each Wednesday, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.

Where/When: Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School; Feb. 24 – Feb. 26, Starting at 7 p.m.

Why Go: See students perform one of the biggest productions across the country right in the heart of Falls Church.

Pricing: All tickets $8. 

Ages: Middle schoolers

Designing Greeting Cards 101

Where/When: ; Feb. 8 – March 21; From 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Why Go: Learn rubberstamping and paper crafting basics including techniques, tools, materials, and papers that will speed you on your way to creating your 
own handmade and professional-looking cards, invitations and more. 

Pricing: $112 - $122

Ages: All welcome

Mind Your Peas and Cues

Where/When: McLean Community Center; Friday, February 28, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 

Why Go: Its no secret that families grow stronger in the kitchen and around the dinner table. In this class, budding chefs will prepare a full-course meal as Chef John Bauhs helps them explore the foundations of meal planning, food prep, kitchen safety, and dinner table manners.

Pricing: $81/$60 McLean district residents

Ages: 8 - 12