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Keep Kids Occupied with Spring Break Activities

The Magic of the Book
Centreville Regional
Monday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.

Magician Mike Rose will share magic tricks he has learned from books and display a 100-year-old book of magic gifted to him by his grandfather.
Ages 6 to adult.


Harry Potter Camp
Dolley Madison
April 6-8, 12 p.m., and April 9-10, 1 p.m.
Brush up on your wizardry at a unique Hogwarts class each day this week. Ages 6-12.


Scratch Coding Workshop
Reston Regional
April 6-8, 2 p.m.
Learn coding fundamentals using the Scratch programming language. Laptops will be provided, or you may bring your own. Ages 8-11.


DIY Butterfly Feeder
Sherwood Regional
Saturday, April 4, 2:30 p.m.
Get ready for spring by creating your own butterfly feeder. Grades K-6.


Brain Games at the Library
City of Fairfax Regional
Friday, April 10, 1 p.m.
Have fun and win prizes with board games and card games that challenge your thinking and build your skills.
Ages 6-12.


STEAM Workshop
Great Falls
Thursday, April 9, 4:30 p.m.
Take part in hands-on activities and experiments at a fun and educational STEAM-inspired workshop. Ages 6-10.


Makers ‘n Builders
Thomas Jefferson
Wednesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m.
Discover, design, build and imagine with LEGOs, KEVA and STEM activities. Ages 5-12.

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