Looking for something to do with your children when school is out? A Fairfax, VA family therapist shares family activities in the Northern Virginia area.

1. What to do together
when school is out?
Recommendations for
Fairfax families

2. Schools are closed and daycare centers are enjoying
well-deserved time off over the Holidays. Does this
leave you wondering how you’ll spend the extra family
time together? I’ve compiled a list of activities in the
Fairfax area for people of all ages to enjoy! This list is a
great resource for this long vacation, as well as
upcoming snow days. These activities are sure to give
your family quality time, outside of the home, sparking
creativity and connection while beinqg active right in
the Fairfax Community.

3. Children’s Science Center – Fairfax, Fair Oaks
Mall
The Children’s Science Center in Fairfax’s Fair Oaks Mall
is an interactive, collaborative learning center focused
on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) exhibits. Your family can create, build, discover,
and explore the endless exhibits with various
challenges and crafts throughout your visit. The Science
Center is for ages 2 and above, focusing on elementary
school kids. However, there is plenty to enjoy for
younger teenagers as well! A family outing sure to
create enjoyable memories around innovation and
learning.

4. Udvar Hazy – Chantilly
Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center in Fairfax’s neighboring
town of Chantilly is another great option for a family
outing. The expansive warehouse gives the kids room
to run and witness the various air crafts used
throughout history. This hanger also includes airspace
crafts, an IMAX theatre, and the Donald D. Engen
Observation Tower to observe airplanes arriving and
departing from Dulles Airport. This is a family favorite
outing of mine for the Winter due to the indoor walking
and exploring to move our bodies and exposure to
history.

5. Next Stop Theatre – Herndon
If you are looking for some more culture in your
family, but don’t have the budget or patience to
venture out to DC. There is a great option for you
much closer to Fairfax. Next Stop Theatre is a
professional theatre company that prides itself on
being unique and bringing culturally diverse stories
and plays to its’ stage. Not only do they have show
options for your older, more mature children, but
they often feature a Family Event show that is
accessible and enjoyable for your younger ones.

6. Fairfax Indoor Playgrounds
For those parents that simply need a place for your
young children, toddlers or babies to be active, exercise
their bodies and minds in a warm, kid-friendly, safe
location, Fairfax has endless options. Below is a list of
my favorite Indoor Playgrounds for children

7. • Jolly Yolly – Fairfax
• Nook – Fairfax, Mosaic
• Busy Bee’s – Fairfax Corner
• Chuck E’ Cheese – Fairfax
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9. 1. Schedule an appointment at one of our convenient
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