Fun Family Events in the Metro Area Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia

We want to do everything we can to help your family to get the most enjoyment out of living in this wonderful part of the world, so each month The Sold By Sisler Team publishes a calendar of area events and fun activities.

 

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October 28: Specialty Tea: Haunted Tea Party with the Tea Time Players
1pm, $26
This Halloween Specialty Tea Party is guaranteed to be fun! While sipping our signature Strathmore Blend Tea and sampling our unique tea menu, you can sit
back and watch the murder mystery, Who Killed the Dastardly Duke of Darjeeling? presented by the Tea Time Players.
Mansion at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
www.strathmore.org

October 28: Spy Magic: Disguise, Deception, Illusion and Espionage
6:30 pm, $15
Magicians, like spies, excel at the art of misdirection and deception. Join Jonna and Tony Mendez, both former CIA chiefs of disguise, as they explore how
magic and illusion have been used through the centuries to deceive the enemy. This survey ranges from the warfare philosophy of Sun Tzu to the CIA’s
consultations with illusionists who helped them overcome the challenges of operating in denied areas of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Go inside well
known World War II deception operations Mincemeat and Bodyguard and discover the trickery of war-time magician Jasper Maskelyne. Then it’s on to the Cold War and the Mendezes’ own work in the mean streets of Moscow which required a special blend of conjuring and chemistry. Using historical footage and film re-enactments, the Mendezes will enlighten the audience on the use of stage management and misdirection against the opposition.
International Spy Museum, 800 F St NW, Washington, DC 866-779-6873
http://www.spymuseum.org/index.php

October 31: Halloween Fest
6:30-8pm, Free
Costume parade, magic show, balloon artist, face painters, popcorn and hot chocolate,
City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6350
www.gaithersburgmd.gov

 

November 2008

 

November 1 & 2: DC Big Flea
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm $8
On Sale: Period & Country Furniture to Collectibles of All Eras at Affordable Prices! Featuring Glassware, Jewelry, Silver, Primitives, Porcelain and Much More!
South Hall, Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA 757-430-4735
www.damorepromotions.com

November 2: Day of the Dead Events / Día de los Muertos
7-9pm Free Reservations Required
The AAC will host the fourth annual Day of the Dead evening for adults, including a live mariachi band, altar decoration, food, craft, and storytelling. El Día de los muertos is a three-day Mexican holiday that celebrates the memory of relatives who have died. Due to the popularity of this event, reservations are required.
Arlington Arts Center Halloween Festivities, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 703-248-6800

November 3: The Who - Live
8pm $55-$205
The Verizon Center
www.verizoncenter.com

November 6-9: Museum Shop Around
Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm $8
Everyone will hope you're their secret santa this year when you give the distinctive selections from the very best of D.C. area museum gift shops, all in one convienient location.
Strathmore Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=4094

November 7: Politics is Murder - Dinner Theater at Blair Mansion Inn
Doors Open 6:30pm Show 8:30pm
Blair Mansion Inn Restaurant, 7711 Eastern Ave, Silver Spring, MD 301-588-1688
http://www.silverspringdowntown.com/event/politics-is-murder-dinner-theater-at-blair-mansion-inn3

November 7-9: Holiday Bazaar
Fri 4-8pm, sat 11am-8pm, sun 12-4pm Free
St. Mark’s annual food festival featuring crafts, jewelry & more.
St. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 River Rd. 301-229-6300
www.bethesda.org

November 7 - 23: The Sisters Rosensweig
Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm $12-$14 The show is suitable for ages 13 and older
Winner of the 1993 Outer Critics Circle award for Best Broadway Play, The Sisters Rosensweig presents a captivating portrait of three sisters reuniting after a lengthy separation and coming to terms with their differences, respect and love for one another. The New York Times called The Sisters Rosensweig “funny” and “observant,” noting that “…in dealing with social and cultural paradoxes, Ms. Wasserstein is, as always, the most astute of commentators.”
Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 301-258-6394
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn

November 11: Veterans Day at Mount Vernon
9am-4pm $13
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty or retired military. Special activities include a free patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers and a special wreathlaying by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Veterans are also invited to place a flower at Washington’s Tomb. All veterans receive free flags.
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, South end of the GW Parkway, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 703-799-5203
www.MountVernon.org

November 12-23: Flip Orley
Wed, Thurs 8:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:30pm & 10:30pm, Sun 8pm $15-$17
America's Premier Comic Hypnotist from "Entertainment Tonight"
http://www.dcimprov.com/comics/4

November 13: Second Thursday Art Night, Naked November Nights
6-9pm Free
Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-838-4565
www.torpedofactory.org/thursday.htm

November 14: Bethesda Art Walk
6-9pm
Visit 12 participating art galleries for an artistic and fun-filled Friday evening in downtown Bethesda. Enjoy artwork that has been created locally, nationally and internationally.
http://www.bethesda.org/

November 14: Maryland Symphony Orchestra
8pm $25
Bach, Haydn, Schnittke, Prokofiev...this musical history tour spans two centuries!
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 301-600-2828
www.weinbergcenter.org

November 14-16: Historic Alexandria Antiques Show & Sale
Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun Noon-5pm $15
More than 40 dealers offering fine examples of antique furniture and decorative accessories, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver, clocks, nautical items, prints, paintings, folk art, jewelry, fashion accessories and more.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Historic District Alexandria, 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-5811
www.HistoricAlexandriaFoundation.com

November 15: Seasonal Centerpiece Workshop
10am-12pm $30
Learn from a professional floral designer how to create seasonal centerpieces and apply your new skills to create arrangements all year round, especially at holiday time. All supplies are furnished.
The National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Meet in Visitors Center Lobby
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Information/hoursadm.html

November 18: Specialty Tea
1pm
Historic Tea & Tour
Strathmore Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=2218

November 19 - January 4: Peter Pan - The Musical
Wed, Thurs & Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 7pm & 7:30pm $38
Take a magical voyage this holiday season to a place where dreams are born. Fly to Never Never Land with the wide-eyed Darling children. Meet mischievous Lost Boys, feisty Tiger Lily, swashbuckling pirates, spunky Tinker Bell, and the ultimate young adventurer: Peter Pan. Whether you're grown up or not, this enchanting story and it's brilliant score will sprinkle your heart with fairy dust and leave you thinking lovely thoughts.
New Mainstage, Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3400
http://www.olneytheatre.org/ticketsprogramming/calendar/show.asp?id=20015882

November 21: Beyond the Beanstalk: The Jack Tales
10am Performance $6 Adults, $5 Students/Children 7pm Performance $10 Adults, $6 Seniors/Children
Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theater presents Beyond the Beanstalk: The Jack Tales. Exquisite puppetry takes audiences "beyond the beanstalk" for a truly magical adventure.
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 301-600-2828
www.weinbergcenter.org

November 21-23: Sugarloaf Craft Festival
Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm $8
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg
http://www.mcagfair.com/calendar/events_calendar.asp?ch=11&y=2008

November 22: St. Mary's 2008 Christmas Bazaar
10am-4pm Free
Miracles on Green Street! The Annual Christmas Bazaar is a wonderful St. Mary's School tradition with more than 60 exhibitors/vendors, Santa's Workshop Crafts, Gingerbread Houses, Bake Sale and Christmas Cafe, Flea Market/Kids' Closet, Children's Games and Prizes, Visit with Santa/Photo Keepsake, Yesterday's Books Sales, and Holiday Cinema.
St. Mary's School, 400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-535-1527

November 22 & 23: The Zee Heritage India Festival
Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm $5
Enjoy shopping, entertainment and food from India in one central location. The shopping portion of the event will feature exhibitors from all over South Asia that will be selling ethnic goods and services. Exhibitors & Services will include leather goods, furniture, handicrafts, gifts, rugs, garments, costume/real jewelry, home furnishing/decor products, herbal products, food products, corporate services and much more. In addition, a top Indian restaurant of the Washington Metro area will be featuring culinary delights from different parts of India. The event will also feature a live stage with tons of entertainment including fashion shows, beauty pageants, dance competitions and local talent performances.
North Hall, Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA 703-459-5000
www.hifestival.com

November 28: Frosty Friday
9am-9pm
Make yourself merry in Downtown Frederick! Restaurants and stores are open 9am - 9pm. Start your shopping day right with an early breakfast, and then enjoy caroling and holiday entertainment as you wander from shop to shop. Indulge in FREE hot cocoa and gift wrapping. You might see Frosty the Snowman himself! Visit the website to see all the activities and participating stores and restaurants.
http://www.downtownfrederick.org/play/FrostyFriday.htm

November 28-30: Mount Vernon by Candlelight
5-8pm Adults $18, Children 11 and under $12, Tickets are available at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at MountVernon.org starting November 1.
"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. A newly-formatted tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon.
"Mount Vernon by Candlelight" is the only time of year when the estate is open to the public for special evening tours. Mount Vernon's modern buildings include merry music and the opportunity for holiday shopping until 9pm.
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, South end of the GW Parkway, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 703-780-2000
www.MountVernon.org

November 28 - January 6: Christmas at Mount Vernon
9am-4pm Adults $13, Youth (6-11) $6
Mount Vernon is joyfully decking the halls for "Christmas at Mount Vernon," a special daytime program offered from Thanksgiving Day weekend through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Exciting additions this year include a dozen themed Christmas trees, a gingerbread Mount Vernon by former White House pastry chef Ronald Mesnier, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, and a Christmas camel just like George Washington had on the grounds during Christmas 1787! The popular tradition continues on opening the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion and inviting visitors to meet the charming "Mrs. Washington." Schedules may vary for dancing and "Mrs. Washington."
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, South end of GW Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 703-780-2000
www.MountVernon.org