2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide

FRANKLIN PARK PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS CENTER

A Celtic Christmas With Cassie & Maggie Ages 1+ Nova Scotian folk duo, Cassie and Maggie, blend traditional and contemporary Celtic music with fiddle, piano, guitar, vocal harmonies, and step dancing. This Gold Star Event is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center. Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. Sa 4:00-5:30pm 12/20 $25 Reserved Seating Holiday Tea & The Barter Players: I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas Ages 3+ The Barter Theatre professional touring theater company brings a magical musical adventure to our stage! It’s Christmas time at the Ypsilanti Zoo, and everyone there eagerly anticipates the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo. Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited! Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org Su 3:00-4:00pm 12/21 $12, Show only Su 1:30-4:00pm 12/21 $20, First tea, then show Su 3:00-5:15pm 12/21 $20, First show, then tea Laser Light Show: Winter Holiday Adventure Ages 3+ This 40-minute laser sing-along is bursting with colorful animations set to a medley of holiday classics and recent smash hits! Meet the star of the Winter Holiday Adventure, our friend Squeaky the laser penguin. Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. Tu 3:00-4:00pm 12/30 $10 Planetarium Programs: Rocky Worlds: The Four Inner Planets Embark on a 45 minute tour of the four rocky planets of our solar system! From fiery Venus to stormy Mars we will learn about the volcanoes, canyons, and polar ice caps on these four small but mighty planets. This planetarium show will prove even small worlds hold big wonders! Tickets: franklinparkartscenter.org Su 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00pm 1/18 $10 Lunar New Year Celebration: Choy Wun Dance Troupe Ages 1+ Celebrate the year of the Horse with the dynamic Choy Wun Dance Troupe. Make a craft and sip hot tea as you embrace the energy of our lobby art exhibit “Freedom”. Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org Sa 3:00-5:00pm 2/28 $10 Ages 18+ Guided mindful exploration in our Gallery. Engage with art through a lens of presence and curiosity. Gently open the door to deeper perception, noticing subtle details, connections, memories and emotions. Moments of quiet discovery and invitations to engage in group reflection. Instructor: Lauren Lang M 8:00-9:00am 1/26 $10 263513-01 M 8:00-9:00am 2/23 $10 263513-02 Gentle Yoga in the Gallery Ages 18+ WELLNESS Meditation Class: The Art of Noticing Art-inspired gentle yoga emphasizes slow and deliberate movements, allowing you to connect with your breath and body. Lean into the inspiring art on our gallery walls while stretching, breathing and slowly moving from pose to pose. Accessible and adaptable for all levels of practice. Some mats will be available- bring your own if you have one. Instructor: Lauren Lang M 8:00-9:00am 2/9 $10 263514-01

FRANKLIN PARK PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS CENTER VISUAL ARTS CENTER

36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132 540-338-7973 • frankliparkartscenter.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Closed Christmas, 12/24 (noon), & 12/25, New Year’s Day 1/1 Facebook.com/FranklinPark.ArtsCenter

Start Lunch With The Arts Ages 16+ Bring your own lunch for an artful and engaging interaction with an exhibiting artist. Learn about their process and what inspired them to enter this exhibit. Register here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org W 12:00-1:00pm 1/14 Free W 12:00-1:00pm 2/18 Free Music For Dessert Ages 18+ This curated live music series provides an intimate concertwith engaging musicians in a variety of genres. Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org W 7:00-8:00pm 1/7-2/25 $15 Cabin Fever Film Festival Ages 16+ Celebrate the 9 th year of this community film festival featuring films created by residents of Loudoun County or those with ties to the community. This year’s theme is “Independence.” Awards presentation in the categories of best in the theme & audience favorite. Purchase tickets at: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. F 7:00-9:00pm 1/30 $10 With reception Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 1/31 $5 Exhibition On Screen Film: Michelangelo - Love and Death Ages 16+ The life and work of Michelangelo, one of the most important artists of the Italian High Renaissance, are brought to life in this art documentary through an exhibition in the National Gallery that also explores his relationship with da Vinci. This film is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center. Purchase tickets here: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. F 5:00-7:00pm 2/6 $8 Monthly Puppet Shows Ages 2+ Our monthly puppet shows are family-friendly entertainment and a great introduction for younger children to experience live theatre. Purchase tickets on our website: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. Blue Sky Puppets: Pigs At The Pole W 10:00-11:00am 12/10 $5 Barefoot Puppets: Little Red & The Gingerbread Man W 10:00-11:00am 1/7 $5 Beech Tree Puppets: The Hollow Stump W 10:00-11:00am 2/4 $5 Story Telling Open Mic Ages 12+ The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it with others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers are welcome! Purchase tickets: www.franklinparkartscenter.org. F 6:00-8:00pm 12/19 $5 Th 6:00-8:00pm 1/22 $5 Th 6:00-8:00pm 2/19 $5

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