SOLAR ECLIPSE FESTIVAL (All Ages) Celebrate the 90% Total Solar Eclipse with us festival style! Join us for a day of arts and crafts, games, eclipse information, and a safe solar eclipse viewing party. Solar glasses are first come, first serve. Call 571-367-8360 for more information. Location: Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park 374717-01 Free M 4/8 2:00pm-4:00pm ECLIPSE WATCH PARTY (Ages 4 & up) Think spring! On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. In Loudoun County the eclipse peaks around 3:15pm, starts at 2:00pm and ends at 4:30pm. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes be- tween the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Join PRCS staff at Lovettsville Community Park to safely view this spectacular event. Children under 13 must be accompanied by
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DCC SPRING SIZZLE (All Ages) Whether you’re a local resident or passing through, our Spring Cookout is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us on April 5th for an unforgettable day of delightful snacks, boundless bouncing, and playful adventures. DCC is where springtime memories are made! Bring your family, bring your friends—let’s make this Spring Cookout a celebration to remember! See you there! Call 703-771- 5913 for more information. Location: Douglass Community Center Pavilion Free F 4/5 2:00pm-6:00pm BIG TRUCK DAY (NO LCPS DAY) (All Ages) Are you interested in big trucks and tractors?! Come and have a hands- on experience at Big Truck Day! You will be able to push buttons, beep horns, enjoy the bells, whistles, and sirens as you climb on and explore various trucks, tractors and more! Lunch provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Children 2 & under free. Weather permitting; preregistration required. Call 540-338-5882 for more information. Location: Philomont Community Center 311700-01 $5 F 4/5 12:00pm-2:00pm LVCC SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY (Ages 7 & up) A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America! The next total solar eclipse will be 2044! Join us at LVCC for a fun viewing party! The eclipse will start at 2:00pm and peaks at 3:15pm. Don’t miss this special event. We will provide all participants with solar eclipse glasses. Please note that glasses are one size fits all, limited supply avail- able. You must register by March 18 to guarantee glasses. Please take precautions for children under the age of 7, parental supervision is required and recommended for the safety of all participant’s eyes. Location: Loudoun Valley Community Center 301901-01 Free M 4/8 1:45pm – 3:30pm COSMIC CELEBRATION AT BCC (All Ages) Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event – a total solar eclipse! Experience the awe as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, turning day into twilight. As the furthest west community center in the County, Bluemont offers a great spot for eclipse watching. We’re hosting a viewing party in the field behind the Caboose, with extra eclipse glasses for everyone who stops by. It’s the perfect place to see the eclipse clearly, away from city lights. Don’t miss out on this amazing sky show - Eclipse peaks at 3:15pm! Call 540-554-8643 or email
an adult. Call 540-338-7603 for information. Locations: Lovettsville Community Park 376502-01 Free M 4/8
2:30pm-4:30pm
HISTORIC ENCOUNTERS DAY (All Ages) Step into the past with Claude Moore Park, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, and the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association as you engage in immersive historic activities. Check out some historic cooking, stop by the black- smith shop, visit historic buildings, and more. Go to heritagefarmmuseum.org to register. Ages 3 & under free. Call 571-258-3700 for more information. Location: Claude Moore Park Historic Area & Heritage Farm Museum Per Person $10 Group rate $7.50 (4 or more), $5 (20 or more) W 4/10 10:00am-2:00pm EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP AT CMP (All Ages) Would you like the chance to help keep the park looking wonderful? Look no further. Join us for the day and lend a helping hand in our continuous effort to keep the park’s trails, streams, and fields beautiful and clean. Call 571-258-3700 for more information. Location: Claude Moore aPrk Visitor Center 361712-01 Free Sa 4/13 9:30am-12:00pm SPRING FAMILY FAIR (All Ages) Come out to have some fun at this family festival and support new moms and local moms explore different venders, with entertainment magic show, DJ, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, fire truck, and Kona Ice. Location: Sterling Community Center 303709-01 Free Sa 4/13 10:00am-1:00pm BATTLE OF THE BRICKS (Ages 3-17) Calling all LEGO enthusiasts and builders! Gather your LEGO bricks and get ready for the Battle of the Bricks! This is an incredible opportunity for LEGO lovers from ages 3 to 17 to showcase their creativity and skill. The contest is divided into three divisions, ensuring fair competition among participants of similar age and experience. All participants are required to bring their own LEGO bricks for the contest. Winners of each division will be awarded a prize. Call 571-258-3600 for more information. Location: Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center 373749-01 $10 Sa 4/13 3:00pm-5:00pm TAKE IT TO THE COURT 2! SPRING SOCCER TOURNAMENT (Ages 14-17) Come out and play some 5 on 5 games of indoor soccer. Pick your team and one sub to participate. Prizes, music, and bragging rights. Contact SCC
BCC@loudoun.gov for more information. Location: Bluemont Community Center 306704-01 Free M
4/8
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SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY (All Ages) Experience one of nature’s most dramatic and rare sights — a total eclipse of the Sun! Join a viewing party to learn about this thrilling phenomenon through educational activities and hands-on demonstrations while we watch the process unfold. Staff will be conducting wildlife camera monitoring and sound re- cording during the eclipse as part of a citizen science project. Free viewing glasses and popcorn provided to registered participants, then on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Call 703-737- 8894 for more information. Location: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve 367731-01 Free M 4/8 2:00pm-4:00pm SOLAR ECLIPSE EXTRAVAGANZA (All Ages) Round up your family and friends for a Solar Eclipse viewing party at Douglass Community Center! Enjoy treats and other activities before we watch the sky darken as the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun! Complimentary protective glasses will be provided for a safe and unforgettable viewing experience. Call 703-771-5913 for more information. Location: Douglass Community Center Pavilion 304708-01 Free M 4/8 2:00pm-4:30pm
for more information 703-430-9480. Location: Sterling Community Center 303710-01 $2 F
4/19
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EARTH DAY LOUDOUN (All Ages) Join Loudoun County PRCS for a celebration of our planet! Connect
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