XP from VA board: NOVA activities

soldiersgrl3 · May 2011

I am a nanny for twin 2.5 year old girls. I'm looking for some activities to do with them this summer. We live in Prince William County. I'm fairly new to the area and we've only ventured to the local libraries. I'm hoping to find some reasonably priced activities for them.

hersheykiss · May 2011

I would try your local parks & rec, maybe even check out your city's website (if they have one) for local activities. Also check out your local museums.

LoveEeyore · May 2011

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/

We do a lot through here.

https://www.facebook.com/momslikemedulles?ref=ts

Frankly at nearly 2 my guys are content to walk and walk and walk.... I would make sure they know how to walk holding hands and stop at curbs and stuff before venturing out to activities. The age is mercurial as it is, but with twins, whether they are going in opposite directions, or in cahoots to outsmart you, 2 is far more than twice the anything. Good luck!

twopeasinapod · May 2011

My mom always takes my son to fantasy park when we visit.

https://www.our-kids.com/static/?f=fantasyplayground

The Housewife · May 2011

Check out the Prince William Park Authority website. There are a few parks in the area that have lots of kids activities and classes.

A lot of places offer morning discounts for younger kids. Splash down water park used to (not sure if they still do), and some of the bounce houses (house of bounce).

Fair Oaks and Dulles Mall both have pretty good indoor play areas.

Toddlin Time in Manassas has decent rates.

Frying Pan Park is fun and free.

Fairfax Corner has a fountain that kids can play in and a train ride.

I_love_cupcakes · May 2011

I know Fairfax and Loudoun counties have water parks at the regional parks. I can't get to a link right now, but the one near me is called Volcano Island. Also, Clemyjontri park is a lot of fun for kids, and the carousel is only like $1.50.