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Grab & Go Kids Planner: October Fun

Fun with the family this sunny fall week.

Enjoy the crisp October weather by getting out with your family for the different performances and races this week.

  • Head over to and pick up October’s monthly mind bender contest form and complete it with the whole family.  This month’s topic is “Monster Mania.” You could win a prize if you submit your answers! Forms must be completed and turned in by Sept. 30 by 5 p.m. for the drawing.
  • Attend Bingo night with the OWL Volunteer Fire Department in Woodbridge on Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 at 5:15 p.m.
  • Enjoy an afternoon at the on everyday from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Stop by the Potomac Community Library Expansion Kick Off Reception on Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Join other readers at for the Jumpstart’s Read for the Record program on Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Enjoy the Manassas Chorale Fall performance of “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Learn about different Birds of Prey at Lake Ridge Park on Oct. 8 at 9 a.m.
  • Make a “Fire! Fire!” craft at the Second Saturday Story Hour and Craft at Chinn Park Regional Library on Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m.
  • Bring your children to Potomac Community Library for the Safety First!: Ident-a-Child program on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m.
  • Bring your children in grades 4 and up to the Zombies at the Library! program at Chinn Park Regional Library on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.
  • Support the local middle and high school celebrities by attending a sporting event:
    • Gar-Field Senior High School and Woodbridge Senior High School cross country at Occoquan Regional Park on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.
    • Woodbridge Senior High School junior varsity and varsity football at Potomac High School on Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
    • Gar-Field Senior High School varsity field hockey at Hylton High School on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
    • Gar-Field Senior High School vs. Woodbridge Senior High School on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.
    • Woodbridge Senior High School varsity football vs. Potomac High School on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
    • Gar-Field Senior High School vs. Woodbridge Senior High School varsity field hockey on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
    • Woodbridge Senior High School volleyball at Forest Park High on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m.
    • Gar-Field Senior High School volleyball vs. Potomac High School on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m.
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