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December 5, 2017

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Santa is Visiting Ashburn’s Inova Emergency Room Open House!
You're invited to Inova's state-of-the-art Emergency Room on December 6th for an Open House!

From 6 to 8 pm, learn first-hand how Inova is equipped to care for patients of all ages, in any emergency situation. Plus, Santa will be on hand for free photos as you enjoy cookie decorating, balloon artists, a treasure hunt, and more! Plus, don't forget your favorite stuffed toy for their on-site Teddy Bear Clinic, too!
Can’t-Miss December Fun at Monkey Joe’s
Any day is a great day to play at Monkey Joe’s Dulles! But, be sure to save-the-date for these extra special December opportunities for some jumping, bouncing, and sliding fun:

• Special $5 Admission | Today-Dec 15
• National Monkey Day Celebration | Dec 14
• Holiday Break Open Play | Dec 18
• Exceptional Kids Night | Dec 27
• Noon Year’s Eve Celebration | Dec 31
The Ultimate Guide to All-Things-Holiday
From twinkling lights to carols and hot cocoa — the holidays in Northern Virginia are a special time of year! Be sure to bookmark our comprehensive Guide of holiday-inspired fun! This week, save-the-dates and check out:

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You're invited to learn about Gateway's Kindergarten Enrichment and After School Programs, as well as meet their staff and tour their campus... more

At Dollar or Less Days, select downtown museums and attractions offer admission for just $1 or less! Participating venues include Historic Ships in Baltimore, Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium, and Port Discovery Children’s Museum... more

Join The Newton School for an inspirational morning workshop where Orly Wahba (author of Kindness Boomerang and founder of Life Vest Inside) will speak about the magic of kindness... more

This annual 1K fun run and 5K/10K is sure to get you and your little ones into the holiday spirit! The runs precedes a meet and greet with Santa, free massages, food, and more for all ages... more

Art Camp | Dec 19-20 & Dec 21-22
When school's out, let the kids enjoy art camp with The Painted Tiger Art Studio! Budding artists will learn painting and drawing techniques, plus enjoy a trip to the National Gallery of Art... more

Monkey Joe’s Dulles wants to know how old your kiddos are because on Thursdays, you pay their age as the admission price... more
Guide to Open Houses:
Preschools/Private Schools
Exploring new academic programs, from Preschool to High School, can be overwhelming. Help yourself by attending an open house or scheduling a tour at these parent-loved private schools.
Expert Advice
DullesMoms.com is proud to host a variety of thought leaders and experts ready to share advice and questions. With your family in mind, they tackle a broad range of topics:

Barakat Orthodontics
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Dr. Wellner, Chiropractic Physician
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Moss Building & Design
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John C. Flood
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Jen McCann, Realtor
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Dr. Erin Kardel, Psychologist
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Bright Horizons
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Children's Speech Therapy Center
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