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13 Halloween Activities
There are tons of great Halloween events happening this month! We've compiled a list of the best 13 Nighttime Chills & Daylight Thrills- everything from zombie walks to creepy haunted houses!
Make sure you check the scare level to see which events are appropriate for your kids' ages.
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October Festivals and Fun
We've put together a master list of all things fall happening this month! It includes pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall festivals, Oktoberfests, theater performances and more happening all month in the DMV! to start planning your family's fall fun!
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Girls on the Run 5K
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia invites you and your family to join us for a Family Friendly 5K Weekend.
When: Nov. 22 at Potomac Nationals Baseball Stadium in Woodbridge, VA
Nov. 23 along the Potomac River in Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Both 5Ks are open to the public, and runners of all ages and abilities. Bring the whole family!
Event registration and details can be found at: www.novafamily5k.org
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The Addams Family Musical
When: Friday, Oct. 31 - Sunday, Nov. 9
Cost: $10 - $15 
Location:
McLean High School Burks Auditorium
1633 Davidson Rd.
McLean, VA
For more information, click here!
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Maryland Emancipation Day Celebrations
When: Saturday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 2
Location:
Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton, MD
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Day of the Dead Celebration
When: Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 
Location:
National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth Street & Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C.
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Mom Blog: The MomTini Lounge
Title: PEP News and How Brain Development Plays Into Parenting and Discipline
I am happy to share that I recently accepted a volunteer Board of Directors position with PEP, the Parent Encouragement Program, and am chairing their marketing committee to help their incredible team find new ways to reach even more parents than
 the 11,000 they've served to date. For years, I have been a PEP student and fan and have happily promoted PEP's value
to fellow parents. I'm very excited to be more involved, and look forward to bringing MomTini readers more "tips and tools for the business of motherhood" through my new role at PEP. I've.... to read the rest, click here!
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Your Friends at Washington FAMILY
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 The results are in! Our "Best for FAMILIES" winners and finalists list can be found here and in our July 2014 issue! We hope you enjoy and keep a look out for next year's survey! | |
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