BRAMBLETON PARKS & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

There’s no doubt Loudoun County has tons of kid-friendly places. But did you know how many fun parks, ponds, stores and events were right in our Brambleton backyard?!

RESIDENT EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

3rd Annual Brambleton Bunny Trail
JSRealty Brambleton Easter Eggs
Saturday, April 11th – 10AM – 2PM
This free event is great for kids 6 and under. Stroll along a portion of the Brambleton Trail System and visit vendors along the way where you will participate in a craft or activity. At the end of the trail you will be able to hunt for eggs at the Little Smiles Egg Hunt and visit the petting zoo. This event is for Brambleton residents only and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register each child that will participate, not the family. All ages are welcome to walk the trail but the egg hunt is for registered kids aged 6 and under.

Family Comedy Night
Saturday, April 25th – Shows at 6:30PM & 8PM
JS Realty Brambleton Comedy NightWe are excited to bring Taylor Mason to the community! Taylor Mason’s quick wit, flawless comedy delivery, unparalleled ventriloquism skills and brilliant material make him a hit with audiences of all ages. He is a ventriloquist, musician and stand-up comedian and also won Star Search in 1990, beating out some of the best known comics in the country. Show is rated PG; $15 per person. There will be two 30-45 minute shows: 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM at the Brambleton Corner Clubhouse. Tickets are limited, so purchase before they sell out. Please email events@brambleton.org with any questions.

SHOP/DINE AT BRAMBLETON TOWN CENTER

Go Bananas JS Realty Brambelton Go Bananas Birthday Vault
Not your average toy store! Their Exclusive In-Store Birthday Vault was designed just for kids. It is a hands-on gift registry where they “put on hold” those special toys your child dreams of. But you will love it because it will eliminate duplicate gifts and the items are those you have already given your approval.  Check out all the fun details here!

FROOTS
Eat, Drink and Be Healthy! Whether it’s meal time or snack time, Froots has something for everyone to enjoy, including a breakfast menu that is served all day! Check out their website for more details.

BRAMBLETON COMMUNITY PARKS
JS Realty Brambleton PlaygroundA wide array of parks located throughout Brambleton are available to serve the leisure and recreational needs of all Brambleton owners, residents, and their guests. Each park is open between dawn and dusk. Residents accessing parks need to be considerate of adjacent neighbors by using designated trails only. Please do not cut through residential lots.

Belmont Trace Park is located on either side of Connie Marie Terrace, just off Belmont Ridge Road and south Creighton Road, this park boasts a Gazebo, Open Play Field, Outdoor Basketball Court, Outdoor Volleyball Court, and Playground.

Brandt Park consists of playground, swings, and access to Brambleton’s trail system. The park is located on Amber Grove Drive near the intersection of Tradewind and Amber Grove, just west of Northstar Blvd..

JS Realty Brambleton Callalily ParkCallalily Park consists of playground, swings, open playfield, and access to Brambleton’s trail system. The park is located on Minerva Drive at the intersection of Callalily Way, just west of Creighton Corners Elementary.

Dragonfly Park is a small park on Legacy Park Drive between the Community Center and Legacy Elementary and provides passive enjoyment and a beautiful view of Brambleton’s 2nd largest pond. Residents can also access the pond for shoreline fishing from this location. Remember, Brambleton’s pond should only be fished on a “catch & release” basis.

Explorer Park is a small pocket park with a large hill that is used in the winter for sledding. The park also has an open playfield that can be used for neighborhood pickup games by the children. Located on Minerva Drive at the intersection of Explorer Drive.

Legacy Park is central to the community and all it’s activities. An 11-acre park located along Legacy Park Drive between Belmont Ridge Road and Olympia Drive, this park features 2 playgrounds, Basketball Court, Climbing Structures, Lighted Tennis Courts, Open Playfield, Natural Pond, Swings, and Waterfalls! The park is bordered by Belmont Ridge Road, Olympia Drive, Greenside Drive, and Legacy Park Drive. This park is open between dawn and dusk to all Brambleton owners, for residents, and their guests; with exception of the tennis courts. The lights on the tennis courts operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Keep your assessments down; please be sure to turn off the lights when exiting the courts!JS Realty Brambleton Morning Walk Park

Morning Walk Park features a playground with swings, trails and open playfields. The park is located on Morning Walk Drive at the intersection of Winter Haven Drive.

JS Realty Brambleton Woolsey ParkWoolsey Park consists of a playground, swings, and open playfield. The park is located on Woolsey Drive just south of Frontier Drive.

Tradewind Park this playground also has a rock climber. The park is located on Tradewind Drive near the intersection of Dove Wing.

Trent Grove Park consists of playground, swings, and open playfield. The park is located on Grahams Stable Square at the intersection of Boca Field Terrace.

JS Realty Brambleton Overlook East ParkOverlook East Park consists of a climbing structure and provides a great view for Briar Woods football or soccer games. The park is located adjacent to the water towers on Highcroft Terrace.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN BRAMBLETON & LOUDOUN COUNTY

Here’s a snapshot of some fun events coming up in Brambleton & Loudoun County!

::BRAMBLETON::

Saturday, March 14th
Brambleton’s 3rd Annual Comedy Night featuring Brian Parise

Tickets: $25 per person – includes show, dessert bar, and late night DJ.
Cash bar will be available.
Tickets & Event Details Here

Sunday, March 22nd, 2:00-6:00PM
Sexy Summer Showcase
We want you to love summer! The Sexy Summer Showcase will feature many local vendors offering the latest in fitness, health, and beauty.  Free bra fittings from Essential Bodywear, tips from Barre-Yo, Fitness Image Results, Tan Organiq, Lulu Lemon/IVIVVA, Beauty Counter Cosmetics and others to get ready for your best summer yet! Free Barre-X trial class will be offered immediately following the fair at 6:30 PM.  Light refreshments will be served. This event is FREE, but please RSVP by emailing Beth Huck at beth.huck@brambleton.org.

April 18,2015
8th Annual Step Sisters’ 5K Ribbon Run/Walk
StepSisters logo2The 8th annual Brambleton Ribbon Run/Walk will bring together an estimated 2,000 runners and walkers from the Brambleton community and beyond, united in an effort to improve the quality of life for those impacted with breast cancer here in Loudoun County. Click here to register or donate.

April 25,2015
Community Shred  – 8:30-11AM
Event held in parking lot behind FOX Cinemas, off Northstar Blvd

April 25,2015
Spring Yard Sale
Community Center Parking Lot + participating homes.  Visit Brambleton’s website for details!

For a complete list of events in Brambleton, click here.

::LOUDOUN COUNTY::

FAMILY DAYS at the Air & Space Museum!
Saturdays – March 14 & 21, April 11 & 25, May 2
Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Admission: Free, Parking $15
EVENT DETAILS HERE

St. Patrick’s Day Concert: LÚNASALunasaLive
Tuesday, March 17th, 8:00PM
Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln
Purcellville, VA 20132
Tickets: $55
Internationally recognized as the finest Irish instrumental band of recent times, Lúnasa has performed around the world, appearing at venues including the White House, the Hollywood Bowl and the Sydney Opera House. Now on tour from Ireland, Lúnasa is coming to Franklin Park to inaugurate a new tradition: A St. Patrick’s Day concert. Join us to hear the passion and virtuosity that has brought Lunasa to the forefront of authentic Celtic music.
Reserved seating. Call Box Office: (540)338-7973

2nd Annual Shakespeare in the ‘Burg Theatre Festival
Friday – Sunday, March 27-29th

Hamlet in the BurgThe 2nd annual Shakespeare in the ‘Burg theatre festival brings the internationally acclaimed American Shakespeare Center (ASC) back to the quaint, historic village of Middleburg.

This year ASC presents: Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing

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10 THINGS TO DO OVER SPRING BREAK IN LOUDOUN & FAIRFAX COUNTIES

1. Hop over to FAIR OAKS MALL and visit the Easter Bunny!
NEW interactive Bunnyville attraction and photo Hopportunity! Attraction opens March 28 through April 19. Times vary. Visit the Events site for details.

2. Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Fairfax Park Chocolate bunnies
Sunday, March 29th – sessions run 11AM – 3PM
Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds at Lake Fairfax Park. Pre-paid reservations required.
Register here.

3. Play at the Claude Moore Rec Center
46105 Loudoun Park Ln.
Sterling, VA 20164
Admission includes: access to the fitness center, competitive pool, leisure pool, gymnasium, indoor track, and open time on the rock wall.
One Day Resident Fees:
$3.75 ages 3-17
$5.50 ages 18-54
$3.75 ages 55

4. BOUNCE! At Pump It Up
Pump It Up of Loudoun County
73 Lawson Rd SE
Leesburg, VA 20175-4427
MANIC MONDAY JUMP, 12 – 2PM: Not only will each paid participant receive a playtime-with-kidsfree bag of popcorn after their fun filled 120min of jumping, but they will spin the prize wheel to have an opportunity to bounce for FREE or win special prizes. This is completely MANIC right? 10.00 per child. Please check our online schedule for availability.
2 FOR 1 TUESDAY GLOW JUMP, 12 – 2PM: This jump is a 2 for 1 child price, single jumpers are 11.00, so bring a friend or a sibling and let them bounce for FREE, or share the cost of one bounce and you both bounce for 1/2 price.

5. Movie Maddness! FREE Movie Matinees & Family Game Nights!
Visit the website to search for dates and times – see The Lego Movie, play Minute-to-Win-It, and so much more… for FREE!
Participating Libraries:
Ashburn, Cascades, Gum Spring, Purcellville, Rust, Sterling

6. Spring Break Make & Take – Crafting Fun!arts-and-crafts-table
Tuesday, 3/31, 2 – 4PM at Gum Spring Library
Spring-themed craft (all ages)
Wednesday, 4/1, 2PM at Sterling Library
Bring a shoebox and craft a Peeps diorama (all ages)
Click here for more information.

7. FLY A KITE DAY! Thursday, April 2nd
April is National Kite Month! Celebrate Spring at the Middleburg Community Center by flying a kite. Bring your own kite to fly or create a paper kite there! Please call 540-687-6375 to RSVP by Monday 3/30.

8. Spring Break Camps – Loudoun County Parks, Recs, and Community Services
March 30 – April 3, 7:30AM – 6:00PM each day
Camps offered at:
Bluemont Community Center (Bluemont)
Liberty Elementary (South Riding)
Algonkian Elementary (Sterling)
Register Here

9. Shop at Dulles Town Center (Sterling)
Visit the redesigned Food Court, Check out the New National’s Baseball themed “Kidtopia” Play Area, Regal Cinema 10 – now open! Play at Hadley Park – tucked away between Kent & Champion Drive, off Dulles Center Blvd.

10. “Flights of Fancy” — Stories for Childrenudvar hazy
 
Tuesday, March 31, 11AM and 11:30AM
 Admission: Free, Parking $15
Museum staff will read Man on the Moon by Anastasia Suen

                Afterwards, visitors ages two through eight-years-old will take part in a hands-on activity.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Virginia 20151

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BRAMBLETON EVENTS – SPRING 2015

The JS Realty Team here, keeping you up to date on Brambleton’s upcoming events.

 ONLY 18 more days till spring – I know we are excited and ready!!!

Flowers Blooming in Brambleton during Spring Brambleton Upcoming Events for March and April of 2015: Toast Masters 1st Tuesday of every Month
Click here for event specifics

Yard Debris Recycling will resume on March 3rd
Please see the community website

Summer Sexy Showcase
March 8th from 2 – 6PM
Location: Brambleton Corner Clubhouse and Pool
We’re Bringing Sexy back to Brambleton with our Summer Sexy Showcase to help you become your best you for Summer. Several vendors offering the latest in Fitness, Health, and Beauty, such as Tan Organiq, Barre-Yo, Lulu Lemon/IVIVVA, Beauty Counter, Young Living Essential Oils, among others will be there to help give you tips to get ready for your best summer yet! Free Barre-Yo Trial Class will be offered immediately following the fair at 6:30PM. We want you to love summer!

Brambleton’s 3rd Annual Comedy Night
Starring Brian Parise
March 14th, 7:30pm till Midnight
Tickets $25 per person
Ticket price includes show, dessert bar, and late night DJ.
Cash bar will be available.

Big Fitness Little Fitness
Adults will get a fully body strength and conditioning workout, while the kids get a fun and exciting dance conditioning workout!
Check out the details here

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
April 10th
Location: Legacy Park 8:30-9:30PM

Brambelton Bunny Trail
Callalily Play Area, 10AM – 1PM

Community Shred
April 25, 2015, 8:30-11:30AM
Event held in parking lot behind FOX Cinemas, off Northstar Blvd

Ribbon Run
April 18th
Click here for details

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