We’ve got a list of Dino-mite activities and events for the whole family to try out this May. Check out the full list!

Gaithersburg Book Festival

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free celebration of great books and great writing for the whole family. The festival’s popular Children’s Village is full of literary fun, including presentations and book signings by dozens of children’s authors, writing workshops and engaging activities. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 21! Washington Parent is a proud sponsor of the Gaithersburg Book Festival.

The Jurassic Encounter

Feel the ROAR in Northern Virginia! The Jurassic Encounter Dinosaur Walk-Thru runs for 10 days only: May 20-May 30. This family fun adventure will be at Bull Run Special Events Center. Get up close with over 50 life-size animatronic & static figures. Enjoy digging for bones, photo ops and much more!

Boar’s Head Resort

The Boomerang Family Getaway allows parents to enjoy all that Boar’s Head Resort and Charlottesville, Va. have to offer while children are fully entertained with kid-friendly activities. Kids play at camp during the day while parents can enjoy the resort or tour Charlottesville. Families reunite in the evenings for together-time.

Rainbow Families’ Annual Family Conference:

A Tradition for LGBTQ+ Families, Parents & Prospective Parents

Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A full day of inspiration, important discussions & community-building. Informative workshops for all stages of our lives. Resource Fair. Dedicated meet-up for LGBTQ Parents (and Prospective Parents) of Color. KIDS CAMP available for children 5-12. Takes place at Barrie School, 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, Md. Washington Parent is a proud sponsor of Rainbow Families’ Annual Family Conference.

Magic Show at Gaithersburg Arts Barn

Transform your perception of reality with Adam Stone. His performance contains a psychological cocktail of methods such as hypnosis, suggestive influence, and good old fashion trickery to boggle your mind, ensnare your senses, and basically mess with your personal reality. Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg, Md. 20878. Purchase tickets from gburg.md/AOTG

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