Saturday, May 18, 2024
BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run
Join us for this family-friendly fundraising event as we celebrate the everyday superheroes that make a positive impact in the lives of DC area youth. BEST Kids empowers foster and at-risk youth to build healthy and successful futures through mentoring, college and career readiness, and life-skills programs. The theme of this year’s event is “Race for Impact” as we seek to bring about positive change in the lives of the youth we mentor and serve. We will have music, refreshments, activities for the kids, amazing prizes, goodie bags, and more! Feel free to dress in your favorite Superhero costume as we celebrate the heroes making a difference in the lives of foster and at-risk youth in the DC area.
Event Information
- When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 (8:00 AM - 9:45 AM)
- Where: Bluemont Park, 329 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA 22203 map
- Fee: 5K: Adults-$45; Ages 13-17 - $20-Youth 5K (12 & under) -Free; Fun Run - Free
- Contact: Letrice Weaver, (202) 743-1449
- For more information: click here
Monday, May 20, 2024
Tee Up with Food for Others Golf Tournament
Join us for our 2024 Food for Others Golf Tournament to support families experiencing food insecurity in Northern Virginia. The tournament will be held at the award-winning International Country Club in Fairfax, VA on Monday, May 20th. 100% of net proceeds will help Food for Others feed over 3,000 families and 3,900 school children each week.
Event Information
- When: Monday, May 20, 2024 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Where: International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033 map
- Fee: $700 per foursome
- Contact: Anna Slaten, (571) 568-9562
- For more information: click here
Friday, June 7, 2024
Community Forklift First Friday
Family fun at the reuse warehouse! Community Forklift will be open late for live music, food and drinks for sale, local artist and vendor booths, and discounts on salvaged and surplus home goods and building materials. Our material donation drop-off bay will be open late too!
Event Information
- When: Friday, June 7, 2024 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781 map
- Contact: Events Team, (301) 985-5180
- For more information: click here
Friday, July 5, 2024
Community Forklift First Friday
Family fun at the reuse warehouse! Community Forklift will be open late for live music, food and drinks for sale, local artist and vendor booths, and discounts on salvaged and surplus home goods and building materials. Our material donation drop-off bay will be open late too!
Event Information
- When: Friday, July 5, 2024 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781 map
- Contact: Events Team, (301) 985-5180
- For more information: click here
Monday, July 29, 2024
Barker's Summer Fun Kids Day Program
The Barker Adoption Foundation
A summer adoption-and fun-focused week for your child to experience more of who they are and who they will become! This new innovative summer program for rising 4th to 8th graders will provide the opportunity for your child to connect with other adopted children and engage in fun outdoor and indoor activities, arts & crafts, and thoughtful adoption-focused exercises to continue building social skills, adoption identity, and confidence. Activities will take place at Barker's Bethesda office and two local parks.
Event Information
- When: Monday, July 29, 2024 (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM)
- Where: Barker Bethesda Office, 7979 Old Georgetown Road, First Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 map
- Fee: $475/week
- Contact: Missy Herendeen, (301) 664-9664
- For more information: click here
Friday, August 2, 2024
Community Forklift First Friday
Family fun at the reuse warehouse! Community Forklift will be open late for live music, food and drinks for sale, local artist and vendor booths, and discounts on salvaged and surplus home goods and building materials. Our material donation drop-off bay will be open late too!
Event Information
- When: Friday, August 2, 2024 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Where: Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781 map
- Contact: Events Team, (301) 985-5180
- For more information: click here