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Missing Link – Free Passes

This April, meet Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the… Read More

The Best Of Enemies – Early Screening

THE BEST OF ENEMIES is a timely, inspiring drama starring Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures) and Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri). Based on a true story, THE BEST OF ENEMIES centers on the extraordinary relationship between Ann Atwater (Henson), a fearless and outspoken civil rights activist who faced off against C.P. Ellis (Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader, to blaze the way for school desegregation in Durham, North Carolina, in 1971. Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Nick Searcy, John Gallagher Jr., and Bruce McGill Director: Robin Bissell… Read More

Marvel Universe LIVE! Coloring Sheet & Giveaway!

Have you heard that Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to the Eagle Bank Arena this month? Marvel fans, assemble for this live, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man join forces with Doctor Strange, master of the mystic arts, in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki’s hands in this all-new, spectacular arena production. Get all the show details here!  My family and I are counting down the days to the show! Download this coloring sheet, discount code AND enter to win a family… Read More

A Bronx Tale in DC ~ Win Tickets!

A BRONX TALE – Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Bursting with high, energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from Alan Menken, the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A BRONX TALE is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family. Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro and Tony® winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical, based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri’s story, that The New York Times hailed as “A Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”… Read More

Wonder Park ~ Special Event & Activity Pages!

WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. Wonder Park has a star studded cast with the voice talents of Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, John Oliver, Mila Kunis, Kenan Thompson, Ken Jeong, Norbert Leo Butz, Brianna Denski and Ken Hudson Campbell.  This movie looks like a lot of fun! My kids and  are really excited to see it! We have these fun coloring sheets to share and free passes to a special screening! Want to join us for an early screening this weekend? Grab your tickets below!  WP_ColoringPage  Boomer… Read More

Fighting With my family – Free Screening

See Fighting With My Family first! This film is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE superstar, Paige. Born into a tight knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her family and face this new, cut-throat world alone. Paige’s journey pushes her to dig deep, fight for her family, and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a… Read More

Galentine’s Day Screening – Five Feet Apart!

You’re invited to a special Galentine’s Day screening this Wednesday for the upcoming flick from CBS Films, FIVE FEET APART! There will also be free candy and drinks at this screening for guests. This would make for a fun mother/daughter night out, or a fun girls night out!  Grab your free passes here!  Screening details: Wednesday, February 13th AMC Tysons 7 PM Stella Grant (Haley Lu Richardson) is every bit a seventeen-year-old… she’s attached to her laptop and loves her best friends. But unlike most teenagers, she spends much of her time living in a hospital as a cystic fibrosis… Read More

DIY Valentine Slime

Valentine’s Day is almost here! I have the perfect gift for your little one to make for their friends! That’s right, we are making ValenSLIME! What kid isn’t into ooey gooey slime right now? This is the perfect Valentine gift to make for one or many. It is so easy to duplicate, and you will have a blast doing it. DIY Valentine Slime Tutorial  My daughter and I had so much fun making Valentine slime in one of the gorgeous Winchester Homes models in Brambleton. Not only was it the perfect backdrop for family time, but I could totally picture… Read More

See The Lego Movie 2 at the Warner Bros. Theater

Come make a day out of seeing the Lego Movie 2 at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History! Make sure to stop by the Superhero’s exhibit complete with George Reeves’s Superman costume from Adventures of Superman and Halle Berry’s Storm costume from X-Men. And don’t miss The BatMobile from Tim Burton’s film “Batman” parked right outside the Warner Bros. Theater. This would make for an epic day of fun! They are even having a special discount for kids on Tuesday’s! The deal is $5 for the 12:20 PM showing and $7.50 for the 5:20 PM showing!  Get tickets here!… Read More

Win Tickets to See Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment!

My Family and I are so excited to see Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment next week! Do you want to see the show too? I have an exciting giveaway to share!  Thrill to high-speed stunts, as Lightning McQueen and the crew of Disney•Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into adventure with Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, as she explores her undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the Disney•Pixar Toy Story gang escape Sunnyside Daycare in a daring adventure to get back to Andy’s room. Plus, enter the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and… Read More