Stop by Fairmont Park for a relaxed meet-up with fellow DSANV families. All ages welcome! 9/21 is a day off for PWCS students.
The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Great Falls for a 1.5-hour inclusive football session. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in modified (non-contact) games. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).
Join us for a playdate with Special Olympics Loudoun County! Meet fellow athletes-to-be and their families while learning more about local Special Olympics offerings. This playdate is recommended for children ages 2-7 who have an intellectual disability or cognitive delay & their caregivers.
Imagine a place your child with Down syndrome can’t wait to visit—filled with friends, fun, adventure, and people who delight in who they are—while you get time to rest and recharge. Join Jill’s House CEO Dana Hecht and a Jill’s House parent raising a child with Down syndrome for this free, 1-hour virtual session.
Featuring good food/drinks, conversation, and fun. Come out for the evening and relax with friends -- new and old! This program is for dads or male caregivers of children & adults with Down syndrome.
Calling all DSANV artists! Join Dabble Creative Reuse Center for a Mixed Media Mixer. Socialize with friends while making a cool piece of mixed media art. Dabble will provide the materials. You bring the FUN! This class is for adults with Down syndrome (Ages 18+).
The 2026 Champion Football season has begun! Join the Woodson High School football team for a 1-hour inclusive football skills clinic. Participants will experience the thrill and camaraderie of team football while engaging in various running & passing drills. This co-ed activity is for children and adults with Down syndrome (Ages 5+).
Join DSANV at SimplyBe Coffee for an informal meet-up with fellow parents of children with Down syndrome. Grab a cup, sit back, and chat! Children are welcome! No registration required.
Dine out with DSANV! Stop into Pizza NY Margherita in Gainesville for a quick bite alongside DSANV buddies, new & old.
Calling all DSANV Chefs! Join Anna Sudha Community Kitchens for this inclusive culinary experience. Practice your cooking skills while preparing a delicious meal. This class is for teens/adults with Down syndrome (Ages 13+).
Make your Sunday un-FORE-gettable! Join fellow DSANV families for 18 holes at Jefferson Falls Mini Golf. All ages welcome!
Stop by and say “hi” to DSANV staff at Clemyjontri Park — a 2-acre all abilities playground! Event music will be provided by our very own DSANV VIP — DJ Brien!
This FREE event features arts & crafts, a community resource fair, and the Wonder Wagon Mobile Nature Center. Each guest will receive a ticket for the carousel and trackless train.
Join DSANV at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea for an informal meet-up with fellow parents of children with Down syndrome. Grab a cup, sit back, and chat! Children are welcome! No registration required.
DSANV joins Reston Bike Club’s 43rd Ken Thompson Reston Century. Choose from 4 different ride lengths — 100 miles, 62 miles, 31 miles, or a 10-mile family ride!
Does your child love music? Join Miss Chris for this free hour of music & games. This class is recommended for children ages 0-8 with Down syndrome & their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
Join us for a playdate with Special Olympics Loudoun County! Meet fellow athletes-to-be and their families while learning more about local Special Olympics offerings. This playdate is recommended for children ages 2-7 who have an intellectual disability or cognitive delay & their caregivers.
Join DSANV for a free outdoor concert at the beautiful Harris Pavilion in Downtown Manassas. Camping chairs and/or picnic blankets are encouraged.
Dine out with DSANV! Stop into Foster's Grille in Downtown Manassas for a quick bite alongside DSANV buddies, new and old.
DSANV is partnering with iCan Shine to bring the iCan Swim Camp to Northern Virginia. Teaching people with disabilities to swim is not only a good idea, it’s essential. Creating an effective swimming program for people with disabilities takes a patient understanding of each swimmer as well as a well-thought-out plan for how the lessons can be adapted to each child. This is the foundation of our iCan Swim program.
Join Arlene Lechner, M.Ed & Melissa Hochberg, M.Ed (Co-Founders of EASE) for a 1-hour virtual information session designed for caregivers and self-advocates. Discuss the importance of education surrounding consent, boundaries, relationships, and online safety for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Make WAVES with DSANV! Signal Bay Waterpark features slides, water cannons, a lazy river, and MORE! All ages welcome!
DSANV is partnering with iCan Shine to bring the iCan Swim Camp to Northern Virginia. Teaching people with disabilities to swim is not only a good idea, it’s essential. Creating an effective swimming program for people with disabilities takes a patient understanding of each swimmer as well as a well-thought-out plan for how the lessons can be adapted to each child. This is the foundation of our iCan Swim program.
Join DSANV at SimplyBe Coffee for an informal meet-up with fellow parents of children with Down syndrome. Grab a cup, sit back, and chat! Children are welcome! No registration required.
Join us for a Moms’ Night Out at Lark Brewing Company! Meet new friends at this casual social get together. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
New & Expectant Families - This breakfast is for you! Connect with other families while enjoying a relaxed meal together. For families with a child with Down syndrome 3 years old and under & families expecting a child with Down syndrome. We can’t wait to meet you!
Learn to make earrings out of clay with local artist and DSANV community member, Lindsay W. No experience required! This class is for individuals with Down syndrome Ages 13+.
Spend your summer morning with DSANV at Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. On this magical stage tucked amongst the trees, witness a one-hour performance from Omnium Circus, a singularly inclusive and accessible circus.
Make Summer 2026 extra SWEET! Join DSANV for an ice cream social at local favorite, Swirlie’s Soft-Serve Manassas! The first 100 VIPs and immediate family members to arrive will receive a coupon for a FREE small ice cream!
Does your child love music? Join Miss Chris for this free hour of music & games. This class is recommended for children ages 0-8 with Down syndrome & their caregivers. Siblings welcome!
