Events around town!

If our calendar doesn't have enough going on for you, then check out this extra stuff around town! Thanks Alison for putting this together!

Upperville Colt and Horse Show
8 a.m. Monday-Sunday, June 4-10
Upperville Show Grounds
Rt. 50, 1 mile East of Upperville Upperville, VA•
Information: 540-687-5740 • Price: $10 per day, Free for children under 12

First held in 1853, the Upperville Colt and Horse Show is believed to have been the first true horse show in the United States. What began as a pursuit to encourage better breeding and treatment of horses has grown into a week-long tradition in Virginia horse country, 40 miles west of Washington, D.C.

The week culminates in Sunday's $100,000 Upperville Jumper Classic. Other activities include pony rides, arts and crafts exhibits, games for kids, a variety of food choices, and a Bassett hound demonstration before the Jumper Classic.

St. Mary's County Crab Festival
Crabs, seafood and even some non-seafood items to munch on while listening to live music, viewing classic cars and browsing for arts and crafts.

Noon-6 p.m.
Sunday, June 10
St. Mary's County Governmental Center
23115 Leonard Hall Dr. Leonardtown, MD • Information: 301-475-5236

The Magic of Music
2 p.m. Sunday, June 10
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
3001 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA
• Information: 703-548-0885 • Price: $5 per person, $20 per family

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra hosts an afternoon of music and art for Northern Virginia's children

The event begins at 2 p.m. with multiple activity stations, including an instrument petting zoo, arts & crafts stations, dance workshops and a wandering magician.

Sunset Parade
The Sunset Parade on Tuesday evenings features a colorful full-dress ceremony by the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.

June 5-Jul. 31st 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 14
Marine Corps Memorial
N. Meade Street Arlington, VA
• Information: 202-433-6060 • Price: Free Reservations are not necessary. Paid parking with free shuttles is available at Arlington National Cemetery Visitor's Center.

SAAM I Am
1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 9
Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution
Eighth and F streets NW Washington, DC
• Information: 202-633-1000 • Price: Free Saturday, June 9:

A monthly family art series combines art and kid-friendly culture. Museum staff read from Laura Numeroff's "Why a Disguise?" and visitors participate in a mask-making activity.

Navy Band Summer Concert Series
May 29-Aug. 28: 8 p.m. Tuesdays

U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC
• Information: 202-737-2300 • Price: Free

Enjoy free summer concerts by the United States Navy Band.

Silver Spring Summer Concert Series
Free music in downtown Silver Spring's Silver Plaza - Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street Silver Spring, MD

June 7-Aug. 25: 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays

• Information: 301-565-7300 • Price: Free

June 7: Afro Bop Alliance.

Free Concerts at Friendship Heights Village Center
7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (except July 4)
Friendship Heights Village Center
4433 S. Park Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD

• Information: 301-656-2797 • Price: Free

June 6: Greg Harrison Jazz Band.

Crystal Screen Summer Film Series
Dusk Mondays, June 11-Aug. 20

Courtyard at 18th and South Bell Streets, Arlington, VA
• Information: 703-412-9430 • Price: Free

Bring a picnic blanket to downtown Crystal City for this outdoor film fest. The screenings begin at dusk, but viewers can stake out their spots beginning at 7 p.m.

The schedule is as follows: June 11: Hang'em HighMusic at Twilight Concerts at Fort Ward Park

Music under the stars at this Alexandria landmark
7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Fort Ward Park
4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA
• Information: 703-883-4686 • Price: Free

June 7: Alexandria Singers.

Concerts at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
Groove to some tunes in the summer evening. Bring a brunch for Sunday morning jazz shows. Bring the kids for Monday morning shows!

7 p.m. Saturday, June 9
Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion
31 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD
• Information: 301-258-6350 • Price: Free

July 9: Rocknoceros.

Free Concerts at Brookside Gardens
6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallen Ave. Wheaton, MD
• Information: 301-962-1400 • Price: Free

June 12: The Moonlighters.

Check out the Fun 'N' Hip Mommies group to find out what events we're attending & what other events we're hosting that aren't listed above!!! Thanks to Washington Family, Washington DC Kids, Montgomery & Fairfax Co Recreation, Washington Post Kids Section, Washington Parent, About.com, DC-Baby, The Parent-Pages (book), and Our-Kids (a yearly subscription is needed).