Fun for the Family - A Play Date in the Valley
Friday, May 2
MID-DAY
Arrive and check in to your accommodations. Home rentals are perfect for those traveling as a family. Choose from charming apartments in Old Town Winchester, farmhouses, a tiny house, RVs, cabins, cottages, and more. For local hotel partners of the festival visit Hotels.
AFTERNOON
Grab your kids’ running shoes and head over to Handley Boulevard for the Kids’ Bloomin’ Mile Race at 4:00 p.m. Reward them for their effort by staying in the Handley Boulevard area for the Firefighters’ Parade at 5:30 p.m. Your family will get a great sneak peek at all the wonderful Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival attendees.
EVENING
Load the kids up in the car and take in a movie at the Family Drive-In Theatre. Opened in 1956, this two-screen theatre offers car speakers, retro pre-show music, and a concession stand!
If the family is interested in a little history and mystery of the Winchester area, consider a ghost tour with the Apparition Trail. Tours start on Friday at 8pm, kids under 12 are free.
MID-DAY
Arrive and check in to your accommodations. Home rentals are perfect for those traveling as a family. Choose from charming apartments in Old Town Winchester, farmhouses, a tiny house, RVs, cabins, cottages, and more. For local hotel partners of the festival visit Hotels.
AFTERNOON
Grab your kids’ running shoes and head over to Handley Boulevard for the Kids’ Bloomin’ Mile Race at 4:00 p.m. Reward them for their effort by staying in the Handley Boulevard area for the Firefighters’ Parade at 5:30 p.m. Your family will get a great sneak peek at all the wonderful Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival attendees.
EVENING
Load the kids up in the car and take in a movie at the Family Drive-In Theatre. Opened in 1956, this two-screen theatre offers car speakers, retro pre-show music, and a concession stand!
If the family is interested in a little history and mystery of the Winchester area, consider a ghost tour with the Apparition Trail. Tours start on Friday at 8pm, kids under 12 are free.
Saturday, May 3
MORNING
Have you ever wanted to eat breakfast with your family’s favorite athletes? Now you can at the Sports Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. This will surely fuel you and your family up for an adventure filled day.
MID-MORNING
Bring the family down to Old Town Winchester, where kids love the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, and a variety of toy stores on the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall. The Apple Blossom Festival’s Midway this year is in Old Town Winchester. A festive area that has family friendly games, moon bounces, rock wall, face painting, and bungee jumping all weekend long. Try one of nearly 30 restaurants, many with outdoor dining, and grab an ice cream cone from Red Fox Creamery.
EARLY AFTERNOON
Just like the firefighters’ parade, but bigger! Head back over to Handley Boulevard for the Grand Feature Parade at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy the best sights and sounds that the Shenandoah Valley can offer.
AFTERNOON/EVENING
The kids will love the rides, games, and food at the Apple Blossom Carnival, which runs from noon-7pm on Saturday. The Carnival features more than 55 rides and a popular ticket for “ride for one price”.
MORNING
Have you ever wanted to eat breakfast with your family’s favorite athletes? Now you can at the Sports Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. This will surely fuel you and your family up for an adventure filled day.
MID-MORNING
Bring the family down to Old Town Winchester, where kids love the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, and a variety of toy stores on the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall. The Apple Blossom Festival’s Midway this year is in Old Town Winchester. A festive area that has family friendly games, moon bounces, rock wall, face painting, and bungee jumping all weekend long. Try one of nearly 30 restaurants, many with outdoor dining, and grab an ice cream cone from Red Fox Creamery.
EARLY AFTERNOON
Just like the firefighters’ parade, but bigger! Head back over to Handley Boulevard for the Grand Feature Parade at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy the best sights and sounds that the Shenandoah Valley can offer.
AFTERNOON/EVENING
The kids will love the rides, games, and food at the Apple Blossom Carnival, which runs from noon-7pm on Saturday. The Carnival features more than 55 rides and a popular ticket for “ride for one price”.
Sunday, May 4
Before heading home, challenge the family with a trip to Worlds Away Escape Rooms. Rooms are available to book starting at 11:45am on Sunday. The 6 rooms with difficulty levels are sure to be fun for the entire family.
MORNING/AFTERNOON
Before departing for home, consider ending your visit with a local tradition at Apple Blossom time - a leisurely country drive among the apple orchards. (Your route could include: Cedar Creek Grade, Marlboro Road, Middle Road, and Barley Lane). View the rows and rows of pink and white blossoms set among the backdrop of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in the distance.
Before heading home, challenge the family with a trip to Worlds Away Escape Rooms. Rooms are available to book starting at 11:45am on Sunday. The 6 rooms with difficulty levels are sure to be fun for the entire family.
MORNING/AFTERNOON
Before departing for home, consider ending your visit with a local tradition at Apple Blossom time - a leisurely country drive among the apple orchards. (Your route could include: Cedar Creek Grade, Marlboro Road, Middle Road, and Barley Lane). View the rows and rows of pink and white blossoms set among the backdrop of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in the distance.
