Welcome week events

Join us for the Herndon Starbucks Coffee Connect!  Whether you’re a remote worker looking for a change of scenery, a stay-at-home parent wanting to get out with the kids for a bit, or new to town and hoping to connect with other military families, this event is for you. Stop by, order your drink courtesy…

Join Easterseals at the National Harbor Waterfront Plaza on Saturday, September 21 Check-in: 9:00 am | Start: 10:00 am (staggered start) Registration: $35 (includes t-shirt and parking) | Under 12: Free   Walk With Me welcomes walkers, riders, dogs (leashed), and anyone who believes in inclusion, access, and high-quality care for children and adults, people…

Celebrate and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Great Dismal Swamp as the National Wildlife Refuge marks its 50th anniversary. Highlights of the event include a guided nature hike, a thrilling firefighting demonstration, and more. Registration HERE

You're invited to enter for a chance to spend a day at: LEGOLAND Saturday,  September 21st, 10 AM - 3 pm Have you just moved to the Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland area? Want to explore the Philadelphia area? Enter now for a chance to spend a day at Legoland Discovery - Philadelphia in honor of Blue Star…

Registration Opens September 1st Join Blue Star Families and Dawn The Tour Guide with her special guest and subject matter expert, Dawn's Husband, as we uncover some of Washington, DC's most interesting stories of nefariousness and intrigue and the fascinating people and places behind these events! The 2-hour walking tour is mostly flat and approximately 2 miles.…

As of 9/14, this registration link is closed. However, we still likely have spaces available. Please email Ben directly to attend. His email is [email protected].   Join Blue Star Families and Wilderness Inquiry for an afternoon of canoeing Lake Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 21st, which the first group will begin at 11 AM. This event is located…

  Starbucks Coffee Connect Come by to connect with families in your new community or stop in to share your local favorites. Join us for iced coffee, meet-and-greet activities, and door prizes.      Delivered By

Join Blue Star Families and Wilderness Inquiry for canoeing along Magazine Beach, Cambridge MA.   Each Canoe is 24-feet long, can hold 10 people, and is guided by a Wilderness Inquiry Boat Captain. There will be a crew of trained outdoor educators who will provide training and support. No experience is necessary!  People of all ages, backgrounds,…

Built in Boston and launched in 1797, USS CONSTITUTION is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world today. During the War of 1812 the ship gained fame and its name “Old Ironsides.” CONSTITUTION remains both a training and ceremonial ship for the Navy, as well as an educational experience for visitors. Register now for…