# PRCS WinterFest

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, 22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie, VA
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Loudoun County PRCS
- Official page: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQGeYPVnHFrmMmFyMJSX0UC_87sDDpiQAcHF-0gGKfwU3PjSmhVbUhJdFpLsQmryPijrRRyZtNZmw4NRRJ29WXvX08sYP-5rH5nNaSXbpVTXzbd-K4lWzLWB1nIyuWF1GBBzLlHtsW9iPB9j6VlDtsv6uw==
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Loudoun County's winter festival at Hanson Regional Park lists ice sculptures and ice tic-tac-toe, a winter market, bounce houses, alpacas and miniature train rides. Santa, the Grinch and Frozen characters appear, and the library offers fireside stories.

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