Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center

Freedom Art Days
2026-07-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VA
(Ages 2+) We provide the materials, you supply your own creativity and create a masterpiece before or after the Showstoppers performances on these days. Get inspiration from our gallery exhibit or the hot summer sun. FREE – children must be supervised.
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Family Movie Sing-Along: Frozen
2026-07-15 15:00 - 17:00 | VA
(Ages 2+) The perfect way to cool off from the hot summer sun! After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Based on “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. Costumes are encouraged and so is singing as loud as you can! Tickets required for ages 2 and up.
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Life Model Sketching Workshop
2026-07-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
(Ages 21-100) Artists can further develop their skills in sketching the human form. With some guidance from instructor and professional artist Carmen Barros Howell, participants will sketch from both short and long poses. Bring your own supplies; a limited number of easels will be provided and tables/chairs will be set up for those not able to use an easel. Class is limited to 9 students. You must be 21+ to participate in this class.
Thank you to Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center for sponsoring the model fee.
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Storytelling Open Mic: Loyalty
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers are welcome — everyone needs a ticket. We welcome your personal tales, stories about others or even stories from your imagination related to loyalty. Storytellers will sign up when arriving and if there are more tellers than time, we’ll draw names at random for a turn at the mic.
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Bob Ross Painting Worshop
2026-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
(Ages 16 & up) You have seen Bob Ross create his paintings on PBS and YouTube, now it’s time to paint your own masterpiece along with a certified Bob Ross instructor. Complete an original painting through guided instruction. Bring an empty pizza box to take your completed painting home and wear clothes that can get paint on them. Each workshop is limited to 10 people. All materials included in fee.
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Summer Showstoppers: The Enchanted Mermaid
2026-07-28 | VA
This series presents dazzling shows that the whole family will enjoy.
The Enchanted Mermaid is a show using very large puppets, in the style of Bunraku with a story for older children. Once upon a time, our hero John Cobbler stumbled upon a hidden castle. A beautiful maiden has been transformed into a mermaid! Can John use his wits to free the mermaid and escape from the wicked Lord Fish? Based upon the Walter de La Mare short story “Lord Fish” written in 1927. This show features elegantly crafted Bunraku-style puppets with elaborately built miniature castle and interior sets. Framed in a beautiful, large black theatre stage, this show was originally built for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 45 minute program presented by Beale Street Puppets.
Two shows: 11:am and 1:00pm
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Freedom Art Days
2026-07-28 11:00 - 15:00 | VA
(Ages 2+) We provide the materials, you supply your own creativity and create a masterpiece before or after the Showstoppers performances on these days. Get inspiration from our gallery exhibit or the hot summer sun. FREE – children must be supervised.
REGISTER HERE USING PRCSConnect

Planetarium Program: The Story of Tanabata(七夕)
2026-08-02 | Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
Colorful Tanabata festivals are held across Japan in early July and August. Among the biggest ones are the Tanabata festivals of Sendai in August and Hiratsuka near Tokyo in July. Tanabata (七夕), also known as the “star festival”, takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when, according to a Chinese legend, the two stars Altair and Vega, which are usually separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet.
Step inside our inflatable dome for this interactive and unique planetarium program. Suitable for ages 4+. Programs begin on time and late arrivals will not be admitted as it ruins the experience for others. Seating limited to 25 people per show time.
Show times: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00pm
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Big Barn Puppets: Musical Barnyard
2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
(Ages 2+) Our monthly puppet shows are a great introduction for younger children to experience live theater. Kidsinger Jim presents a one-of-a-kind puppet show. The friendly, nearly life-size animal puppets and realistic barn set take the children on a visit to a very musical farm.. This 40-minute show is suitable for all ages, children under 2 are FREE.
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Tanabata
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA, 20132, United States
(Ages 8+) You are invited to immerse yourself in a traditional tea ceremony to celebrate the Japanese Festival of Tanabata. (七夕) Participants can wear one of our kimonos and decorate a floating lantern on arrival. Quietly observe the tea ceremony demonstration lead by Hiromi Johnson and then participate with a hands on preparation to share matcha tea with friends. Afterwards, you can walk (or drive) to the pond to launch your water lanterns. A serene and reflective cultural experience. Limited to 40 participants.
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