Every June there is a Celtic Festival featuring musicians, storytellers and face painting. The carriage museum on the grounds has items of special interest to children, including small sleighs and carts and a marvelous toy carriage collection. Children 10 and older can study natural history using the center's collections, scientific equipment and books.
Children become true scientists under the guidance and direction of the center's staff.
A smaller exhibit with some hands-on activities has been set up for younger children, who must wait while older kids use the main study gallery. This unique learning center will eventually move to the Mall in Washington, D.C., when construction of its permanent home is completed. Known for its artist bears series, the shop also sells teddy bears and dolls for collectors of all ages. The shop is open from 11 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 PM Sunday. The Washington and Old Dominion Rail Trail runs right through Leesburg and is a delightful place for biking and hiking.