What does a truly great community event look like? It looks like hundreds of families showing up ready to play. It sounds like kids screaming down a 40-foot obstacle course. It feels like foam, laughter, face paint, and a whole lot of love—all in one afternoon. That's exactly what went down at PlayPalooza Potomac Festival, and we're still riding the high. Brought to you by Rappaport and produced by the VVS Events & Marketing team, PlayPalooza returned to the parking lot of Po

The parking lot near the pond at Festival at Bel Air looked nothing like a parking lot on June 20, 2026. Rock climbing walls, a gaming truck, carnival games, face painters, and a surprise visit from Bluey transformed the space into something closer to a neighborhood celebration than a shopping center event. That was PlayPalooza—and it delivered on every front. From the energy in the air to the smiles on kids' faces, this inaugural event set a new benchmark for what community-

On Saturday, August 16th, Springfield Plaza was transformed into a colorful wonderland for the final PlayPalooza event in our series—and...