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Family-friendly and learning deals worth checking out in Alexandria this week

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Published on December 07, 2018
Family-friendly and learning deals worth checking out in Alexandria this weekSportrock Climbing Centers. | Photo: Margaret G./Yelp

Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?

From scavenger hunts to rock, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.

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43% Off Basic Rock Climbing Class at Sportrock Climbing Centers

There is a 43 percent discount now available for a Sportrock Climbing Centers basic skills climbing class. In the two-hour course, climbers will learn how to properly put on a harness, tie into a rope, and belay for a partner. Climbing skills will be practiced during class under instructor supervision.

Where: 5308 Eisenhower Ave.
Price: $34 (43 percent discount off regular price)
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Up to 55% Off at Operation City Quest

Operation City Quest is offering more than half off its two-person scavenger hunt. The goal of the hunt is to find over a hundred notable objects across Alexandria, and document the process along the way.

The entire game is played via smartphone, which acts as a guide to the next destination. As you check off the items on your list—and send in photos to earn points—you can answer fun trivia or perform silly street challenges to score more and move up the leaderboard.

Where: 301 King St., Alexandria
Price: $18 for two (55 percent discount off regular price); more deals available
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Up to 65% Off Scavenger Challenge from Zombie Scavengers

Finally, Zombie Scavengers, too, has discounts this week. Its adventures thrust players into the role of survivors, who must forage for shelter and supplies as part of their mobile scavenger hunt.

Each team completes challenges and scavenges the city in search of supplies that will allow them to survive a zombie apocalypse. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

Where: 301 King St., Alexandria
Price: $14 for one team (65 percent discount off regular price); more deals available
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