Northern Virginia family events
Family-friendly and community events across Northern Virginia, gathered from local calendars every two weeks.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Sunday, October 25
8 to 11am, every SundayFree
McLeanVolunteer-guided Sunday morning bird walk meeting in the main parking lot; all levels welcome, minors with an adult.
9am to 2pm, every SundayFree
FairfaxYear-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25
ArlingtonA two-day workshop with Teresa Oaxaca on painting a child's portrait in oils, 10am to 5pm each day.
11am to 1:30pm$25
BethesdaFamily workshop remixing designs with 3D printing (two sessions merged).
12 to 3pmFree
Reston Town CenterKids in costume collect treats, prizes, and special offers from participating Reston Town Center shops and restaurants.
1:30 to 3:30pmFree
ArlingtonFree Halloween edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters at Potomac Overlook: meet live 'scary' animals up close and see if they are really that scary.
2:30 to 4pm, one of 2 dates$25
BethesdaOpen fabrication lab studio session for 4th grade and up.
2:30 to 5pm$12
AnnandalePreschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).
3pm, through Oct 25$13
ArlingtonEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 31
Great Country FarmsFall festival at Great Country Farms with pick-your-own pumpkins, the corn maze, the Oinkintucky Derby pig races, cider pressing demos, pumpkin cannons, and cider donuts.
9:30am to 6pm, through Nov 8$15.95
Leesburg Animal ParkFall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
10am to 6pm, through Nov 8
CentrevilleNorthern Virginia's largest fall festival spans 90+ acres with hayrides, giant slides, the Cornundrum corn maze, farm animals, and live entertainment on select days through Nov 8.
All day, through Dec 31Free
RestonFree community-led morning Tai Chi at Hunters Woods Plaza, a daily drop-in session open to all.
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