Northern Virginia family events
93+ upcoming. Family-friendly and community events across Northern Virginia, gathered from local calendars every two weeks.
FridayOctober 23
10:30am to 12pm, every Friday
HaymarketPre-K early literacy skill-building sessions.
10:30 to 11:30am, every Friday
Great FallsWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.
1 to 4pm, every Friday
LovettsvilleWeekly Friday open building free play at Lovettsville Library.
3:30 to 4:30pm, every Friday
AlexandriaWeekly Friday afternoon program for ages 8-13 at Burke Branch.
5 to 8pm, through Oct 24
HerndonTrick or treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour in one-hour sessions; children must be with a registered adult.
SaturdayOctober 24
10am to 3pmFree
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy CenterAnnual free Halloween family day with trick-or-treat stations, spooky experiments, story times, puppet shows, Star Wars photo ops and a costume runway show (parking $15).
10 to 11am$9
Great FallsHike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).
10am to 3pm
TriangleHalloween Family Day with activities for guests of all ages.
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.
10:30am
RestonAuthor Ann McCallum Staats leads a storytime for her book A Quilt of Stars at Scrawl Books on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30am.
11am
ViennaAuthor Patricia Tanumihardja hosts a story time at Bards Alley Bookshop in Vienna on Saturday, October 24 at 11am.
11am to 1pm, one of 2 datesFree
AldieKids get creative at Fall Kids Crafts with the Nova Creative Reuse Center, making a fall-themed project to take home; all supplies provided.
All day
ArlingtonGo Fish brings high-energy Christian music and fun to Ballston Quarter in a live event made for kids.
All day
ManassasYoung makers sell their creations at the Kids Markets hosted by the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.
All day
ArlingtonKids get hands-on baking fun at Cookology Culinary School in Ballston Quarter.
All day$77
LeesburgStageCoach Theatre Co.'s Halloween murder mystery dinner at Casanel: 'A Grave Misunderstanding' with catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering.
SundayOctober 25
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.
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Holiday events near Great FallsHoliday-season events across Northern Virginia: tree lightings, parades, markets, light shows, concerts and Santa visits. Nov 2026 - Jan 2027.
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- 9amFamily Gym Time (Saturday) at Lorton Community Center Lorton
- All dayDC Wine Fest Fall Edition Washington
- 11am6th Annual Beer Festival at Bear Chase Brewing Company Bluemont
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