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TodayFriday, October 16
5 to 10:30pm$5
About 15 min drive15 minHilton Fairfax, Fairfax, VAEvening card show at the Hilton Fairfax: 80+ vendors with sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by The Trading Ground. $5 entry, 5 PM to 10:30 PM.
7 to 10:30pm, through Oct 17$25
About 20 min drive20 minARTfactory, Manassas, VAARTfactory's fifth annual haunt turns four floors of the historic Manassas building into Outbreak, a walk-through of infection and quarantine with live actors. Proceeds support arts programming; not for kids under 14.
7 to 10pm, through Oct 17$39
About 20 min drive20 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAThe Workhouse Haunt's 13th-year trail Dark Encounters winds through dark woods on the old Lorton Prison grounds with professional scare actors. Built for adults, ages 13-plus; a sensory-friendly session runs Oct 17, 6 to 7.
All day, through Nov 8
About 20 min drive20 minArches Gallery, Lorton, VASolo exhibition of mythical creatures and magical places by Donnalynne Lefever at the Arches Gallery in the Workhouse. Layered paintings inspired by mythology and dreams, with an artist reception on October 10.
All day, through Nov 7Free
About 20 min drive20 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VADocumentary photographs by Lloyd Wolf record a pioneering drug rehabilitation program inside the Lorton Reformatory from 1989 to 1991. Shown where the events took place, the images trace recovery and resilience among incarcerated men. On view in the McGuireWoods Gallery with an artist reception on October 3.
7:30 to 11pm, through Oct 17$25
About 25 min drive25 minCox Farms, Centreville, VACox Farms turns scary after dark. More than 20 acres of haunted attractions: the Cornightmare haunted corn maze, the Dark Side Hayride, and The Forest, a half-mile woodland walk. Between scares, the Firegrounds has bonfires, a dance party, karaoke, a six-lane slide, and the Fear Market. Separate ticket from the daytime festival; online only. Not recommended for kids under 12.
All day, through Dec 31Free
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAFree community-led morning Tai Chi at Hunters Woods Plaza, a daily drop-in session open to all.
All day, through Jan 31Free
About 25 min drive25 minTephra Institute of Contemporary Art, Reston, VAMid-career retrospective of sculptor Janet Echelman spanning four decades, from early drawings and maquettes to full-scale net sculptures. The show presents softness as both material and philosophy, with works shaped by wind, light, and engineered fiber. Free admission.
9pm$18
About 30 min drive30 minFalls Church, VASaved By The 90's returns to the State Theatre with the Bayside Tigers for a full-throttle 90s dance party, playing the decade's biggest hits live. Tickets from about $18. 9 PM.
All day, through Nov 7
About 35 min drive35 minMcLean Community Center, McLean, VAThe 15th iteration of MPA's juried biennial celebrating painting and works related to painting, featuring dozens of mid-Atlantic artists across media. On view in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries at the McLean Community Center, with a Tea and Talk on October 21.
All day, through Jan 24
About 35 min drive35 minMuseum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Arlington, VAFive artists with deep ties to Maine's Penobscot Bay coast work across sculpture, textiles, video, and photography. The show traces environmental change and creative resourcefulness along the rugged shoreline. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial.
All day, through Jan 24
About 35 min drive35 minMuseum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Arlington, VAFour Atlanta-based artists (Sheila Pree Bright, Michi Meko, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Shanequa Gay) examine the Southern landscape as a site of memory, power, and unresolved history. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
All day, through Oct 31Free
About 40 min drive40 minDel Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VACarnival and circus themed group exhibition at Del Ray Artisans, from fun foods and games to haunted oddities. Opens with a reception on October 2 and closes with a masquerade party and People's Choice award on October 30. Free, donations appreciated.
All day, through Oct 16Free
About 40 min drive40 minWorld Bank, Washington, DCFour-day fintech and policy conference. Opens Oct 13 with full-day programming at the World Bank in DC, moves to Amazon HQ2 in Arlington on Oct 14, then runs salon-style sessions at the Milken Institute and FINRA headquarters in DC on Oct 15 and 16. The 2026 program covers stablecoins and programmable finance, real-world asset tokenization, smart contracts, digital identity, and crypto market structure. Free with registration; 2,300+ in-person attendees expected.
10pm
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCGrammy-winning singer-songwriter Allison Russell headlines a late show at 9:30 Club, touring her forthcoming third album after Outside Child and The Returner. Folk and Americana with her Rainbow Coalition ensemble; Autumn Nicholas opens. $1 per ticket supports the ACLU. Doors 10 PM.
All day, through Jan 17
About 40 min drive40 minNational Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DCThe East Coast debut of a touring exhibition of twentieth-century African American quilts made in California, tracing how migration west shaped a distinct quilting tradition. An NMWA presentation that opened September 18 and runs into the new year.
11 more, 45 min or fartherBluemont, Brentwood, Dickerson
All day, through Dec 31Free
About 45 min drive45 minThe Kreeger Museum, Washington, DCSeven Hamiltonian Artists alumni show painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation at the Kreeger Museum, alongside boundary-pushing works from the museum's permanent collection by Sam Gilliam, Frank Stella, Simmie Knox, and William Christenberry. Curated by Anisa Olufemi and presented under The Collaborative, the Kreeger's program supporting Washington-area artists.
All day, through Oct 17$40
About 45 min drive45 minCongressional Cemetery, Washington, DCCongressional Cemetery's annual lantern-lit twilight tours return with the 2026 theme Becoming America, marking the nation's 250th anniversary. Costumed interpreters bring the cemetery's residents to life in immersive performances as you walk the grounds after dark. Food truck, live music and drinks on the grounds; costumes encouraged. Rain or shine; times vary by tour date.
All day, through Oct 18$35
About 50 min drive50 minSmithsonian National Zoo, Washington, DCEvening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.
All day, through Oct 17$61
About 50 min drive50 minDock 5 at Union Market, Washington, DCMulti-session wine tasting at Dock 5 at Union Market with wineries pouring samples; early admission available. 21 and over. Session times not listed on the organizer site.
All day, through Nov 8
About 50 min drive50 minThe Artists in Middleburg, Middleburg, VAJuried group exhibition at The Artists in Middleburg gallery celebrating the seasons of Virginia's Piedmont region. Opening reception on October 3.
All day, through Oct 18
About 50 min drive50 minMiddleburg, VAAward-season film festival in Middleburg, October 15–18, 2026. Screenings are ticketed; the festival page did not list a dollar price.
All day, through Oct 31
About 55 min drive55 minBrentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood, MDAnniversary exhibition celebrating 25 years of the Washington Glass School: founders, resident artists, instructors and alumni showing sculpture, installation, public art and architectural glass. On view at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the Gateway Arts District through October 31.
All day, through Oct 31
About 55 min drive55 minBrentwood Arts Exchange, Brentwood, MDSolo exhibition by Wayson R. Jones of paintings built from pumice gel and Flashe on wood panel. Color-driven abstract work by the DC-area artist, on view at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the Gateway Arts District through October 31.
All day, through Oct 18
About 60 min drive60 minBlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MDFinal stop of the first survey of women visual artists from the DC metro region, curated by Florencio Lennox Campello. A greatest-hits selection of more than 20 artists closes a year-long run that spanned 20 art spaces. On view at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown through October 18.
All day, through Oct 17
About 70 min drive70 minGreat Country Farms, Bluemont, VAAdults-only (21+) corn maze nights at Great Country Farms with Henway Hard cider, a bonfire, and live music.
All day, through Oct 18$50
About 80 min drive80 minMarkoff's Haunted Forest at Calleva Farm, Dickerson, MDA mile-long haunted trail plus a haunted town on Calleva Farm, with a bonfire midway and DJ. Try the low-scare Lights On Night on Oct 28; proceeds fund outdoor education.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
11am to 7pm, through Oct 18
About 5 min drive5 minClifton, VAParadise Springs Winery celebrates harvest season October 16 to 18, 11am to 7pm daily, with special tastings, harvest tours, lawn games, and artisan food trucks. Kids are welcome on the lawn.
11am to 6pmFree
About 20 min drive20 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAFamily festival on the Workhouse campus with live music, food trucks, local small business and craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, glassblowing demos, and field games. Free admission, raising funds for the Lorton Community Action Center.
10am to 6pm, through Nov 8
About 25 min drive25 minCentreville, VANorthern 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.
9 to 11am, every Saturday
About 25 min drive25 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VASaturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.
11am to 3pm, through Oct 18
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VAFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.
11am to 9pm, through Oct 18
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VAWeekend fall harvest celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park with hands-on farm activities, demonstrations, livestock, rides, and a carnival.
All day, every SaturdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAWalk in for coffee, a breakfast bite, and fellowship Saturday mornings at RCC Hunters Woods; all are welcome.
10am to 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minReston Town Center, Reston, VAStreet chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.
9:30am, one of 2 dates
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VACommunity dog walk meetup at Reston Town Center.
11 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAPop-up storytime in the children's department.
11am, every SaturdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.
10am to 3pm, through Oct 18
About 10 mi away10 miVienna, VAFour-day estate sale at 2210 Loch Lomond Drive in Vienna, running Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18 this weekend, 10am to 3pm each day, with clothing, collectibles and household goods.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18
About 11 mi away11 miFairfax, VAFurniture liquidation sale at 8300 Merrifield Avenue Suite 2 in Fairfax, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 5pm, with designer and mid-range furniture, decor and lighting.
11:30am to 4pm, through Oct 17
About 11 mi away11 miVienna, VAEstate sale at 386 Maple Avenue East in Vienna on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17, 11:30am to 4pm, with gold coins, antiques, jewelry and collectibles at an offsite warehouse.
8am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minVienna, VAProducer-only Saturday farmers market with weekly live musicians and free dog-sitting at the manager's tent; market fees fund Optimist Club kids' programs in Vienna and Oakton.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
About 30 min drive30 minVienna Community Center, Vienna, VAFree admission coin and stamp show at the Vienna Community Center, with coins and currency, stamps, tokens, and collectibles. Young numismatists program Saturday 11 AM to noon, door prizes, snack bar. Contact Lorne Lavertu, 703-559-1111.
10am to 3pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnnandale, VASecond annual community art festival in downtown Annandale with more than 50 local and regional artists, hands-on artmaking booths, and a performance stage with music, dance, comedy, and theater. Free, rain or shine.
10am to 4pm
About 30 min drive30 minWoodbridge, VAAll-day family Renaissance Faire at Potomac Library.
10:30 to 11am, every Saturday
About 30 min drive30 minFalls Church, VAWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.
1 to 2pm
About 30 min drive30 minFalls Church, VAKids brain-health and wellness workshop at Tysons-Pimmit Library.
8am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minReston, VAWeekly Saturday farmers market at Lake Anne Village Center with local produce, vendors, and occasional live music.
6 to 9pm$192.60
About 30 min drive30 minThe Palm - Tysons, Tysons, VAFive-course anniversary dinner at The Palm pairing Italian and Napa wines (Marchese Antinori, Stag's Leap) with signature dishes. $192.60 including tax and gratuity.
8am and 9am, every SaturdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minCity Hall parking lot, Falls Church, VAAward-winning year-round Saturday farmers market in the City Hall parking lot in Falls Church, with 50+ vendors plus a monthly Chef Series; no ZIP listed on the event page.
8pm$17
About 30 min drive30 minState Theatre, Falls Church, VAUrgent recreates the arena-rock anthems of Foreigner, from Cold as Ice to I Want to Know What Love Is, at the State Theatre. Tickets from about $17. 8 PM.
1 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minShipgarten, McLean, VAOktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.
9am to 4pm
About 30 min drive30 minAshburn, VACard fest in Ashburn: 100+ vendors with sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by Starlight Cards & Co. 9 AM to 4 PM.
2 to 10:15pm, through Oct 18$18
About 35 min drive35 minMcLean, VAA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.
All dayFree
About 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VASpecial 250 Celebration in Great Falls village with Hello Cleveland and Radio Vinyl on the big stage behind the Post Office.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
About 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAAnnual self-guided driving tour of private artist studios across Great Falls. Visit painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, and sculptors in their own workspaces, from converted barns to home studios. Free and open to the public.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
About 35 min drive35 minLoudoun County farms, Loudoun County, VASelf-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
8am to 1pm
About 15 mi away15 miMcLean, VAKids yard sale at 6600 Mulroy Street in McLean on Saturday October 17, 8am to 1pm, with childrens clothing, books, toys and toy storage.
10am to 3pm, through Oct 18
About 15 mi away15 miMcLean, VAEstate sale at 7218 Evans Mill Road in McLean, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 3pm each day, with pottery, furniture, art and home goods.
10am to 1:30pm, every SaturdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAYear-round Saturday farmers market with local produce, meats, baked goods, and plants in the heart of Great Falls village.
11am to 12pm
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.
3:30 to 5pm
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAQuiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.
3pm, through Oct 18$13
About 40 min drive40 minArlington, VAEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.
8am to 2pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minMt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, Alexandria, VAThird-Saturday community market hosted by Mt. Vernon Lodge #219, inside and outside the lodge. Up to 45 vendors: antiques, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps, glassware, clothes, and handmade goods. A Sotheby's-trained appraiser offers $15 verbal appraisals. Free browsing; proceeds fund college scholarships.
10am to 12pm$6
About 40 min drive40 minAlexandria, VADress-up dance party for ages 1–5 with kiddie tunes, lunch, and activities; child must attend with a parent/guardian. $6.
10 to 11am, through Oct 18$10
About 40 min drive40 minGlen Echo, MDSweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.
11:30am to 1:45pm, through Oct 18
About 40 min drive40 minGlen Echo, MDThe Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.
10am to 9pm, through Oct 23
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.
11am to 4:30pm, through Oct 18Free
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCWeekend hands-on art-making at the REACH celebrating creativity and the artist in everyone.
12 to 5pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minJerusalem FundDay of Palestinian music, exhibits, performances, and children's activities at The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Avenue NW: a choir singing traditional Palestinian folk songs, children's storytime, a souq market, a dabke performance, poetry, an exhibit on the festival the Fund has hosted since 1977, and traditional olive harvest activities. Free.
All day
About 40 min drive40 minNational Harbor, MDThe PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.
10pm
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCAvant-garde art rock collective The Residents perform their Eskimo Live show, a staging of their 1979 concept album, as a late-night 9:30 Club set. Expect costumes, surreal visuals, and the group's trademark anonymous theatricality. Doors 10 PM.
11am to 2pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree NMAAHC Kids Book Day celebrating the children's book 123 I Like You and Me with activities, games, and hands-on explorations for ages 4 to 8.
10am to 5pm, through Dec 31$10
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCVirtual reality experience stepping back to 1776 to discover how Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.
12:30 to 3pm, through Dec 31Free
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree costumed demonstration meeting an 1890s cyclist to learn how the safety bicycle brought women greater mobility and independence.
2 to 3pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minMeyer AuditoriumFireside conversation on Korean culture and cultural diplomacy with former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Ambassador of Korea to the US Kang Kyung-wha, moderated by NMAA director Chase Robinson. In person in the Meyer Auditorium and online. Free with registration.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree October Saturday art-making sessions inspired by artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Picasso, and Joan Mitchell, with live music from Inspired Child.
2:30 to 4:30pm, every SaturdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree drop-in art-making for teens ages 13-19 painting portraits in pairs inspired by Aliza Nisenbaum.
10am and 10:30am, one of 5 datesFree
About 40 min drive40 minSmithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DCFree 25-minute live guided planetarium tour of the current night sky, generally on the first and third Saturdays of each month; timed-entry passes required.
2 to 3pm, through Oct 18Free
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCGuided tours of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden.
11:15am to 12:15pm, every SaturdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree interactive story time with a children's book by a Native author or illustrator, plus hands-on objects and a craft for ages 3-9.
1:15 to 2:15pm, every SaturdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree family-friendly tour of the Water's Edge exhibition with guided discussion and a take-home water-inspired art activity for ages 4-10.
65 more, 45 min or fartherBethesda, Bladensburg, Bluemont
1 to 1:45pm, through Oct 18Free
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCFree 15-minute Spotlight Talks by a Phillips educator on a work from the permanent collection or a special exhibition; no reservations required.
12 to 3pm, every Saturday
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCOutdoor fall concert series in Dupont Circle park.
8am to 1pm
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCJoin the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.
10am to 5:30pm, through Dec 24Free
About 45 min drive45 minHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DCA long-overdue survey of American abstract photographer Carlotta Corpron (1901-1988), whose experiments with light, form, and photographic technology helped establish photography as fine art. The show traces six bodies of work made in Texas from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, from nature studies to light drawings, anchored by 48 recent gifts from collector Herbert Lust.
3 to 6pm
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCOpen family afternoon at the J with activities for all ages.
11am to 1pm, every Saturday
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCHands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18$16
About 45 min drive45 minBethesda, MDChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCThemed Saturday sketching tour of portraits with educator-led artmaking in the Education Center afterward.
11:30am and 1pm, through Oct 18Free
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCFree weekend drop-in art program exploring a different artistic medium inspired by the Portrait Gallery's collections.
11:30am to 6pm, through Dec 31Free
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCHands-on family discovery space for ages 18 months to 8 with portrait-themed play activities like tracing silhouettes and building faces; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
1 to 6pm, through Oct 18
About 45 min drive45 minWaverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MDSolo paintings by Pat Silbert celebrating the Potomac River and the sacred value of the natural world. The work responds to Robert Macfarlane's book Is a River Alive with an emphatic yes. At the member-run Waverly Street Gallery in downtown Bethesda; reception Friday, October 2. Gallery open Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 6 pm.
2 to 4pm
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCWizard-school themed scavenger hunt at the National Gallery of Art.
10am to 5pmFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCLibrary outreach at the National Building Museum's Big Build festival.
10am to 2pm
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCFeatured building festival at the National Building Museum.
12 to 4pm, through Oct 18$400
About 45 min drive45 minMexican Cultural Institute DCArtist Ana Elisa Romo leads an eight-session, hands-on workshop in Mexican cartoneria (papier-mache folk art) at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Two tracks: Tue/Thu evenings or Sat/Sun afternoons. Finished Catrinas join the Institute's Day of the Dead Open House exhibition. $400 for all eight sessions.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCSaturday morning neighborhood market next to Milian Park with produce, orchard fruit, grass-fed meats, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods.
9am to 1pm, every Saturday
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCA weekly Saturday farmers market near Nationals Park with 30-plus local produce and food vendors, running May through December.
10:30am to 3:30pmFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCFree Library of Congress Family Day honoring Ben Franklin as part of the America 250 commemoration, with hands-on activities and a visit from Franklin himself.
9am, every Saturday
About 45 min drive45 minBreathing Space Studio, Washington, DCSaturday morning yoga and play for crawlers up to 24 months with a caregiver at the Breathing Space studio on Capitol Hill. October dates from the Breathing Space calendar; registration required.
9am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
About 45 min drive45 minEastern Market, Washington, DCOver 40 years on Capitol Hill: the Flea Market at Eastern Market runs every Saturday and Sunday year-round, 9am-4pm. Antiques, vintage, locally-made arts and crafts, and ethically imported goods. Free admission.
9:30 to 10am, every Saturday
About 45 min drive45 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCSaturday baby ballet for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. A gentle first ballet class, 30 minutes with a caregiver nearby.
10:10 to 10:50am, one of 3 dates
About 45 min drive45 minHill Center DC, Washington, DCA caregiver-and-me dance class for children ages 18 months to 3 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. Short 40-minute sessions built for first dancers.
10:30 to 11am, through Oct 18
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCWeekly in-store story time at Solid State Books; Thursdays for babies and toddlers, Saturdays for ages 0-5, Sundays for ages 4 and up.
9am to 12:30pm, every SaturdayFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCYear-round Saturday market on 13th Street NE between H and I Streets with produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee, flowers, and community seating.
9:30am to 6pm, through Nov 8$15.95
About 45 min drive45 minLeesburg Animal Park, Leesburg, VAFall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
11am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
About 50 min drive50 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterMajor exhibition of Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-Hong at the American University Museum in the Katzen Arts Center, Sep 5 through Dec 6. Museum open Tue-Sun 11 AM to 4 PM; free admission.
11am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
About 50 min drive50 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DCSolo exhibition of Islamic calligraphy by Ayesha Kamal, part of the museum's fall 2026 season on life, beauty, faith, and sorrow. Runs alongside shows by Ahn Chang-Hong, Norman S. Carr, and Mary Garrard. Free admission.
2 to 3pmFree
About 50 min drive50 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DCOne-time gallery talk on Norman S. Carr's fall exhibition of urban street photographs, part of the AU Museum's fall 2026 season. Free; galleries open 11am-4pm.
12:30 to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCFree Saturday carillon recital on the Cathedral grounds.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCBustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.
9:30am to 1:30pm, one of 37 datesFree
About 50 min drive50 minSmithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DCFree drop-in nature play at the Bird House Classroom: sand, seeds, and water play with rotating nature themes for kids 0-8 and caregivers.
6 to 8:30pm, through Oct 18$35
About 50 min drive50 minSmithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DCThe National Zoo's beloved family Halloween celebration opens the zoo after hours for three evenings of trick-or-treating at more than 25 treat stations. Costumed kids get a souvenir goodie bag, a kids dance party, a pumpkin patch photo op, and after-hours access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center and Reptile Discovery Center. Usually sells out.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSaturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.
3 to 4pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minPetworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCMusical play time with drums and rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar. Saturdays; the Nov 7 session runs 11am to noon.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSaturday farm stand at THEARC offering fresh local produce from Mid-Atlantic farmers, also a Market Share pickup site.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSaturday farm stand at the Anacostia Community Museum bringing fresh local produce to Ward 8 in partnership with the Smithsonian.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCFree-to-attend Saturday farm stand on the Anacostia Community Museum's outdoor plaza with local produce sold direct to consumers.
11am to 1pm, one of 4 dates
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCA guided walking tour of the murals and public art across the Union Market District.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSaturday market in Brookland's Arts Walk Plaza near the CUA metro stop with local farmers, specialty food producers, and nearby artist studios.
10am to 3pmFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSixth annual free family day on Kingman and Heritage Islands celebrating the Anacostia River with boat tours, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and an all-ages clothing swap.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 50 min drive50 minWashington, DCSaturday farm stand outside Cesar Chavez High School in the Parkside neighborhood with fresh local produce.
9am to 4pm$5
About 50 min drive50 minGaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, MDCard show at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center: 100+ vendors with sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by MINTD Card Show. $5 entry, 9 AM to 4 PM.
6 to 8pmFree
About 50 min drive50 minCroydon Creek Nature Center, Rockville, MDRockville's nature center Halloween night with games, treats, crafts, a magician, balloon twisters, and a campfire. Kids 5-12 can add a ticketed 30-minute non-spooky guided forest hike to meet friendly woodland creatures and collect goodies. Free; hike tickets $10 residents, $12 nonresidents. Costumes encouraged.
2pm$110
About 50 min drive50 minBarrel Oak Winery & Brewery, Delaplane, VAIntimate guided tasting at Barrel Oak Winery exploring the distinctive wines of Northern Italy. Led by the estate sommelier and a representative from wine importer Massanois, featuring small-production wines rarely found on retail shelves, with first access to purchase the featured bottles.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 55 min drive55 minWashington, DCSaturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
About 55 min drive55 minWashington, DCPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.
3 to 6pm
About 55 min drive55 minCreeMos Gallery, Takoma, MDOne-evening event at CreeMos Gallery in Takoma Park pairing The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam, an exhibition of Vietnamese art and culture, with a meditative sound bath and a Vietnamese dinner. Saturday, October 17, 3 to 6 pm. Ages 18 and up.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
About 55 min drive55 minWashington, DCSaturday farm stand at Kenilworth Recreation Center with fresh local produce.
10:30 to 11amFree
About 55 min drive55 minBladensburg, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 55 min drive55 minRockville, MDSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18
About 21 mi away21 miWashington, DCChevy Chase estate sale with a large selection of top-tier designer clothing, plus furniture, cookware, stemware, jewelry, shoes and books throughout the home.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18
About 60 min drive60 minPyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, MDExhibition by the Outlaw Printmakers collective, opening during Print-O-Rama weekend (reception Friday, October 16, 7 to 9 pm). Print work on view in Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery in Hyattsville. Gallery open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 to 8, Fridays through Sundays 10 to 6.
12 to 5pm, through Oct 18
About 60 min drive60 minPyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, MDFour-day printmaking festival at Pyramid Atlantic in Hyattsville: screenprinting and woodcut demos, the Outlaw Printmakers MMXXVI exhibition opening with live rock and roll, a free Saturday print fair with 15 printmakers, and hands-on printmaking demos. Thursday evening workshops are ticketed; the Friday reception and Saturday fair are free.
10:30 to 11am, every SaturdayFree
About 60 min drive60 minHyattsville, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
10:30am to 2pmFree
About 60 min drive60 minRiversdale Historic Site & Museum, Riverdale Park, MDA free community fall day at the Riversdale Historic Site and Museum with seed-saving lessons from the site gardener, story time, and a family scavenger hunt with small prizes. Registration requested through the county parks site.
10:30 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
About 60 min drive60 minLandover, MDFree outdoor family Zumba class with easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music, open to ages 6 and up at Columbia Park Community Center.
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
About 60 min drive60 minNew Carrollton, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
5 to 8pm
About 60 min drive60 minLeesburg, VAFavorite Child blends soulful indie rock with rich three-part harmonies at Vanish on Saturday, October 17 from 5 to 8pm.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
About 60 min drive60 minUpper Marlboro, MDWeekly Saturday market at Watkins Regional Park's Urban Farm Incubator selling produce grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses.
9am to 6pm, through Oct 18$12
About 65 min drive65 minButler's Orchard, Germantown, MDButler's Orchard's 46th Pumpkin Festival brings hayrides, giant slides, a corn maze, barnyard animals, a pumpkin cannon and pick-your-own pumpkins. Book ahead: weekend dates sell out.
11am to 4pm$45
About 65 min drive65 minBear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont, VABear Chase Brewing Company hosts its sixth annual beer festival with tastings from local craft breweries in one place. Ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets for pours of fall and seasonal beers, plus live music. 21 and over; the brewery stays open for regular business during the event.
2 to 6pm
About 70 min drive70 minWhalen Commons, Poolesville, MDPoolesville's annual fall festival at Whalen Commons with live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment on the town's central green. Community event hosted by the Town of Poolesville.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 31
About 70 min drive70 minGreat Country Farms, Bluemont, VAFall 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.
11am to 4pmFree
About 80 min drive80 minUpper Marlboro, MDFree annual festival celebrating Native American culture with live music, traditional dances, storytelling, archery, an artisan market, and native food vendors.
SundayOctober 18
9am to 4pm
About 15 min drive15 minFairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VATCG show at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, presented by NoVA PokeShow (formerly NoVA PokeShow, rebranding to GOD PACK). Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana and more to buy, sell and trade. 9 AM to 4 PM.
7pm$45
About 25 min drive25 minMerchant Hall, Manassas, VAGrammy winner Kathy Mattea hosts a live on-the-road taping of NPR's Mountain Stage in Merchant Hall, with featured artists Mary Gauthier, Ruthie Foster, and Scythian spanning roots, folk, blues, and country. Tickets from about $45. 7 PM.
11am to 6pm, one of 2 dates$10
About 25 min drive25 minFrying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VAThree-day fall celebration with carnival rides, Big Truck Night, farm animals and harvest activities; admission free, parking $10 per vehicle, ride wristbands extra.
8am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VACharity walk benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.
9am to 2pm, every SundayFree
About 30 min drive30 minFairfax, VAYear-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.
5 to 10pm
About 35 min drive35 minMcLean Community Center, McLean, VACommunity celebration of the McLean Community Center's 50th anniversary with music through the decades, food, a signature drink and interactive attractions.
11am to 5pm$20
About 35 min drive35 minClemyjontri Park, McLean, VACalm Halloween day at Clemyjontri Park with treat stations, carousel and train rides, and crafts; reduced noise and sensory supports. $20/person.
2:30 to 3:30pm
About 40 min drive40 minGlen Echo, MDMarsha and the Positrons bring playful, educational kindie rock songs mixing science facts with messages about kindness and friendship to The Puppet Co.
10am to 12pm
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFall harvest family program at the National Museum of American History.
11am to 7pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree family-friendly celebration of Turkish Heritage Month with live music, folk dancing, fortune telling, kids activities, and Turkish cuisine on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
8pm$63.50
About 40 min drive40 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCWelch and Rawlings play an acoustic Grateful Dead program at the Warner Theatre. JamBase lists tickets from $63.50.
10:15 to 11am
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCSensory early-childhood program at the National Museum of Natural History.
10:30 to 11am, one of 3 dates
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCSesame Street planetarium show for young children.
10:30 to 10:55am, one of 25 datesFree
About 40 min drive40 minNational Air and Space Museum, Washington, DCFree 25-minute planetarium show where Big Bird and Elmo explore the night sky. For families with young children; shown Thu and Sun at 10:30 am. Free timed-entry passes required.
3 more, 45 min or fartherBrookeville, McLean, Washington
8 to 11am, every SundayFree
About 45 min drive45 minMcLean, VAVolunteer-guided Sunday morning bird walk meeting in the main parking lot; all levels welcome, minors with an adult.
8am to 4pm, every SundayFree
About 45 min drive45 minWashington, DCIconic weekly Sunday flea market in Georgetown (est. 1972): antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds. Every Sunday, 8am-4pm, rain or shine. Free admission for shoppers.
All day$24
About 65 min drive65 minBrookeville Beer Farm, Brookeville, MDThe Baltimore DC Clemson Club gathers for a fall afternoon at Brookeville Beer Farm with a flight tasting led by the brewmaster (a $16 value), a cornhole tournament with prizes, brick oven pizza, pumpkins, apples, and jams, plus 10% off group purchases. Tickets are $9 for club members and $24 for non-members; kids 12 and under are free and dogs are welcome.
Next week
MondayOctober 19
10:30 to 11:15am, every MondayFree
About 20 min drive20 minKings Park Library, Burke, VAA baby storytime with rhymes, songs, and early literacy activities designed for new babies and their caregivers. No registration; space is limited and tickets are handed out at the information desk before the program.
10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.
10am to 12pm, every MondayFree
About 25 min drive25 minVienna, VAVolunteers improve habitat at Southside Park by removing invasive plants and learning about native plants and wildlife, meeting Mondays 10am to 12pm at the Ware-Walker entrance with sign-up appreciated but not required.
5 to 5:45pm
About 30 min drive30 minFalls Church, VARead-to-a-therapy-dog sessions with Molly (three slots merged).
10am to 6pm, every Monday
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.
4:30 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.
10:30 to 11am, one of 16 dates
About 30 min drive30 minMary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VASongs, stories and rhymes with early-literacy playtime until noon for ages 18 months to 4 years.
10:30am to 12pm, every Monday
About 35 min drive35 minDel Pepper Community Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.
2 to 2:45pm, every Monday
About 35 min drive35 minShirlington Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and manipulatives for babies 0 to 12 months at the Shirlington branch; first-come seating.
10 to 10:30am, every MondayFree
About 35 min drive35 minCascades Library, Potomac Falls, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Monday mornings in Meeting Room B at Cascades.
10 to 10:30am, one of 6 datesFree
About 35 min drive35 minAshburn Library, Ashburn, VALap rhymes, action songs and short interactive stories for babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver, with playtime after the stories. Sessions run Monday and Thursday mornings at the Ashburn branch.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Monday
About 40 min drive40 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VAMorning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.
11:15 to 11:45am, every Monday
About 40 min drive40 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VASecond morning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.
9am to 12pm, through Oct 23
About 40 min drive40 minVolta Park Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months (the Bunnies), weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required.
9am to 12pm, through Oct 23
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Volta Park Recreation Center.
11:30am to 12:30pm, every MondayFree
About 40 min drive40 minNational Portrait Gallery, Washington, DCDrop-in Mondays with educators in the Education Center: close looking at art, hands-on activities, music, and story times for children and families. Free.
2:30 to 3pm, every Monday
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCWeekly music program for ages 0-3 at the National Children's Museum; advanced tickets encouraged.
TuesdayOctober 20
10:30 to 11am, every Tuesday
About 15 min drive15 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes for one-year-olds; limited to 15 children with free tickets at the info desk.
10:30 to 11:15am, every TuesdayFree
About 20 min drive20 minKings Park Library, Burke, VAA lap-sit style storytime for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months, with stories, songs, and fingerplays that build early literacy skills. Tickets are available at the information desk before the session and space is limited.
11am, one of 6 datesFree
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
10:30 to 11am, every TuesdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minLorton Library, Lorton, VAAn interactive storytime with books, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months with an adult. Registration is required for each child attending.
10:30am to 12:45pm, one of 18 dates
About 25 min drive25 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VAWeekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.
11 to 11:30am, every Tuesday
About 25 min drive25 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VALapsit program with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies up to 18 months. Free at the Kingstowne branch.
10:30 to 11am, every Tuesday
About 30 min drive30 minGeorge Mason Regional Library, Annandale, VAEarly literacy storytime with stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers 18 months to 3 years in Annandale.
10:30 to 11am, every TuesdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minThomas Jefferson Library, Falls Church, VAA high-energy toddler storytime with singing, dancing, rhyming, and stories, followed by open play time. For children ages 1.5 to 3 years with a caregiver; pick up tickets at the information desk.
10:30 to 11am, every Tuesday
About 30 min drive30 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VASongs, bounces and stories for non-walking babies; space limited to 35, so arrive early.
10:30 to 11am, every Tuesday
About 30 min drive30 minHaymarket Gainesville Library, Haymarket, VAWeekly Tuesday storytime for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Haymarket Gainesville branch.
10 to 10:30am, one of 4 datesFree
About 30 min drive30 minGum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for toddlers 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Meeting Room A at Gum Spring.
10:30 to 11:30am, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minDumfries, VAWeekly Tuesday family story time for combined ages at Montclair Library.
10:30am to 12pm, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minPatrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Patrick Henry Rec Center; application required.
10:15 to 11:15am, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday Spanish family storytime (children's Tuesday) at Burke Branch.
10:15 to 11:15am, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for ages 0 to 5 at the Burke branch of Alexandria Library.
3 to 4pm, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VACaregiver-child playtime with uninterrupted play and time for caregivers to mingle, ages 0 to 5.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minBarbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, Arlington, VATuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5; drop-in.
11 to 11:30am, every Tuesday
About 35 min drive35 minCentral Library, Arlington, VASecond Tuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.
10:45 to 11:45am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.
4 to 5pm, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly read-to-a-therapy-dog session for children ages 4-12.
10:30 to 11am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minSherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.
10:30 to 11am, one of 14 datesFree
About 40 min drive40 minArlington, VAFree story time every Tuesday and Thursday at the toy store.
2 to 2:30pm, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minCourthouse Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies, plus time to meet other caregivers; no registration needed.
10:30 to 10:45am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual storytime at Barrett Branch Library.
11 to 11:40am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual baby and toddler time (ages 0-23 months) at Barrett Branch.
11 to 11:40am, every Tuesday
About 40 min drive40 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAWeekly storytime with songs, movement games and bubbles for babies and toddlers up to 23 months.
10:30am to 12pm, every TuesdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCWeekly drop-in play dates for early learners with museum educators: Creature Features fossil edition Oct 13 and Awesome Arachnids Oct 20.
10:30am to 12pm, every TuesdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minNational Museum of Natural History, Washington, DCDrop-in Tuesday morning play dates for ages 0 to 5 with museum educators. Stories, objects, art, and hands-on play around a new weekly theme. Free, 10:30 am to noon.
10:30am to 12pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree drop-in early-learning program where children ages 0-5 and caregivers explore the world of spiders and other arachnids through play.
11am to 2pm, every TuesdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCTuesday lunchtime market in the Park at CityCenter with local produce and lunch options like wood-fired pizza and falafel wraps.
WednesdayOctober 21
10:30 to 11am, every Wednesday
About 10 min drive10 minBurke Centre Library, Burke, VASongs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.
10:30 to 11am, every Wednesday
About 15 min drive15 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Wednesday
About 15 min drive15 minChantilly Regional Library, Chantilly, VAGentle lapsit storytime with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies, followed by playtime. Registration required.
11:15am to 12pm, every Wednesday
About 15 min drive15 minChantilly Library, Chantilly, VAStorytime mixing singing, reading, play and simple yoga poses for little ones. A calm mid-morning library session.
10:30 to 11:15am, every WednesdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minOakton Library, Oakton, VAA storytime for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by a playdate with toddler toys. No registration required.
10:30 to 11:30am, every Wednesday
About 25 min drive25 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAEarly literacy storytime with stories, songs and finger play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years.
11 to 11:30am, every Wednesday
About 25 min drive25 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VAInteractive books, songs and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Kingstowne branch library.
2 to 2:30pm, every Wednesday
About 25 min drive25 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAAfternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.
11am, every WednesdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.
10:30 to 11am, every WednesdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minThomas Jefferson Library, Falls Church, VAA gentle lapsit storytime for babies ages 0 to 18 months with an adult, with songs, rhymes, and stories. Tickets are available at the information desk shortly before the program.
10:30 to 11am, every Wednesday
About 30 min drive30 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VASongs, bounces and stories for babies; entrance tickets available 30 minutes before the session.
10:30 to 11:15am, every Wednesday
About 30 min drive30 minHaymarket Gainesville Library, Haymarket, VAWeekly storytime with songs and playtime for babies and caregivers; registration required each week.
11am to 12pm, every WednesdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minGum Spring Library, Stone Ridge, VALap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by open playtime. Held Wednesday late mornings in Meeting Room A at Gum Spring.
10 to 10:30am, every WednesdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minSterling Library, Sterling, VALap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings at Sterling.
10:30am to 12pm, every Wednesday
About 35 min drive35 minDel Pepper Community Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.
10 to 10:30am, every WednesdayFree
About 35 min drive35 minCascades Library, Potomac Falls, VAA gentle storytime of lap rhymes, songs and simple stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings in Meeting Room B at Cascades.
10:30 to 11:15am, every Wednesday
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Wednesday sensory-friendly storytime for preschoolers and toddlers.
4 to 5pm, every Wednesday
About 40 min drive40 minCherrydale Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months in the Cherrydale branch Loft; space is limited.
11am to 12:30pm, every Wednesday
About 40 min drive40 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VABilingual-friendly lap-sit program for babies 0 to 12 months, plus open toy playtime with caregivers.
3 to 7pm, every WednesdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCWednesday afternoon market on the GW University campus with produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and prepared foods.
7pm
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCUK punk pioneers The Damned bring their Final Damnation 50 tour to 9:30 Club, celebrating 50 years with a career-spanning set. Flamin' Groovies and The Courettes open. The band has billed this as likely their last extensive US run. Doors 7 PM.
6:30pm
About 40 min drive40 minThe Anthem, Washington, DCArkansas folk singer Jesse Welles, who broke out with viral one-take protest songs in 2024, brings his guitar-and-truth-telling show to The Anthem behind his 2025 album Middle. Hudson Freeman opens. Doors 6:30 PM.
2:30 to 3pm, every Wednesday
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCWeekly STEAM story time for ages 1-4 at the National Children's Museum; advanced tickets encouraged.
10:30 to 11:30am, one of 3 datesFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCFree drop-in program for early learners ages 0-2 with a Native-authored book reading, free play, and sensory enrichment in the Activity Center.
ThursdayOctober 22
11 to 11:30am, every ThursdayFree
About 20 min drive20 minManassas City Library, Manassas, VAStories read aloud with singing and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months, followed by a 30 minute open play session. First come, first served; siblings welcome.
10 to 10:45am, one of 3 datesFree
About 20 min drive20 minFairfax, VAA history-filled program at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center where children explore one exhibit object plus an activity, song, craft, and story, with pre-registration required and an adult accompanying each child.
10:30 to 11:15am, every ThursdayFree
About 25 min drive25 minBull Run Library, Manassas, VAAn interactive story time with stories, music and rhymes designed for ages 0 to 2 with a caregiver, followed by play and social time. Held Thursday mornings in the Bull Run Community Room.
5:30 to 6:30pm, one of 2 datesFree
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAFree community mat Pilates class in Window Plaza.
10:30 to 11am, every Thursday
About 30 min drive30 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VAStories and songs with movement for toddlers 18 months to 3 years; space limited to 25 children.
12:15 to 1:15pm, one of 5 datesFree
About 30 min drive30 minFalls Church, VAPediatric PT Amy O'Malley of Good Beginnings Therapy leads a free tummy time class for caregivers of pre-sitting babies (newborn through 4 months) at The Toy Nest on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:15pm; registration required and space is limited to 12 caregivers.
10:30 to 11am, every ThursdayFree
About 30 min drive30 minSterling Library, Sterling, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Thursday mornings in Meeting Room B at Sterling.
10:30am to 12pm, every Thursday
About 35 min drive35 minWilliam Ramsay Recreation Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at William Ramsay Rec Center; application required.
11am to 12pm, every Thursday
About 35 min drive35 minBrambleton Library, Ashburn, VAWeekly baby storytime: 30 minutes of stories and songs, then 30 minutes of playtime, ages 0 to 18 months.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Thursday
About 35 min drive35 minCentral Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months; free tickets at the Youth Services desk.
All day, every Thursday
About 35 min drive35 minLost Boy Cider, Alexandria, VAWeekly trivia night at Lost Boy Cider hosted by Mappstrivia.
10:30 to 11am, every ThursdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minMartha Washington Library, Alexandria, VAA rhyme and song time for babies from birth to 17 months with an adult. Register children only.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Thursday
About 40 min drive40 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VAMorning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.
11:15 to 11:45am, every Thursday
About 40 min drive40 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VASecond morning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.
10:30 to 11am, every Thursday
About 40 min drive40 minAurora Hills Library, Arlington, VARead-alouds, songs and fingerplays for young children at the Aurora Hills branch; first-come seating.
11 to 11:40am, every Thursday
About 40 min drive40 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAStories, songs and movement for preschoolers; younger siblings are welcome to join.
11 to 11:40am, every Thursday
About 40 min drive40 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Thursday preschool storytime for ages 2-5 at Barrett Branch.
10 to 11am, every Thursday$18.95
About 40 min drive40 minNational Children's Museum, Washington, DCWeekly early learner program for ages 0-3 and caregivers: Tinkering Corner activities scaled down for tiny hands. Included with admission ($18.95; under 1 free).
6 to 8pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minMeyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian ArtWhistler scholar Linda Merrill gives a lecture marking 150 years of the Peacock Room, followed by a reception in the museum courtyard at the National Museum of Asian Art. Free with registration.
11am, every ThursdayFree
About 40 min drive40 minNational Air and Space Museum, Washington, DCWeekly Thursday storytime at 11 am with an original illustrated story about flight and space, followed by a simple craft. Free; museum admission free with a timed-entry pass.
FridayOctober 23
5 to 8pm, through Oct 24
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VATrick 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.
10:30 to 11am, one of 2 dates
About 30 min drive30 minWoodbridge, VAMusic and movement program for ages 1-6 at Potomac Library.
10:30 to 11:30am, every Friday
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, Herndon, VAOpen playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.
10am to 12pm, one of 11 dates
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon Community Center, Herndon, VAOpen gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.
10:30 to 11am, every Friday
About 30 min drive30 minMary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VAStory, songs and rhymes plus baby toy playtime for ages 0 to 24 months; tickets at the children's desk from 10 AM.
10:30am to 12pm, every Friday
About 30 min drive30 minHaymarket, VAPre-K early literacy skill-building sessions.
7:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minCapital One Hall, Tysons, VAToad the Wet Sprocket strips its 90s alternative catalog down for an acoustic tour stop at Capital One Hall, with Wisconsin fingerstyle guitarist Willy Porter opening. 7:30 PM.
8am to 12pm, every FridayFree
About 35 min drive35 minMcLean, VAFriday-morning farmers market at Lewinsville Park with local produce, baked goods, and specialty vendors; season ends Oct 30.
11:30am to 12pm, every FridayFree
About 35 min drive35 minWestover Library, Arlington, VAA lapsit storytime for babies ages 0 to 12 months, with songs, rhymes, and games, plus time afterward for caregivers to connect. No registration; admission is first come, first served until capacity is reached.
10:15 to 11:15am, every Friday
About 35 min drive35 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VASinging, play, dancing and rhyming for babies 0 to 14 months at the Burke branch.
3:30 to 4:30pm, every Friday
About 35 min drive35 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Friday afternoon program for ages 8-13 at Burke Branch.
10:15 to 10:45am, one of 10 datesFree
About 35 min drive35 minBarbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, Arlington, VAFree storytime for ages 0–5 with an adult—stories, songs, rhymes, and flannel boards. No registration; first-come seating.
10:30 to 11:30am, every Friday
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.
6 to 10pm$161.90
About 40 min drive40 minLansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VAThe Loudoun Wineries Association hosts its 11th annual awards dinner at Lansdowne Resort. Includes a grand tasting of award-winning wines, a three-course dinner, and a crystal souvenir glass. 21 and over.
11am to 12pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.
10:30 to 11amFree
About 40 min drive40 minBethesda, MDBilingual storytime for the whole family.
5:30 to 8:30pm
About 40 min drive40 minThe Big Tent at Great Meadow, The Plains, VAA Friday-evening fundraiser the night before the Gold Cup, pairing hunt-country restaurants and caterers with cocktails, dancing and live music. All proceeds go to the Fauquier Free Clinic.
SaturdayOctober 24
7 to 10pm$20
About 5 min drive5 minClifton Town Park, Clifton, VAThe Clifton Haunted Trail runs one night only, winding a half-mile through the woods of historic Clifton with costumed characters. It nods to the Bunny Man Bridge legend; $20 advance, $25 at the gate.
11am to 5pm, through Oct 25$20
About 10 min drive10 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VAFairfax County Park Authority's family-friendly Halloween weekend at Burke Lake Park. Come in costume for not-scary themed activity areas, the miniature train ride through the forest, carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. One admission covers all activities; children under 2 are free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are cheaper than day-of.
12 to 4pmFree
About 10 min drive10 minFairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station, VAFamily-friendly model train yard sale at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, part of its 39th anniversary celebration. Local enthusiasts sell model trains and supplies; games and activities outside. Free admission; food for sale.
11am to 5pm
About 15 min drive15 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VAFamily Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
All day
About 20 min drive20 minManassas, VAYoung makers sell their creations at the Kids Markets hosted by the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.
10am to 3pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VAAnnual 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).
10am to 3pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly, VAAnnual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
11am
About 25 min drive25 minVienna, VAAuthor Patricia Tanumihardja hosts a story time at Bards Alley Bookshop in Vienna on Saturday, October 24 at 11am.
10:30am
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAAuthor Ann McCallum Staats leads a storytime for her book A Quilt of Stars at Scrawl Books on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30am.
5 to 9pm
About 25 min drive25 minReston, VAOutdoor DJ dance party at Reston Town Center.
3 to 8pm$10
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon Parks & Recreation, Herndon, VAEvening card show at Herndon Parks & Recreation: sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by Offsidez LLC. General admission $10, 3 PM to 8 PM.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25
About 35 min drive35 minArlington, VAA two-day workshop with Teresa Oaxaca on painting a child's portrait in oils, 10am to 5pm each day.
All day
About 35 min drive35 minArlington, VAGo Fish brings high-energy Christian music and fun to Ballston Quarter in a live event made for kids.
All day
About 35 min drive35 minArlington, VAKids get hands-on baking fun at Cookology Culinary School in Ballston Quarter.
11am to 1pm, one of 2 datesFree
About 35 min drive35 minAldie, VAKids get creative at Fall Kids Crafts with the Nova Creative Reuse Center, making a fall-themed project to take home; all supplies provided.
10am to 3pm
About 40 min drive40 minTriangle, VAHalloween Family Day with activities for guests of all ages.
9:30am to 4:30pm, through Oct 25
About 40 min drive40 minGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VAEighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
11am to 3pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minTorpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VAThe Torpedo Factory's annual hands-on art day for kids and families. Professional artists lead projects across three floors, from clay and printmaking to fiber art and collaborative builds, with live music and demonstrations. Free, in its 32nd year.
10 to 11am, one of 2 datesFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCSaturday Morning Live at The National presents Grupo Rompe Cajon exploring the African roots of Peruvian music and dance in an interactive family program.
6:30pm$155
About 40 min drive40 minThe Oceanaire Seafood Room, Washington, DCFive-course dinner pairing Orin Swift Cellars wines and Four Roses bourbon with seafood courses. From $155.
10am
About 40 min drive40 minGreat Meadow, The Plains, VAThe 89th International Gold Cup brings steeplechase racing to Great Meadow in The Plains: gates at 10, first race at noon. Between races expect tailgate contests, hat contests and dachshund races in peak foliage.
SundayOctober 25
11am to 5pm$20
About 10 min drive10 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VANot-so-spooky Halloween afternoon with themed activity areas, train and carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. Online $20; day-of $25. Under 2 free with paying adult.
12 to 3pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minReston Town Center, Reston, VAKids in costume collect treats, prizes, and special offers from participating Reston Town Center shops and restaurants.
2:30 to 5pm$12
About 30 min drive30 minAnnandale, VAPreschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).
1:30 to 3:30pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minArlington, VAFree Halloween edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters at Potomac Overlook: meet live 'scary' animals up close and see if they are really that scary.
2pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minAlexandria, VAThe 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, named one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country by USA Today. Costumed kids, parents, pets, and decorated strollers march down Mount Vernon Avenue to the Mount Vernon Rec Center field, ending with live music and award presentations for best pet costume, stroller, and decorated homes and businesses. Free to march or watch.
7:30pm
About 40 min drive40 minThe Anthem, Washington, DCBeck brings his Ride Lonesome Tour to The Anthem with support from Ioanna Gika. Expect a career-spanning set from the genre-hopping veteran of Odelay, Sea Change, and Morning Phase. Doors 6 PM, show 7:30 PM.
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