# Rainy Day Activities near Falls Church

> Events under a roof: museums, libraries, theaters, and other indoor venues. Closest to Falls Church first.

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### [Family Story Time at Reservoir Park Recreation Center (Shaw Library)](https://wknd.app/r/63js4d/family-story-time-at-reservoir-park-recreation-center-shaw)

- When: 2026-10-26 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Reservoir Park Recreation Center, 10 Lower Service Court NW, Washington, DC (38.92319, -77.01054)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: books, storytime, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Shaw Library staff bring family story time to Reservoir Park Recreation Center during the branch renovation. Stories and songs for ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Free.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17146494
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Wonderful Ones Storytime at Pohick Regional Library](https://wknd.app/r/9z964j/wonderful-ones-storytime-at-pohick-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA (38.7749322, -77.268109)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, songs and rhymes for one-year-olds; limited to 15 children with free tickets at the info desk.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15412305
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Tales for Twos at Pohick Regional Library](https://wknd.app/r/mcndc7/tales-for-twos-at-pohick-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA (38.7749322, -77.268109)
- Ages: 2 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15412504
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/wuxwpa/family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 (39.0193362, -77.2078933)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Stories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The 9th Street Quartet Performs Ady's American Adventure](https://wknd.app/r/jn7sqz/the-9th-street-quartet-performs-adys-american-adventure)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: music, quartet, family, performance
- About: Family-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16838252
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Study Session + Essentials](https://wknd.app/r/jrse9x/study-session-essentials)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:30-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 13 to 18
- Category: kids
- Topics: study, teens
- About: Quiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15738018
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Early Bird Baby Lapsit Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/yuuaqb/early-bird-baby-lapsit-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, babies, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17184864
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Late Worm Baby Lapsit Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/nwytxd/late-worm-baby-lapsit-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:45-11:45 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, babies, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17184905
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Read to Jackson](https://wknd.app/r/qx3xt6/read-to-jackson)

- When: 2026-10-20 16:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 4 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: reading, therapy-dog, weekly
- About: Weekly read-to-a-therapy-dog session for children ages 4-12.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15491561
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Sensory-Friendly Storytime with ITC](https://wknd.app/r/ejcjm4/sensory-friendly-storytime-with-itc)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-11:15 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, sensory-friendly, weekly
- About: Weekly Wednesday sensory-friendly storytime for preschoolers and toddlers.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17638211
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Playdate Cafe (ages 0-6)](https://wknd.app/r/3fdhcf/playdate-cafe-ages-0-6)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99833, -77.28699)
- Ages: 0 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: playdate, toddlers, weekly
- About: Weekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17041447
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Burke Centre Library](https://wknd.app/r/j7rt4y/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-burke-centre-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA (38.7874391, -77.3171238)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16421102
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Explorations at Anacostia Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/x8fgmt/toddler-explorations-at-anacostia-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.8660175, -76.978544)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Open-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in on Monday mornings; only two October dates are currently posted.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17534386
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Baby Lap Time at Woodridge Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/nq99e3/baby-lap-time-at-woodridge-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-26 11:00-11:45 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018 (38.9274696, -76.9786438)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Lap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with caregivers. Free drop-in Monday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15181749
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Reston](https://wknd.app/r/rm5yrd/saturday-storytime-at-barnes-noble-reston)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Barnes & Noble Reston, 11816 Spectrum Center, Suite K-27, Reston, VA 20190 (38.96596, -77.35551)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, reading, family-friendly, free
- About: Weekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.
- Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3432
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Toddler Storytime at Reston Regional Library](https://wknd.app/r/zba9gx/toddler-storytime-at-reston-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA (38.9614685, -77.3585049)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and finger play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15325828
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Wednesday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Reston](https://wknd.app/r/uf97fn/wednesday-storytime-at-barnes-noble-reston)

- When: 2026-10-21 11:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Barnes & Noble Reston, 11816 Spectrum Center, Suite K-27, Reston, VA 20190 (38.96596, -77.35551)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, reading, family-friendly, free
- About: Weekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.
- Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3432
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Baby Rhyme Time at Reston Regional Library](https://wknd.app/r/enfw5t/baby-rhyme-time-at-reston-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 14:00-14:30 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA (38.9614685, -77.3585049)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Afternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15381904
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at Chantilly Library](https://wknd.app/r/vc8sbt/baby-lap-sit-storytime-at-chantilly-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA (38.8826366, -77.4081887)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Gentle lapsit storytime with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies, followed by playtime. Registration required.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15062081
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Tots Yoga Storytime at Chantilly Library](https://wknd.app/r/kvqvnm/tots-yoga-storytime-at-chantilly-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 11:15-12:00 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA (38.8826366, -77.4081887)
- Ages: 2 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Storytime mixing singing, reading, play and simple yoga poses for little ones. A calm mid-morning library session.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15062527
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Movie Matinee](https://wknd.app/r/d4d78e/movie-matinee)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:00-17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 115 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032 (38.8312611, -77.0094236)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: movie, family
- About: Monthly family movie programming.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (9.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Rhyme Time at Martha Washington Library](https://wknd.app/r/fwccyy/baby-rhyme-time-at-martha-washington-library)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 (38.77304, -77.06305)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: A rhyme and song time for babies from birth to 17 months with an adult. Register children only.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15747375
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (9.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Play Party](https://wknd.app/r/mvjezc/toddler-play-party)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 416 Cedar Street NW, Washington, DC (38.9744396, -77.0201563)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: toddlers, play
- About: Unstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Social Hour](https://wknd.app/r/bdvbxw/baby-social-hour)

- When: 2026-10-22 13:30-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 416 Cedar Street NW, Washington, DC (38.9744396, -77.0201563)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: babies, social
- About: Play and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [DPR Cooperative Play (18-29 months) at Turkey Thicket](https://wknd.app/r/dm29ar/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-turkey-thicket)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 160 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 (38.9380885, -76.9928164)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: class
- Topics: little-kids, indoor
- About: DPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months, weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required; caregiver participation is part of the co-op model.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group](https://wknd.app/r/7eqa96/down-syndrome-and-friends-community-play-group)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-12:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011 (38.9551575, -76.9996081)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: play-group, accessibility, disabilities
- About: Play, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Legos in the Library!](https://wknd.app/r/phy72a/legos-in-the-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011 (38.9551575, -76.9996081)
- Ages: 2 to 6
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, play
- About: Open LEGO play in the library.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Music and Movement](https://wknd.app/r/8zqz9y/music-and-movement)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1547 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 (38.8461627, -76.9811257)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: music, dance, movement
- About: Children's dance party at the library.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Big Moments, Little Stories at the Anacostia Community Museum](https://wknd.app/r/wntjm4/big-moments-little-stories-at-the-anacostia-community-museum)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.8565357, -76.9768339)
- Ages: 1 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, indoor, books, history
- About: Free Friday storytime with sensory play in the Sunburst Lounge, for ages 18 months to 7. Stories connect with the museum's current exhibitions; stay after for indoor play and creative exploration.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events-anacostia
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Bilingual Storytime (English/French)](https://wknd.app/r/b4ywub/bilingual-storytime-english-french)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9949423, -77.0246713)
- Ages: 0 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: bilingual, french, storytime
- About: Bilingual English/French storytime.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Family Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/qqdxep/family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9949423, -77.0246713)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Read, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The War and Treaty](https://wknd.app/r/qy8hzc/the-war-and-treaty)

- When: 2026-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9974455, -77.0276065)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, soul, folk
- About: Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter bring their gospel-soaked country soul to the Fillmore. Their live show moves between stirring ballads and high-energy celebration.
- Source: https://concerts50.com/show/the-war-and-treaty-in-silver-spring-tickets-nov-13-2026
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)

### [Play and Grow: Ages 0-3](https://wknd.app/r/bn3xha/play-and-grow-ages-0-3)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 (38.803647, -76.986229)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: play, infants, toddlers
- About: Stories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Strong Start Playgroup at Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/fu2hbs/strong-start-playgroup-at-francis-a-gregory-neighborhood)

- When: 2026-11-02 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, 3660 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.86488, -76.9542)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: OSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver, on the official OSSE schedule for the Gregory branch. Play-based early-learning session. Free.
- Source: https://osse.dc.gov/node/1357206
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/s22mzg/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3409 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 (38.936681, -76.9607015)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Preschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Playday at the Library: Treat Bags](https://wknd.app/r/yt7sw8/playday-at-the-library-treat-bags)

- When: 2026-10-22 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2398 Iverson Street, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (38.8351536, -76.9565605)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, fall, play
- About: Make a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble](https://wknd.app/r/gq3td5/bubble-bubble-toil-and-trouble)

- When: 2026-10-22 16:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3935 Benning Road NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.8941485, -76.9477996)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, arts-crafts
- About: Bubbling-over kid-oriented Halloween-themed arts and crafts.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby and Toddler Playdate at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/wmzn4s/baby-and-toddler-playdate-at-benning-dorothy-i-height)

- When: 2026-10-28 10:30-11:15 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.894229, -76.947848)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Unstructured playtime for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with library toys. Free drop-in Wednesday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17463162
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Wayson R. Jones: Color/Slash/Field](https://wknd.app/r/mjgjd4/wayson-r-jones-color-slash-field)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722 (38.9393089, -76.9545008)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, exhibition, painting, brentwood, gateway-arts-district
- About: Solo 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.
- Source: https://hemphillartworks.com/artists/wayson-r-jones/news
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Let's Build!](https://wknd.app/r/zp3g5x/lets-build)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5001 Central Avenue SE, Washington, DC (38.8889543, -76.9295591)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, building
- About: Build with Legos and blocks.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Halloween Fun Scavenger Hunt](https://wknd.app/r/ra4qnc/halloween-fun-scavenger-hunt)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (38.97184, -77.38704)
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, scavenger-hunt, games
- About: Halloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17542476
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Maker Monday: LEGO Club](https://wknd.app/r/ywxgmq/maker-monday-lego-club)

- When: 2026-10-19 16:30-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (38.97184, -77.38704)
- Ages: 5 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, makers, steam
- About: Monday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17277612
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Library Playdate at Herndon Fortnightly Library](https://wknd.app/r/ae5tjc/library-playdate-at-herndon-fortnightly-library)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA (38.9718305, -77.3871028)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.
- Source: http://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17154730
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Music & Movement at Capitol View Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/9t5tza/music-movement-at-capitol-view-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Capitol View Neighborhood Library, 5001 Central Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.88896, -76.92958)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: live-music, dance, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: A Saturday dance party with singing in the Children's Room for babies and young children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Free, one session only this season.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17265862
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Strong Start Playgroup at Deanwood Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/7jbj6z/strong-start-playgroup-at-deanwood-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-11-06 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Deanwood Neighborhood Library, 1350 49th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.90845, -76.93216)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: OSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver. Songs, play and early-learning support from the DC early intervention program. Free.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15799555
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Toddler Storytime at Lorton Library](https://wknd.app/r/hqm8my/toddler-storytime-at-lorton-library)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.6985, -77.21359)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: An interactive storytime with books, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months with an adult. Registration is required for each child attending.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/14765911
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Gym Time (Saturday) at Lorton Community Center](https://wknd.app/r/773j95/family-gym-time-saturday-at-lorton-community-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA (38.6981514, -77.2141602)
- Ages: 1 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Saturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/sites/neighborhood-community-services/files/Assets/documents/calendars/lorton-community-center-calendar.pdf
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Gym Time (Tue/Thu) at Lorton Community Center](https://wknd.app/r/mu62cc/family-gym-time-tue-thu-at-lorton-community-center)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-12:45 (America/New_York), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA (38.6981514, -77.2141602)
- Ages: 1 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Weekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/sites/neighborhood-community-services/files/Assets/documents/calendars/lorton-community-center-calendar.pdf
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/ht9aq9/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4820 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 (38.9397103, -76.934656)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Preschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Ready 2 Read STEM](https://wknd.app/r/ztkpge/ready-2-read-stem)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4820 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 (38.9397103, -76.934656)
- Ages: 2 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: stem, science
- About: Maryland STEM Festival: hands-on science and math activities, songs, and games.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Kiddie Open Gym in Herndon](https://wknd.app/r/v2qy43/kiddie-open-gym-in-herndon)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA (38.9728439, -77.3934811)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.
- Source: https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/recreation/herndon-community-center/open-gym/kiddie-open-gym
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Preschool Play and Learn](https://wknd.app/r/qrdvsk/preschool-play-and-learn)

- When: 2026-10-23 15:30-16:20 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 (39.0746833, -77.1135993)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, play
- About: Short circle time followed by 30-40 minutes of play-based activity stations.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [TRANSFORMATIONS: Lloyd Wolf's Lorton Reformatory Photos, Workhouse](https://wknd.app/r/x99ckn/transformations-lloyd-wolfs-lorton-reformatory-photos)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 22 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.697639, -77.2554229)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, photography, history, documentary
- About: Documentary 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.
- Source: https://www.workhousearts.org/transformations-at-lorton
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Magical Places and Creatures: Donnalynne Lefever at Workhouse](https://wknd.app/r/v9mxck/magical-places-and-creatures-donnalynne-lefever-at-workhouse)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 23 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Arches Gallery, 9506 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.6973797, -77.2553916)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, painting, fantasy
- About: Solo 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.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magical-places-and-creatures-art-exhibit-by-donnalynne-lefever-tickets-1998932246158
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Halloween Family Storytime!](https://wknd.app/r/mr3ggu/halloween-family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 (39.0864969, -77.1515308)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: halloween, storytime
- About: Not-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Storytime at Sterling Library](https://wknd.app/r/n2b4qw/baby-storytime-at-sterling-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sterling Library, 22330 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 (38.99805, -77.40685)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings at Sterling.
- Source: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/16414206
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Storytime at Sterling Library](https://wknd.app/r/ysad96/toddler-storytime-at-sterling-library)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sterling Library, 22330 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 (38.99805, -77.40685)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: Rhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Thursday mornings in Meeting Room B at Sterling.
- Source: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/15064856
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Story Time](https://wknd.app/r/8dnyn5/family-story-time)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7420 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012 (38.9803487, -77.0270514)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Story time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (10.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Messy Art: Exploring mark-making](https://wknd.app/r/s252kh/messy-art-exploring-mark-making)

- When: 2026-10-22 16:30-17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7420 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012 (38.9803487, -77.0270514)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: art, painting
- About: Get messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (10.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam at CreeMos Gallery](https://wknd.app/r/8ct2md/the-next-chapter-art-from-vietnam-at-creemos-gallery)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: CreeMos Gallery, 7000 Carroll Ave, Takoma, MD 20912 (38.9749149, -77.0123378)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, exhibition, sound-bath, dinner, vietnamese-art, takoma-park
- About: One-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.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creemos-gallery-art-exhibition-sound-bath-dinner-tickets-2002308986078
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (10.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [ICE! featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas](https://wknd.app/r/az4s3r/ice-featuring-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas)

- When: 2026-11-14 all day (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745 (38.7809181, -77.0177582)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $41.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor, food-available
- About: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas carved from two million pounds of ice, with two-story ice slides, indoor snow tubing, and photos with Santa in a 9-degree winter wonderland.
- Source: https://www.gaylordhotels.com/the-grinch-takes-over-gaylord-national-in-ice-featuring-dr-seuss-s-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-for-a-frosty-holiday-adventure
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (11 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Holiday events near Great Falls](https://wknd.app/f/ezuyyj/holiday-events-near-great-falls)

### [It's Toddler Time at Sherwood Regional Library](https://wknd.app/r/tcgznr/its-toddler-time-at-sherwood-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA (38.7434603, -77.0748661)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15822508
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (11.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market – October 17](https://wknd.app/r/r942za/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-october-17)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, 8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 (38.72079, -77.06059)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: vintage-markets, antiques, artisan-market, collectibles, alexandria
- About: Third-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.
- Source: https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/events/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-0/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Family Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/3trbxn/family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-19 13:30-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 11701 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 (39.0475094, -77.0513802)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Family storytime in the multipurpose room.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Outlaw Printmakers MMXXVI at Pyramid Atlantic](https://wknd.app/r/hwkx65/outlaw-printmakers-mmxxvi-at-pyramid-atlantic)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 25 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 (38.9526872, -76.9411079)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, exhibition, printmaking, hyattsville, opening-reception
- About: Exhibition 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.
- Source: https://pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/the-gallery/upcoming-exhibitions/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/d5vjd6/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782 (38.9693531, -76.9496305)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Story Time: Space Spinners](https://wknd.app/r/vasjhm/story-time-space-spinners)

- When: 2026-10-20 11:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, space, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/story-time-space-spinners-1
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Story Time: Nobody Owns the Sky](https://wknd.app/r/wwcrby/story-time-nobody-owns-the-sky)

- When: 2026-11-03 11:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, aviation, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/story-time-nobody-owns-sky-0
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Takács Quartet Plays Haydn, Simon & Schubert](https://wknd.app/r/zwmce6/takacs-quartet-plays-haydn-simon-schubert)

- When: 2026-10-18 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Gildenhorn Recital Hall, 8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742 (38.9900185, -76.9494232)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, classical
- About: The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet plays Haydn, Carlos Simon, and Schubert in the Clarice's Dekelboum Concert Hall. A Sunday afternoon of top-tier chamber music. Student tickets available for $15.
- Source: https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/takacs-quartet-plays-haydn-simon-schubert
- Distance: about 40 min drive from the town center (14 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)