Rainy Day Activities near Falls Church
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Mon Oct 26, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minReservoir Park Recreation Center, Washington, DCShaw 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.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes for one-year-olds; limited to 15 children with free tickets at the info desk.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minPotomac, MDStories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 3:30 to 5pm
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAQuiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:45 to 11:45am
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 4 to 5pm
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly read-to-a-therapy-dog session for children ages 4-12.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Wednesday sensory-friendly storytime for preschoolers and toddlers.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minBurke Centre Library, Burke, VASongs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minAnacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOpen-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in on Monday mornings; only two October dates are currently posted.From NoMa infant events
Mon Oct 26, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 25 min drive25 minWoodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with caregivers. Free drop-in Monday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAEarly literacy storytime with stories, songs and finger play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 2 to 2:30pm
About 25 min drive25 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAAfternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly Regional Library, Chantilly, VAGentle lapsit storytime with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies, followed by playtime. Registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11:15am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly Library, Chantilly, VAStorytime mixing singing, reading, play and simple yoga poses for little ones. A calm mid-morning library session.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 4 to 5:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCMonthly family movie programming.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minMartha Washington Library, Alexandria, VAA rhyme and song time for babies from birth to 17 months with an adult. Register children only.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCUnstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCPlay and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minTurkey Thicket Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR 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.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 10:30am to 12:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCOpen LEGO play in the library.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCChildren's dance party at the library.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnacostia Community Museum, Washington, DCFree 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.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDBilingual English/French storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDRead, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 30 min drive30 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MDHusband-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.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Mon Nov 2, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minFrancis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE 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.From NoMa infant events
Mon Oct 19, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 30 min drive30 minMount Rainier, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minTemple Hills, MDMake a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCBubbling-over kid-oriented Halloween-themed arts and crafts.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 28, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBenning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCUnstructured playtime for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with library toys. Free drop-in Wednesday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 30 min drive30 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 12 to 3pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCBuild with Legos and blocks.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 4:30 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
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.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 31, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minCapitol View Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCA 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.From NoMa infant events
Fri Nov 6, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minDeanwood Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver. Songs, play and early-learning support from the DC early intervention program. Free.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 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.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 9 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VASaturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30am to 12:45pm
About 30 min drive30 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VAWeekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBladensburg, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBladensburg, MDMaryland STEM Festival: hands-on science and math activities, songs, and games.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10am to 12pm
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.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 3:30 to 4:20pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDShort circle time followed by 30-40 minutes of play-based activity stations.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 16, all dayFree
About 30 min drive30 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.From Art events in the DMV
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 30 min drive30 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sun Oct 18, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDNot-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCStory time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4:30 to 5:30pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCGet messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Nov 14, all day$41
About 35 min drive35 minGaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MDDr. 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.From Holiday events near Great Falls
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 35 min drive35 minSherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 8am to 2pmFree
About 35 min drive35 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.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
Mon Oct 19, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minSilver Spring, MDFamily storytime in the multipurpose room.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minHyattsville, MDStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Nov 3, 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 18, 3pm
About 40 min drive40 minGildenhorn Recital Hall, College Park, MDThe 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.From Live music in the DMV
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