Rainy Day Activities near Herndon
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Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 5 min drive5 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 5 min drive5 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 5 min drive5 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
Fri Oct 23, 10am to 12pm
About 5 min drive5 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
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 5 min drive5 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, 2 to 2:30pm
About 5 min drive5 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAAfternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 11amFree
About 5 min drive5 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 11amFree
About 5 min drive5 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 10:30am
About 5 min drive5 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.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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
Mon Oct 19, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 15 min drive15 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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 15 min drive15 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.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Nov 6, 10am to 6pm$10
About 15 min drive15 minDulles Town Center Expo, Sterling, VAThe 33rd annual juried Christmas market moves to a new home at the Dulles Town Center Expo in Sterling, with more than 200 artisans from over 30 states selling handcrafted gifts and holiday decor. One ticket covers all three days, and a food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank runs at the door.From Holiday events near Great Falls
Tue Oct 20, 11amFree
About 15 min drive15 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Nov 3, 11amFree
About 15 min drive15 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 12pm
About 15 min drive15 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 3:30 to 5pm
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:45 to 11:45am
About 15 min drive15 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 4 to 5pm
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:15 to 10:45am
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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11:15am to 12pm
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.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 20 min drive20 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 20 min drive20 minOakton Library, Oakton, VAA storytime for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by a playdate with toddler toys. No registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 20 min drive20 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.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minBrambleton Library, Ashburn, VAWeekly baby storytime: 30 minutes of stories and songs, then 30 minutes of playtime, ages 0 to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 24, 11am
About 20 min drive20 minVienna, VAAuthor Patricia Tanumihardja hosts a story time at Bards Alley Bookshop in Vienna on Saturday, October 24 at 11am.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 20 min drive20 minJammin Java, Vienna, VAFingerpicking folk and blues troubadour Charlie Parr plays the 200-cap Jammin Java in Vienna. Concertfix lists tickets from $57.From Live music in the DMV
Tue Oct 20, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 20 min drive20 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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11am to 12pmFree
About 20 min drive20 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.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 6 to 9pm$192.60
About 20 min drive20 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.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
Fri Oct 23, 7:30pm
About 20 min drive20 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.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 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.From DMV Collectible Shows
Thu Oct 22, 10 to 10:45amFree
About 25 min drive25 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.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minFalls Church, VAWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 1 to 2pm
About 25 min drive25 minFalls Church, VAKids brain-health and wellness workshop at Tysons-Pimmit Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 5 to 5:45pm
About 25 min drive25 minFalls Church, VARead-to-a-therapy-dog sessions with Molly (three slots merged).From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VASongs, bounces and stories for non-walking babies; space limited to 35, so arrive early.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VASongs, bounces and stories for babies; entrance tickets available 30 minutes before the session.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minTysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VAStories and songs with movement for toddlers 18 months to 3 years; space limited to 25 children.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 25 min drive25 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 2 to 10:15pm$18
About 25 min drive25 minMcLean, VAA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 31, 5 to 8pm
About 25 min drive25 minMcLean, VAThe Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minMary Riley Styles Public Library, Falls Church, VASongs, stories and rhymes with early-literacy playtime until noon for ages 18 months to 4 years.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 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.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 16, 9pm$18
About 25 min drive25 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.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 8pm$17
About 25 min drive25 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.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minState Theatre, Falls Church, VADC's favorite 80s tribute band throws its annual Halloween blowout at the State Theatre. Costumes encouraged for a night of new wave and synth-pop hits. Tickets from about $25. 9 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8:30pm$12
About 25 min drive25 minState Theatre, Falls Church, VAThe Allstar Purple Party celebrates the music of Prince with Junie Henderson fronting a night of funk, rock, and purple-hued hits at the State Theatre. Tickets from about $12. 8:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minBurke Centre Library, Burke, VASongs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 10 to 11am$10
About 30 min drive30 minGlen Echo, MDSweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11:30am to 1:45pm
About 30 min drive30 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.From Washington DC family events
Sat Nov 14, 6 to 8pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minGlen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MDOpening reception for the Park's annual holiday art show and sale (runs Nov 14-Jan 10), featuring resident artists and instructors with works in glass, ceramics, photography, painting, jewelry, and holiday ornaments. Free; RSVP preferred but not required.From Art events in the DMV
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBethesda, MDBilingual storytime for the whole family.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11:30am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 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.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 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.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 30, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 30 min drive30 minManassas, VAHalloween story time and costume parade at Bull Run Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minPotomac, MDStories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 35 min drive35 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.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 35 min drive35 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.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 35 min drive35 minGeorge Mason Regional Library, Annandale, VAEarly literacy storytime with stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers 18 months to 3 years in Annandale.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minBethesda, MD25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story teaching early literacy skills.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 35 min drive35 minBethesda, MDMonthly program engaging children in creative movement connected with a story of the day.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 40 min drive40 minRockville, MDNot-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 50 min drive50 minGaithersburg, MDBaby storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
Sat Nov 7, 10am to 5pm$20
About 55 min drive55 minAdventist Healthcare Fieldhouse, Boyds, MDThe Maryland edition of the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival brings 150+ coffee roasters, chocolatiers, and gourmet food artisans to the Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse for a weekend of sipping, sampling, and shopping. Stage presentations and classes included; many vendors offer free samples. $20 at the door, kids under 12 free. A portion of ticket sales supports WGTS 91.9 and a food drive.From Fall events in DC
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