Rainy Day Activities near Lorton
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Sat Oct 17, 9 to 11am
About 5 min drive5 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VASaturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 5 min drive5 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30am to 12:45pm
About 5 min drive5 minLorton Community Center, Lorton, VAWeekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 5 min drive5 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
Fri Oct 16, all dayFree
About 5 min drive5 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
Sat Oct 31, 10:30 to 11am
About 10 min drive10 minWoodbridge, VAHalloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 15 min drive15 minPohick Regional Library, Burke, VAStories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11am
About 15 min drive15 minWoodbridge, VAMusic and movement program for ages 1-6 at Potomac Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:30am
About 15 min drive15 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VALapsit program with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies up to 18 months. Free at the Kingstowne branch.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11 to 11:30am
About 15 min drive15 minKingstowne Regional Library, Kingstowne, VAInteractive books, songs and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Kingstowne branch library.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11am
About 15 min drive15 minBurke Centre Library, Burke, VASongs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 11:15am
About 15 min drive15 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday Spanish family storytime (children's Tuesday) at Burke Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 11:15am
About 15 min drive15 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for ages 0 to 5 at the Burke branch of Alexandria Library.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 3 to 4pm
About 15 min drive15 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VACaregiver-child playtime with uninterrupted play and time for caregivers to mingle, ages 0 to 5.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 10:15 to 11:15am
About 15 min drive15 minEllen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VASinging, play, dancing and rhyming for babies 0 to 14 months at the Burke branch.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 3:30 to 4:30pm
About 15 min drive15 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Friday afternoon program for ages 8-13 at Burke Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
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.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11am
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 minSherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VAStories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 20 min drive20 minDumfries, VAWeekly Tuesday family story time for combined ages at Montclair Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 8am to 2pmFree
About 20 min drive20 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minPatrick Henry Rec Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Patrick Henry Rec Center; application required.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minWilliam Ramsay Recreation Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at William Ramsay Rec Center; application required.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 10:30am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minDel Pepper Community Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minDel Pepper Community Center, Alexandria, VAFree weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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
Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minSchlesinger Concert Hall, Alexandria, VAGuest conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin leads the Alexandria Symphony in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in Ravel's orchestration, plus Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Dinara Klinton. Saturday at the Schlesinger Concert Hall; Sunday matinee at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. 7:30 PM and 3 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 2 to 2:45pm
About 20 min drive20 minShirlington Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and manipulatives for babies 0 to 12 months at the Shirlington branch; first-come seating.From NoVA infant activities
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
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual storytime at Barrett Branch Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:40am
About 25 min drive25 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Tuesday bilingual baby and toddler time (ages 0-23 months) at Barrett Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:40am
About 25 min drive25 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAWeekly storytime with songs, movement games and bubbles for babies and toddlers up to 23 months.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 11am to 12:30pm
About 25 min drive25 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VABilingual-friendly lap-sit program for babies 0 to 12 months, plus open toy playtime with caregivers.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:40am
About 25 min drive25 minKate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria, VAStories, songs and movement for preschoolers; younger siblings are welcome to join.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:40am
About 25 min drive25 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Thursday preschool storytime for ages 2-5 at Barrett Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VAMorning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Oct 19, 11:15 to 11:45am
About 25 min drive25 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VASecond morning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VAMorning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11:15 to 11:45am
About 25 min drive25 minJames M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, Alexandria, VASecond morning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.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
Sat Nov 14, all day$41
About 25 min drive25 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
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
Sat Oct 17, 3pm$13
About 25 min drive25 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.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, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 25 min drive25 minBarbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, Arlington, VATuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5; drop-in.From NoVA infant activities
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
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minCentral Library, Arlington, VASecond Tuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5.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 23, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 25 min drive25 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.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 25 min drive25 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.From Art events in the DMV
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 25 min drive25 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.From Art events in the DMV
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minAurora Hills Library, Arlington, VARead-alouds, songs and fingerplays for young children at the Aurora Hills branch; first-come seating.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minArlington, VAFree story time every Tuesday and Thursday at the toy store.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 2 to 2:30pm
About 25 min drive25 minCourthouse Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies, plus time to meet other caregivers; no registration needed.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 6 to 9pm$192.60
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 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
Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10:30pm$25
About 30 min drive30 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.From Fall events in DC
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
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
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.From DMV Collectible Shows
Sat Oct 24, 11am
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Thu Oct 22, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 30 min drive30 minCentral Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months; free tickets at the Youth Services desk.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
Wed Oct 21, 4 to 5pm
About 30 min drive30 minCherrydale Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months in the Cherrydale branch Loft; space is limited.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 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.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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, 1 to 2pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minAccokeek, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
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