Rainy Day Activities near Oakton
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Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFree drop-in program for early learners ages 0-2 with a Native-authored book reading, free play, and sensory enrichment in the Activity Center.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minChurch of the Advent, Washington, DCFree drop-in playgroup for ages 0 to 4, Thursday and Friday mornings 10am to 12pm during the school year. Toys, books and mats; unsupervised, caregivers stay with their children.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 1 to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCMeet new friends at Baby Playtime.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 29, 1 to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minSouthwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with their grown-ups. Free drop-in Thursdays.From NoMa infant events
Thu Nov 12, 6 to 9:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minNational Building MuseumThe Japan-America Society of Washington DC's 40th annual flagship gala at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, honoring renowned Japanese garden designer Hoichi Kurisu with the 2026 Marshall Green Award; features Ambassador Shigeo Yamada and Senator Bill Hagerty. Silent auction and reception 6pm, gala dinner 7-9:30pm.From DMV cultural events
Mon Oct 19, 3 to 4:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCDrop in to build and create with Magna-Tiles.From Washington DC family events
Tue Nov 3, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minNorthwest One Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE Strong Start play group for children under age 3 with a caregiver, right by NoMa. Guided play and early-learning activities with other DC families. Free.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 7pm$45
About 30 min drive30 minMerchant Hall, Manassas, VAGrammy winner Kathy Mattea hosts a live on-the-road taping of NPR's Mountain Stage in Merchant Hall, with featured artists Mary Gauthier, Ruthie Foster, and Scythian spanning roots, folk, blues, and country. Tickets from about $45. 7 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Oct 23, 10 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minNational Postal Museum, Washington, DCWeekly story time with drop-in play from 10, a gallery adventure and story reading at 10:30, plus hands-on postal play. Free with no registration for young learners birth to age 7.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCMorning storytime and rhyming-book fun with author Raj Haldar at the Connecticut Avenue store.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCPlay with Duplos in the Children's Room.From Washington DC family events
Mon Nov 9, 11:30am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minCleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, and bounces for pre-walking babies with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Monday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 27, 1 to 1:30pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minMt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies from birth until they start walking, with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Tuesdays.From NoMa infant events
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
Sat Oct 31, 10:30 to 11am
About 35 min drive35 minWoodbridge, VAHalloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minRaymond 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, 3 to 4pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minPetworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCMusical play time with drums and rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar. Saturdays; the Nov 7 session runs 11am to noon.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCFree story hour where drag storyteller Tiffany D. Carter reads books to kids; RSVP is requested and, for safety, adults must be accompanied by a child.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCFree monthly drag story hour with special guest readers at Loyalty's Petworth shop.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 11am to 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minBrambleton Library, Ashburn, VAWeekly baby storytime: 30 minutes of stories and songs, then 30 minutes of playtime, ages 0 to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
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
Mon Oct 26, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 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
Fri Oct 23, 4 to 5:30pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCMonthly family movie programming.From Washington DC family events
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