Rainy Day Activities near South Riding
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Tue Oct 20, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 5 min drive5 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 5 min drive5 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
Thu Oct 22, 11am to 12pm
About 10 min drive10 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, 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
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
Fri Oct 23, 10am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 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
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 20 min drive20 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
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 minReston Regional Library, Reston, VAAfternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 24, 10:30am
About 20 min drive20 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
Sat Oct 17, 11amFree
About 20 min drive20 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
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
Wed Oct 21, 11amFree
About 20 min drive20 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Nov 6, 10am to 6pm$10
About 20 min drive20 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, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minHaymarket Gainesville Library, Haymarket, VAWeekly Tuesday storytime for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Haymarket Gainesville branch.From NoVA infant activities
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 25 min drive25 minHaymarket Gainesville Library, Haymarket, VAWeekly storytime with songs and playtime for babies and caregivers; registration required each week.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 10:30am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minHaymarket, VAPre-K early literacy skill-building sessions.From Northern Virginia family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minManassas, VAHalloween story time and costume parade at Bull Run Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 25 min drive25 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
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
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 25 min drive25 minThe Artists in Middleburg, Middleburg, VAJuried group exhibition at The Artists in Middleburg gallery celebrating the seasons of Virginia's Piedmont region. Opening reception on October 3.From Art events in the DMV
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 25 min drive25 minMiddleburg, VAAward-season film festival in Middleburg, October 15–18, 2026. Screenings are ticketed; the festival page did not list a dollar price.From Northern Virginia local events
Sat Nov 14, 1 to 3pm
About 25 min drive25 minThe Artists in Middleburg, Middleburg, VAAnnual small-works holiday exhibition at The Artists in Middleburg with affordable pieces by regional artists. Opening reception on November 14.From Art events in the DMV
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
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 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
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 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 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
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 17, 6 to 9pm$192.60
About 30 min drive30 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 3:30 to 5pm
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:45 to 11:45am
About 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 4 to 5pm
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Friday free-play social hour for children ages 0-6.From Northern Virginia family events
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