Rainy Day Activities near Vienna
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Sat Oct 24, 11am
About 5 min drive5 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
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 5 min drive5 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
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 5 min drive5 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 5 min drive5 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 5 min drive5 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
Sat Oct 17, 6 to 9pm$192.60
About 10 min drive10 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
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11am
About 10 min drive10 minFalls Church, VAWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 1 to 2pm
About 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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, 7:30pm
About 10 min drive10 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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
Thu Oct 22, 10 to 10:45amFree
About 15 min drive15 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11am
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 31, 5 to 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minMcLean, VAThe Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, all day
About 15 min drive15 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
Fri Oct 16, 9pm$18
About 15 min drive15 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, 2 to 10:15pm$18
About 15 min drive15 minMcLean, VAA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 8pm$17
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 Oct 24, 10:30am
About 15 min drive15 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, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 minBarnes & Noble Reston, Reston, VAWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 11:30am to 12pmFree
About 15 min drive15 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
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
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 12pm
About 20 min drive20 minGreat Falls, VAFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 3:30 to 5pm
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday early-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:45 to 11:45am
About 20 min drive20 minGreat Falls, VAWeekly Tuesday late-morning baby lapsit storytime.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 4 to 5pm
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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, 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
Sat Oct 17, 10 to 11am$10
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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
Wed Oct 21, 4 to 5pm
About 20 min drive20 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
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
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 20 min drive20 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, 11 to 11:30am
About 20 min drive20 minCentral Library, Arlington, VASecond Tuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:15 to 10:45am
About 20 min drive20 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, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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
Sat Oct 17, 3pm$13
About 20 min drive20 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
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 20 min drive20 minArlington, VAFree story time every Tuesday and Thursday at the toy store.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 2 to 2:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minCourthouse Library, Arlington, VASongs, rhymes and games for babies, plus time to meet other caregivers; no registration needed.From NoVA infant activities
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 20 min drive20 minBethesda, MDBilingual storytime for the whole family.From Washington DC 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
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
Thu Oct 22, 10:30am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDMonthly program engaging children in creative movement connected with a story of the day.From Washington DC family events
Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
About 25 min drive25 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
Tue Oct 20, 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Nov 3, 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:15 to 11:15am
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minAlexandria, VAWeekly Friday afternoon program for ages 8-13 at Burke Branch.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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
Tue Oct 20, 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minGonda TheatreThe Italian Cultural Institute presents a concert and lecture on how eighteenth-century comic operas were created, at Georgetown University's Gonda Theatre in the Davis Performing Arts Center. Free with Eventbrite registration.From DMV cultural events
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 25 min drive25 minVolta Park Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months (the Bunnies), weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDInteractive bilingual storytime with reading, singing, clapping, and rhymes.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minGeorgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCStories and songs for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar, one session per day. Wednesdays at 10am.From NoMa infant events
Wed Oct 21, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minGeorgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCStories and songs for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar, one session per day. Wednesdays at 11am.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 2 to 2:30pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minGeorgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs and rhymes for pre-walking babies with caregivers. Free, no registration required. Thursday afternoons.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 2pm$16
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 1:30pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDFamily workshop building an Operation-style game (two sessions merged).From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 18, 2:30 to 4pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDOpen electronics studio session for 4th grade and up.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 11am to 1:30pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDFamily workshop remixing designs with 3D printing (two sessions merged).From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 2:30 to 4pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDOpen fabrication lab studio session for 4th grade and up.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Nov 8, 12:30 to 1:30pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDFamily woodworking workshop building a wooden board game.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Nov 8, 2:30 to 4pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDOpen woodshop studio session for 4th grade and up.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Nov 15, 12:30 to 1:30pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDFamily workshop building a Makey Makey game controller.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:15 to 11am$10
About 25 min drive25 minTudor Place, Washington, DCEarly learners ages 18 months to 4 years explore the china, crystal and silver in the Tudor Place collection, with story time and an art project. $10 per non-member child, adults free.From NoMa infant events
Wed Nov 4, 10:15 to 11am$10
About 25 min drive25 minTudor Place, Washington, DCToddlers ages 18 months to 4 years learn how people of the past stayed warm, with story time, songs and a hands-on art project at Tudor Place. $10 per non-member child, adults free.From NoMa infant events
Fri Nov 6, 12 to 9pm
About 25 min drive25 minGallery B, Bethesda, MDGroup show putting four artists in dialogue across the line between realism and abstraction. Realistic figures dissolve into abstract grounds while bold brushwork and texture carry feeling rather than literal detail. Presented in downtown Bethesda by the Bethesda Urban Partnership. Opening reception Friday, November 6, 6 to 9 pm; gallery open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 5 pm.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Nov 7, 8pm
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda Theater, Bethesda, MD90s R&B hitmaker Jon B brings 'They Don't Know' and 'Someone to Love' to Bethesda's supper club stage. A seated dinner-theater setting for a smooth throwback night.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8:30pm
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDThe legendary funk band behind 'Low Rider' and 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' plays two nights at the Bethesda Theater. WAR's catalog of hits guarantees a party atmosphere in the supper club.From Live music in the DMV
Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:30am
About 25 min drive25 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
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