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Loudoun County seasonal events with kids
The 2026 Loudoun County Fair ended July 25 and its next dates have not been announced. The One Loudoun carnival and market can be shorter stops, while the Fall Farm Tour works best when you choose only a few farms.
Quick answer
The 2026 Loudoun County Fair ended July 25, and the official site has not announced the next edition. The next verified large family dates are the One Loudoun carnival from August 12 through August 23, the Moonlight Market from August 14 through October 30, and the free Loudoun Fall Farm Tour on October 17 and 18.
- Kids Concert Series - August 3, Ashburn, VA. Rocknoceros, a popular kid’s band plays original hits, every Monday on the Plaza, from June 1 through August 31. Free Official source
- Kids Concert Series - August 10, Ashburn, VA. Rocknoceros, a popular kid’s band plays original hits, every Monday on the Plaza, from June 1 through August 31. Free Official source
- Kids Concert Series - August 17, Ashburn, VA. Rocknoceros, a popular kid’s band plays original hits, every Monday on the Plaza, from June 1 through August 31. Free Official source
- Kids Concert Series - August 24, Ashburn, VA. Rocknoceros, a popular kid’s band plays original hits, every Monday on the Plaza, from June 1 through August 31. Free Official source
- Kids Concert Series - August 31, Ashburn, VA. Rocknoceros, a popular kid’s band plays original hits, every Monday on the Plaza, from June 1 through August 31. Free Official source
Upcoming 2026 planner
| Event | Current date | Parent cost note |
|---|---|---|
| One Loudoun carnival | August 12 through August 23 | Entry is free. Rides cost extra. |
| Moonlight Market | Fridays from August 14 through October 30, 5 PM to 9 PM | Entry is free. Food and purchases cost extra. |
| Loudoun Fall Farm Tour | October 17 and 18, usually 10 AM to 4 PM | The tour is free. Some farm food and activities cost extra. |
The county fair is between annual editions
The official Loudoun County Fair site still displays July 21 through July 25, 2026. Those dates have passed, so Playdate NoVA removed the event from its upcoming listings. The organizer has not published the next fair dates. Check the official site again before planning a future fair visit.
One Loudoun has two different August plans
The One Loudoun family hub explains the carnival, market, movies, concerts, and splash pad in one place. The official carnival page lists August 12 through August 23. The official Moonlight Market page lists Fridays from August 14 through October 30, from 5 PM to 9 PM. The carnival is the ride plan. The market is the food and browsing plan.
The Fall Farm Tour is free but spread out
The official Loudoun Farm Tour page lists October 17 and 18, 2026. The self guided tour is free and does not require tickets, but some food, products, and special farm activities cost extra. Farms normally open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Choose two or three stops after the participant map is published instead of trying to cross western Loudoun all day.
Farm tour logistics matter more than stop count
Each farm can have different parking, animal, food, stroller, and bathroom conditions. Read the official stop notes before leaving and keep children on the marked paths. The organizer also warns visitors about ticks, so use repellent, closed shoes, and a clothing check after tall grass or animal areas.
Keep one weather backup
The fair, carnival, market, and farm tour all depend on outdoor conditions. Save the Loudoun indoor play page before leaving. If the weather only shortens the day, use one farm, one fair show, or one market loop as the whole plan instead of trying to rescue the original schedule.
Parent questions
When is the 2026 Loudoun Fall Farm Tour?
The Fall Farm Tour is October 17 and 18, 2026. Participating farms normally open from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Is the Loudoun Fall Farm Tour free?
Yes. The self guided tour is free and does not require tickets, but some food, products, and special activities cost extra.
When is the August One Loudoun carnival?
The One Loudoun carnival runs August 12 through August 23, 2026. Entry is free, but rides cost extra.
When is the next Loudoun County Fair?
The 2026 fair ended July 25. The official fair site has not announced the next edition, so check it again before making a future plan.