Free kids activities in Northern Virginia

Free only helps if the outing still works. We look for no admission places and programs that have enough structure, bathrooms, parking, or space to make the trip worth it.

• Storytime at Ashburn Library, Ashburn, VA. Calm library outing with books, songs, stroller access, and a free way to get out of the house. Free Official source
• LEGO Club, Fairfax, VA. Hands-on building time for kids who want a focused indoor activity. Free Official source
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA. Garden paths, nature prompts, and visitor-center bathrooms for a slower outdoor outing. $5 to $9 Official source
• Clemyjontri Park, McLean, VA. Large accessible playground with wide paths and a strong mixed-age setup. Free Official source
• Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA. Free farm park outing with animals, paths, and easy parking; paid only for select programs or rides. Free Official source
• Our Special Harbor and Chessie's Big Backyard, Alexandria, VA. Free accessible spray park, trail, and playground at Franconia Park with capacity limits and a quieter splash area for younger kids. Free Official source
• Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA. Indoor art venue for creative workshops, family programs, and rainy day browsing. Free entry Official source
• Fairfax County Library Storytimes, Fairfax, VA. Free branch storytimes and children's programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Free Official source
• Van Dyck Park, Fairfax, VA. City park with playground, open space, restrooms, and parking for a simple free outing. Free Official source
• Reston Farmers Market, Reston, VA. Saturday farmers market at Lake Anne Plaza with stroller friendly browsing and snacks for purchase. Free Official source
• Burke Farmers Market, Burke, VA. Saturday county farmers market with stroller friendly browsing and rotating vendors. Free Official source
• Lorton Farmers Market, Lorton, VA. Sunday county farmers market option for snacks, browsing, and a simple low cost outing. Free Official source
• Huzzah Hobbies, Ashburn, VA. Hobby store and gaming space for Pokemon, card games, board games, and older kid trading card discovery. Free to browse Official source
• TCG Village, Chantilly, VA. Pokemon focused trading card shop with events, trades, collectibles, and older kid hobby browsing. Free to browse Official source
• Trailside Park, Ashburn, VA. Loudoun playground and park listing with restrooms, parking, and room for a simple weekday outing. Free Official source
• Mason District Park, Annandale, VA. Good outdoor backup with bathrooms, fields, and room to reset. Free Official source
• Culmore Library Outreach: Toddler/Preschool Storytime, Fairfax County, VA. Join us for a playdate with friends. Storytime starts at 11 with stories, songs and crafts. Babies to age 5 with caregiver. No registration require... Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• DUPLO Read Build And Play Storytime, Chantilly, VA. DUPLO® Read! Build! Play! Storytime meets Playtime! Join us for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes, followed by interative playtime using Lego Duplo b... Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Lovettsville, VA. Rhymes, songs, and stories. Stick around afterward for Paws to Read with Canine Companions. For all ages with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Sterling, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby & Me Storytime, Fairfax County, VA. Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying... Free Official source
• Baby Lapsit Storytime at Central, Arlington, VA. For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and... Free Official source
• Baby Rhyme Time, Alexandria, VA. This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only.... Free Official source
• Baby and Me Storytime, Lorton, VA. Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build a early literacy foundation while... Free Official source
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Storytime, Fairfax, VA. Hola amigos! Hi Friends! Do you enjoy singing and dancing to silly songs and listening to stories in Spanish and English? Ages 0 – 5 ¿Te encantas c... Free Official source
• Bouncin' Babies Storytime, Annandale, VA. Bond with your baby while you enjoy short stories, songs and lapsit activities in this interactive storytime. Ages For children birth - 18 months w... Free Official source
• Mother Goose on the Loose, Centreville, VA. Join us for nursery rhymes, songs and stories that will lay the foundation for learning to read. Birth-23 months with adult. Registration required. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Burke, VA. Stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read! For children ages 3-5 with caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Alexandria, VA. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for preschoolers! For ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Siblings are... Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime!, McLean, VA. Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for playtime af... Free Official source
• Toddlers & Twos Storytime at Herndon Library, Herndon, VA. Enjoy an early literacy storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays. Ages 16-36 months with adult. No registration. Spac... Free Official source
• Toddlin' Time at Tysons, Fairfax County, VA. Join us for stories and songs as your child moves and grooves with other toddlers. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together... Free Official source
• Tots and Tales (ages 18 months - 3 years), Great Falls, VA. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the first 30 minutes and then socialize for the last 30 minutes. Ages 18 months - 3 years old with adult. Regis... Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Sterling, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Shirlington, Arlington, VA. For families with children ages 0 - 5 Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children es un programa bilingüe en inglés y español para familias con niños... Free Official source
• Educational Theatre Company at Courthouse, Arlington, VA. Animal Tales for Grades K - 5 Take an adventure into the world of theatre arts! Be a part of Educational Theatre Company's mission to unlock the po... Free Official source
• Family Storytime at Aurora Hills, Arlington, VA. For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines ac... Free Official source
• Family Storytime at Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA. For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines ac... Free Official source
• Tunes and Tales Storytime at Westover, Arlington, VA. For families with children ages 0-5 This lively, interactive program features music, movement and storytelling. It introduces children to rhyme and... Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Fairfax County, VA. Early literacy storytime with books, songs and other activities to encourage school readiness. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. Free Official source
• The Really Big Dinosaur Show, Burke, VA. Imagine the bones and fossils of ancient dinosaurs could come back to life — what stories they might tell. Well, there’s no need to imagine any mor... Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Thirty minutes of rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by 30 minutes of playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime: Sensory Sensitive, Leesburg, VA. A gentler storytime with stories, songs, and movement tailored to support sensory needs. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Sterling, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime at Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA. For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines ac... Free Official source
• Unearth a Crime: K-9 Dog and Handler, Oakton, VA. Ever want to learn about K-9 dogs and how they are trained? Come to Oakton and see the dog(s) up close and learn all about them. Then, watch as the... Free Official source
• Wee Got the Beat!, Herndon, VA. Enjoy music, rhymes and movement with music therapist Beth Barbaro. Designed for children with sensory needs, but appropriate for all. Ages 6 month... Free Official source
• Throwback DIY, Sterling, VA. Create crafts that were popular waay back when! For Grades 3-5. Free Official source
• The Really Big Dinosaur Show, Alexandria, VA. Imagine the bones and fossils of ancient dinosaurs could come back to life — what stories they might tell. Well, there’s no need to imagine any mor... Free Official source
• Jurassic Shark, Ashburn, VA. Stay sharp as you search for shark fossils, create a shark tooth necklace, and discover the truth about the prehistoric megalodon. Free Official source
• 6-7 Knitting Club, Great Falls, VA. Pick up your knitting needles, knitting looms, share projects, and socialize. Rising 6th and 7th graders welcome. Registration encouraged, not requ... Free Official source
• LEGO Club, Burke, VA. Calling all LEGO lovers! Create & build your own LEGO masterpieces. Ages 6-12. No Registration required. Free Official source
• Kids' Club at Aurora Hills, Arlington, VA. For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each club meeting we explore arts, books and crafts through a different fun activity NO REGISTRATION. First-c... Free Official source
• Dancing with Bella Ballerina, Ashburn, VA. Twirl and dance with Bella Ballerina. Learn to tell a story using movement and imagination. Free Official source
• Little Artists, Lovettsville, VA. Explore a variety of art styles and crafts. Activities are geared for different ages and abilities that encourage developmental skill building. Get... Free Official source
• Mini Makers, Purcellville, VA. These creative workshops are designed for young children to explore art and introductory STEM concepts. Hosted every other week throughout the summ... Free Official source
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration, Leesburg, VA. Join us to celebrate early literacy with stories, games, and crafts, whether you have completed the program or haven't signed up. Free Official source
• Once Upon a Putt, Ashburn, VA. Putt your way through several book-themed miniature golf holes in an interactive adventure that brings stories to life. Free Official source
• Builders Free Play, Lovettsville, VA. Drop in to build with LEGO bricks, Lincoln Logs, K'nex, Magna-Tiles and other kits. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Escape the Library, Lovettsville, VA. You've been locked in the library, and now you have to solve puzzles to find your way out before security catches you. Can you break out before the... Free Official source
• Family Art Day, Ashburn, VA. Tap into your family's creativity as we raid the library's art supplies! Create multimedia masterpieces using collage, paint, pastels, and 3D eleme... Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Middleburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Messy Monday, Lovettsville, VA. Get ready to make a mess! Join us weekly to create art, play with sensory toys and have fun. For all ages with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Sterling, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Purcellville, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Island Adventures with Moana, Ashburn, VA. Ride the waves on an adventure through the story of Moana with props, music, and opportunities to participate. Get your picture taken with your fav... Free Official source
• Mini Labs, Purcellville, VA. A variety of interactive science stations designed for elementary-aged students. Free Official source
• Little Artists, Sterling, VA. Explore a variety of art styles and crafts. Activities are geared for different ages and abilities that encourage developmental skill building. Get... Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Lovettsville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. A simple craft activity will follow. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Purcellville, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Sterling, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Art at the Library, Leesburg, VA. Learn about the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, and the collection of terracotta sculptures depicting his army, then make your own clay scul... Free Official source
• Island Adventures with Moana, Stone Ridge, VA. Ride the waves on an adventure through the story of Moana with props, music, and opportunities to participate. Get your picture taken with your fav... Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Sterling, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Sterling, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Lovettsville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Middleburg, VA. Join us for stories, music, and fun. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Purcellville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime with Live Captions, Ashburn, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Camp Pokemon!, Sterling, VA. Journey through the Kanto region, collecting gym badges through crafts and activities to celebrate 30 years of the Pokémon games. Free Official source
• Island Adventures with Moana, Ashburn, VA. Ride the waves on an adventure through the story of Moana with props, music, and opportunities to participate. Get your picture taken with your fav... Free Official source
• Science in Your Backyard, Sterling, VA. See the treasure in the world around you through hands-on, nature-inspired crafts and activities. Free Official source
• I Craft Dinos: Crayon-Resist Watercolor Dinosaur, Purcellville, VA. Express your creativity with a fun, dinosaur-themed craft. Free Official source
• Family Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Sterling, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Toddler Storytime, Sterling, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Baby Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Thirty minutes of rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by 30 minutes of playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Family Storytime: Sensory Sensitive, Leesburg, VA. A gentler storytime with stories, songs, and movement tailored to support sensory needs. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Sterling, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Musical Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Preschool Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Stories, songs, and directed movement. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free Official source
• Super Mario Party, Ashburn, VA. Jump into the world of Super Mario with unique challenges and crafts. Free Official source

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