Ages 0 to 10, always
Everything we list is for kids ages 0 to 10.
Little adventures.
Close to home.
Find somewhere the kids can play this weekend.
Free or low cost
We highlight free and budget friendly picks.
Curated by real NoVA parents
Local notes on drive time, bathrooms, parking, and age fit.
Rainy day ready
Find indoor fun when the weather does not cooperate.
Save good ideas
Keep favorite places and events ready for later.
Plan ahead for the next five weeks with kids in Northern Virginia
This rolling guide shows confirmed family events during the next 35 days. Use it for plans that need tickets, registration, a longer drive, or a little more notice than this weekend.
Quick answer
Start with events that need a decision before Friday, such as timed tickets, registration, a special drive, or a popular seasonal date. Every listing below has a current date and official source. Check the age range, final price, cancellation rule, and weather plan before promising it to the kids.
- Builders Free Play, Middleburg, VA. Practice your construction skills and use your imagination to create with LEGO bricks and other building kits. Free Official source
- Mini Makers, Purcellville, VA. Self-directed activity stations for exploring, building, and learning at your own pace. We love a fun Friday at the library! Free Official source
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse, Arlington, VA. For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Tech... Free Official source
- Little Sprout Yoga, Fairfax, VA. A yoga class for babies! Bring a mat or towel and join the fun with stories, songs, and yoga. Program facilitated by Feels Like OM Family Yoga . Co... Free Official source
- Preschool Storytime, Reston, VA. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and pre-literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. Free Official source
- Halloween Dance Party, Potomac Falls, VA. Celebrate the holiday with music, dancing, and a story. Participate in a short parade and trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. Free Official source
- My Gym Fitness Storytime, Oakton, VA. Oakton Library is hosting two fun 30 minute interactive parent and me classes for our library families. Join us on the 1st Friday of each month... Free Official source
- Halloween Storytime at Westover Library, Arlington, VA. For families with children of all ages Halloween Storytime is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. We encourage everyone to wear the... Free Official source
- Story Time Yoga, Fairfax, VA. Stories, Songs, and Yoga! Join the fun with stories, songs, and yoga. In person! Bring a mat or beach towel. Program facilitated by Feels Like OM F... Free Official source
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library, 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
- Spooky Not-So-Scary Halloween, Lovettsville, VA. Get your costume on and get ready for some chills and thrills! There will be crafts, games, candy, and a spooky sensory challenge to celebrate Hall... Free Official source
- Spooky Slime, Alexandria, VA. Are you brave enough to whip up these scary slimes? Make a witch's brew, vampire's bloodbath, or creepy-crawly concoction. Customize the color of y... Free Official source
- Black Cat Scavenger Hunt, Reston, VA. Black cats are pawing around Reston Regional Library! Spot 10 kitties in the Children's Section during the month of October for a prize. Ages 0-13,... Free Official source
- Sensory Storytime, Burke, VA. Join us for movement, songs, stories, and sensory activities that support early literacy skills in a slower-paced, small-group setting before the l... Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Potomac Falls, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Stone Ridge, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Brambleton, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Halloween Parade!, Centreville, VA. Come enjoy Halloween-themed stories and activities. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a costume parade following the program. Age 0-5 with... Free Official source
- Saturday Family Storytime, Oakton, VA. Join us for a Not-Too-Scary Halloween themed storytime! Interactive stories, songs and action rhymes. For ages 0-5 with a parent. No registratio... Free Official source
- Saturday Morning Storytime - Halloween!, Fairfax, VA. A "spooky" storytime for all ages! Read, sing, learn and have fun at the library. Costumes encouraged but not required. After our story time, kids... Free Official source
- Saturday Stories for Halloween, Springfield, VA. Join us in the children's area for a Halloween storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. Costumes encouraged! No registrati... Free Official source
- Sensory Storytime at Central, Arlington, VA. For Children With Sensory Needs and Their Families Join us for an inclusive and modified storytime for children aged 2-11 years old with specialize... Free Official source
Book the scarce part first
If an event has timed entry or limited registration, save that piece first. Food and small extras can stay flexible. The current weekend page is better when you only need a plan for the next seven days.
Check the whole family fit
Read the age range before buying. A program that fits one child may leave a sibling with nothing to do. Also check parking, bathrooms, stroller access, and how long the main activity lasts.
Keep one flexible backup
Weather and tired kids can change a plan. Save one indoor option and one free option near the same part of NoVA.
Confirm before leaving
Open the official source again on the morning of the event. Times, rooms, weather rules, and capacity can change after a family adds something to the calendar.
Use one family calendar
Add the date, start time, address, ticket rule, and one short packing note to the same calendar entry. That keeps the useful details out of old text threads and open browser tabs.
Parent questions
How far ahead does this page look?
It shows confirmed events during the next 35 days, so the list keeps moving forward instead of becoming an old monthly roundup.
Why are some events not listed?
An event needs a current date and an official source. We leave out plans that are rumored, already ended, or missing the details a parent needs.
Should I buy tickets as soon as I see an event?
Check the age fit, full price, cancellation terms, weather policy, and drive first. Limited events may reward early booking, but not every listing needs an advance purchase.
Where can I find plans for this weekend?
Use the current weekend page for the tighter seven day list and the Weekend Planner for one age organized Friday plan.