Ages 0 to 10, always
Everything we list is for kids ages 0 to 10.
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.
- Reston Farmers Market, Reston, VA. A Saturday food shopping stop at Lake Anne Plaza. Musicians and community groups can appear, but a child activity is not guaranteed. Free Official source
- Burke Farmers Market, Burke, VA. A practical Saturday grocery stop with rotating food vendors. The official page does not promise a weekly child activity. Free Official source
- Lorton Farmers Market, Lorton, VA. A Sunday food shopping stop with rotating vendors. The official page does not promise a weekly child activity. Free Official source
- Baby Storytime, Sterling, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. Free Official source
- Baby Storytime, Sterling, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months 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, Lovettsville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Middleburg, VA. Join us for stories, music, and fun. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Musical Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Music and stories featuring rhythm and rhyme. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Toddler Storytime, Ashburn, VA. Rhymes, songs, stories, and movement. For ages 18 months-3 years with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Purcellville, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Baby Storytime, Centreville, VA. Join us for Baby Storytime! We will share songs, rhymes, giggles and favorite books while building an early literacy foundation. Diverse representa... Free Official source
- Backpack Puppets: Dinosaur's Five Senses, Springfield, VA. Learn about the five senses - and dinosaurs! - in this interactive puppet show! This family program is ideal for young audiences. No registration i... Free Official source
- Pop-Up Baby Storytime, Burke, VA. Discover Pop-Up Storytime at the Library! When the weather is nice, we’ll head outside for a storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun in... Free Official source
- Pop-up Storytime, Falls Church, VA. Enjoy a good book and read together in the children's section! Read books, sing songs, and build early literacy skills in this fun and engaging pop... Free Official source
- Preschool Storytime, Annandale, VA. Make sure your child is ready for the classroom by building literacy and social skills. Our fun-filled preschool storytime has books, songs, rhymes... Free Official source
- Preschool Storytime, Burke, VA. Join us for stories, songs, movement and activities to build early literacy skills for preschoolers. This program is designed to give children tool... Free Official source
- Storytime for 3 to 5s, Chantilly, VA. Early literacy program with stories and activities. Age 3-5 years with adult. In person with limited attendance, so please register in advance. **P... Free Official source
- Tales for Twos, Burke, VA. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards two-year olds. Participation is limited to 15 two-year olds with a... Free Official source
- Toddler Storytime & Playdate, Oakton, VA. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & playtime and make new friends! After storytime, stick around for a toddler playdate where your little ones ca... Free Official source
- Family Storytime, Sterling, VA. Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a parent. Free Official source
- Family Storytime at Courthouse, 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 Shirlington, 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
- Baby Storytime, Leesburg, VA. Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a parent. 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.