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Things to do this weekend with kids near Reston
This page shows verified family events during the next seven days in Reston and nearby Fairfax County communities. It separates a real dated event from a place that is simply open, then helps parents compare time, age fit, registration, weather, parking, and the drive.
Quick answer
For things to do with kids near Reston this weekend, start with the dated Reston events shown here, then use nearby Fairfax County choices only when the time and activity justify the drive. The recurring Reston Farmers Market runs at Lake Anne on Saturday mornings during its published season. Reston Regional Library programs need an exact age range and registration check, while Reston Town Center events need a same day weather check. Every event card must have a current date, start time, location, and official source.
Where to check first for a Reston weekend plan
These official sources solve different parent decisions. The event cards above keep only dated choices that fall inside the current seven day window.
Swipe the table to compare every column.| Source | Best use | Parent check | Arrival detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reston Farmers Market Official source | Saturday morning at Lake Anne | Confirm the market date and vendor list | Parking is available along North Shore Drive and in a nearby lot |
| Reston Regional Library Official source | Storytimes and child programs | Match the exact age range and registration rule | The branch is at 11925 Bowman Towne Drive |
| Reston Town Center Official source | Seasonal family events and outdoor performances | Confirm the date, audience fit, and weather status | Garage parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday |
Planning note: A source calendar is not proof that every listed activity fits children. Playdate NoVA keeps only events with a current date, time, location, source, and child fit.
- 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
- Baby Rhyme Time, Reston, VA. Come join Reston Youth Services staff for an afternoon of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Free Official source
- Builders Play, Reston, VA. Drop in to build with DUPLO, Fubaoda Blocks, Bricks Towers and puzzles. Ages 2-5 with adult. Free Official source
- Dino-sewers: Sew Your Own Dinosaur!, Reston, VA. Want to make your own dinosaur friend for Summer Reading? Join us in this program for kids 8-12 to learn basic sewing skills and become a dino-sewe... Free Official source
- Prehistoric Scavenger Hunt, Reston, VA. Ancient creatures from the Mesozoic Era (252-66 million years ago) are stomping around Reston Regional Library! Locate 10 skeletons in the Children... Free Official source
- Prehistoric Scavenger Hunt, Reston, VA. Ancient creatures from the Mesozoic Era (252-66 million years ago) are stomping around Reston Regional Library! Locate 10 skeletons in the Children... Free Official source
- Chess Club, Reston, VA. Are you a beginning chess player? Do you want to improve your chess skills? Join the Reston Regional Library's Chess Club, where you'll learn chess... Free Official source
- Ship Science, Reston, VA. Why would a ship be found underground? Use dendrochronology and other scientific methods to uncover the mystery behind Alexandria’s 18th cent... 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
- 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 to 5 ¿Te en... 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
- Unearth Your Creativity: Dino Block Printing, Oakton, VA. Come to Oakton library and learn the technique of block printing with a local artist. You will print a canvas bag for you to enjoy this summer. Bri... Free Official source
- Block it!, McLean, VA. Create! Build! Blocks! Time to break out the LEGO and let your imagination build! Join us for a free hour of playing with LEGO. Take on a challenge... Free Official source
- LEGO Club, Fairfax, VA. Come and Create! Build with LEGO bricks to your heart's content. This is a free-play environment where you can create masterpieces or simply experi... Free Official source
- Stuffed Animal Storytime!, McLean, VA. Stuffed Animal Storytime A winter family storytime! Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes! Our toy animal friends will join in the fun as we read,... Free Official source
- Pop up Storytime!, Herndon, VA. Join us for an outdoor Storytime on the Town Green! For all ages with adult. Rain location: Maker Lab Free Official source
- Rubber Duck Races, Fairfax, VA. Ready, Set, Go! It's an old fashioned, double elimination, rain gutter race with rubber duckies! (Outside on our front patio.) Each registered part... Free Official source
- Robotics with RISE!, Herndon, VA. Learn about building robots with students from the award-winning RISE Foundation with Capitol Robotics. For Ages 8-12 with adult. No younger siblin... Free Official source
- Author Talk - P. O'Connell Pearson, Fairfax, VA. Local author and historian P. (Patty) O'Connell Pearson will be visiting the library to talk about her newest book, No Ordinary Women . This book,... Free Official source
- Little Bookworms, Fairfax, VA. Enjoy a PJ Library story time. Each month you will learn about a Jewish holiday or value, do some crafts and have a good time. Everyone is welcome... Free Official source
- Preschool Unicorn Party, Oakton, VA. Do you have a unicorn lover at home that is between the ages of 3-5? Bring them to Oakton Library for this Unicorn Party that is designed just for... Free Official source
- LEGO Club, Fairfax, VA. Come and Create! Build with LEGO bricks to your heart's content. This is a free-play environment where you can create masterpieces or simply experi... Free Official source
- Dino Eggs, McLean, VA. Excavate your own dinosaur egg & learn about your dinosaur. This program is for children ages 7-12. Very Limited materials. Registration is require... Free Official source
- Toddler Storytime, McLean, VA. Welcome to Storytime! 18 months to 36 months. Build an early literacy foundation with rhymes, songs and stories for your toddler! Toddler Storytime... Free Official source
Start close to Reston
Use the current event list before choosing a longer drive. Reston library programs, community events, and the Reston Farmers Market can fill a shorter morning when their verified dates fall inside this week. Nearby Herndon, Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax, and McLean events appear only when they meet the same date and source rules.
Use the seven day window correctly
This page uses a rolling seven day window, not a permanent list of things that might happen sometime. An event must still have a future date, a start time, a specific location, and an official source. Open the event card for the exact day before promising it to a child because a recurring title does not prove that every occurrence is running.
Plan a Saturday morning at Lake Anne
The official Reston Farmers Market page publishes Saturdays from April 25 through November 21, 2026, from 8 AM to noon. It also says parking is available along North Shore Drive and in a nearby lot. Treat the market as a short food and browsing stop unless a dated listing confirms a child activity, musician, or community program that fits your family.
Match library programs to the child
Reston Regional Library has a separate children's wing and publishes child programs, but branch hours do not prove that a particular event is happening. Check the event's age range, room, registration rule, and capacity. A baby program, preschool storytime, and school age activity solve different plans even when they use the same building.
Know the Reston Town Center arrival plan
Use the official Reston Town Center calendar for the event status and audience fit. Outdoor performances can mean sun, loud music, and a later finish, while daytime family programs may be easier for younger children. The official parking page says garage parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday. Choose a garage before arrival so the event start is not spent circling Market Street.
Keep standing places separate
Lake Fairfax Park is a regular place to visit, not a calendar event. Use the Reston outing page for parks and attractions that are available whenever their current hours allow. This boundary prevents a normal playground, water park, or indoor venue from looking like a verified weekend event.
Check the final details
Open the official source before leaving because registration, capacity, weather, cancellation, and room changes can affect a current event. For an outdoor plan, decide on the indoor backup before the children get in the car. Playdate NoVA removes expired events from this page automatically, but the official organizer remains the final source for a same day change.
Parent questions
What is happening with kids near Reston this weekend?
The current list above shows verified events during the next seven days in Reston and nearby Fairfax County communities. Each card includes the event date, time, location, and official source.
Where should I start for a Saturday morning in Reston?
Check the current Reston cards first. During its published season, the Reston Farmers Market runs at Lake Anne from 8 AM to noon on Saturdays. Confirm the specific date before leaving.
Is weekend parking free at Reston Town Center?
The official parking page says garage parking is free all day Saturday and Sunday. Street spaces follow different limits, so use the garage for the simpler event arrival.
Do Reston library events require registration?
The rule varies by program. Open the exact event to confirm its age range, registration status, room, and capacity instead of relying on general branch hours.
Does this page include regular parks and indoor play places?
No. This page is for dated events. Use the Reston outing page for standing places that are open on their normal schedule.
How current are these Reston events?
Events need a current date, time, location, and source before publication, and they disappear after their scheduled date. Check the organizer for same day weather or cancellation changes.