Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24

Things to do with kids in Fairfax County, VA

46 upcoming family events and 10 places and programs in Fairfax County, VA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24
Air & Scare 2026
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Haunted Mini Golf and Haunted Trail at Pohick Bay
Pohick Bay Regional Park
From $15All ages
Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
House of Reptiles at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park - Visitor Center & Amphitheater
From $15Ages 4+
Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Through Nov 16
RoboThink McLean Robotics Engineering — One-month Course
RoboThink McLean
From $300Ages 6–12
Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Through Jan 22
RoboThink McLean Robotics Engineering — Three-month Course
RoboThink McLean
From $832.50Ages 6–12
Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft at Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park
From $9Ages 5+
Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park
Burke Lake Park
From $20All ages
Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Halloween on the Farm — Frying Pan Farm Park
Frying Pan Farm Park
From $12Ages 2+
Oct25SunSpooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
The Haunted Mine: Sluice for Spooky Treasures — Bull Run
Bull Run Regional Park
Pumpkins and patches
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 PM
Pumpkin Patch at Nature Playce
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
From $12Ages 3–5
Oct28WedCostumes and parades
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Vienna Halloween Parade 2026
Maple Avenue (Branch Road to Center Street)
FreeAll ages
Outdoors
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Night at the Nature Center — Hidden Pond
Hidden Pond Nature Center
From $9Ages 3+
Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Bat Walk at the Bend
Riverbend Park
From $10Ages 5+
Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Family Fun Fridays at Riverbend Nature Center
Riverbend Park Nature Center
From $5All ages
Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30
Spooky Dry Ice Science — October series
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
From $10Ages 5+
Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Gourd-geous Discoveries — Pumpkin Science at Burke Lake
Burke Lake Park
From $10Ages 4+
Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Halloween in the Hollows — Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park
From $12Ages 4+
Cooking
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
High Seas and Hardtack — Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $14Ages 4+
Nov4WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
Planet Adventure Night at Observatory Park at Turner Farm
Observatory Park at Turner Farm
From $13Ages 6+
Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Autumn Leaf Animals
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
From $12Ages 5–12
Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Fall Celebration Gratitude Hike — Hidden Pond
Hidden Pond Nature Center
From $12Ages 3+
Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Family Fishing with a Naturalist — Burke Lake
Burke Lake Park
From $14Ages 5+
Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:30 PM
Sully Illuminated — Candlelight Tours
Sully Historic Site
From $12Ages 8+
Nov11WedLight displays
Through Jan 3
Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
From $19All ages
Nov14SatLight displays
Through Jan 3
Bull Run Festival of Lights 2026
Bull Run Regional Park
From $30All ages
STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Soar Together Family Day: Maps and Navigation — Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (National Air and Space Museum)
Free
Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Family Skate and Dance Night: Franconia Rodeo Rollout
Franconia Rec Center
From $10
STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM
Dark Sky Patch at Observatory Park at Turner Farm
Observatory Park at Turner Farm
From $14Ages 5–9
Dec5SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Children's Holiday Shopping at Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $7
Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Donuts with Santa — Vienna Community Center
Vienna Community Center
From $5
Dec5SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park
Frying Pan Farm Park
From $12
Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake Park
Burke Lake Park
From $20
Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Candy Cane Mini Golf at Oakmont Rec Center
Oakmont Rec Center
From $15All ages
Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Festival of Lights and Carols — Downtown Fairfax
Old Town Square
FreeAll ages
Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:45 PM
Santa at the Mill at Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $10
STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Astronomy Festival at Observatory Park at Turner Farm
Observatory Park at Turner Farm
From $10Ages 3+
Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:30 PM
Swimming with Santa at Spring Hill Rec Center
Spring Hill Rec Center
From $21Ages 1–12
Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
The Gingerbread Games — City of Fairfax
Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
From $35
Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree — The Alden Theatre, McLean
The Alden Theatre (McLean Community Center)
From $20All ages
Dec18FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $10
Sports & play
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM
Family Skate and Dance: Holiday and Tacky Sweater Night — Franconia
Franconia Rec Center
From $10
Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Greetings Card-Making at Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $12Ages 4+
Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Ice Show at Mount Vernon Rec Center
Mount Vernon Rec Center
Free
Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Sounds of the Season: A Lil' Maceo Holiday — The Alden Theatre
The Alden Theatre (McLean Community Center)
From $25All ages
Dec21MonArts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM
Candy Canes and Cocoa at Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill
From $12Ages 4+
Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 3 · 2:00 PM
Furia Flamenca: Navidad Flamenca — The Alden Theatre, McLean
The Alden Theatre (McLean Community Center)
From $25All ages

Places and ongoing programs

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