The Big Summer Guide

Sunshine, swimsuits, and plenty of ways to cool off at pools, waterparks, splash pads, and more… Below are just a few opportunities to cool off, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!

Make Summer Memories: Rafting & Tubing

Enjoy a heart-pounding experience or a leisurely float down the Shenandoah or Potomac Rivers with your family ...

Stories & Sprinklers

Stories and backyard-style fun come together for summer fun ...

Toddler Time @ the Waterpark

Signal Bay Waterpark is rolling out the splash mat for little splashers ...

Our Special Harbor Spray Park

Suit up and head on out to this Chesapeake Bay-themed spray park ...

Bay Beach Fun @ Sandy Point

This natural treasure offers sandy beaches perfect for swimming, castle building, and more ...

Outdoor Waterpark Fun

Slip into summer fun at these exciting waterparks featuring pools, slides, and more ...

Spraygrounds & Splash Pads

Cool off without having to haul all the pool supplies ...

From outdoor screens to air-conditioned theatres — summer movie fun starts here! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!

Movies on the Lawn @ Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is pairing cultural classics with warm summer nights for a free movie series ...

CinoMatic Presents

Adventure awaits on the big screen this summer at NoMa's beloved free outdoor movie series ...

Summer Movie Express (Just $1!)

$1 movie magic is back all summer long at Regal ...

Films at the Stone

Enjoy unforgettable screenings set against one of DC's most powerful landmarks ...

Look Cinemas’ Summer Series

Beat the heat all summer long with $2 movies at Look Cinemas ...

Beloved performers, interactive shows, and plenty of reasons to sing, laugh, and dance along…

Summer Jams with Rocknoceros

Mondays are made for music! Rocknoceros is back all summer long in Ashburn ...

Lemonade Stand Live: Free Children’s Music in the Park

A free summer concert series is popping up at parks across Loudoun County this summer ...

Summer Kids Club @ Manassas Mall

Why just stroll the mall when kids can dive into crafts, games, and activities too ...

Stage Adventures ∙ A Summer Series for Kids

Turn ordinary mornings into front-row experiences this summer ...

Kids Day @ National Harbor

This summer, the Plaza at National Harbor is home to weekly fun and entertainment just for kids ...

Stories & Sprinklers

Stories and backyard-style fun come together for summer fun ...

Mondays = Big Summer Fun!

Find splashes, smiles, and fun on Mondays all summer long ...

Live Summer Shows @ LoCo Libraries

Loudoun County libraries are turning summer into a roaring good time with free performances ...

Free! Farmers’ Market Fun Days

Serving up more than fruits and veggies — Farmers' Market Fun Days bring music and more ...

Town Square Park Summer Fun

Boogie on down to Town Square Park for giggles and laughs this summer ...

Kids on the Green

The Town Green becomes a kids' stage weekly this summer ...

Free! Arts in the Parks

From magic and music to puppets and more, Arts in the Parks offers a summer filled with live programs and ...

Parks Playhouse Junior

Little performers and big imaginations are invited to this beloved free summer series ...

Preschool Wednesdays on the Farm

Enjoy themed weekly fun, including music, games, and stories ...

Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods

Wolf Trap's performing arts series just for kids is a summer tradition for generations of families ...

Reading goals feel a little more exciting when prizes are all part of the story…

LoCo Summer Reading Program

Dig into a prehistoric summer of reading challenges, free performances, and some seriously epic prizes ...

Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program

Kids are invited to turn reading goals into delicious rewards this summer ...

Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!

Tarara Summer Concert Series

This summer series is one of the most sought-after and longest-running live music festivals ...

Summer Music Series & Concerts

Outdoor summer concerts are Northern Virginia family-favorite ...

Summerbration @ Reston Station

Find your fun this summer with a lineup that brings together live music, outdoor movies, and can't-miss events all in ...

Friday Night Live!

This free outdoor concert series features popular local and regional bands ...

Live @ Jiffy Lube Live

Jiffy Lube Live invites you to enjoy an outdoor performance at their 25,000-seat amphitheater in Prince William County ...