Explore a summer season packed with outdoor fun, live entertainment, movies, and fun for all ages!
SUMMER SPLASH
Summer offers sunshine, swimsuits, and plenty of ways to cool off! Below are just a few opportunities to cool off, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
New Splash Pad @ MLK Jr Pool
This inclusive splash pad features sprays and bucket dumps right alongside the pool...
Our Special Harbor Spray Park
Suit up and head on out to this Chesapeake Bay-themed spray park...
Ready, Set, Splash! Outdoor Waterparks
Beat the heat at these waterparks featuring wave pools, water playgrounds, slides, and more...
Bay Beach Fun @ Sandy Point
This natural treasure offers sandy beaches perfect for swimming, castle building, and more...
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
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!
Regal’s Summer Movie Express — Just $1!
$1 movie magic is back all summer long at Regal...
Sunset Cinema @ The Wharf
Big-screen favorites meet waterfront sunsets at The Wharf...
Movies in the Park @ Mosaic
There's no better seat in Fairfax than a blanket on the lawn at Mosaic...
Paragon Summer Movies
Enjoy midweek movies, major family fun at Paragon Theaters this summer...
KID’S ENTERTAINMENT
Find beloved performers, interactive shows, and plenty of reasons to smile this summer! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
The Big Guide: Touch-a-Trucks
Explore big trucks, little trucks, and everything in between...
Free! Young at Arts @ Wolf Trap
Young at Arts helps families create unforgettable memories while inspiring the next generation of arts goers...
Preschool Wednesdays on the Farm
Enjoy themed weekly fun, including music, games, and stories...
Free! Farmers’ Market Fun Days
Serving up more than fruits and veggies — Farmers' Market Fun Days bring music and more...
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
Reading goals feel a little more exciting when prizes are all part of the story…
Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program
Kids are invited to turn reading goals into delicious rewards this summer...
LoCo Summer Reading Program
Dig into a prehistoric summer of reading challenges, free performances, and some seriously epic prizes...
SUMMER MUSIC
From rising talent to familiar favs, these stages are packed with good vibes and even better music! Below are just a few, but there’s plenty more — see the full list here!
Summerbration @ Loudoun Station
Loudoun Station's Summerbration is packed with live entertainment, movies under the stars, and so much more...
Live @ Jiffy Lube Live
Jiffy Lube Live invites you to enjoy an outdoor performance at their 25,000-seat amphitheater in Prince William County...
Tarara Summer Concert Series
This summer series is one of the most sought-after and longest-running live music festivals...
Friday Night Live!
This free outdoor concert series features popular local and regional bands...
AND MORE!
Get to Know Chessie’s Big Backyard!
More than a playground, Chessie's Big Backyard offers plenty to explore and enjoy...
Peach-Perfect You-Pick Farms
Find the sweetest taste of summer at these peach-picking orchards and destinations...
Ahoy, Mateys! Pirate Ship Adventures
Book ye' travels and climb aboard for escapades on the open waters...
Summer Games Pass @ Bowlero
Strike up some summer memories on the lanes...
Free! Planet Fitness Summer Pass
A healthy summer starts here...
Kids Bowl Free @ 810 Entertainment
Roll into free summer fun at 810 Entertainment...
Family Fun, Superhero Style
This summer, capes, comics, and larger-than-life adventures take over National Harbor...
Moonlight Market
Friday nights are looking locally made in Loudoun County...
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Get wrapped up in a larger-than-life world inspired by favorite Hershey's treats...
Little Hands on the Farm
Kids will enjoy learning about life on a working farm and meeting the loving animals that live at the park...
2026 County Fairs & Carnivals
From the midway to the main stage, these fairs and carnivals offer non-stop excitement...
Free Entrance Days @ National Parks
America's best idea — the national parks — is even better when it's free...
Airshows & Special Events
Your family is cleared for fun and ready for take-off...
Imagination Pops @ Bubble Planet!
Fun-seekers are invited to explore a colorful, dreamy universe made entirely of bubbles...
Flying Circus Airshow
Trade screen time for sky time as daring pilots soar overhead...
SUMMER FUN @ WOLF TRAP
Kidz Bop Live
Get ready for Kidz Bop Live — where the pop charts meet the playground...
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...
Live Summer Shows @ Wolf Trap
Summer isn't really summer without a visit to Wolf Trap...
Movies in Concert @ Wolf Trap
You're invited to see your favorite movies in high definition on the big screen at Wolf Trap's Filene Center...
Free! Young at Arts @ Wolf Trap
Young at Arts helps families create unforgettable memories while inspiring the next generation of arts goers...
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
