Can’t-Miss August Fun ∙ 2026

August is packed with can’t-miss family fun and adventures! From festivals to community fairs, this month is bursting with opportunities sure to make the most of the sunny season!

• Jul 12-Aug 9, 2026
  Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers
  Burnside Farms ∙ Nokesville, VA
• Jul 24-Aug 2, 2026
  Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
  Fredericksburg, VA
• Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026
  Fairfax County Carnival & Fair
  Frying Pan Farm Park ∙ Herndon, VA
• Jul 31, 2026
  Big Truck Night
  Frying Pan Farm Park ∙ Herndon, VA
• Jul 31-Aug 2, 2026
  Otakon Asian Pop Culture Convention
  DC Convention Center ∙ Wash, DC
• Jul 31-Aug 8, 2026
  Prince William County Fair
  PWC Fairgrounds ∙ Manassas, VA
• Aug 1, 2026
  Dino-Mite Meet & Greet
  Douglass Community Center ∙ Leesburg, VA
• Aug 1-2, 2026
  Peach Fuzztival
  Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA
• Aug 2, 2026
  The Great Zucchini & Popsicles
  Leesburg Animal Park ∙ Leesburg, VA
• Aug 2, 2026
  Planetarium Show: The Story of Tanabata
  Franklin Park Arts Center ∙ Purcellville, VA
• Aug 7, 2026
  Totally Trucks
  RA Central Service Facility ∙ Reston, VA
• Aug 8, 2026
  Cardboard Boat Regatta
  Lake Anne Plaza ∙ Reston, VA
• Aug 8, 2026
  TASTE Leesburg
  Leesburg, VA
• Aug 8, 2026
  Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon
  Ashburn, VA
• Aug 12-16, 2026
  Arlington County Fair
  Thomas Jefferson Community Center ∙ Arlington, VA
• Aug 12-23, 2026
  Summer Carnival @ One Loudoun
  Ashburn, VA
• Aug 13, 2026
  The Princess Concert
  Capital One Hall ∙ Tysons, VA
• Aug 14-22, 2026
  Montgomery County Fair
  Gaithersburg, MD
• Aug 15, 2026
  Free Build-&-Take: Paw Patrol
  Your Preferred Lowe's
• Aug 15, 2026
  PlayPalooza
  Vienna Shopping Center ∙ Vienna, VA
• Aug 15, 2026
  Superhero Spectacular
  Douglass Community Center ∙ Leesburg, VA
• Aug 15-16, 2026
  The Big Dig (+ Touch-a-Truck!)
  Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA
• Aug 18, 2026
  The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular
  Capital One Hall ∙ Tysons, VA
• Aug 25, 2026
  Free Entrance Days @ National Parks
  Multiple Locations
• Aug 29, 2026
  Around the World Cultural Food Festival
  Oronoco Bay Park ∙ Alexandria, VA
• Aug 29, 2026
  Washington Chinese Culture Festival
  Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest ∙ Wash, DC
• Aug 29, 2026
  PlayPalooza
  Springfield Plaza ∙ Springfield, VA
• Aug 29, 2026
  KidsFest
  Reston Town Center ∙ Reston, VA

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.