Super Duper Messy Sensory Play @ Kidcreate Studio • Ashburn, VA
2025-09-19 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Kidcreate Studio • Ashburn, VA, 42775 Generation Dr., Ste. 180, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Share the sensory joy while creating beautiful memories with your child!
Kidcreate’s Sensory Play events are for little ones ages 18 months to 6 years old. Upcoming classes include:
Sept 19, 2025
Super Duper Messy Sensory Play
You’ve found the ultimate messy playground! Kids will dig into an icky, sticky spaghetti dinosaur nest, swirl their hands through vibrant, colorful shaving cream, and create squishy bubble wrap paintings.
Sept 25, 2025
Dino Time Sensory Play
Welcome to Dino Time, where kids explore multiple sensory stations with a dinosaur theme! Activities include playing with volcano slime, dinosaur print painting, and fossil digging, sparking imagination and sensory discovery in a prehistoric adventure!
Oct 3, 2025
Sweetly Pink Sensory Play
Kids will delight their senses by exploring fluffy pink “cotton candy,” bubbly pink “lemonade,” and a jumbo pink tiara fit for royalty.
Pre-registration required; link below.

Playground on Ice Fridays @ Ashburn Ice House
2025-09-19 09:20 - 10:20 | Ashburn Ice House, 21595 Smith Switch Rd., Ashburn, 20147, United States
Playground on Ice is a special type of public skating session for little skaters to develop a love for skating.
Sessions are offered on select mornings each week; dates and times can vary, so be sure to check the Ashburn Ice House calendar here before heading out.
Pre-registration required; link below.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival @ Great Country Farms
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, VA, 20135
Less than an hour away in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Country Farms is excited to welcome you this October! At their popular fall festival hosted daily from September 19-October 31, 2025, join them for an unforgettable experience picking pumpkins, getting lost in a big corn maze, exploring their 15-acre farm play area, and more!
Visit with furry, feathered, and hoofed friends, play on rope swings or a giant jumping pillow, and zoom down 80-foot slides! Plus, on select days, the famous P-Rex the Pumpkin Eating Dino is a can’t-miss, as well as the weekend pumpkin cannons and cow train!
Great Country Farms is open daily; however, weekends offer extra fun, entertainment, and more. Plan your next visit and secure your tickets online (link below).

Corn Maze & Apple Harvest Festival @ Great Country Farms
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, VA, 20135
Great Country Farms, known for its friendly barnyard animals and seasonal pick-your-own crops, invites you to their Corn Maze & Apple Harvest!
In addition to the regularly scheduled daily fun, like their obstacle course, jumping pillows, rope swings, and adorable animals, this daily celebration, from September 1-30, 2025, will include some extras, too!
Weekday opportunities include apple picking, wagon rides, and a chance to get lost in the 1.5-acre Corn Maze. Have an appetite? Grab a pie or hand-dipped ice cream in the Farm Market, where you will also find seasonal fresh produce, jams & jellies, local honey, and baked goods.
Weekends offer daytime marshmallow roasting, pig racing, live music, and cider pressing demonstrations (on the family’s antique cider press, dating back to 1865). The Rooseteraunt Snack Bar will also be open on Saturdays and Sundays with pizza, chicken tenders, and kettle corn.
And, no matter when you visit, Great Country Farms’ 15-acre farm play area is open and ready to entertain the young and young-at-heart during this annual festival.
Plan your next visit and secure your tickets online.

Venardos Circus @ Loudoun Station
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Loudoun Station, 43751 Central Station Dr., Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Venardos Circus is bringing its one-of-a-kind show to Loudoun Station from September 18-28, 2025!
Created by former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos, this special production reimagines the American circus with Broadway flair, featuring daring aerial performances, trampoline stunts, comedy, and more. Check out their full cast.
Don’t miss your chance to see “the American Circus with the heart of a Broadway show.” Learn more and get your tickets in advance.

Ten Apples Up On Top @ Cascades Library
2025-09-18 16:00 - 16:45 | Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls, VA, 20165, United States
Little ones are invited to the Cascades Library to have math fun with apples!
Read Ten Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss, participate in themed activities, and taste apples.
This program, on September 18, 2025, is for children ages 4 through Grade 3 with a caregiver. No registration is required.

Read, Move, & Groove @ The Little Gym • Dulles Landing, VA
2025-09-18 11:15 - 12:00 | The Little Gym of Dulles Landing, 24570 Dulles Landing Dr., Dulles, VA, 20166, United States
Jump into the vibrant world of Read, Move, & Groove, a fantastic fusion of literature and lively motion tailored for young gymnasts at The Little Gym.
As your child dives into mesmerizing tales, they’re also introduced to a symphony of movements, from twirls to tumbles, making each story an active adventure. Key program features:
Interactive Storytime
Dive deep into exciting tales that spark imagination.
Physical Fun
Boost coordination, balance, and agility through engaging movements.
Rhythmic Delights
Experience the pulse of music and dance as stories unfold. Unleash the potential of words and wiggles at The Little Gym!
Join The Little Gym of Dulles Landing and let your little one’s imagination soar while their feet find the rhythm of adventure. Upcoming dates:
• Sept 18, 2025
• Oct 9, 2025
• Nov 6, 2025
Pre-registration required; link below.

Critter Crawl @ Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Join the Critter Crawl! On September 18, 2025, walk with a naturalist and your child to investigate the critters who make this park their home.
Pre-registration required; link below.

Half-Price Thursday Fun @ Escape Room LoCo
2025-09-18 09:45 - 22:00 | Escape Room LoCo, 201 Royal St .SE, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Buckle up for an hour (or two!) of immersive, brain-busting fun at Escape Room LoCo — an award-winning escape room experience in historic downtown Leesburg, VA!
ENJOY HALF-OFF!
Every Thursday, all rooms are 50% off with the code LOCOTHURSDAY. Use it when booking online and get your squad together for a midweek adventure!
Whether you’re solving hands-on puzzles in a chocolate factory or racing through town to stop a blackout, each experience delivers escape adventures for kids, teens, and grown-ups alike.

StoryWalk: The Seals on the Bus @ Brambleton Library
2025-09-18 09:30 - 17:00 | Brambleton Library, 43316 Hay Rd., Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Have you heard of a StoryWalk? It’s an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.
On your StoryWalk, you’ll see laminated pages from a children’s book attached to wooden stakes installed along an outdoor path near the library. As you stroll the path, you’re directed from page to page in this special featured story.
Participate in a StoryWalk at Brambleton Library featuring the book The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort. Visit anytime during library hours from September 2-30, 2025.

FACE Family Academy: Opportunities Ahead
2025-09-17 12:00 | Virtual
Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) FACE Family Academy is designed to empower parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to actively engage in their child’s education.
Through a series of online workshops, families can learn more about the school division, strengthen connections with their schools, and develop the skills to advocate effectively for their child’s success.
Each session highlights one of three themes:

Family Advocacy: Partnering for Your Child’s Success
Championing Student Success: Tools for Family Empowerment
Connected and Informed: Navigating School & Division Communication

The program offers eight sessions throughout the school year, from September to May. Register for your preferred one online (each offered on its scheduled date at 12 pm and 6 pm with translation captions available).
The schedule includes:
Sep 17, 2025
Opportunities Ahead: Special Programs & Alternative Pathways
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
Every student’s journey is unique, and this session helps families explore academic options that meet a wide range of needs and goals. Families will learn about opportunities such as Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, gifted services, and specialized alternative programs. The discussion will cover how these programs work, who they serve, and how to access them, equipping families with the knowledge to advocate for the best possible fit.
Oct 15, 2025
Stay Connected, Get Involved: Building Strong School Partnerships
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session guides families in navigating the school community and helps them find meaningful ways to get involved. It explains how communication works in schools, who to contact for specific matters, and how to stay informed through various tools, including websites, newsletters, and Family Liaisons. Families will also explore opportunities to participate in PTA activities, classroom events, and school events, discovering impactful ways to strengthen school-home partnerships.
Nov 12, 2025
Next Level Ready: Helping Students Transition Through School Milestones
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session prepares families for key transitions, such as starting Kindergarten, entering middle school, or transitioning to high school. Families will learn what to expect at each stage and gain strategies to support students socially, emotionally, and academically. The session highlights ways to establish routines, promote independence, and maintain connections with school teams during these milestones.
Dec 10, 2025
Course Selection: Helping Students Make Informed Choices
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session guides families through the course selection process and its connection to each student’s academic journey and future goals. Families will learn how to support students in selecting classes that align with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals. Tips will include using the course planner, understanding prerequisites, and asking the right questions to ensure thoughtful decisions.
Feb 11, 2026
Learning at Home: Strategies to Support, Challenge, & Inspire
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session equips families with practical tools to support academic growth at home. Topics include creating screen-free routines, enrichment for advanced learners, and strengthening reading habits across grade levels. Families will also gain strategies for developing effective study habits and preparing for tests that help students build confidence and independence.
Mar 18, 2026
Pathways & Possibilities: College & Career Readiness for Every Student
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session provides families with an overview of the diverse postsecondary pathways available, including four-year colleges, trades, apprenticeships, and entry into the workforce. Families will learn how to support students in exploring interests and setting future goals. The session also covers milestones, including career clusters, course planning, and readiness benchmarks.
Apr 23, 2026
Demystifying Assessments: What Families Need to Know
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session gives families a clear overview of the assessments students encounter throughout K–12. It explains the purpose of state and local assessments, how results are used to support growth, and what to expect at different grade levels. Families will also gain strategies to help students prepare, reduce anxiety, and approach assessments with confidence.
May 20, 2026
Avoiding the Summer Slide
Register: 12 pm • 6 pm
This session helps families explore simple and effective ways to support students’ learning and growth throughout the summer. Strategies include maintaining academic momentum, preventing the “summer slide,” and creating routines that support enrichment. Families will leave with practical tools to help students return to school confident and prepared.

Kids Eat Free @ Scotto's Rigatoni Grill
2025-09-17 10:30 - 22:00 | Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill, 42395 Ryan Rd., Ashburn, VA, 20148, United States
Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill is already your family’s go-to restaurant for the best homemade pizza and Italian dishes!
Make your meal even better on Wednesdays when kids eat free from the children’s menu with this coupon. Your little one can choose a slice of pizza, cheese ravioli, spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo, and more from the children’s menu.
One free meal per transaction, per order, per family; not valid for carryout or delivery.

Little Leaf Artist @ Douglass Community Center
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Toddlers can create colorful art and explore fall themes each week at the Douglass Community Center’s fall crafting events.
Upcoming September crafts include:
Sept 17, 2025
Little Leaf Artist
Explore fall leaves through fun, creative art that combines paint, glue, and nature.
Sept 23, 2025
Acorn Friends Craft
Create adorable acorn-inspired friends using paint, glue, and imagination.
Sept 30, 2025
Fall Animals
Make cute fall animals, like owls, foxes, and squirrels, using simple craft materials.
Pre-registration required.

Playground on Ice Wednesdays @ Ashburn Ice House
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashburn Ice House, 21595 Smith Switch Rd., Ashburn, 20147, United States

Wonderful Wednesdays @ Hyper Kidz
2025-09-17 09:00 - 20:00 | Hyper Kidz, 21641 Beaumeade Cir., Ste. 313, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
On Wednesdays (non-holidays), enjoy discounted admission at Hyper Kidz, a year-round indoor playground. Click here to learn more.
Pre-registration required; link below.
Get to know Hyper Kidz! Ready to take your child’s play to new levels? Hyper Kidz offers open play 7-days a week within their magical ocean world of endless fun! Kids will enjoy social, interactive play at its 17,000-square-foot facility, which boasts a variety of amazing attractions!
Great for a variety of ages, Big Kid, Kid, and Mini Zones are separated by age and offer various activities like soft play equipment and ball pits — all perfect for developing young minds and bodies! Large climbing structures and tunnels add to the overall play experience.
In addition to free parent and infant (0-12 months) admission (each with a paid child/sibling admission), Hyper Kidz has no time restrictions! Stay and play as long as you want, no questions asked! Save time when you visit and fill out a waiver beforehand here.

PEP Parent Webinar: Building Executive Functioning Skills in Children
2025-09-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) is a DMV-based nonprofit educational organization that offers in-person and online classes to parents and caregivers of children, toddlers, and teens.
Upcoming PEP opportunities include:
Sept 16, 2025
Building Executive Functioning Skills in Children
Executive functioning can be challenging for both children and adults, involving the ability to organize tasks, collaborate with others, regulate emotions, and maintain focus through completion. While these skills are often emphasized for children with ADHD, autism, or other diagnoses, every child can benefit from strategies that strengthen their ability to manage responsibilities.
This webinar explores what executive functioning is and how challenges appear in daily life. Parents will gain practical strategies to help children manage time and tasks, as well as tools to support emotional regulation so kids can better prioritize, stay focused, and shift between activities. Registration includes live access, handouts, resources, and session recordings. Designed for parents of children in elementary through middle school, the program offers clear guidance to help kids thrive.
Pre-registration required; link below.

Free Parking (After 4 pm) @ Udvar-Hazy Center • National Air & Space Museum
2025-09-16 16:00 | Udvar-Hazy Center • National Air & Space Museum, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Aviation and space artifacts abound at the National Air & Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA!
Commonly known as the Udvar-Hazy Center, this Smithsonian museum is the second location of the National Air & Space Museum (the original of which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC). Like its sister museum, the Udvar-Hazy Center showcases the history and science of aviation, spaceflight, planetary science, and terrestrial geology/geophysics.
Great for kids & families!
Observation Tower
Watch planes take off and land at Washington Dulles International Airport and get a 360-degree view of the surrounding area.
Simulators
Fly jet-age combat sorties in simulators that let you perform 360-degree barrel rolls! These opportunities are fee-based.
Drop-In Story Times
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, drop in (confirm times here) to hear a story about air and space read by one of our Museum educators. Perfect for the youngest air and space enthusiasts!
Airbus IMAX Theater
See large format films projected on a screen five stories high with six-channel digital surround sound. This opportunity is fee-based.
Restoration Hangar
Watch as our specialists reconstruct, repair, and preserve our rare artifacts.
Discovery Stations
These portable carts provide opportunities for active looking, discussion, and hands-on activities related to aviation, space exploration, astronomy, and planetary geology.
Collection Highlights
Discover the collection items currently on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
This unique destination has been delighting visitors from all over the globe — from families looking to learn something new to aerial and space enthusiasts. You’ll be amazed by the museum’s exhibits, simulators, and thousands of aviation and space artifacts.
While there, visit the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, home to the museum’s biggest artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Concorde, and a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The museum also boasts an IMAX Theater (featuring a screen that is five stories high!) and an observation tower that gives visitors a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of Dulles Airport and the surrounding area.
Admission to this museum is free, and parking is fee-based (parking is free after 4 pm only; learn more here).

Park Pals @ Claude Moore Park
2025-09-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd., Sterling, VA, 20164, United States
Little ones, ages 2-6, are invited to take part in a fun and exciting hands-on learning experience with their grown-up pals, on Mondays and Tuesdays, September 1-November 25, 2025, at Claude Moore Park!
Each class will focus on a different outdoor-related topic while exploring the park.
Pre-register; link below (Activity No. 161109).

Playground on Ice Mondays @ Ashburn Ice House
2025-09-15 09:10 - 10:10 | Ashburn Ice House, 21595 Smith Switch Rd., Ashburn, 20147, United States

Family Day Painting: Pumpkin Palooza @ Muse Paintbar • Ashburn, VA
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Muse Paintbar • Ashburn, VA, 20626 Easthampton Plz., Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Bring the family to paint at Muse Paintbar, where kids and adults alike have fun painting together:
Sept 14, 2025
Pumpkin Palooza
Sept 21, 2025
Spooky Garden
Sept 27, 2025
Midnight Scare
Sept 28, 2025
Playful Pumpkins
A Muse artist instructor will lead you step-by-step through the painting process – no prior art experience required.
Pre-registration required.

Playground on Ice Sundays @ Ashburn Ice House
2025-09-14 09:50 - 10:50 | Ashburn Ice House, 21595 Smith Switch Rd., Ashburn, 20147, United States
Playground on Ice is a special public skating session for little ones! Availability can change at the last minute, so be sure to check the Ashburn Ice House event registration page before you attend.

Pumpkin Village Preview Weekend @ Leesburg Animal Park
2025-09-14 09:30 - 18:00 | Leesburg Animal Park, 19270 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg, VA, 20175, United States
Get a sneak peek at Pumpkin Village! Enjoy all the fun this annual festival has to offer at Leesburg Animal Park, September 13-14, 2025.
Enjoy more than 20+ acres of fall fun — everything you’ve come to expect, including high-energy activities like giant hill slides, pedal carts, a zip line, and much, much more.
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There are also plenty of climb-and-play structures, as well as lawn games throughout. Plus, don’t forget about all the feathered, furry, and scaled creatures that call Leesburg Animal Park home. The park’s camels, zebras, lemurs, and other incredible animals can’t wait to see you again! There are even some animals you can pet and feed by hand, plus pony rides, too!
Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. Pumpkin Village’s regular season opens the following week, from September 21-November 5, 2025 (daily, except Tuesdays).

Back-to-School Movie Night @ Station Auto Wash Express
2025-09-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Station Auto Wash Express, 22064 Railcar Dr., Sterling, VA, 20164, United States
Start your engines for a night of family fun as Lightning McQueen and friends race onto the big screen!
Join friends and family at Station Auto Wash Express for a movie night featuring Cars on September 13, 2025. Bring your chairs and blankets, or pull up your car and tailgate (spots are on a first-come, first-served basis). Free popcorn will be provided!
Venue parking is free.

Hot Dog, S'mores, Wagon Ride, & Campfire @ Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
2025-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Make plans for an evening wagon ride and campfire at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, on September 13, 2025!
Enjoy a turkey hot dog roasted over the campfire and a brisk wagon ride through the Rocky Run stream valley. Discover who Ellanor C. Lawrence was and learn about the area’s local and natural history.
Hot dogs, buns, condiments, and s’mores will be provided; guests are welcome to bring drinks and sides.
Pre-registration required; link below.
