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The excitement doesn’t end with the holidays — January brings winter fun, indoor adventures, and more to kick off the year!
Plus, you’re invited to explore these guides: Lunar New Year
- Jan 1-4, 2026
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Bull Run Park ∙ Centreville, VA - Jan 1-4, 2026
ICE Winter Wonderland
National Harbor, MD - Jan 1-4, 2026
Winter Walk of Lights
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens ∙ Vienna, VA - Jan 2, 2026
Free First Friday
Discovery Museum ∙ Winchester, VA - Jan 3, 2026
Parent & Me Unicorn Cake Decorating Workshop
Fran’s Cakes ∙ Fairfax, VA - Jan 3, 2026
Winter Block Party
McLean Community Center ∙ McLean, VA - Jan 5, 2026
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Ivybrook Academy ∙ Sterling, VA - Jan 6, 2026
New Year’s Fun
Douglass Community Center ∙ Leesburg, VA - Jan 8, 2026
Curious George Celebration
Brambleton Library ∙ Ashburn, VA - Jan 10, 2026
Soar Together Family Day
Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum ∙ Chantilly, VA - Jan 10, 2026
Family Game Day
Reston Comm Ctr ∙ Reston, VA - Jan 17, 2026
Build-&-Take Kid’s Workshop
Your Preferred Lowe’s - Jan 17, 2026
Reptiles Around the World
Manassas Mall ∙ Manassas, VA - Jan 17, 2026
Winter Princess Party Meet-and-Greet
Douglass Community Center ∙ Leesburg, VA - Jan 19, 2026
MLK Birthday Celebration for Kids
Reston Community Center ∙ Hunters Woods ∙ Reston, VA - Jan 21-22, 2026
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
National Theatre ∙ Wash, DC - Jan 23, 2026
Dino Hunt & Campfire
Claude Moore Park ∙ Sterling, VA - Jan 23-Feb 1, 2026
Washington Auto Show
DC Convention Center ∙ Wash, DC - Jan 24, 2026
The Greatest Showman Sing-Along
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema ∙ Ashburn, VA - Jan 24, 2026
Mosaic Polar Plunge
Mosaic ∙ Fairfax, VA - Jan 24, 2026
Ice-Travaganza
Reston, VA - Jan 25, 2026
Family Swim: Float-Off Cardboard Boat Race
Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia ∙ Fairfax, VA - Jan 25, 2026
Grand Princess Show
Masonic Temple ∙ Alexandria, VA - Jan 25, 2026
Parent & Me Nailed It Cake Fun
Fran’s Cakes ∙ Fairfax, VA - Jan 26, 2026
Dino Puppet Show & Activities
Hidden Oaks Nature Center ∙ Annandale, VA - Jan 30, 2026
Spy Fest
Spy Museum ∙ Wash, DC - Jan 31, 2026
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts ∙ Fairfax, VA - Jan 31, 2026
Harry Potter Day
Leesburg Animal Park ∙ Leesburg, VA - Jan 31, 2026
Bowties & Ballgowns
Reston Comm Ctr ∙ Reston, VA - Jan 31, 2026
Reston Summer Camp Expo
Reston Comm Ctr ∙ Reston, VA - Jan 31, 2026
Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade
Wash, DC
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
