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Huzzah! Virginia Renaissance Faire

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Huzzah! Virginia Renaissance Faire

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Virginia Renaissance Faire

Huzzah! The Virginia Renaissance Faire returns for its 24th season! Join them on weekends from May 9-June 7, 2026, to discover the beauty and magic of the age of chivalry and romance!

Tickets are sold online only and are no longer available at the gate, so be sure to purchase yours before you leave home — and buy early, as they often sell out.

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Maryland Renaissance Festival

Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania, VA, comes alive with traditional, beloved activities, entertainment, and wares from the Renaissance over five weekends of revelry and merriment.

Be knighted by the Queen, have an archery lesson, feast on turkey legs, bring the little ones to Poppet’s Pastimes Children’s area for silly renaissance-themed fun, and much more as you stroll through a delightful English country village. Each weekend has its own theme:

Details:
Website

Dates:
Weekends, May 9-June 7, 2026

Location:
Lake Anna Winery ∙ Spotsylvania, VA

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

Dirt Day

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Dirt Day

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Springtime is the best time to play in the dirt! Join in on Dirt Day, May 16, 2026, for a day of soil activities, rain or shine.

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum has all the dirt and fun you can handle — make crafts, plant seeds, learn about soil science, and of course, dig in the dirt!

Located in Claude Moore Park, join the museum for a day full of mud art, worms, flower planting, and more.

Pre-registration required; link below. Little ones under 2 are free.

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Date:
May 16, 2026

Location:
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum ∙ Sterling, VA

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Buzz on Down: Bee Festival

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Buzz on Down: Bee Festival

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Manassas Bee Festival

Have you heard the buzz? The Bee Festival is coming to Manassas on June 20, 2026!

As the first city in Northern Virginia to receive the Bee City USA designation, they’re excited to welcome you to an afternoon of fun. Buzz on by dressed like a pollinator and join the Pollinator Costume Parade, learn the waggle dance, enjoy high-energy children’s fun, and much more.

Plus, as you celebrate pollinators, learn about native plants and pollinators, listen to live music, meet farm animals, go on a wagon ride, and more!

Kick off the day with a 2K Honey Hike, which starts at 9:15 am on the Manassas Museum Lawn and hikes to the event at Liberia House.

Details:
Website

Date:
June 20, 2026

Location:
Liberia House & Grounds ∙ Manassas, VA

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

Spring Farm Day

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Spring Farm Day

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Spring Farm Day at Frying Pan Farm Park

On May 2, 2026, enjoy one of Frying Pan Farm Park’s most anticipated events — Spring Farm Day!

This annual opportunity is packed with family fun, including live cow and goat milking, hands-on farm activities, crafts, games, and more! Plus, go on a wagon ride and visit the farm animals, including the spring babies!

Admission is available online (link below) or on-site the day of the event (children under 2 are free).

Details:
Website ∙ Register

Date:
May 2, 2026

Location:
Frying Pan Farm Park ∙ Herndon, VA

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Big Lick Comic Con

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Big Lick Comic Con

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One of Northern Virginia’s biggest celebrations of pop culture, comics, and gaming is heading to a new home!

Big Lick Comic Con NOVA is moving to the Manassas Mall Event Center for a weekend of celebrity guests, cosplay, comics, collectibles, gaming, and fandom fun from May 30-31, 2026.

This year’s celebrity guest lineup is stacked (see the full guest list here):

  • RWBY Reunion
    Lindsay Jones, Arryn Zech, Barbara Dunkelman, and Kara Eberle
  • Supernatural Reunion
    Ruth Connell and Emily Swallow
  • Aliens 40th Anniversary Reunion
    Ricco Ross, Michael Biehn, and Jeanette Goldstein
  • Disney Legends & Reunion
    Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo, and Kaitlyn Robock, the iconic voices of Goofy, Donald Duck, and Minnie Mouse
  • Power Rangers Time Force Reunion
    Michael Copon and Erin Cahill

On May 31, 2026, there’s even an exciting cosplay competition! Categories include:

  • Novice
    Beginner competitor
  • Journeyman
    More practiced competitor
  • Master
    Well-practiced competitor, this is the top class
  • Child
    Ages 13 and under
  • Group
    Any more than (1) competitor

Get your tickets in advance; children 12 and under are free with a paid adult admission.

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Dates:
May 30-31, 2026

Location:
Manassas Mall Event Center ∙ Manassas, VA

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Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run

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Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run

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‹‹ More 4th of July Fun

On May 23-25, 2026, hear the thunder of thousands of motorcycles as riders from across the country — and around the world — take to the streets of our Nation’s Capital for the Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run!

This powerful annual demonstration honors POW/MIA service members and raises awareness of veteran suicide — a moving and unforgettable sight for anyone who witnesses it. Riders rally at the Pentagon parking lot before making their way through the Mall area of Washington, DC, in one of the most emotionally resonant displays of patriotism you’ll ever see.

This year’s event carries extra meaning as it coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

Spectators are also invited to visit Thunder Alley — the official vending and exhibition site for Memorial Day Weekend, located across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at 22nd St NW & Constitution Ave NW. Running all three days of Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25), it’s a great place to soak in the atmosphere, browse vendors, and pay respects at the memorials.

Details:
Website

Dates:
May 23-25, 2026

Location:
National Mall ∙ Washington, DC

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Spring Fest @ Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum

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Spring Fest @ Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum

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Loudoun County PRCS is excited to present Spring Fest — a family-friendly celebration filled with high-energy fun, entertainment, and more!

Hosted at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum on May 2, 2026, find something for all ages, including bounce houses, a hands-on craft pavilion, lawn and carnival games, and even a family competition zone. Plus, don’t miss the petting zoo, nature displays, and free admission to the museum (until 2 pm).

There’s plenty to learn from community vendors, too, including:

  • Silver Knights Chess Academy
  • Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Speed Cubing Club
  • Bach to Rock
  • Abrakadoodle
  • Friends of Claude Moore Park
  • Loudoun Beekeepers Association & Loudoun Honey
  • Sterling Playmakers
  • & more!

Spring Fest is also a great time to learn something new and try your hand at one of their interactive demonstrations led by staff from Claude Moore Park and Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center.

  • Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
  • Make Your Own Tricorn Hat
  • Historic Toys & Games
  • Macroinvertebrate Showcase
  • Giant Bubbles Demonstration
  • Campfires 101

Spring Fest is rain or shine; admission to this big day of fun is free! Come hungry — food trucks will be offering a variety of foods for purchase.

Details:
Website ∙ Facebook

Date:
May 2, 2026

Location:
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum ∙ Sterling, VA

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

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The AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration returns to Mason District Park on May 9, 2026 — a free, family-friendly festival honoring the rich and diverse cultures of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

This vibrant event brings together traditional and contemporary dance and music performances, hands-on activities like calligraphy, origami, and martial arts demonstrations, authentic food from local vendors, art and cultural exhibits, and kids’ crafts and storytelling. All are welcome, and admission is free with on-site parking available.

Details:
Website

Date:
May 9, 2026

Location:
Mason District Park ∙ Annandale, VA

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Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse

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Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse

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‹‹ More Summer Movie Fun

From animated adventures to laugh-out-loud favs, Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse keeps kids entertained all summer long! Even better? Tix are less than $1.75 each (+ tax) and save even more with special concession discounts.

The 2026 Cinemark Centreville line-up includes:

Details:
Website

Dates:
Select Wednesdays, June 3-Aug 5, 2026

Location:
Cinemark ∙ Centreville, VA

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Zoos & Animal Parks

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Zoos & Animal Parks

Pack a picnic lunch, load up the minivan, and head to one of these great spots for encounters of the furry, feathered, and scaled kind!

Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…

Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA ∙ Approx 5 miles from Dulles Airport

Enjoy Fairfax County’s oldest working farm, dating back to the 1930s! Visit the farm animals and enjoy the trails, playgrounds, and even a wagon ride. The farm also hosts many special events and seasonal festivals.

NOVA Wild
Vienna, VA ∙ Approx 10 miles from Dulles Airport

As you drive by a Northern Virginia suburban neighborhood, you might catch a glimpse of something wild! NOVA Wild invites you to discover a world of natural wonders from across the globe, right here in Fairfax County! Boasting 20 acres of wilderness, guests can experience nature firsthand!

Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg, VA ∙ Approx 20 miles from Dulles Airport

Not only get the chance to see a wide variety of animal friends at this 21-acre local park, but enjoy hand-feeding many, as well! Plus, enjoy live animal shows, an indoor playground, and can’t-miss seasonal festivals!

Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Washington, DC ∙ Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport

Offering free admission daily, the National Zoo, a Smithsonian institution founded in 1889, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. A diverse variety of animal life calls this 163-acre park home, including 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.

Great Country Farms
Bluemont, VA ∙ Approx 35 miles from Dulles Airport

Plenty of friendly barnyard friends await your visit at this working farm, including cows, chickens, pigs, and miniature horses. Make a day of it by playing on rope swings or a giant jumping pillow, picking fresh produce, playing a round of putt-putt, enjoying a country hayride, and much more!

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

Updated Sept 5, 2026

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