Summer is in full swing, and Reston’s event schedule is filled with something for everyone. July highlights include the World Police and Fire Games, the annual Ukulele Festival, Fourth of July celebrations, and summer concerts. Here’s what you can find in Reston and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia this month.
The awards ceremony during a World Police and Fire Games swimming event in Reston
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015
World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 WPFG is a series of athletic competitions that take place in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the Athletes Village at Reston Town Center. Full schedule available here. FREE and open to the public (costs may apply for refreshments and amusements).
Ice Cream Social
2pm: Dogwood Pool, 2460 Green Range Rd, Reston
Come out to the pool and enjoy some refreshing ice cream as you lounge poolside. Make sundaes for the kids and for yourself. Supplies are limited. FREE with RA pool pass.
Family Dive-In Movie
8:30pm: Tall Oaks Pool, 2070 Twin Branches Rd, Reston
Bring a comfortable pool float and watch a movie from the water. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Movie title TBA. FREE with RA pool pass.
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015
Take a Break Concert Series: Elikeh
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy Elikeh’s Afro-pop by the lake. FREE.
World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 WPFG is a series of athletic competitions that take place in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the following events in Reston. Full schedule available here. FREE and open to the public (costs may apply for refreshments and amusements).
- Ice hockey: 8am-10pm (Reston Skatequest)
- Rowing: 10am-6pm (Hyatt Ballroom, Reston Town Center)
- Rugby: 9am-7pm (Lake Fairfax Park)
- Wrist Wrestling: 1pm-7pm (Reston Town Center Pavilion)
- Live entertainment and amusements in the Athletes Village at Reston Town Center
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015
Friday Night Live: The Fuzz + Delta Spur
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands, and collects tips to support Herndon High School. This week’s concert features a high-energy party band. FREE.
Rockin’ Independence Eve Fireworks Show
7pm-dark: Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. East, Vienna
A live concert by Fat Chance will start the festivities, and a fireworks show will close the night. FREE.
World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 WPFG is a series of athletic competitions that take place in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the following events in Reston. Full schedule available here. FREE and open to the public (costs may apply for refreshments and amusements).
- Ice hockey: 8am-10pm (Reston Skatequest)
- Rowing: 10am-6pm (Hyatt Ballroom, Reston Town Center)
- Triathlon: July 3, 7am-12pm (South Lakes High School)
- Live entertainment and amusements in the Athletes Village at Reston Town Center
Fourth of July fireworks in Reston
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015
Independence Day Fireworks, Food, and Family Fun at Lake Fairfax Park
7am-10pm: Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston
Spend the Fourth of July at Lake Fairfax Park. Splash at the Water Mine water park, take carousel and boat rides, enjoy puppet shows and live bands. Stay for the fireworks at 9:15pm. FREE.
Firecracker 5K for the Troops
8am: Reston Town Center
Show your support for your favorite branch of the military, and run with your best patriotic gear along a 5K route through Reston.
Great Falls Fourth of July Hometown Celebration, Parade, and Fireworks
8am-dark: Great Falls Village Center, Great Falls
The festivities begin with a 5K race at 8am, and then a children’s parade at 9am. The main parade begins at 10am. Afterward there will be food, music, and games in the afternoon, and then a fireworks show at night. FREE.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre – Yankee Doodle Pigs
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
A children’s puppet theater group presents a show filled with audience participation and humor. FREE.
RA Pool July 4th Celebration
12-4pm: Lake Newport Pool 11601 Lake Newport Road, Reston
Come to the pool and enjoy the festivities before the fireworks. They will have a DJ, contests and prizes. Pizza, popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase. This program is cancelled in the event of rain. FREE with RA pool pass.
Vienna’s Red, White & Blue on the Green
12-5pm: Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. East, Vienna
Celebrate the Fourth with BBQ, a chili dog contest, kids’ activities, and more. FREE.
Herndon’s July 4th Celebration
7pm-10pm: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon
Bring the family for live music, games, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show. FREE.
World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 WPFG is a series of athletic competitions that take place in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the following events in Reston. Full schedule available here. FREE and open to the public (costs may apply for refreshments and amusements).
- Rowing: 10am-6pm (Hyatt Ballroom, Reston Town Center)
- Live entertainment and amusements in the Athletes Village at Reston Town Center
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2015
World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 WPFG is a series of athletic competitions that take place in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including the following events in Reston. Full schedule available here. FREE and open to the public (costs may apply for refreshments and amusements).
- Running – Half Marathon: 7am-11am (Reston Town Center Pavilion)
- Live entertainment and amusements in the Athletes Village at Reston Town Center
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Groovy Nate
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer there are free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
Family Dive-In Movie
8:30pm: North Hills Pool 1325 North Village Rd, Reston
Bring a comfortable pool float and watch a movie from the water. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Movie title TBA. FREE with RA pool pass.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
Community Cookout
5pm-7pm: Ridge Heights Pool, 11400 Ridge Heights Road, Reston
Take the night off cooking and bring the family for an evening of food, entertainment, and swimming. FREE with RA pool pass.
Ice Cream Social
7pm: Lake Newport Pool 11601 Lake Newport Rd, Reston
Come out to the pool and enjoy some refreshing ice cream as you lounge poolside. Make sundaes for the kids and for yourself. Supplies are limited. FREE with RA pool pass.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015
Take a Break Concert Series: The Sweater Set
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy contemporary folk music by the lake. FREE.
Hot Tub Movie
8:30pm: Glade Pool 11550 Glade Dr., Reston
RA invites all those who enjoy the late night adult swim hours to join us for a movie by the hot tub. Come relax, enjoy a Luau atmosphere, and we enjoy a free movie and refreshments. Movie title TBA. FREE with RA pool pass.
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015
Friday Night Live: The Vigilantes + Hottwire
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands, and collects tips to support Herndon High School. This week’s concert features a party band playing modern and classic dance pop. FREE.
The Ukulele Festival at Lake Anne
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015
6th Annual Ukulele Festival
9am-5:30pm: Lake Anne Plaza
The festival features performances by several acclaimed ukulele musicians, other family friendly activities. The event features a wide variety of music genres ranging from blues, traditional Hawaiian, swing, to folk. The festival will begin with an open jam session at Cafe Monmartre, and then a series of live performances in the Plaza. FREE.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Turley the Magician
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
A magician will put on a show filled with interactive magic and humorous antics. FREE.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Della Mae
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for bluegrass and folk-rock with Della Mae. Rain or shine. FREE.
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: E.T.
Sunset: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chair, a picnic, your friends, or a date, and enjoy a movie under the stars. This third annual film festival takes place at Lake Anne once per month during the summer. FREE.
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
“Percussion Discussion” during Lake Anne’s summer children’s programming
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Percussion Discussion
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer there are free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015
Art Educator’s Exhibition: “In Practice” – Opening Reception at GRACE
5-7pm: Greater Reston Arts Center, Reston Town Center
This new exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of Metro-area art educators. The exhibition continues through August 22. FREE.
Take a Break Concert Series: Bad Influence
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy blues music by the lake. FREE.
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015
Friday Night Live: 2U + Six to Midnight
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands, and collects tips to support Herndon High School. This week’s concert features a U2 tribute show. FREE.
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Rocknoceros
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
This popular and award-winning musical group writes songs that teach even the youngest fans. FREE.
Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House
11:30am: Robert E. Simon Children’s Center, 2005 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 120, Reston
Celebrate this children’s center’s new location, with appearances by Bob Simon and local politicians, and free food from Bar Taco and Barcelona Restaurant. FREE.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Chuck Redd & Friends
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for jazz with Chuck Redd & Friends. Rain or shine. FREE.
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
Ice Cream Social
2pm: Shadowood Pool 2201 Springwood Dr, Reston
Come out to the pool and enjoy some refreshing ice cream as you lounge poolside. Make sundaes for the kids and for yourself. Supplies are limited. FREE with RA pool pass.
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Zee Keyboard Man
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer there are free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
Thursday Night Take a Break Concert
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015
Take a Break Concert Series: Dance Night with Tropikiimba
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy Latin music and dance instruction by the lake. FREE.
Family Dive-In Movie
8:30pm: Newbridge Pool 11718 Golf Course Sq, Reston
Bring a comfortable pool float and watch a movie from the water. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Movie title TBA. FREE with RA pool pass.
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
Friday Night Live: Herr Metal & Dr FU
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands, and collects tips to support Herndon High School. This week’s concert features 80s metal and rock. FREE.
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Mark Lohr
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
Mark Lohr presents fast-paced vaudeville show filled with audience participation and circus skills with a sprinkling of magic. FREE.
Chesapeake Chocolates 8th Anniversary & Grand Re-Opening Celebration
11:30-am-2:30pm: Chesapeake Chocolates, Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Celebrate the recent expansion of this locally-owned chocolate shop. They will have Virginia wine and beer tastings, chocolate dipping, gift basket raffle, music and more.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Entrain
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for horn-fueled pop, blues, and calypso. Rain or shine. FREE.
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Professor Fizzwiffle
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer there are free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015
Hot Tub Movie
8:30pm: Hunters Woods Pool 2501 Reston Pkwy, Reston
RA invites all those who enjoy the late night adult swim hours to join us for a movie by the hot tub. Come relax, enjoy a Luau atmosphere, and we enjoy a free movie and refreshments. Movie title TBA. FREE with RA pool pass.
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015
67th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
10am-8:30pm: Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
The carnival will be open from 10am-3pm, the farm will be open throughout the day, and a concert by Gonzo’s Nose will close the evening.
Take a Break Concert Series: The American Guitar Trio
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy contemporary Flamenco music by the lake. FREE.
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015
67th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
10am-9pm: Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
The carnival will be open from 10-3 and 3-5, the farm activities will be open throughout the day, and the evening will end with Big Truck Night in the Farm Yard.
Friday Night Live: Burnt Sienna
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands, and collects tips to support Herndon High School. This week’s concert features a band that performs dance, rock, hip-hop, pop, and R&B. FREE.
Related stories:
Ten Things You Need to Know About the World Police and Fire Games
The 2015 Reston Summer Bucket List
Water Safety Tips from the Team at Goldfish Swim School
Three Fox Vineyards: Outdoor Fun for Wine Lovers, Kids, and Dogs
Soaring Above National Harbor in the New Capital Wheel
Photo credit for all photos: Charlotte Geary. All rights reserved.