Reston’s event schedule is filling as summer warms up. Highlights for June 2015 include a yoga festival, the return of weekly concerts around town, a chalk festival at Lake Anne, and the arrival of international athletes participating in the World Police and Fire Games. Mark your calendars, because there’s a lot going on during the summer in Reston and Northern Virginia!
The Love Your Body Yoga Festival at Reston Town Center
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015
Film: Reston on the Cutting Room Floor
7:30pm: CenterStage, Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Reston
Join filmmaker Rebekah Wingert-Jabi as she updates the progress of Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA and shares some of the excerpts that landed on “the cutting room floor” during the editing process. FREE, no reservations required.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015
Community Cookout
5pm-7pm: Hunters Woods Pool, 2501 Reston Parkway, Reston
Celebrate the beginning of pool season with food, entertainment, and swimming. FREE with RA pool pass.
The Backyard at Reston Station
4pm-7pm: 11389 Reston Station Blvd, Reston
This happy hour fundraiser supports community projects such as camp scholarships, tree planting, and bike racks. There will be live music and four food trucks. Rain or shine. FREE, with beer and wine sales for fundraising.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015
Friday Night Live: Love Seed Mama Jump
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 guitar-driven pop rock. FREE.
Celebrate Fairfax
6pm-midnight: Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
This huge festival showcases live concerts on nine stages, a petting zoo, the Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, carnival rides, festival foods, and a children’s activities.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Hard Day’s Night
7:30pm-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Beatles tribute band Hard Day’s Night. Rain or shine. FREE.
Celebrate Fairfax
10am-midnight: Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
This huge festival showcases live concerts on nine stages, a petting zoo, the Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, carnival rides, festival foods, and a children’s activities.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015
Celebrate Fairfax
11am-7pm: Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax
This huge festival showcases live concerts on nine stages, a petting zoo, the Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, carnival rides, festival foods, and a children’s activities.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015
Ice Cream Social
2pm: Tall Oaks Pool, 12025 North Shore Drive, Reston
Free poolside ice cream will be provided, and you can make your own sundae. FREE with RA pool pass.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015
Friday Night Live: Kristen and the Noise
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 yesterday’s and today’s party covers. FREE.
Chalk on the Water Festival at Lake Anne
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015
Chalk on the Water Festival
11am-5pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
This second annual event is a two-day street-painting festival. People can reserve a plot of brick space within Lake Anne Plaza, and use chalk to fill it any way their imagination permits. Cash prizes for each category will be awarded. Register online to reserve a spot. $5 for children, $10 for adults or families, and $15 for professional artists.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Radio King Orchestra
7:30pm-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for swing and big band jazz with Radio King Orchestra. Rain or shine. FREE.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015
Chalk on the Water Festival
11am-5pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
This second annual event is a two-day street-painting festival. People can reserve a plot of brick space within Lake Anne Plaza, and use chalk to fill it any way their imagination permits. Cash prizes for each category will be awarded. Register online to reserve a spot. $5 for children, $10 for adults or families, and $15 for professional artists.
Love Your Body Yoga Festival
10am-5pm: Reston Town Center, Reston
Yoga studios and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will be offering classes, services, and information on ways to care for your body, along with live entertainment and activities for children. Donations to participate in classes benefit Cornerstones.
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
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.
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
Lake Anne children’s programming: Unicycle Lady
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne hosts shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015
Take a Break Concert Series: The Barretones
7pm-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Thursday evening in the summer there is live music at Lake Anne Plaza. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy live music by the lake. FREE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015
Taste of Reston
3-11pm: Reston Town Center, Reston
Sample food from local restaurants, watch cooking demos, listen to live entertainment, and enjoy carnival rides for all ages.
School’s Out for Summer Pool Party
4-7pm: Golf Course Island Pool, 11301 Links Drive, Reston
Wear tropical print clothes to this Hawaiian-themed party to celebrate the end of the school year. There will be a DJ and a cookout with free burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and dessert. FREE with RA pool pass.
Friday Night Live: For the Win + Southbay
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 with dance music. FREE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015
Taste of Reston
12-11pm: Reston Town Center, Reston
Sample food from local restaurants, watch cooking demos, listen to live entertainment, and enjoy carnival rides for all ages.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Pinot and Augustine Show
10am-10:45am: Reston Town Center Town Square Park, Reston
Every Saturday morning in the summer, Reston Town Center hosts children’s shows in the park. FREE.
A triathlon at Lake Newport Pool
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015
Reston Relay Triathlon
7am: Lake Newport Pool, Reston
Combine the strengths of your friends or family by forming a triathlon team. Register online.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015
Lake Anne children’s programming: Beowulf T. Wonder Bunny
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, JUNE 25, 2015
Take a Break Concert Series: Dance Night with Radio King Orchestra
7pm-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Thursday evening in the summer there is live music at Lake Anne Plaza. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy live music by the lake. FREE.
Family Dive-In Movie
8:30pm: Lake Audubon Pool, 2070 Twin Branches Road, 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, JUNE 26, 2015 — SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2015
World Police and Fire Games
Times vary: Throughout Fairfax County and the DC area
Reston Town Center will be the location of the Athletes’ Village during this international sporting competition. Entertainment and games will be provided by Reston Town Center throughout the duration of the games.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015
Friday Night Live: Gonzo’s Nose
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 very popular local party band. FREE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Mr. Skip
10am-10:45am: Reston Town Center Town Square Park, Reston
Every Saturday morning in the summer, Reston Town Center hosts children’s shows in the park. FREE.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015
Lake Anne children’s programming: Mr. Don
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne Plaza hosts shows for young children. FREE.
The Unicycle Lady performing during Lake Anne children’s programming
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Photo credit for all photos: Charlotte Geary. All rights reserved.