Summer is wrapping up — don’t miss your chance to enjoy all the music, festivals, and more. August’s event highlights include the Fairfax 4H Fair and Carnival, two triathlons, and a new happy hour concert series on Thursday nights at Reston Town Center. Here is the event calendar for August in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia.
The Fairfax 4H Fair and Carnival returns to Frying Pan Farm Park July 31st – August 2nd.
67th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
9am-10pm: Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
The carnival will be open from 11am-10pm, the farm activities will be open throughout the day, and day will include dog shows, tractor pulls, and live entertainment.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Percussion Discussion
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
An entertaining percussionist demonstrates different kinds of drums, tambourines, marimbas, and more. FREE.
Grand Opening of the Expanded Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole
12pm: Lake Fairfax Park, Reston
Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to present a $5.5 million expansion to this popular water park. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony will be held as the new slides and water features open to the public.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Incendio
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Spanish flamenco guitar and Latin fusion. Rain or shine. FREE.
Cheer for Reston’s junior athletes at the Reston Kids Triathlon on August 2nd.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015
Reston Kids Triathlon
8am: Ridge Heights Pool, Reston
Kids aged 6-14 will swim, bike, and run in this popular community event.
67th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival
9am-7pm: Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
The carnival will be open from 11am-7pm, the farm activities will be open throughout the day, and day will include dog demonstrations, horse games, and a parade of champions.
Reston Fit Club
11am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Down Dog Yoga and Lucky Dog Rescue will offer a complimentary yoga class, followed by a special treat of adoptable puppies. FREE
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 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: Ridge Heights Pool 11400 Ridge Heights 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.
Community Cookout
5pm-7pm: North Hills Pool 1325 North Village Rd, Reston
Take the night off cooking and bring the family for an evening of food, entertainment, and swimming. FREE with RA pool pass.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Jorge’s Kid Songs
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne Plaza hosts free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015
Family Dive-In Movie
8:30pm: Glade Pool 11550 Glade Dr, 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.
Food Truck Thursday
11am-2pm: Reston Town Center
A variety of food truck vendors provide lunch and dessert options on the first Thursday each month, through October. August trucks: Tortuga, BBQ Bus, Doug the Food Dude, Captain cookie & the Milkman, and PassionFish (on their patio).
Rock On, Reston: My Generation
5:30pm-8:30pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Enjoy live music from the decades and drinks. This week’s concert features a 1960’s cover band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $6 wine and beer. Rain or shine. FREE.
Take a Break Concert Series: Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy vocal jazz by the lake. FREE.
Kids can climb on RA’s construction vehicles at Totally Trucks on August 7th.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015
Totally Trucks
9:30am-12pm: Central Services Facility, Reston Association, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston
Bring the kids and check out all the big trucks that Reston Association uses. Children will receive a truck coloring book and a “Totally Trucks” construction helmet.
Friday Night Live: Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands. This week’s concert features a cover/original party band. FREE.
Summer Shorts Environmental Film Festival
7-9pm: Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston
A series of short films about environmental topics will be presented, with topics that include redwood forests, equatorial glaciers, and Virginia opossums. Popcorn, beer, and soda will be available for purchase. Admission is FREE, but a $5 is requested.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Magic by Geo
10-10:45am: Town Square Park at Reston Town Center
Magician Geoffrey “Geo” Weber will put on a magic show. FREE.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Matuto
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Brazilian roots-rock and funk. Rain or shine. FREE.
Reston Fit Club
11am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Athleta will offer a Piloxing Barre Master Class in the pavilion. FREE.
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: West Side Story
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, AUGUST 10, 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, AUGUST 11, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Rufus Puppet Show
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne Plaza hosts free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
Every Thursday in August, Reston Town Center is hosting concert events called Rock on, Reston!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
Rock On, Reston: The Mike Leverone Duo
5:30pm-8:30pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Enjoy live music from the decades and drinks. This week’s concert features energetic, acoustic rock. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $6 wine and beer. Rain or shine. FREE.
Take a Break Concert Series: Four Star Combo
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy vintage rockabilly honky tonk by the lake. FREE.
Friday Night Live: The Reflex
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands. This week’s concert features an 80s cover band. FREE.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Jamulay with the Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for reggae and calypso. Rain or shine. FREE.
Teams of families and friends will race the Reston Relay Triathlon on August 16th.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015
Reston Relay Triathlon
7am: Lake Newport Pool, 11601 Lake Newport Road, Reston
Families, friends, and colleagues will team together to compete in this race. The purpose of the race is to introduce athletes to the sport of triathlon, without the daunting task of having to be proficient in each of the three disciplines.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 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, AUGUST 18, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Unicycle Country Lady
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne Plaza hosts free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
Rock On, Reston: Panic for the Vibe
5:30pm-8:30pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Enjoy live music from the decades and drinks. This week’s concert features reggae, ska, and top 40. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $6 wine and beer. Rain or shine. FREE.
Take a Break Concert Series: Iona
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy celtic music by the lake. FREE.
End of Summer Pool Party
4pm-7pm: Dogwood Pool 2460 Green Range Rd, Reston
Come out for one last hurrah before school starts. The party will have fun, entertainment, and fun for everyone. FREE with RA pool pass.
Friday Night Live: White Ford Bronco
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands. This week’s concert features a 90s cover band. FREE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Louisiana zydeco and high-energy blues. Rain or shine. FREE.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 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, AUGUST 25, 2015
Lake Anne Children’s Programming: Bert the Nerd
11-11:45am: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Every Tuesday morning in the summer Lake Anne Plaza hosts free shows for young children. Located in the shady area by the children’s pyramid. FREE.
The Take a Break concert on August 27th will include dance instruction and country line dancing.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015
Rock On, Reston: The Hummingbyrds
5:30pm-8:30pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Enjoy live music from the decades and drinks. This week’s concert features roots rock. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $6 wine and beer. Rain or shine. FREE.
Take a Break Concert Series: Dance Night with Cedar Creek
7-9pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy country line dancing by the lake. FREE.
Friday Night Live: Blue Label
6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
This weekly concert series features local and regional bands. This week’s concert features a high-energy party band. FREE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Navy Band Commodores
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for big band jazz. Rain or shine. FREE.
Hot Tub Movie
8:30pm: Hunters Woods Pool 2501 Reston Pkw., 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.
The final Lake Anne Film Festival screening will take place on August 30th.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: Jazz on a Summer’s Day
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, AUGUST 31, 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.
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