NOTE: This events calendar is from 2014. The guide to 2015 holiday events can be found HERE. Mark your calendars! The holiday season brings wonderful Christmas events and holiday celebrations to the Reston area. Here is our huge list of things to do for the holidays in Reston and surrounding areas, including Herndon, Vienna, McLean, and DC. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER…

I am blessed to have two very different kids with two very different talents. One is extremely imaginative and has been drawing recognizable people since age 2 and the other is a linguist and a realist. In an effort to push child #2 out of his comfort zone, I went in search of an arts program…

You are probably privy to the fabulous productions at CenterStage in the Reston Community Center due to their beautiful program arriving at your door each season. But chances are you haven’t heard of their inaugural Parents Time Out program. This year, CenterStage has chosen four of it’s performances to offer complete childcare for the entirety of the show for children…

Are you overloaded with Halloween candy today? Here’s a way you can send it to the troops overseas, and help Children’s National Hospital at the same time. Bring your extra candy to Plaza America on Monday, November 3rd to contribute. We love the idea of teaching kids to use their candy for charity! The following…

November kicks off the winter season in Reston! We have ice skating and holiday celebrations, without the cold weather of true winter. Here are some event highlights for November in the Reston area.

With all the fall festivals happening in Northern Virginia this month, families are making the trek into the countryside to be surrounded by pumpkins, fall colors, and children’s entertainment. What you might not know is that there is a great spot for fall excitement right here in Reston. The Reston Farm Market is a colorful autumn…

This month is full of exciting Halloween events in Reston and the DC area. Here is our huge list of activities for kids, teens, adults, and even dogs! RESTON HALLOWEEN EVENTS Stay close to home for these family-friendly Halloween celebrations. Reston Community Center’s Halloween Family Fun Day Oct 18, RCC Hunters Woods, Reston Children age 8…

Hang in there – it’s almost the weekend. It will soon be time to relax in Virginia’s countryside while sipping something tasty. But if your weekends are more about childcare than wine tasting, there’s still hope! Several of Northern Virginia’s wineries welcome children and even dogs. Let your little ones run around while you take a much deserved break…

There’s something timelessly romantic about a ferris wheel. Snuggle with your date, and watch the sunset as you rise above the river. Or bring your kids, and give them a thrill ride high in the sky. The Capital Wheel is this year’s biggest addition to National Harbor. It was created as Washington’s version of the…