Check out our events guide for the best in and around the Northern Virginia and metro DC area. CHILDREN’S THEATREIN- THE-WOODS PERFORMANCE SERIES August 1, 2018 10:30 am Wolf Trap 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182 Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the- Woods has been a summer tradition for children and their families since 1971. Revel in the rich traditions of South Asia with this ensemble of talented young dancers. With vibrant costumes and lively music, Natyabhoomi School of Indian Dance will take you on a journey to India. Cost: $10. Visit wolftrap.org for tickets and more information FAMILY YOGA August 6, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Sterling Library 22330 South Sterling Blvd, Suite A117, Sterling, Virginia 20164 Family yoga classes allow everyone to practice together no matter the age, level of experience, or disability. All participants should bring a mat and towel and arrive five minutes early to get settled. All Ages. Visit library. loudoun.gov for more information. DINOSAUR BABIES PUPPET SHOW August 9, 2018 10:30 am – 11:15 am Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Dinorock presents a musical puppet show. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation. All ages. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library for more information. SCENIC CINEMA August 10, 2018 8:30 pm Salamander Resort 500 North Pendleton Street, Middleburg, Virginia 20117 Grab your friends and family and a blanket on the Grand Lawn at the Salamander Resort for their weekly family-friendly movie under the stars series. Featuring the movie CoCo, a film about a young boys dreams of becoming a musician and his journey to unlock the real story behind his family history. Complimentary popcorn, lawn games, and more. You can pre-order a picnic dinner to enjoy with the film. Call 540-326-4070 to pre-order a picnic dinner or visit salamanderresort.com for more information. ROCKNOCEROUS August 15, 2018 10:00 am Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171 Join Coach, Willie Bob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie as they perform children’s songs that make you want to get up and dance! Visit the pigs, cows, sheep, and other animals at this working farm after the concert. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. STARLIGHT CINEMA-LEGO BATMAN MOVIE August 18, 2018 6:00 pm Trinity Centre 5860 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, Virginia 20120 Saturday evenings in August, Fairfax County Park Authority presents their Starlight Cinema Series of free drive-in movies. Big changes are brewing in Gotham in the LEGO Batman movie, and Batman must save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and FM radio if you wish to sit outside. Free children’s games and rides. Food and drinks available for purchase. Gates open 6:00 pm, movies start at dusk. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. ARTS IN THE PARK ENTERTAINMENT SERIES August 18, 2018 10:00 am Ellanor C. Lawrence 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Mr. Gabe and the Circle Time All Stars perform a combination of classic and original familyfriendly songs that children and adults can both sing and dance together to. Free. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. BARNES AND NOBLE STORYTIME August 21, 2018 11:00 am Fair Lakes Promenande 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 Join in the fun every Tuesday and Friday in August as Barnes and Nobles showcases a different theme and title each day with children’s activities for a special story time at their bookstore. Visit barnsandnoble.com for more information. MERCIER SCHOOL OF DANCE August 25, 2018 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190 Join the Mercier School of Dance as they present ballet, creative movement, and Scottish Highland Dance. Ages 4-12 with adult. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library for more information. FAIRFAX COMIC CON August 25-26, 2018 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Fairfax Comic Con is a new, annual comic convention brought to you by Tidewater Comicon and the diehard comic fans of Fairfax County, Virginia. The show will have a strong focus on comic book creators and a few surprise guests. Cost: $20.00. Children ten and under are free. Visit fairfaxcomiccon.com for tickets or more information. EVENINGS ON THE ELLIPSE August 30, 2018 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035 On Thursdays during the summer, the backyard of the Fairfax County Government Center comes alive with fun music. Enjoy the United States Air Force “Celtic Aire” band playing Celtic music. Paradise Springs Winery and the Winery at Bull Run will be on-site offering tastings and sales of their premium red and white wines. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. CITY OF FAIRFAX CAR SHOW September 3, 2018 8:00 am – 3:00 pm SunTrust Bank 4020 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 This open show will include antiques, classics, foreign, customs, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, and motorcycles. All proceeds will benefit local charities. DJ music will fill the air while you enjoy vendor booths, raffles, and lots of good food from the Clifton Lions and Fairfax area restaurants. Visit fairfaxva.gov for more information. HERNDON LABOR DAY FESTIVAL September 3, 2018 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Herndon Town Green 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170 Downtown Herndon is celebrating Labor Day at this festival featuring Virginia wine tastings, craft beers, great music, a craft show, outstanding sponsors, lawn games, and delicious food vendors. Cost: $25.00. Designated driver or concert only $5.00. Visit herndon-va.gov for more information. TYSONS CORNER KIDS CLUB September 4, 2018 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tysons Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia 22102 Children and their families are invited to enjoy free, fun, educational games and activities. Tysons Corner Kids Club has teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Enjoy snacks, music, balloon animals, and face painting. Kids Club is located on the lower level by Bloomingdale’s. Visit tysonscornercenter. com for more information. I’M A BUILDER: STORYTIME WITH WOOD BLOCKS September 10, 2018 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Herndon Fortnightly Library 768 Center Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170 Creativity, scientific thinking, problem solving and language skills all come into play as we use wood blocks to build, explore, create, and learn. Registration includes four progressive classes: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1. Age 3-5 with adult. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library to register or for more information. REPTILES ALIVE September 12, 2018 10:30 am Fairfax Corner 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax,Virginia 22030 Reptiles Alive LLC provides fun and exciting live animal shows of the highest quality. Wildlife presenters have years of experience entertaining audiences of all ages with funny animal stories and facts while showcasing a colorful variety of exotic animals. Bring a swimsuit and a towel for fun in the interactive splash fountain after the event. Visit fairfaxcorner.com for more information. CHINESE DANCE September 15, 2018 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Centreville Regional Library 14200 Saint Germain Drive, Centreville,Virginia 20121 Come learn about Chinese dance, which has a history of five thousand years and is drawn from fifty-six different ethnic groups. Dance show followed by a demonstration lesson. Age 6 to adult. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library for more information. CHALKFEST AT RESTON TOWN CENTER September 15, 2018 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Reston Town Center Pavilion 11900 Market Street, Reston, Virginia 20190 All are invited to create chalk drawings on Market Street. The event is open to professional artists, amateur artists, businesses, families, and kids of all ages. There will be prizes for professional artists, amateur artists, families and kids, in addition to the “Audience Choice Awards.” Visit publicartreston.org for more information. ERIC ENERGY September 16, 2018 10:30 am Old Town Square 10415 North Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Come see Eric Energy at the city of Fairfax Kidz Korner children’s program. Enjoy this interactive, hands-on science show teaching a wide range of topics including air, matter, sound, electricity and more. Visit fairfaxva.gov for more information. FUNDAY MONDAY KIDS ZUMBA September 25, 2018 10:30 am Old Town Hall 3999 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Enjoy this high-energy, aerobic dance class with your little one. Zumba creates a fun fitness program that feels like a party on the dance floor. Visit fairfaxva.gov for more information. LEESBURG AIR SHOW September 29, 2018 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Leesburg Executive Airport Come enjoy a fun-filled day of exciting aviation demonstrations at the annual Leesburg Airshow. The skies above Leesburg will come alive with thrilling aerobatic demonstrations, barrel rolls, nose dives, flying formations, military and civilian aircraft. A display on the aircraft tarmac will showcase aircraft, educational aviation displays, and a variety of food vendors. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax on during the aerobatic portion of the event. There are no tickets needed for this event. Parking for the event will be at Heritage High School located at 520 Evergreen Mill Rd SE, in Leesburg. The main show will start at 1pm. There is a suggested donation of $3 per person. Visit leesburgairshow.com for more information. Always confirm information prior to attending an activity in the event details have changed after publication. All events can be submitted to events@poshseven.me. Please submit all events twelve weeks in advance of the issue you wish to publish in.
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