# Rainy Day Activities near Fairfax Station

> Events under a roof: museums, libraries, theaters, and other indoor venues.

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### [Toddler Story Time at Montclair Library](https://robo.app/r/petxrv/toddler-story-time-at-montclair-library)

- When: 2026-10-05 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA (38.6101462, -77.3570526)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Monday morning storytime for toddlers 18 to 36 months at Montclair Library in Dumfries.
- Source: https://www.burbio.com/states/Virginia/Prince-William/prince-william-public-library-system/Toddler-Story-Time-304359559
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Play Time Extravaganza at Potomac Library](https://robo.app/r/k6wtzc/baby-play-time-extravaganza-at-potomac-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA (38.6326895, -77.2806073)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Play hour with stations of toys and activities for babies 6 to 24 months and their caregivers.
- Source: https://www.burbio.com/states/Virginia/Prince-William/prince-william-public-library-system/Baby-Play-Time-Extravaganza-304910036
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Time at Duncan Library (early session)](https://robo.app/r/8f8t74/baby-time-at-duncan-library-early-session)

- When: 2026-10-05 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 51 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA (38.8278102, -77.060611)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Morning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.
- Source: http://alexlibraryva.org/event/11665815
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Learn and PlayGroup at Del Pepper (Monday)](https://robo.app/r/ppqmgq/learn-and-playgroup-at-del-pepper-monday)

- When: 2026-10-05 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York), and 35 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4850 Mark Center Dr, Alexandria, VA (38.8299343, -77.1191301)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Free weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.
- Source: http://centerforalexandriaschildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENGLISH-Weekly-Schedule-1.pdf
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Time at Duncan Library (late session)](https://robo.app/r/x7snad/baby-time-at-duncan-library-late-session)

- When: 2026-10-05 11:15-11:45 (America/New_York), and 51 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA (38.8278102, -77.060611)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Second morning baby session with rhymes and movement for ages 0 to 14 months; free tickets required.
- Source: http://alexlibraryva.org/event/11665815
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Shirlington Library](https://robo.app/r/rrr5uk/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-shirlington-library)

- When: 2026-10-05 14:00-14:45 (America/New_York), and 51 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA (38.8406114, -77.0904637)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, rhymes and manipulatives for babies 0 to 12 months at the Shirlington branch; first-come seating.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/10128061
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Storytime at Central Library (early session)](https://robo.app/r/32g4pj/family-storytime-at-central-library-early-session)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA (38.8834242, -77.1077605)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Tuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5; drop-in.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11742194
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Wonderful Ones Storytime at Pohick Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/9z964j/wonderful-ones-storytime-at-pohick-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA (38.7749322, -77.268109)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, songs and rhymes for one-year-olds; limited to 15 children with free tickets at the info desk.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15412305
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Learn and PlayGroup at Patrick Henry (Tuesday)](https://robo.app/r/cw5rt3/learn-and-playgroup-at-patrick-henry-tuesday)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York), and 35 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA (38.8162967, -77.1119468)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Free weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Patrick Henry Rec Center; application required.
- Source: http://centerforalexandriaschildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENGLISH-Weekly-Schedule-1.pdf
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Bounce and Read at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/ffwya9/baby-bounce-and-read-at-tysons-pimmit-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA (38.9069368, -77.2064356)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, bounces and stories for non-walking babies; space limited to 35, so arrive early.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15445171
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Storytime at George Mason Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/s98md9/toddler-storytime-at-george-mason-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA (38.8273459, -77.186237)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers 18 months to 3 years in Annandale.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15894178
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [It's Toddler Time at Sherwood Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/tcgznr/its-toddler-time-at-sherwood-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA (38.7434603, -77.0748661)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, music and movement for toddlers 18 to 35 months in Alexandria; registration required.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15822508
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Storytime at Central Library (late session)](https://robo.app/r/3vj5wg/family-storytime-at-central-library-late-session)

- When: 2026-10-06 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA (38.8834242, -77.1077605)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Second Tuesday morning storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children 0 to 5.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11742194
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby and Toddler Time at Barrett Library](https://robo.app/r/dwkhvy/baby-and-toddler-time-at-barrett-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 11:00-11:40 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA (38.8078196, -77.0471526)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Weekly storytime with songs, movement games and bubbles for babies and toddlers up to 23 months.
- Source: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/17126816
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Bouncing Babies at Kingstowne Library](https://robo.app/r/p3dqt5/bouncing-babies-at-kingstowne-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Kingstowne, VA (38.7645238, -77.1535234)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Lapsit program with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies up to 18 months. Free at the Kingstowne branch.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16914159
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Courthouse Library](https://robo.app/r/n9gnjn/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-courthouse-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 14:00-14:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA (38.8904594, -77.0853969)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, rhymes and games for babies, plus time to meet other caregivers; no registration needed.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11787877
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Tuesday Playtime at Burke Branch Library](https://robo.app/r/a2tkjj/tuesday-playtime-at-burke-branch-library)

- When: 2026-10-06 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA (38.8277784, -77.1098466)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Caregiver-child playtime with uninterrupted play and time for caregivers to mingle, ages 0 to 5.
- Source: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10415356
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lap-Sit Storytime at Chantilly Library](https://robo.app/r/vc8sbt/baby-lap-sit-storytime-at-chantilly-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA (38.8826366, -77.4081887)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Gentle lapsit storytime with songs, bouncing rhymes and a story for babies, followed by playtime. Registration required.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15062081
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Learn and PlayGroup at Del Pepper (Wednesday)](https://robo.app/r/7sa3d7/learn-and-playgroup-at-del-pepper-wednesday)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York), and 35 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4850 Mark Center Dr, Alexandria, VA (38.8299343, -77.1191301)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Free weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at Del Pepper Community Center; application required.
- Source: http://centerforalexandriaschildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENGLISH-Weekly-Schedule-1.pdf
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Burke Centre Library](https://robo.app/r/j7rt4y/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-burke-centre-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA (38.7874391, -77.3171238)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, lap bounces and stories for babies from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime. Free.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16421102
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Tales for Twos at Pohick Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/mcndc7/tales-for-twos-at-pohick-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA (38.7749322, -77.268109)
- Ages: 2 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, songs and rhymes geared to two-year-olds at the Pohick branch in Burke.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15412504
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/rsgpz4/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-tysons-pimmit-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA (38.9069368, -77.2064356)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, bounces and stories for babies; entrance tickets available 30 minutes before the session.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10076521
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Storytime at Reston Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/zba9gx/toddler-storytime-at-reston-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA (38.9614685, -77.3585049)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and finger play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15325828
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Time at Kingstowne Library](https://robo.app/r/ezszj5/toddler-time-at-kingstowne-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Kingstowne, VA (38.7645238, -77.1535234)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Interactive books, songs and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months at the Kingstowne branch library.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16914214
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Wednesday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Reston](https://robo.app/r/uf97fn/wednesday-storytime-at-barnes-noble-reston)

- When: 2026-10-07 11:00 (America/New_York), and 12 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 11816 Spectrum Center, Suite K-27, Reston, VA 20190 (38.96596, -77.35551)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, reading, family-friendly, free
- About: Weekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Wednesdays.
- Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3432
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://robo.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Just Babies at Barrett Library](https://robo.app/r/x5jusz/just-babies-at-barrett-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 11:00-12:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA (38.8078196, -77.0471526)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Bilingual-friendly lap-sit program for babies 0 to 12 months, plus open toy playtime with caregivers.
- Source: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/17145241
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Tots Yoga Storytime at Chantilly Library](https://robo.app/r/kvqvnm/tots-yoga-storytime-at-chantilly-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 11:15-12:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA (38.8826366, -77.4081887)
- Ages: 2 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Storytime mixing singing, reading, play and simple yoga poses for little ones. A calm mid-morning library session.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15062527
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Rhyme Time at Reston Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/enfw5t/baby-rhyme-time-at-reston-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 14:00-14:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA (38.9614685, -77.3585049)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Afternoon lapsit storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15381904
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Cherrydale Library](https://robo.app/r/epr7yh/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-cherrydale-library)

- When: 2026-10-07 16:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2190 North Military Rd, Arlington, VA (38.8987168, -77.109269)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months in the Cherrydale branch Loft; space is limited.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/15092246
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Baby Lapsit Storytime at Central Library](https://robo.app/r/anvbhe/baby-lapsit-storytime-at-central-library)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA (38.8837874, -77.1071838)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, rhymes and games for babies 0 to 12 months; free tickets at the Youth Services desk.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/13793271
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Story Time at Duncan Library (early session)](https://robo.app/r/s8mw5d/story-time-at-duncan-library-early-session)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA (38.8278102, -77.060611)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Morning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.
- Source: http://alexlibraryva.org/event/11665815
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Learn and PlayGroup at William Ramsay (Thursday)](https://robo.app/r/d2dgvq/learn-and-playgroup-at-william-ramsay-thursday)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York), and 35 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5650 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA (38.8273315, -77.1303521)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Free weekly parent-child playgroup for ages 0 to 5 at William Ramsay Rec Center; application required.
- Source: http://centerforalexandriaschildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENGLISH-Weekly-Schedule-1.pdf
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddlin' Time at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library](https://robo.app/r/qxyus9/toddlin-time-at-tysons-pimmit-regional-library)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA (38.9069368, -77.2064356)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories and songs with movement for toddlers 18 months to 3 years; space limited to 25 children.
- Source: http://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/11420195
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Storytime at Aurora Hills Library](https://robo.app/r/zum75m/family-storytime-at-aurora-hills-library)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 735 18th St S, Arlington, VA (38.85749, -77.0590177)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Read-alouds, songs and fingerplays for young children at the Aurora Hills branch; first-come seating.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14098837
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Preschool Story Time at Barrett Library](https://robo.app/r/3x598g/preschool-story-time-at-barrett-library)

- When: 2026-10-08 11:00-11:40 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA (38.8078196, -77.0471526)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Stories, songs and movement for preschoolers; younger siblings are welcome to join.
- Source: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/17358188
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Story Time at Duncan Library (late session)](https://robo.app/r/3m56gz/story-time-at-duncan-library-late-session)

- When: 2026-10-08 11:15-11:45 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA (38.8278102, -77.060611)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Second morning storytime for toddlers and siblings; free tickets required at the Duncan branch.
- Source: http://alexlibraryva.org/event/11665815
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### [Kiddie Open Gym in Herndon](https://robo.app/r/v2qy43/kiddie-open-gym-in-herndon)

- When: 2026-10-09 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA (38.9728439, -77.3934811)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.
- Source: https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/recreation/herndon-community-center/open-gym/kiddie-open-gym
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### [Fall Baby Time at Mary Riley Styles Library](https://robo.app/r/4zakub/fall-baby-time-at-mary-riley-styles-library)

- When: 2026-10-09 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church, VA (38.8858606, -77.1746367)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Story, songs and rhymes plus baby toy playtime for ages 0 to 24 months; tickets at the children's desk from 10 AM.
- Source: https://www.mrspl.org/event/fall-baby-time-36876
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### [Library Playdate at Herndon Fortnightly Library](https://robo.app/r/ae5tjc/library-playdate-at-herndon-fortnightly-library)

- When: 2026-10-09 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA (38.9718305, -77.3871028)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.
- Source: http://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17154730
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Gym Time (Saturday) at Lorton Community Center](https://robo.app/r/773j95/family-gym-time-saturday-at-lorton-community-center)

- When: 2026-10-10 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA (38.6981514, -77.2141602)
- Ages: 1 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Saturday morning open gym play for families with toddlers; registered center members only.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/sites/neighborhood-community-services/files/Assets/documents/calendars/lorton-community-center-calendar.pdf
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### [Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Reston](https://robo.app/r/rm5yrd/saturday-storytime-at-barnes-noble-reston)

- When: 2026-10-10 11:00 (America/New_York), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 11816 Spectrum Center, Suite K-27, Reston, VA 20190 (38.96596, -77.35551)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, reading, family-friendly, free
- About: Weekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.
- Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3432
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://robo.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Fall Storytime at Mary Riley Styles Library](https://robo.app/r/j4vqyy/fall-storytime-at-mary-riley-styles-library)

- When: 2026-10-05 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church, VA (38.8858606, -77.1746367)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Songs, stories and rhymes with early-literacy playtime until noon for ages 18 months to 4 years.
- Source: https://www.mrspl.org/event/fall-storytime-36838
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://robo.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Family Gym Time (Tue/Thu) at Lorton Community Center](https://robo.app/r/mu62cc/family-gym-time-tue-thu-at-lorton-community-center)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:30-12:45 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA (38.6981514, -77.2141602)
- Ages: 1 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Weekday open gym play for families with toddlers; participants must be registered center members.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/sites/neighborhood-community-services/files/Assets/documents/calendars/lorton-community-center-calendar.pdf
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### [Fall for the Book](https://robo.app/r/36sbjv/fall-for-the-book)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 (38.8313333, -77.3079884)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, fall, indoor
- About: A multi-day literary festival in Fairfax, with author talks and headline readings October 5–10 at George Mason and nearby venues.
- Source: https://fallforthebook.org/schedule/
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://robo.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [(Not) Strictly Painting 15 at McLean Project for the Arts](https://robo.app/r/3wkx6w/not-strictly-painting-15-at-mclean-project-for-the-arts)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 33 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 (38.9405627, -77.1837221)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, painting, contemporary
- About: The 15th iteration of MPA's juried biennial celebrating painting and works related to painting, featuring dozens of mid-Atlantic artists across media. On view in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries at the McLean Community Center, with a Tea and Talk on October 21.
- Source: https://www.mpaart.org/
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://robo.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Assembly 2026: Dusk in the Dawnland at MoCA Arlington](https://robo.app/r/c5spcn/assembly-2026-dusk-in-the-dawnland-at-moca-arlington)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 111 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 (38.8816879, -77.1020899)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, contemporary, biennial
- About: Five artists with deep ties to Maine's Penobscot Bay coast work across sculpture, textiles, video, and photography. The show traces environmental change and creative resourcefulness along the rugged shoreline. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial.
- Source: https://mocaarlington.org/exhibits/2026/assembly-2026-dusk-in-the-dawnland/
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### [Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans](https://robo.app/r/e2z29m/carnival-of-curiosities-at-del-ray-artisans)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 26 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.8296633, -77.0595968)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, exhibit, halloween, gallery-opening
- About: Carnival and circus themed group exhibition at Del Ray Artisans, from fun foods and games to haunted oddities. Opens with a reception on October 2 and closes with a masquerade party and People's Choice award on October 30. Free, donations appreciated.
- Source: https://delrayartisans.org/event/carnival-of-curiosities/
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://robo.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Assembly 2026: New South, Ground Truth at MoCA Arlington](https://robo.app/r/t6dx9b/assembly-2026-new-south-ground-truth-at-moca-arlington)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 111 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 (38.8816879, -77.1020899)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, contemporary, biennial
- About: Four Atlanta-based artists (Sheila Pree Bright, Michi Meko, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Shanequa Gay) examine the Southern landscape as a site of memory, power, and unresolved history. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
- Source: https://mocaarlington.org/exhibits/2026/assembly-2026-new-south-ground-truth/
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://robo.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [TRANSFORMATIONS: Lloyd Wolf's Lorton Reformatory Photos, Workhouse](https://robo.app/r/x99ckn/transformations-lloyd-wolfs-lorton-reformatory-photos)

- When: 2026-10-05 all day (America/New_York), and 33 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.697639, -77.2554229)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, photography, history, documentary
- About: Documentary photographs by Lloyd Wolf record a pioneering drug rehabilitation program inside the Lorton Reformatory from 1989 to 1991. Shown where the events took place, the images trace recovery and resilience among incarcerated men. On view in the McGuireWoods Gallery with an artist reception on October 3.
- Source: https://www.workhousearts.org/transformations-at-lorton
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### [Washington West Film Festival](https://robo.app/r/3ja3x9/washington-west-film-festival)

- When: 2026-10-08 all day (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: LOOK Cinemas, Reston Town Center, Reston, VA (38.9585347, -77.3582342)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: film, indoor
- About: Ticketed film festival at LOOK Cinemas in Reston Town Center, October 8–12, 2026. Net box office goes to philanthropic projects.
- Source: https://wwfilmfest.com/
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://robo.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)