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Things to do with kids in Reston, VA

Find things to do with kids in Reston, VA, from story times and classes to family festivals and puppet shows.

We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 6 best kids & family events in Reston, VA between October 1 and October 7. Updated daily.

Our best picks: kids & family events in Reston, VA — October 1–7

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 2

Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and pre-literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration preferred but not required.

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER

8 AM·Brown's Chapel Park Baseball Fields, 1525 Brown's Chapel Road, Reston

Join the Friends of Reston on Sunday, October 4th, for the 6th Annual Fall 5K to help raise funds for their scholarship and enrichment programs. All proceeds for this event support the Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of Reston Association.New this year, Friends of Reston is excited to announce th…

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

10 AM·Nature House Multi-purpose Room, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston

Join the Halloween bash that’s perfect for toddlers. Wear your costume on a walk along the trails. Meet a couple of fun characters and a real Corn Snake. Decorate a pumpkin and collect a goody bag to take home. No frights at this fest! Register by October 2. Ages 18-35 monthsOffered on both October 5th and 6th, content…

TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER

10 AM·Nature House Multi-purpose Room, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston

Join the Halloween bash that’s perfect for toddlers. Wear your costume on a walk along the trails. Meet a couple of fun characters and a real Corn Snake. Decorate a pumpkin and collect a goody bag to take home. No frights at this fest! Register by October 2. Ages 18-35 monthsOffered on both October 5th and 6th, content…

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2

Come and enjoy yoga at Reston Regional Library! Learn about yoga poses and breathing techniques all while listening to stories and songs and playing games. Please bring a mat or a towel. This program is for ages 3 to 6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Children's Department

Join us for Early Literacy story time with stories, songs, and finger plays. Ages 18 months - 2 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Things to Do with Kids in Reston, VA — October 2026