"Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!" Exhibit
Sept. 1-7. Join PBS Kids' Wild Kratts® at the National Children's Museum. Kids will explore ocean habitats and their unique inhabitants. They'll combine science, technology and teamwork to solve problems, help animals and more.
- Location: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Reggae on the Lake 2025
Sept. 6. Reston Community Center & Fairfax county present this family-friendly festival. Immerse yourself in Jamaican music, food and beverages. Additionally, there will be fun activities for kids, including games, face painting, balloon art, crafts and more.
- Location: 1609 Washington Plaza, North Reston, VA
Cirque Du Soleil: Luzia
Sept. 6-30. This edition of the Cirque du Soleil touring production features a journey into the world of Luzia, inspired by classical and contemporary Mexico, filled with culture, mythology and different characters. Luzia is also the first time that Cirque du Soleil is incorporating water into their acrobatic presentation.
- Location: 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons, VA
Tail-Waggin' Good Time at The Water Mine's Dog Daze
Sept. 7. The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole invites dog owners for a dog-only swimming day. The Water Mine's pools, sprays, showers and water playgrounds will be open exclusively for your furry friends. This is a family-friendly event and vendors will be available.
- Location: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Sept. 7. The Takoma Park Folk Festival combines music, art and food from around the world. There will be six music stages, a craft show and plenty of activities for all ages.
- Location: 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD
Broadway on the Square Presents "Broadway's Bad Boys"
Sept. 7. Visit the Reston Town Square Park for some family-friendly performances by Broadway veterans. The show will feature the Phantom from "The Phantom of the Opera" and the Beast from "Beauty and the Beast."
- Location: 11900 Market St., Reston, VA
Lake Buddies at Chevy Chase Lake
Sept. 13. Visit Chevy Chase Lake and enjoy a fun morning of arts and crafts, games and more, plus live music from Rocknoceros.
- Location: 8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace, Chevy Chase, MD
Cafritz Foundation Children's Festival Event Series: Fall Carnival Experience
Sept. 13. This community-centric festival event will feature live music and entertainment, games, face painting, food and plenty of fun.
- Location: 400 Galloway St. NE, Washington, DC
49th Annual Falls Church Festival & Taste of Falls Church
Sept. 13. The Falls Church Community Center is hosting the 49th Annual Falls Church Festival, which includes the Taste of Falls Church – where local restaurants serve samples of their cuisine that attendees can use taste tickets to purchase. There will be live entertainment and kid's activities, as well as a beer garden. There's a combined total of more than 90 businesses, crafters and civic organizations.
- Location: 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA
Bill Pickett Rodeo Invitational
Sept. 19. This invitational rodeo honors the contributions of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls to building the West, while doubling as a cultural event and opportunity for learning and entertainment through reenactments, history highlights and more.
- Location: 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Sept. 20. Imagination Stage presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. Experience 75 wonderful puppets and original music like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear," "10 Little Rubber Ducks," and the eponymous "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
- Location: 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Reston Multicultural Festival
Sept. 20. Reston Community Center presents the Reston Multicultural Festival, a celebration of Reston's diverse and communal spirit. Experience the vibrant cultures through song, dance, food and art.
- Location: 11900 Market St., Reston, VA
Musica Viva Kentlands Concert
Sept. 20. Kentlands Community Foundation is sponsoring this free, family-friendly event at the Kentlands Club House, as part of an ongoing effort to provide classical music concerts each year in Kentlands.
- Location: 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD
Washington Grove Fall Festival
Sept. 24. This festival, aimed at kids specifically, will feature over 30 fine artisans looking to sell their quality work. Plus, there will be pumpkin painting, food and ice cream trucks and live music.
- Location: 303 Chestnut Road, Washington Grove, MD
