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Upcoming Free Kids Events in October

October 1, 2017

There are some fun and free kids activities coming up in Herndon and Reston this October! 

School age kids can practice their STEAM skills at Great Falls Library on Oct 2.  Sing with princesses at a free show on Oct 7. Preschoolers can enjoy Fall Color Magic at Herndon Library on Oct 10. Spend time with your neighbors at Herndon's Homecoming Parade. Explore art with the family at GRACE's Family Art Day. Or make free crafts at The Reston Art Gallery on Saturdays.  Artspace Herndon is hosting a free Kids Day on Oct 9.  Learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. All Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations will be hosting an Open House on Sat Oct. 14. Watch Frying Pan Farm Park's antique cider press in action during its Farm Harvest Days. Be your own superhero at Scrawl Books on Oct 29. Enjoy the last month of free Mr. Knick Knack performances at Reston Town Center this year.  Celebrate Halloween with free family fun at Malloween, Reston Town Center and Reston Community Center. 

Don't forget to also check out our article about the many free family-friendly Fall Festivals occurring in Northern Virginia this October!  If you enjoyed this article, please share it with your family and friends. They can subscribe here so they won't miss out on any family-friendly events in our area. Macaroni Kid Reston sends its subscribers a free weekly email containing all the fun family-friendly local events and activities in the Reston and Herndon, VA area.  We love our subscribers and will protect your email!

Our Fall 2017 Guide also has great ideas for fun Fall family activities for kids in the Herndon and Reston area.