If you are looking for something fun to do with the little ones this summer, check out some of these free kids shows in Northern Virginia. Children’s entertainment includes music, dancing, singing, puppets, stories and arts and crafts. For more information about each event or venue, please click on the links below.

Fun Day Monday at Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax City.
Free kids programs on Mondays at 10:30am. All ages welcome, but geared towards preschool children.

June 25 Movement Monday – Kids Zumba
July 2 Mr. Skip – Fun and Songs
July 9 Story Time and Crafts
July 16 Oh Susannah
July 23 Movement Monday – Zumba
July 30 Stop, Drop, & Roll Puppet Show
Aug. 6 Mr. Skip – Fun and Songs
Aug. 13 Story Time and Craft
Aug. 20 Drew Blue Shoes Magic
Aug. 27 Movement Monday – Zumba

Mr. Knick Knack! Performances for Children
Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
Mondays 10:30am to 11:15am at the Pavilion
Free Performances of unique, heart-centered music for children! Presented by Reston Town Center, every Monday through October. No performances on Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Columbus Day.

Oh Susannah! Music for Kids
Chick-fil-A Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, 11937 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA
Every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm. Music and fun for the little ones!

Kids on the Green in Vienna
Town Green, 144 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA 22180
The Town of Vienna brings the all-new Kids on the Green musical performance program as fun an entertaining concert series tailored for the young ones. Enjoy these free performances on consecutive Tuesdays at 10 a.m. from June 19 – July 24.
Please bring chairs or blankets. In the event of bad weather call the information line at 703-255-7842.

June 19: Mr. Gabe interactive kids songs & dance
June 26: Beech Tree Puppets presents ‘The Giant Turnip’
July 3: Wildlife Ambassadors- live animal show
July 10: Peter McCory- one man kids band
July 17: Blue Sky Puppets presents ‘The Three Not So Little Pigs’
July 24: Bill Wellington- kids songs & storytelling

Stories from Strawberry Park
Mosaic District, 2910 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031
The first and third Tuesdays of each month from 10am to 11am.
Enjoy a live interactive performance taught by a group of unique storytellers. For ages 10 and under. Held outside in Strawberry Park. In inclement weather and October through April, story time will be held in Angelika Film Center.

Summer Stories, Songs and Sprinklers
Freeman Store, 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA 22180
Kids and Families are invited to come and enjoy stories and songs behind the Historic Little Library located behind the Freeman Store and Museum (131 Church St, NE) at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 20-August 8 . Directly afterwards, cool off in our sprinklers on the Town Green Lawn.
Note: Events on June 20 and Aug 8 will *just* feature sprinklers. There will be no Stories, Songs, and Sprinklers on July 4.

Little Tots at Fairfax Corner:
Join us for fun and lively family entertainment the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:30am from June 13 – September 12, 2018 on the Plaza stage. ​Bring your Little Tot’s swimsuit and a towel for fun in the interactive splash fountain sponsored by INOVA Children’s Hospital after each event!

July 11 Peter Wood/Explorer of the Impossible
August 8 Kidsinger Jim
September Reptiles Alive!

Arts In The Park at Frying Pan Farm Park
Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA
Wednesday mornings from 10am to 10:45am June 27 – August 22, 2018
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation welcome you and your family
to enjoy of our beautiful outdoor parks and the fascinating world of the performing arts. Enjoy live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere.

Shows are canceled in cases of inclement weather.
Call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to showtime for updates.

 

Arts In The Park at Burke Lake
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday mornings from 10am to 10:45am. at the amphitheater, June 23 – August 18, 2018
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation welcome you and your family
to enjoy of our beautiful outdoor parks and the fascinating world of the performing arts. Enjoy live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere.

Arts In The Park at Mason District
Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Saturday mornings from 10am to 10:45am at the amphitheater, June 23 – August 18, 2018
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation welcome you and your family
to enjoy of our beautiful outdoor parks and the fascinating world of the performing arts. Enjoy live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere.

Arts In The Park at E.C. Lawrence
E.C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA
Saturday mornings from 10am to 10:45am June 23 – August 18, 2018
Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation welcome you and your family
to enjoy of our beautiful outdoor parks and the fascinating world of the performing arts. Enjoy live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere.

JUNE 23  the grandsons, Jr. (Children’s Songs)
30  Beech Tree Puppets (Puppets)
JULY 7  The Goodlife Theater (Puppets)
14  The Great Zucchini (Comedy/Magic)
21  Rocknoceros (Children’s Songs)
28  Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets)
AUGUST 4  Marsha and the Positrons (Children’s Songs)
11   123 Andrés (Children’s Songs)
18  Mr. Gabe & the Circle Time All Stars (Children’s Songs)

 

FOR MORE SUMMER ACTIVITIES, CHECK OUT THESE OTHER PAGES: FARMERS MARKETS, FREE CONCERTS, FAIRS AND FESTIVALS, OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIES.

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