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Things to do with kids in Tysons

Family-friendly things to do in Tysons in 2026: 167 kid-friendly events plus 18 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, August 10, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Great Falls Overlook 1Outdoors · Free
  2. Great Falls Overlook 2Outdoors · Free
  3. Great Falls Overlook 3Outdoors · Free
  4. Running Cedar ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. Stubblefield Falls OverlookOutdoors · Free
  6. Scott's Run FallsOutdoors · Free
  7. Overlook 1Outdoors · Free
  8. Overlook 2Outdoors · Free
  9. Great Falls OverlookOutdoors · Free
  10. Washington Aqueduct Observation PlatformOutdoors · Free
  11. Woodglen BackwoodsOutdoors · Free
  12. 1963 towerOutdoors · Free
  13. 1964 towerOutdoors · Free
  14. Station SidewoodsOutdoors · Free
  15. The Pickleball Club of TysonsWellness · $$
  16. Discover Kung fuWellness · $
  17. Gold's GymWellness · $
  18. Spuhler FieldWellness · $
  19. Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt!Monday, August 10, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  20. YA Book Box of the Month: Beth is DeadMonday, August 10, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  21. A Visit to Kofi's VillageWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Chantilly Meeting Room
  22. Hooked on CrochetWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab
  23. Make & Take: Greeting CardsWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  24. Maker Lab Drop-in HoursWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  25. Baby StorytimeWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Sherwood Meeting Room
  26. Reading BuddiesWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2
  27. Book BingoWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Great Falls Meeting Room
  28. LEGO Construction ZoneWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Centreville Meeting Room 1, Centreville Meeting Room 2
  29. Tyrant Kings: Understanding T. Rex and Its CousinsWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Meeting Room (E103)
  30. Crafts & QuotationsWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Chantilly Meeting Room
  31. DUPLO Read Build And Play StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Chantilly Meeting Room
  32. Baby and Me StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Lorton Meeting Room
  33. Baby Rhyme TimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B
  34. Bilingual (Spanish-English) StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B
  35. Bouncin' Babies StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · George Mason Meeting Room
  36. Builders PlayThursday, August 13, 2026 · Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2
  37. Family StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2
  38. Horse Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years)Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Great Falls Meeting Room
  39. Mother Goose on the LooseThursday, August 13, 2026 · Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2
  40. Preschool StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Burke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117
  41. Preschool StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  42. Preschool Storytime!Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2

Family-friendly spots in Tysons

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Upcoming family events in Tysons

MonAug 10
  1. 10 AMUnder the Sea Scavenger Hunt!Fairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Stop by the information desk for our latest Scavenger Hunt in our children's section!
  2. 10 AMYA Book Box of the Month: Beth is DeadFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 10–13A fully immersive reading experience for ages 12 and up.
WedAug 12
  1. 2 PMA Visit to Kofi's VillageChantilly Meeting Room · Library · Ages 3–12Take an imaginary journey to an African Village to meet the Queen mother, do the harvesting Dance with her, and use the djembe drums to…
  2. 2 PMHooked on CrochetHerndon Fortnightly Maker Lab · Library · Ages 5–12Explore new crochet techniques or advance your current project alongside crochet enthusiasts.
  3. 2 PMMake & Take: Greeting CardsFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–13Create beautiful greeting cards with the Cricut cutting machine . During Maker Lab Open hours.
  4. 2 PMMaker Lab Drop-in HoursFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–13The Maker Lab @ Herndon is a space designed for people who love to learn, discover, and explore.
  5. 3 PMBaby StorytimeSherwood Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–3 · $Welcome to our afternoon Baby Storytime for babies with caregivers!
  6. 4 PMReading BuddiesDolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 3–13 · $Read, Learn, and Grow Together! Join us for a new student-led program for the summer - Reading Buddies! Read one-on-one with one of our…
  7. 4:30 PMBook BingoGreat Falls Meeting Room · Library · Ages 3–12Win BINGO to win books! All ages welcome. Registration encouraged, not required. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library.
  8. 4:30 PMLEGO Construction ZoneCentreville Meeting Room 1, Centreville Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 5–12Calling all brick-building enthusiasts! We provide the LEGO - you provide the creativity! What will you decide to build? This program is…
  9. 6:30 PMTyrant Kings: Understanding T. Rex and Its CousinsMeeting Room (E103) · Library · Ages 3–12LEARN ABOUT PALEONTOLOGY AND TYRANNOSAURUS REX From fossil bones in the badlands of the American West to starring roles in motion pictures,…
  10. 7 PMCrafts & QuotationsChantilly Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12 · $Join us to craft popular quotes, uplifting words, or meaningful symbols.
ThuAug 13
  1. 10:15 AMDUPLO Read Build And Play StorytimeChantilly Meeting Room · Library · Ages 3–12 · $DUPLO® Read! Build! Play! Storytime meets Playtime! Join us for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes, followed by interative playtime using Lego…
  2. 10:30 AMBaby and Me StorytimeLorton Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–3 · $Storytime for Ages Birth-18 months Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby.
  3. 10:30 AMBaby Rhyme TimeMartha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Library · Ages 1–12 · $This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers.
  4. 10:30 AMBilingual (Spanish-English) StorytimeCity of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B · Library · Ages 1–5Hola amigos! Hi Friends! Do you enjoy singing and dancing to silly songs and listening to stories in Spanish and English? Ages 0 – 5 ¿Te…
  5. 10:30 AMBouncin' Babies StorytimeGeorge Mason Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–12Bond with your baby while you enjoy short stories, songs and lapsit activities in this interactive storytime.
  6. 10:30 AMBuilders PlayReston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–5Drop in to build with DUPLO, Fubaoda Blocks, Bricks Towers and puzzles.
  7. 10:30 AMFamily StorytimeThomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–5 · $Storytime for toddlers & preschoolers to spark a love of reading!
  8. 10:30 AMHorse Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years)Great Falls Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–3Gallop into the library to enjoy horse themed stories, songs and rhymes for the first 25 minutes and then visit with mini horses from Lift Me Up.
  9. 10:30 AMMother Goose on the LooseTysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–3Join us for nursery rhymes, songs and stories that will lay the foundation for learning to read.
  10. 10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeBurke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117 · Library · Ages 3–12Stories, songs, and activities that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read!
  11. 10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–5 · $Join us for stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for preschoolers!
  12. 10:30 AMPreschool Storytime!Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 3–5Stories and Songs Together! Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories! Stay for…