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Things to do with kids in Tysons

Family-friendly things to do in Tysons in 2026: 145 kid-friendly events plus 18 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 5, 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. Halloween Fun Scavenger HuntMonday, October 5, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  20. YA Book Box of the Month: When the Angels Left the Old CountryMonday, October 5, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  21. Baby & Me StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2
  22. Baby Lapsit StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2
  23. Baby Rhyme TimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B
  24. Bilingual (Spanish-English) StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B
  25. Culmore Library Outreach: Toddler/Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Culmore United Methodist Church
  26. Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Centreville Meeting Room 1, Centreville Meeting Room 2
  27. Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Sherwood Meeting Room
  28. Toddlers & Twos Storytime at Herndon LibraryThursday, October 8, 2026 · Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room
  29. Toddlin' Time at TysonsThursday, October 8, 2026 · Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2
  30. Tots and Tales (ages 18 months - 3 years)Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Great Falls Meeting Room
  31. Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Meeting Room (E103)
  32. Unwind: A Knit and Natter Gathering for All Yarn CraftersThursday, October 8, 2026 · PO DIY
  33. DIY CRAFT CLUB - Fall Wall DecorThursday, October 8, 2026 · Reston Meeting Room 2
  34. Knits and KnotsThursday, October 8, 2026 · Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab
  35. Maker Lab Drop-in HoursThursday, October 8, 2026 · Fairfax County Public Library Events
  36. Makers of ChantillyThursday, October 8, 2026 · Chantilly Conference Room
  37. Sew Friendly!Thursday, October 8, 2026 · PO DIY
  38. Chess ClubThursday, October 8, 2026 · Kings Park Meeting Room
  39. Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Lorton Meeting Room
  40. Herndon QuiltersFriday, October 9, 2026 · Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab
  41. Playdate CafeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2
  42. BabytimeFriday, October 9, 2026 · City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

Family-friendly spots in Tysons

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Upcoming family events in Tysons

MonOct 5
  1. 10 AMHalloween Fun Scavenger HuntFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12
  2. 10 AMYA Book Box of the Month: When the Angels Left the Old CountryFairfax County Public Library Events · Library · Ages 10–13A fully immersive reading experience for ages 12 and up.
ThuOct 8
  1. 10:30 AMBaby & Me StorytimeRichard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–3Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and activities for you and your baby ages birth to 17 months.
  2. 10:30 AMBaby Lapsit StorytimeThomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–3 · $Bond with your baby through songs, movement, and storytelling!
  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 AMCulmore Library Outreach: Toddler/Preschool StorytimeCulmore United Methodist Church · Library · Ages 1–5Join us for a playdate with friend and stories, songs and crafts.
  6. 10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeCentreville Meeting Room 1, Centreville Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 3–12 · $Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old with adult.
  7. 10:30 AMPreschool StorytimeSherwood Meeting Room · Library · Ages 3–5 · $Join us for stories, songs, movement, and early literacy fun for preschoolers!
  8. 10:30 AMToddlers & Twos Storytime at Herndon LibraryHerndon Fortnightly Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–12 · $Enjoy an early literacy storytime geared towards toddlers, with stories, songs and fingerplays.
  9. 10:30 AMToddlin' Time at TysonsTysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–5 · $Join us for stories and songs as your child moves and grooves with other toddlers.
  10. 10:30 AMTots and Tales (ages 18 months - 3 years)Great Falls Meeting Room · Library · Ages 1–3Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the first 30 minutes and then socialize for the last 30 minutes.
  11. 11 AMPreschool StorytimeMeeting Room (E103) · Library · Ages 3–5Early literacy storytime with books, songs and other activities to encourage school readiness.
  12. 12 PMUnwind: A Knit and Natter Gathering for All Yarn CraftersPO DIY · Library · Ages 10–13Calling all knitters, crocheters, and yarn enthusiasts!
  13. 2 PMDIY CRAFT CLUB - Fall Wall DecorReston Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 5–12Celebrate your love for crafting with us at the Reston Regional Library!
  14. 2 PMKnits and KnotsHerndon Fortnightly Maker Lab · Library · Ages 5–13Learn to knit with an expert knitter or bring your knitting project and work at your own pace.
  15. 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.
  16. 3 PMMakers of ChantillyChantilly Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12Explore our new Sewing, Embroidery, and Cricut machines to create a new project.Free
  17. 3 PMSew Friendly!PO DIY · Library · Ages 10–13Sewing club for sewists of all abilities.
  18. 4:30 PMChess ClubKings Park Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–12Are you a seasoned chess player? Is this your first time playing? No matter your experience level, come play chess with us! Simply drop in,…
  19. 4:30 PMTeen Advisory Board (TAB)Lorton Meeting Room · Library · Ages 5–13Board Meeting for Grades 7-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board at the Lorton Library and help out with library programming and projects.
FriOct 9
  1. 10 AMHerndon QuiltersHerndon Fortnightly Maker Lab · Library · Ages 5–12Work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects.
  2. 10 AMPlaydate CafeThomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Library · Ages 1–12is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more.Free
  3. 10:30 AMBabytimeCity of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B · Library · Ages 1–3 · $For our littlest babies and their caregivers.