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Things to do with kids this weekend in Tysons (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Tysons brings Playdate Cafe at Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 (Friday) and Herndon Quilters at the Herndon Library at Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Tysons this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
15 events · 11 free
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Herndon Quilters at the Herndon Library
Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects.
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Playdate Cafe
is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more.
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Library Playdate
A variety of toys and books will be spread out for you and your little one to enjoy.
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Storytime for Three to Fives
Early literacy program with stories and activities.
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LEGO Club
Come and Create! Build with LEGO bricks to your heart's content. Create masterpieces to display in the library, or simply experiment to…
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Library Playdate at Herndon Library
Children from 0-5 can come to play with toys and meet new friends.
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Playdate Cafe
Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together.
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Playdate Cafe (ages 0-6)
Enjoy free-play and socializing in a casual setting.
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Power Up! Storytime STEAM - Robots!
Power up! Robots are coming to Kings Park! Join us for a fun STEAM based program as we explore stories and activities with robots! Ages:…
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Sip and Solve
Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and puzzle your heart out.
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Fun Twos and Threes Storytime
Ages 24 to 35 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for a Storytime geared especially for them!
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Make & Take: Greeting Cards
Create beautiful greeting cards with the Cricut cutting machine . During Maker Lab Open hours.
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Maker Lab Drop-in Hours
The Maker Lab @ Herndon is a space designed for people who love to learn, discover, and explore.
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Pottery Painting for Kids -- Patriotic Plate
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA by making a piece of patriotic art!
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Reading Buddies
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…
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Saturday, August 15
31 events · 25 free
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Neighborhood Plant Clinic
Calling all home gardeners! Drop in for horticultural tips, information, techniques, and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners .…
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Quilting 101!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt?
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Family Storytime
Experience the joy of playful learning. Children and their caregivers participate in music, movement and song in this program that…
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LEGO in the Library (ages 4-18)
Calling all LEGO lovers! Join other kids who love building as much as you. The library provides the LEGO bricks - you provide the…
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Mommy and Me Yoga
Stretch, move, and bond at Mommy & Me Yoga , a fun and relaxing class designed for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers.
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Playdate Cafe
Kids can play with fun toys and each other while adults have an opportunity to socialize with other adults.
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Saturday Family Storytime
Interactive stories, songs and action rhymes.
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Saturday Stories
Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five.
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Saturday Storytime-Wiggles and Movement
Storytime for Ages 0-5 years Join us for stories, songs, movement and early literacy fun all about Exercise and Movement!
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Saturday Storytime!
Unearth a story (or more!) for your summer reading log at this storytime featuring bugs and spiders.
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Bach2Rock Musical Storytime
Are you ready to Rock?! We are wrapping up summer with a bang!
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Mini-Makers - Summer Sunflower
We will be making tissue paper sunflowers!
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Pop-Up Storytime
Come enjoy a Saturday morning at the library!
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Saturday Stories Dinosaur Edition at Herndon Library!
Enjoy all things dinosaurs with stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family at this interactive Storytime.
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End of Summer Open House: Unearth A Story
Wrap up your summer with dinosaur fun and games at the library!
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LEGO in the Library
Calling all LEGO lovers! Drop in after school to create and build with LEGO bricks. Meet others who love building creations as much as you!…
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Zumba Fitness
Come get in shape while having fun with Lan Le, our certified Zumba instructor!
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Community Plant Swap
Do you have extra seedlings? Are your houseplants getting out of control? On the hunt for different varieties of plants to add to your…
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Local Author Talk with E. A. Dustin
Join local author E. A. Dustin for an interview-style discussion of her historical novels, The Alphabet Girls and Save Me Twice . The…
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Make & Take: Greeting Cards
Create beautiful greeting cards with the Cricut cutting machine . During Maker Lab Open hours.
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Maker Lab Drop-in Hours
The Maker Lab @ Herndon is a space designed for people who love to learn, discover, and explore.
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Meet Owls and Birds of Prey
Learn About Birds at the Library Did you know that there are birds of prey living and hunting right in your own backyard?
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Paws to Read with Lucy
Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog.
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How to Draw Anime/Manga
In this art workshop, learn to draw a manga-style warrior with step-by-step instructions from graphic artist Orion Zangara.
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Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia Performance
Experience Instrumental Music at the Library Join us for a special musical concert from Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia!
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Chess Club
Do you play chess? Want to learn? Chess enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to join Kingstowne Chess Club! We will meet monthly for…
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Musical Experience Event with 3 Local Authors
"Featuring children's books from local authors and music from local musicians, this family-friendly event gives previews into three new…
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Family Laser Tag
After hours laser tag at the library for families with kids entering 4th grade and up.
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Prehistoric Scavenger Hunt
Ancient creatures from the Mesozoic Era (252-66 million years ago) are stomping around Reston Regional Library!
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Youth Display Case-Left
Show Off Your Collection! Sign up for a Display Case at the Library Do you have a cool collection or a fun theme you'd love to share with…
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Youth Display Case-Right
Show Off Your Collection! Sign up for a Display Case at the Library Do you have a cool collection or a fun theme you'd love to share with…
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Sunday, August 16
10 events · 8 free
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Sherwood's Summer Read-Out
Reach your Summer Reading goal on Sherwood's front lawn!
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Quilting 102!
For next level quilting. This class is for confident and independent quilters. Learn more advanced techniques. No registration necessary…
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Kids' Comic Club: Summer Series
Do you love graphic novels? Unearth a Story® all summer long by joining our book club dedicated to the library’s summer reading book picks!…
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Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Come get answers to your pressing plant questions, and chat with area Master Gardeners.
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Chantilly's Close-KNIT Community
knitting group invites knitters of all levels to bring in a project, chat with fellow knitting enthusiasts, and learn from each other in this weekly get together.
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Little Pages: English Learning Storytime
Enjoy stories and writing activities designed for kids learning English as a second language.
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Read to the Dog
Register for a 15 minute slot to read to a trained therapy dog.
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Socrates Cafe
Join us for a friendly philosophic conversation!
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Teen Volunteer Fall Registration
Join the team at City of Fairfax Library!
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Children's Display Case
Display your favorite collection in one of our children's display cases!
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Coming up in Tysons
- DUPLO Read Build And Play Storytime — August 13 · Chantilly Meeting Room
- Baby and Me Storytime — August 13 · Lorton Meeting Room
- Baby Rhyme Time — August 13 · Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B