It is the last month of the summer and there are plenty of opportunities to pack in some late summer fun.  Check out our curated list of events to keep you busy this month.

Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival – August 1-3
This outdoor carnival is a family favorite.  Head out to Frying Pan Park for carnival rides, games and food trucks. There will also be a Big Truck Night and farm demos.
Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon, VA 20171

DC United VS Ethiopia – August 2, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
Come out and cheer on DC United as they take on the Ethiopian National Team.
Audi Field, 100 Potomac Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., 20003

Rocknoceros – August 2, 2025 @7:00 PM
Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and the Kennedy Center. Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won nine Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music-lovers of all ages.
Sully Historic Site Location, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151

Summer Art in the Park – August 3, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Pack a picnic and a chair or blanket and join the renowned Shenandoah Conservatory for an evening of beautiful music.
11900 Market St, Reston Town Square Park

Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta – August 9, 2025 @1:00 PM
Participating teams construct and decorate life-size cardboard boats. These boats will then take to the water in timed heats with team members rowing out to a designated buoy and back to the docks at Lake Anne Plaza.
Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 

Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure! – through September 7
The PBS Kids’ Wild Kratts® team takes over the National Children Museum’s Visiting Exhibit Hall. With technology from the program, kids can solve problems, complete missions, assist animals and stop villainous plans.
National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Leesburg Festival of Crafts & Kites – August 18, 2025 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If you are looking for a family-friendly celebration of colorful kites, creativity, and community fun this is the event for you. There will be kite flying, moon bounce, arts and crafts, live entertainment and food vendors. You can also bring your own picnic and enjoy it at the park
Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Dr, NW, Leesburg, VA 20176

Summer Restaurant Week – Aug. 18-24
Looking to try a new restaurant or revisit a favorite? Take advantage of Restaurant Week. The celebration annually features deals from more than 150 restaurants throughout the DC area.

Rock the Block – Fairfax City – August 22, 2025 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Every 4th Friday, the City of Fairfax hosts Rock the Block at the Old Town Square.  Enjoy live music, beer garden, food vendors and the company of neighbors. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.  Live music by Excellent Drivers.
10415 North Street, Fairfax City, VA 22030

WWE Smackdown – August 23, 2025 @ 7:45 PM
Undisputed WWE Champion ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes, United States Champion LA Knight, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Bayley and Solo Sikoa. Plus, from Monday Night RAW, Sheamus vs Drew McIntyre! Lyra Valkyria vs IYO SKY vs Women’s World Championship Liv Morgan!
Capital One Center, 601 F Street NW , Washington, D.C. 20004 

Opera in the Outfield – August 23 – gates open at 4:30 PM; Opera begins at 6:30 PM
Opera lovers young and old will love this event. Celebrate the 15th season of free opera broadcasts by joining the Washington National Opera at Nationals Park! This year the opera is Porgy and Bess. Free of charge. Arrive early to enjoy performances by local artists, photo opportunities for kids of all ages and chances to win prizes.
Nationals Stadium, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC

Around the World Cultural Food Festival – August 23 from 11:00 AM -7:00 PM
Enjoy food from around the world at this food festival. There will also be a folk show with singers and dancers from various countries.
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Blues, Brews & BBQ – August 23 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A fun evening filled with Blues, Brews & BBQ at Dirt Farm Brewing! The Nighthawks will be bringing the Blues and The Kitchen Workshop will be firing up the smoker and bringing the BBQ!
Dirt Farm Brewing, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, Virginia 20135

DC JazzFest – August 27-31
This Jazzfest brings national and local musicians to a variety of venues all over the city including The Arena Stage, The Wharf, and The Kennedy Center. Opening night features GRAMMY Award winning artist Lala Hathaway at The Anthem.

DC Festival of Magic – August 30-September 1
Do you love magic? Have a few tricks up your sleeve? Head out to the DC Festival of Magic which brings together the best magicians in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 

August Movie Festivals

Herndon Rocks
Grab your chairs, blankets and picnic and come out to Herndon Rocks.  A great event to bring the family to enjoy live music at the Herndon Town Green.  Food is available to purchase.  Bands start at 6:30 PM

August 1 The Reflex
August 8 Junkfood
August 15 – Social Call
August 22 – Shake The Room

South Riding Summer Concert Series
Join in for an entertaining evening of music from 8:00-10:30 PM.

August 1 – Highway Legends  –  at the Town Green
August 8 – Tunnels End – at Murrey Park
August 22 – Enclose – Taylor Swift Tribute – at the Town Green 

Summer on the Green Concert Series – Vienna, VA
A series of live musical performances held at the Town Green throughout the summer.  Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concerts begin at 6:30 PM. 

Aug. 1 – Fat Chance – Rock
Aug. 8 – US Army Band Swamp Romp- Jazz
Aug. 15 – Chillin’ on Church
Aug. 22 -US Navy Band Commodores – Jazz

Reston Concerts on the Town
Bring a chair, snack, kids and dogs for an outdoor concert at the Town Center Pavilion. You can also enjoy sip and scroll where you can purchase a  beverage of choice at participating restaurants and bring to the concert! Concerts start at 7:30.

August 2 – John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold Tribute
August 9   Hard Day’s Night
August 15  Yacht Lobsters
August 23  Will Mosley Band + Sela Campbell

August Outdoor Movie Nights

Movies at the Reach
Enjoy a movie night on the Kennedy Center Reach lawn.  All movies begin at dusk. This event is free of charge.

August 1 – Bend It Like Beckham
August 8 – Walk the Line
August 15 – Moneyball
August 22 – Chicago
August 29 – North by Northwest

Films in the Park
Pack dinner and the kids and head to Mosaic District for Films in the Park on Thursday evenings in August beginning at 7:00 PM.  This month’s features include

8/5  Moana  2 (2024, PG, 1h40m)
8/12 Mufasa: The Lion King (2024, PG, 1h58m)

Starlight Drive-In Cinema Double Feature
Bring the whole family to enjoy a children’s show first and then a movie after at Sully Historic Site.  Make an evening of it by bringing a picnic, blanket and/or chair to this fun, free family night out. Children’s shows start at 7:00 PM and movies begin at 8:00 PM. 

August 2 – Rocknoceros and Harold and the Purple Crayon
August 9 – Groovy Nate and Moana 2
August 16 – Uncle Ty-Rone and Wild Robot
August 23 – the grandsons, jr and Ratatouille

Movies Under The Moon – August 8 @8:00 PM
Bring blankets and/or a chair to sit on and enjoy a showing of Mulan II. Movie starts at 8:00 PM.
Van Dyck Park Fairfax City, 3720 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA

Concerts Around Town

• Capital One Arena: Missy Elliot (August 8), Future & Metro Boomin (August 17), Usher (August 20-21), Childish Gambino (August 29)

• The Anthem: Black Eyed Peas (August 7), Still Woozy (August 10), Tate McRae (August 13), Ken Carson (August 18), Koe Wetzel (August 24)

• The Atlantis: Madilyn Mei (August 2), Jonah Kagen (August 5), Victony (August 11), Perpetual Groove (August 21), Silverada (August 30)

• 9:30 Club: Princess Goes (August 10), UB40 (August 13), Washed Out (August 21), White Ford Bronco (August 30)

• Echostage: Adventure Club (August 2), Seven Lions (August 10), Alison Wonderland (August 23), Galantis (August 24)
• Wolftrap: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara (August 1) Yacht Rock Revue (August 3), Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (August 7), Mary Chapin Carpenter (August 8), Train (August 20), James Taylor (August 21, 23, 24), Tedeschi Truck Bands (August 29 and 30), UB40 (August 31)