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Reston Community Players: Once Upon a Mattress

Fri Oct 16 – Sat Nov 7

Reston Community Players: Once Upon a Mattress

Reston Community Players (since 1966) stage the musical Once Upon a Mattress.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Oct 16–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 8:00 PM, 2026; Sat Oct 17 8:00 PM, 2026; Fri Oct 23 8:00 PM, 2026; Sat Oct 24 8:00 PM, 2026; Sun Oct 25 2:00 PM, 2026; Fri Oct 30 8:00 PM, 2026; Sat Oct 31 8:00 PM, 2026; Sun Nov 1 2:00 PM, 2026; Fri Nov 6 8:00 PM, 2026; Sat Nov 7 8:00 PM, 2026

WhereThe Leila Gordon Theatre, Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston

Cost$28 – $33

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

ChalkFest 2026 at Reston Town Center

ChalkFest 2026 at Reston Town Center

Chalk artists cover Reston Town Center, with live music from Bach to Rock Herndon and face painting.

WHO Family

WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Sat Oct 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WhereReston Town Center (Reston Town Square Park), 11900 Market Street, Reston

CostFree

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

Halloween Family Fun Day

Halloween Family Fun Day

Costumes, carnival treats, games, goodies and live performances.

WHO Family

WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Sat Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

WhereReston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston

CostFree

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

Boo at the Pool

Boo at the Pool

Spooky pool event for ages 6 months – 9 years in four 30-minute sessions.

WHO Family

WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24, 2026 12:30–1:00 PM; 1:30–2:00 PM; 2:30–3:00 PM; 3:30–4:00 PM

WhereRCC Hunters Woods Pool (Terry L. Smith Aquatic Center), 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston

Cost$5 – $10

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street

Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street

Treats at participating retailers and restaurants.

WHO Family

WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · Sun Oct 25 12-3 PM

WhereReston Town Center, 11900 Market St, Reston

CostSee organizer website for details

Photo: Reston Town Center / organizer via restontowncenter.com

One Hunters Woods: RCC Spooktacular

One Hunters Woods: RCC Spooktacular

Hunters Woods Plaza goes Halloween for an afternoon of neighborhood fun.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

WhereHunters Woods Plaza, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston

CostFree

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

Reston Community Orchestra: 250 Years of America

Reston Community Orchestra: 250 Years of America

All-volunteer symphonic ensemble's '250 Years of America' program.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7, 2026 5:00 PM

WhereReston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston

Cost$18 – $25

Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com

7 Festival Gazette Virginia Northern Virginia Reston

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