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Top 10 Events in Loudoun: Aug 8 - Aug 14

By Amy Ghiglieri August 6, 2021

You can check out our full event calendar here but below are our Top 10 picks for events and activity ideas happening in and around Loudoun County this week. Don't miss out on all the fun, and please be sure to let them know you saw it in Macaroni Kid Loudoun!


Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please confirm events prior to attending.


Top 10 of the Week

August 8th- August 14th


1. Kids Class - mushroom ornaments @ The Clay and Metal Loft in Leesburg - Kiddos will learn to use the slab roller, draw mushroom templates, and create these (3) cute mushroom ornaments.


2. SimplyBe Arts - Looking for a free in-door activity for your children this summer? We are holding an art class for school-aged children on August 12th. This is an INCLUSIVE event for all children, including those with special needs. Each class is limited to 10 children.


3. Dairy Day & Ice Cream Social @ Heritage Farm Museum, Sterling - Meet live cows and calves from Waverly Farm in Clear Brook, Va and enjoy ice cream served by members of the Virginia Dairy Court. Learn about the importance of dairy products in a healthy diet through special family exhibits and programs. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Virginia Dairy Princess Program.


4. StoryWalk®: Reading Makes You Feel Good @ Brambleton Library, Ashburn - Enjoy a StoryWalk® the next time you visit Brambleton Library. The adventure begins on the library windows near the back parking lot. Our current feature is Reading Makes You Feel Good by Todd Parr. 


5. WHO SOARS & S’MORES CAMPFIRE @ Claude Moore Park - (All ages) Join us for an exploration of creatures who soar through the skies. Take a short walk looking for some fantastic flying friends. After looking for creatures who soar, head back to the campfire for some delicious s’mores (provided and individually packaged, Halal available). Ages 3 and under are free but must be accompanied by a registered adult. 


6. Boot Scootin Line Dancing Fun @ Vanish, Leesburg - We're thrilled to announce that we will be BACK at our favorite brewery, Vanish beginning in August for SECOND SUNDAYS in the SUMMER! Mark your calendars now for Sunday 8/8 for an afternoon of boot-stompin' in #loudouncounty! Join Danielle for non-stop line dancing and lessons from 12-3 pm with all beginner lessons, party line dances, and couples dances. Bring the whole family and end the weekend with a cold beer (or wine or cider), great food, and some good fun!


7. 2021 Regal $1.00 Movies - Despicable Me - Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2021 Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, Smallfoot, Kung Fu Panda and many more.


8. One Loudoun Carnival @ One Loudoun - The One Loudoun Carnival is back in 2021, open nightly at Uptown. All your favorite rides, carnival food, games, prizes, and more..  The Carnival is from August 11th - August 22nd.


9. Whitewater Tubing Youth Event @ Harpers Ferry Adventure Center - Join St. Matthews Episcopal Church for a morning of whitewater tubing!  For ages 12 and over.  


10. Sly's Magic @ StageCoach Theatre, Ashburn - Join Sly on the SECOND Friday each month for 60 minutes of comedy and magic. The show will have you picking your jaw off the floor in astonishment, all the while laughing at jokes, one-liners and physical comedy.