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Top 10 Events in Loudoun: Aug 22- Aug 28

By Amy Ghiglieri August 20, 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 22- August 28


1. And Then There Were None @ Franklin Park Arts Center - Ten People with shady histories are invited to vacation on Soldier Island.  The host never shows, and the guests begin to die. A wonderful “Who dunnit” that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 


2. StoryWalk®: Pete the Cat: Rocking In My School Shoes with Gum Spring Library - Get the whole family moving with a StoryWalk® around the pond next to Gum Spring Library as you read Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin. Complete the StoryWalk® between August 23 and September 7, then stop by the library to pick up your prize. 


3. PLAZA AZTECA MARIACHI NIGHTS @ Village at Leesburg - Dance the night away at  Plaza Azteca! Every Wednesday from 6-9 pm enjoy live music, $5 house margarita, and $1 off all draft pints! 


4. Fitness on the Plaza @ One Loudoun, Ashburn - The Fitness Equation leads weekly outdoor Zumba classes on the plaza to the latest hits. This high-energy series is a well-attended community favorite. Attendance is free. 


5. AFTER-HOURS FAMILY NIGHT @ Leesburg Animal Park - After the park closed, join us and spend an evening with your family behind the scenes here at the Park – Enjoy up close and personal animal shows and encounters, pony rides and the park is open for you to enjoy at your leisure!


6. Open Late Concert Series @ National Sporting Library & Museum - Bring your chairs or blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Bryan Shepherd Country Band on the lawn of the National Sporting Library & Museum. The concert and museum admission are free and open to the public from 6 to 8 pm. 


7. Outdoor Movie! - The Secret Life of Pets @ Loudoun Valley Community Center - LVCC -The movie starts at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Loudoun Valley Community Centerfield and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars! This is a free event sponsored by the Loudoun Valley Community Center Advisory Board.


8. Family Yoga @ Rust Library - Family yoga classes allow everyone to practice together, no matter the age, level of experience or disability. Please bring mats and towels for all participants. Class begins promptly, so please arrive 5 minutes early to sign the waiver and get settled.


9. Teen Tyme Saturday @ Douglass Community Center, Leesburg -  (Ages 13-15) Looking for a cool place to hang out, meet new friends? Join us at Douglass Community Center for a night out. Activities will include video games, card, and board games, karaoke, and just time to chill.


10. Dog Day Celebration @ Breaux Vineyards - Bring your 4-legged friends for a day of fun at Breaux Vineyards this spring. They will have live music, wine tastings, dog rescue organizations, doggie-based vendors, food vendors, and local crafters onsite for you to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun!