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Last updated October 2026
Coming up:
- Saturdays through November 21, 2026: Reston Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Lake Anne Village Center lot, 1609 Washington Plaza N.
- Friday, November 27, 2026: Reston Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting at Reston Town Center, from 11 a.m., with the tree lighting at 6 p.m.
- December 3 to 5, 2026: Reston Association’s Winterfest.
Below is the year-round rhythm, with 2026 dates as published by each organizer. Dates change every year, so confirm with the source before you go.
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Reston Events by Month
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Winter | Ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion (the 2025-26 season ran November 7 to March 8). |
| April | Celebrate Reston, formerly Founder’s Day, at Lake Anne Plaza; April 18 in 2026. It began in 2004 for Robert E. Simon’s 90th birthday. |
| April to November | Reston Farmers Market, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Anne Village Center (April 25 to November 21 in 2026), run by the Fairfax County Park Authority; no pets except service animals. |
| May to September | Free Reston Community Center summer concerts: Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center (33rd season in 2026), Fab Fridays at Reston Station (May 29 to September 25 in 2026) and Lake Anne Sunset Concerts on Wednesdays (June 24 to August 26 in 2026). |
| Late June to early July | Fourth of July events. In 2026: Fairfax County’s drone light show at Lake Fairfax Park on June 27, Reston Station’s fireworks on July 2 and Herndon’s fireworks at Bready Park on July 4. |
| June to July | Reston Swim Team Association meets at RA pools on Saturdays; host pools open late. |
| September | Reston Multicultural Festival at Reston Town Center; its 25th year was September 19, 2026. |
| October | Rocktoberfest at Reston Town Center; October 10 in 2026. |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Reston Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting at Reston Town Center; November 27 in 2026. |
| Early December | Reston Association’s Winterfest; December 3 to 5 in 2026. |
Where to Check Dates
- Reston Town Center events
- Reston Community Center
- Reston Association Winterfest and RA’s activities guide
- Fairfax County Park Authority farmers markets
- Nikki’s Local News posts
Related guides: Reston pools and swim teams and Living in Reston.
Reston Events FAQ
When is the 2026 Reston Holiday Parade?
The Reston Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is Friday, November 27, 2026, at Reston Town Center, starting at 11 a.m., with the tree lighting at 6 p.m.
When is Reston Winterfest 2026?
Reston Association lists Winterfest for December 3 to 5, 2026.
When is the Reston Farmers Market?
The Reston Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Anne Village Center. In 2026 the season runs April 25 through November 21.
Are Reston's summer concerts free?
Yes. Reston Community Center’s summer series, including Lake Anne Sunset Concerts, Fab Fridays at Reston Station and Reston Concerts on the Town, are free.
Where are July 4th fireworks near Reston?
In 2026, Reston Station held fireworks on July 2, Herndon held fireworks at Bready Park on July 4, and Fairfax County replaced fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park with a drone show on June 27. Check each June for the current year’s plans.
When is the Reston Multicultural Festival?
The festival is held in September at Reston Town Center. Its 25th year was September 19, 2026.
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