Gather the entire family and head out to the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series. Make it a summer to remember with Arts in the Parks.

The Arts in the Parks series features children’s performances on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and Saturday evenings through August. Award-winning entertainers present interactive performances designed to both educate and entertain young minds. With science shows, puppet theater, storytelling, comedy, magic and music from across the world, there’s something every child will love. Join in the family friendly fun:

Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. at:

• Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
• E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly
• Mason District Park Amphitheater, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
• Wakefield Park in front of Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale

Saturdays, 6-6:45 p.m. at:

• Mosaic Live! At Mosaic District, Strawberry Lane, Fairfax

Saturdays, 7-7:45 p.m. (followed by Starlight Cinema movie) at:

• Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly

Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. at:

• Frying Pan Park Visitor Center Pavilion, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon

Here’s just a sampling of some of the Arts in the Parks performances you won’t want to miss:

• June 28 at 10 a.m., E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: Mad Science of Washington. This spellbinding show gets children excited about chemistry! Watch kids’ faces light up as they experience the magic of science.
• July 5 at 10 a.m., E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: Groovy Nate. Dance along to this Grammy-nominated artist’s funky beats. Featuring exotic musical instruments and comedy, it’s sure to be a high energy and educational show.
• July 12 at 10 a.m., Mason District Park Amphitheater: Marsha and the Positrons. Sing along to songs that inspire curiosity about science and bring smiles to all ages. This band’s positive energy is infectious!
• July 19 at 10 a.m., Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: Munit & Z Love Bugs. Experience music from around the world with this Ethiopian-Haitian-American family band that loves to spread joy through song.
• July 26 at 6 p.m., Mosaic District: Alex & the Kaleidoscope. Go on a musical journey that captivates young minds, stirring the imagination and embodying the spirit of adventure!
• Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., Sully Historic Site: Rocknoceros. Watch this award-winning act play fun pop-rock style tunes that get kids energized and entertain parents, too.
• Aug. 6 at 10 a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center: Mr. Jon & Friends. This energetic family music show is all about fun, movement and laughter. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face!
• Aug. 9 at 10 a.m., Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: La Musica – A World of Encanto with JChris. In this exciting interactive workshop, kids will learn about Latin rhythms by singing and playing along to music from Disney films like Coco, Saludos Amigos and Encanto.

Find more Arts in the Parks performances and view the entire schedule by visiting the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series website. Get updates about the upcoming schedule by joining our Summer Concert Series e-news list.

Performances are held outdoors, bring your lawn chairs and settle in for the show. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations are posted online and shared via hotline one hour prior to the show time. Please call 571-202-SHOW (7469) before leaving home for inclement weather updates.

The Summer Entertainment Series performances are presented in partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Foundation, and the invaluable support of individuals, businesses, corporations and volunteers who contribute to the success of these entertainment series.

The Summer Entertainment Series is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants, and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community’s needs for park land, facilities, and services. Visit the Fairfax County Park Foundation website for more information or call 703-324-8582.