April Fools’ Day
Saturday, April 1 | all day
Fountain Square | 11900 Market Street | Reston Town Center
Head to Fountain Square for Reston Town Center’s happy April Fools’ Day prank!
Walk MS 2017
Sunday, April 2 | 7 am | Pavilion and Streets
Reston Town Center | 11900 Market Street | Reston, VA
Starting and finishing at Reston Town Center, this 5K walk follows scenic trails for an energizing experience to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 7 am check-in, 9 am walk start.
Pet Supplies Drive
Monday, April 17 – Friday, May 5 | collection bins in building lobbies
11911 Freedom Drive & 11921 Freedom Drive | Reston Town Center
Reston Town Center has teamed up with the non-profit GoodDogz.org to collect supplies for organizations treating pets in need. Items such as dog beds, blankets, toys, grooming products, leashes, and crates can be donated in building lobby collection bins.
R4 Collection Day – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Reston!
Thursday, April 20 | 1 – 4 pm
Reston Town Center Pavilion | 11900 Market Street | Reston Town Center
Bring computers, components, electronics, cell phones, paper for shredding, compact fluorescent bulbs, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Participating organizations include Secured Shred, Turtle Wings, and more. Drive or walk to the drop-off point in front of the Pavilion. See more information at restontowncenter.com.
Reston Little League Opening Day Parade
Saturday, April 22 | 9:30 am
Reston Town Square Park | 11990 Market Street | Reston Town Center
A sea of colorful shirts and team hats will parade through Reston Town Center in honor of the opening of Little League baseball season.
Family Day – Earth Day Celebration at GRACE
Saturday, April 22 | 11 am – 3 pm
Greater Reston Arts Center | 12001 Market Street, #103 | Reston Town Center
Experience the Radcliffe Bailey exhibition and participate in family-friendly art activities. Free.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Radcliffe Bailey: The Great Dismal Swamp – Opening Reception at GRACE
Saturday, April 22 | 6 – 8 pm
Greater Reston Arts Center | 12001 Market Street, #103 | Reston Town Center
See the art of Radcliffe Bailey, a nationally-recognized painter, sculptor, and mixed-media artist who layers imagery, culturally resonant materials, and text to explore themes of ancestry, race, and memory. Free, on exhibit through August 18, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
INOVA Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 25 | 12 – 7:30 pm | beside Pavilion
Reston Town Center Pavilion | 11900 Market Street | Reston Town Center
Schedule appointments at 1.866.256.6372 or inova.org/donateblood. On-site registration.
Meet Me at the Movies – Senior Movie Day at Bow Tie Cinemas
Wednesday, April 26 | 10 am (Doors open at 9:15)
Bow Tie Cinemas | 11940 Market Street | Reston Town Center
Reston Association presents “Deep Water Horizon.” Refreshments and door prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+. Information: Ashleigh@reston.org | 703.435.6530 | reston.org
Plein Air Drawing Workshop at GRACE
Saturday, April 29 | 9:30 – 11 am
Greater Reston Arts Center | 12001 Market Street, #103 | Reston Town Center
Workshop participants will explore the use of pastel, ink, and charcoal outside. Beginners and experienced artists will be challenged and inspired to create artwork which focuses on unique perspective and intriguing use of space. $35 Reston residents, $50 non-residents. Register at restoncommunitycenter.com/register-for-classes-activities (click on Visual Arts).
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Mercury Fountain Celebration
Saturday, April 29 | 1 pm
Fountain Square | 11900 Market Street | Reston Town Center
Join the community in Fountain Square to turn on the Mercury Fountain for the 2017 season. Refreshments, family fun, and a brief dedication honoring Relay for Life of Reston.
Mighty Mile Kids’ Race presented by Potomac River Running
Sunday, April 30 | 8 am
Potomac River Running | 11911 Democracy Drive | Reston Town Center
A fun-filled 1-mile race just for kids, specifically designed for ages 6-14. Enjoy 3 opportunities to challenge yourself to finish a mile, beat your time, or race your friends. Bring your classmates, your siblings, your sports team, and have fun!
703.689.0999 | Register at prraces.com/mightymile
“A Bird in the Hand”
Through spring 2017
Reston Town Square Park | 11990 Market Street | Reston Town Center
See and explore Patrick Dougherty’s monumental public art sculpture made from tree saplings. Presented by GRACE in collaboration with IPAR.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
South Lakes High School Art Installation
Ongoing | Corner of Presidents Street and Freedom Drive
11811 Freedom Drive | Reston Town Center
South Lakes High School Art Department has teamed up with Reston Town Center to present a collection of art work from students from the greater Reston area. View the window gallery at the corner of Freedom Drive and Presidents Street.
