Friends of Reston

09/28/2026

We are one week away from the Friends of Reston 2026 Fall 5K! Join the fun on Sunday, October 4, 2026! 🎃

This community event helps raise funds for our scholarship and enrichment programs. All proceeds for this event support the Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of Reston Association.

New this year, we have added a Pumpkin Dash for our future runners. Intended for kids under 10, but all ages are welcome! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

To register and find additional event details click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Reston/FriendsOfRestonFall5K

We hope to see you there!

📸 Brian Kent Photography

08/07/2026

08/03/2026

Join us for a fun-filled day at Totally Trucks 2026! This Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., come to 12250 Sunset Hills Road, right by the YMCA. Bring the kids to explore amazing big trucks that keep Reston beautiful! 🚛🌟

🎉 Each child gets a FREE “Totally Trucks” construction helmet! Plus, enjoy horn-free trucks and possibly a fire truck display! 🚒

✨ Best part? It’s all FREE! No reservations needed! Come rain or shine! Totally Trucks is proudly sponsored by Friends of Reston!
📸: William O'Brien

02/18/2026

Our ❤️Evening With Friends❤️ was a great success! Thank you to the Friends of Reston Board, the organizing committee, the Reston Association, and the Reston community who all made this possible! Acting CEO of RA Peter Lusk, RA BoD President Travis Johnson, RA BoD At-Large Director Jalal Mapar, RA BoD At-Large Director John Farrell, Staunch Restonion and former RA BoD Director Cathy Baum, former Virginia House of Delegates member Ken Plum, and Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn were among the many leaders of our community who honored us with their attendance. Special thanks to Red's Table for hosting our event and providing outstanding food and service! Thanks to the generosity of our amazing guests, Friends of Reston will continue to support the RA with charitable activities. Mary Shedlock, thanks for the wonderful photos!

02/01/2026

Mark your calendars for an ❤️ Evening with Friends Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction ❤️ Tickets are available now! Link in bio and 👇🏻

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-with-friends-annual-gala

Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Reston Association, helps make our community brighter by funding camp scholarships for underserved youth, free monthly movies for senior citizens, and scholarships for high school students. We also bring families together through events like the Walker Nature House Spring Festival, Totally Trucks, and the magical Enchanted Forest at Winterfest. We’d love for you to join us for a fun and meaningful Evening with Friends on February 11, 2026!

📸 Credits: 1&2: 5K & Jazz Festival by Evan Weiner. 3: Totally Trucks by William O’Brien. Thank you to these awesome photographers for their work!

01/24/2026

Mark your calendars for an ❤️ Evening with Friends Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction ❤️ Tickets are available now! Link in bio and 👇🏻

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-with-friends-annual-gala

Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Reston Association, helps make our community brighter by funding camp scholarships for underserved youth, free monthly movies for senior citizens, and scholarships for high school students. We also bring families together through events like the Walker Nature House Spring Festival, Totally Trucks, and the magical Enchanted Forest at Winterfest. We’d love for you to join us for a fun and meaningful Evening with Friends on February 11, 2026!

📸 Credits: 1: Friends of Trees by Sean Bahrami. 2: Silent Auction by William O’Brien, 3: Senior Movie Day by Sean Bahrami. Thank you to these awesome photographers for their work!

01/19/2026

01/17/2026

Mark your calendars for an ❤️ Evening with Friends Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction ❤️ Tickets are available now! Link in bio and 👇🏻

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-with-friends-annual-gala

Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Reston Association, helps make our community brighter by funding camp scholarships for underserved youth, free monthly movies for senior citizens, and scholarships for high school students. We also bring families together through events like the Walker Nature House Spring Festival, Totally Trucks, and the magical Enchanted Forest at Winterfest. We’d love for you to join us for a fun and meaningful Evening with Friends on February 11, 2026!

📸 Credits: 1: Spring Festival by William O’Brien, 2: Tennis Camp by Sean Bahrami, 3: Totally Trucks by William O’Brien. Thank you to these awesome photographers for their work!

01/14/2026

Mark your calendars for an ❤️ Evening with Friends Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction ❤️ Tickets are available now! Link in bio and 👇🏻
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-with-friends-annual-gala

Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Reston Association, helps make our community brighter by funding camp scholarships for underserved youth, free monthly movies for senior citizens, and scholarships for high school students. We also bring families together through events like the Walker Nature House Spring Festival, Totally Trucks, and the magical Enchanted Forest at Winterfest. We’d love for you to join us for a fun and meaningful Evening with Friends on February 11, 2026!

📸 Credits: 1: Enchanted Forest by Sean Bahrami, 2: Fall 5k by Evan Weiner, 3: Bench Program by Sean Bahrami. Thank you to these awesome photographers!

01/13/2026

Mark your calendars for an ❤️ Evening with Friends Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction ❤️ Tickets are available now! Link in bio and 👇🏻
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/evening-with-friends-annual-gala