5 things to do in Leesburg, VA — Saturday, September 5, 2026

1. Family Storytime

   Community at Cascades Library — Meeting Room B, starting 10 a.m.

   Interactive stories and movement. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

   Details from the organizer

2. Truly Wicked Horror: Universal Monsters

   Community at Blend Coffee Bar, 43170 Southern Walk Plaza, #120, Ashburn — Blend Coffee Bar, 43170 Southern Walk Plaza, #120, Ashburn, starting 11 a.m.

   Discuss the classic Universal Monsters with other horror film enthusiasts.

   Details from the organizer

3. Baby Storytime

   Community at Ashburn Library — Meeting Room B + Meeting Room C, starting 11 a.m.

   Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories followed by playtime. For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.

   Details from the organizer

4. An (Unselected) Emma Lion Celebration

   Community at Purcellville Library — Robey Meeting Room, starting 1 p.m.

   Celebrate the phenomenon of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion series! Embellish a leather journal. Drink tea at the Reed & Rite. Decide once for all among Hawkes, Pierce and Islington.

   Details from the organizer

5. Novel Expressions Art Contest

   Community at All Locations.

   Take part in our 5th annual art contest. Submit a work of art inspired by a piece of literature. Prizes awarded.

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city