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Buzz & Beats
Buzzing events: 55 outdoor shows, pollinator love, freedom celebrations, and the shortcut to breeze through Dulles security.
Graham Tracey
June 18, 2025
BUZZ & BEATSSummer in Reston doesn’t just hum—it roars. Between 55+ free concerts lighting up every plaza, a festival that worships bees as local heroes, and a pop-up that shaves minutes off your next Dulles dash, this week feels like peak patio-weather magic. Add a powerful Juneteenth celebration and a kid-friendly pollinator hunt, and you’ve got a calendar worth screenshotting. Let’s dive in.
|  What it feels like at one of Reston’s dozens of free concerts! |
Feature Story
SET YOUR SUMMER TO MUSIC
Summer in Reston-Herndon hits different—because we get 55+ free concerts in just four months! From Motown on Lake Anne to epic ’80s nights at Herndon’s Friday Night Live, there’s a stage lit almost every evening. I broke down every lineup, date, and insider tip in this week’s blog—plus a quick video reel of my favorite venues. Tap below to plan your musical summer!
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EXCLUSIVE RESTON & HERNDON HOMES
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Around Town
FROM PATIO POTS TO GARDEN PLOTS
Ever tried coaxing tomatoes out of a Solo cup? Reston has a better option. We toured all five Reston Association Garden Plot sites—over 270 beds where locals grow everything from Cherokee Purple tomatoes to towering sunflowers. In our new video and full guide you will learn where the plots are, what they cost, and how to jump the wait-list before spring. Plot curious? Your starter spade is one click away.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, or simply stay connected, we offer multiple ways to get involved with Greater Reston Living. Discover how we can support you in achieving your goals while fostering the spirit of our local community.
 🏡 Personalized Home Buying & Selling |  💬 Ask a Community Question |  📊 Know Your Home’s Worth |
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
It’s a week for music lovers, nature nerds, and freedom celebrators. Reston is alive with sound—from swing and surf rock to soulful jazz—at nearly every plaza and park. Meanwhile, the Pretty Pollinators event at Walker Nature Center offers a kid-friendly way to celebrate National Pollinator Week, and the Juneteenth Celebration in Chantilly brings powerful storytelling and community spirit to the spotlight. And if summer travel is on your radar, don’t miss the TSA PreCheck pop-up at Reston Town Center—because nothing says local efficiency like getting through Dulles security in under five minutes.
SUMMER CONCERTS
Thursday, June 19
Take a Break Concerts | Halley Rise | 7 pm
King Teddy (Swing, Jump Blues & Rockabilly)
Friday, June 20
Friday Night Live | Herndon Town Green | 6 pm
Marshall Keys Group (Soulful Sax‑Driven Jazz)
Jazz Happy Hour with Darden & Friends | Reston Town Square Park | 5:30 pm
Marshall Keys Group (Soulful Sax-Driven Jazz)
Summerbration at Reston Station | Reston Station | 7 pm
Still Surfin’ (Beach Boys Tribute Band)
Saturday, June 21
Reston Concerts on the Town | Reston Town Center Pavilion | 7:30 pm
Herr Metal (’80s Hair Metal Tribute)
Sunday, June 22
Sunday Art in the Park Concerts | Reston Town Square Park | 7 pm
ClarVoice Trio (Clarinet, Voice & Piano Chamber Works)
Wednesday, June 25
Sunset Concerts | Lake Anne Plaza | 7 pm
Bad Influence (Award‑Winning Blues & Roots)
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you judge summer nights by which plaza has the best live-music.”
