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We have a special guest and theme for our weekly storytime. Celebrate spooky season with the Allen Violin Studio! Join us for a story with dramatic musical interpretation and hear violin students play seasonal pieces to set the tone. Space is limited to 25 children with up to two caregivers per child. Ask at the Inform…
Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with Halloween treats included. Our ghosts and goblins will be appearing all day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bring a date, a friend, or the whole family, this mini-golf experience is fun for everyone! Buy your tickets today bef…
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet, accessing your photos, installing apps and using your phone or other devices. Please bring the device you're struggling with and…
Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).
Take a blast to Cherry Hill Farm's past at the annual Farm Day. Learn about the farmhouse and barn history, visit farm animals, and enjoy farm-style fun! Live music and entertainment takes place throughout the day along with historic trades including beekeeping, basket weaving, and blacksmith demonstrations. Enjoy acti…
Families. Each fall we gather to celebrate our nation’s heritage with a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your hand at some old-time games and crafts, make a corn husk doll, churn butter, dip candles and work the cider press! All family members who attend must register.
Join the City of Fairfax, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 to celebrate the redevelopment of Northfax West and the new connected street grid outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.Location: Farr Avenue, between BrightView Northfax and Saf…
Join us every Thursday in September at Old Town Square for free Dance Workshops led by local artists and studios. Each evening begins with a guided workshop at 6:30 p.m., followed by an hour of open dancing at 7:30 p.m.—perfect for all ages and skill levels.
4th Fridays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. from May - October. Live entertainment, beer garden, food vendors and more!
Come to the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, built in 1807, to learn about life in Fairfax City over the last 200 years through the stories of the many families who lived there. Located on 10386 Main St. in Fairfax City, the tour will last 45-60 minutes and take visitors through all rooms on the first level of the house.…
Come thirsty, explore the endless lineup of brews, and get ready to be swept away at Snallygaster beer festival on October 10, 2026.
