Things to do in Fairfax, VA

7 PM·Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Modest Mussorgsky (orch. Maurice Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition Maurice Ravel: Boléro Presales begin August 21 for applicable groups (*see below) and tickets go on sale to the general public for fall NSO performances at the Center for the Arts on Aug…

Fire Station #3, 3rd Floor., 4081 University Drive, 22030 · Fairfax

Take a free public safety class offered by the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department with the Fairfax City Fire Department. Topics include hands-only CPR/AED, stop the bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher and smoke alarm use, and more. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today.Note: The CPR portion of this training is…

Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, 22030 · Fairfax

Fiesta Fairfax is a community celebration observed during Hispanic Heritage Month and includes cultural performances, music, food vendors, and educational exhibits highlighting the contributions and experiences of the Hispanic, Latino and Latinx community.

11 AM – 5 PM·Burke Lake Park Location, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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…

8 PM·EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax

EagleBank Arena now has a CLEAR BAG POLICY: Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obstructed inside pockets. Bag must not exceed 12"x12"x6". A clutch style bag/purse (non-clear) is also allowed and must not exceed 5"x7". Full details at EagleBankArena.com. Everyone age 2 and older must have a ticket. Prices…

8:30 PM·Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

This performance will be ASL interpreted. Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra headline the 21st annual ARTS by George! in a wickedly entertaining performance you won’t want to miss. ARTS by George! is “an evening like no other,” supporting George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVP…

10 AM – 11:30 AM·Burke Lake Park Location, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

(9-Adult) With every season there are different blooms, leaves, roots, seeds and mushrooms that you can identify and eat. Learn how to eat from the forest safely and ethically as you join a Naturalist on a walk by the Lake. Please be aware that foraging is prohibited in Fairfax County parks. This class will focus on ho…

11 AM – 5 PM·Burke Lake Park Location, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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…

2 PM – 4 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with the Friends of the Virginia Room! Following a brief Business Meeting, there will be a featured program speaker and refreshments. Local author Becky Royer will talk about her debut historical fiction novel Chasing Freedom: A Historical Fiction Novel Set in Matildaville, Virginia, Along…

2:30 PM – 4 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Conference Room 103

Join us for a friendly conversation focusing on an individual philosopher and discussion of that philosopher's point of view. Question and reflect with others to arrive at beliefs that are attained through your own reasoning. No preparation is necessary. For adults. We will continue the discussion on Plato.

7 PM – 8:30 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Conference Room 103

Practice speaking English in a fun and casual group setting with a volunteer instructor. For adults.

7:30 PM·Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Some stories never stop demanding to be told. Tonight, two ensembles take up that challenge from opposite ends of the wind band tradition — one rooted in folk memory and lyric line, the other tracing a path from Bach's architecture to Bernstein's streets — and meet in the middle at something electric. The Mason Symphon…

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Mosaic District · Fairfax

6:30 PM – 8 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A

Novice or pro, join others who love to knit. Other fiber artists (crochet, cross stitch, etc.) are welcome! Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Adults.

7 PM – 9 PM·Mosaic District · Fairfax

Bring your friends for a night of big prizes, fun trivia and lots of drinks!

Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 · Fairfax

On behalf of the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board, we invite you and your family and friends to our Volunteer Appreciation event. Please join us from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Historic Blenheim. The Inside Scoop ice cream truck will be serving gourmet ice cream, including banana splits. It's going…

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

Learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer naloxone through the Commonwealth of Virginia's REVIVE! training. Attendees will receive a free box of naloxone at the completion of the course. The program, aimed at reducing stigma around this topic, is presented in partnership with the Chris Atwood Foundation.