Weekender Newsletter

Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21

Celebrate at Earth Day Fairfax

Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us at the Sully Historic Site this Saturday for Earth Day Fairfax. Enjoy activities for the whole family, including games, live music and educational entertainment. Engage your senses with craft beer and local cuisine, visit with farm friends, participate in an obstacle course and more.

Weekend-Long Events

Animal Family Days 

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

See sheep, oxen and horses at Mount Vernon’s Animal Family Days. Learn about the jobs the animals had in the 18th century. Hear stories about the enslaved people who cared for the animals.

George Mason Friends Spring Book Sale

Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Shop from thousands of gently used books, CDs and DVDs at the George Mason Regional Library this weekend. All proceeds benefit library programming.

Friday, April 19 Events

Scam Jam (9 a.m.-noon) Join us at the Fairfax County Government Center to learn how to spot scams and protect yourself, your family and your savings. Hear a first-hand account of fraud, get tips from the FBI and learn how artificial intelligence is enabling scammers.

Older Adult Health and Wellness Expo (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Connect with local community partners focused on supporting physical, social and mental wellness at the Mott Community Center in Fairfax. The event will feature blood pressure checks, fitness classes, Zumba demonstrations and more.

Earth Day Making Plant-able Paper (4:30-5:30 p.m.)

Learn ways to reduce, recycle and reuse paper scraps at the Kings Park Library. Make paper with reused household items and add native seeds to make plant-able bookmarks.

Campfire Fridays (7:30-9:30 p.m.)

Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy at Lake Fairfax Park. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. End the evening with s'mores.

Family Fun Bingo (7-9:30 p.m.)

Join us for an evening of family fun at the McLean Community Center. Enjoy free popcorn, and winners will take their pick of prizes.

Saturday, April 20 Events

Family Skate and Dance Night – Glow Party (6-9 p.m.) Light up the night at Family Skate and Dance Night: Glow Party at the Franconia Rec Center. Come decked out in your best and brightest outfits for fun, family-friendly skating. Groove to the tunes as you walk, dance or take a spin across the gym floor.

Burke Farmers Market Opening Day (8 a.m.-noon)

The Burke Farmers Market is open for the 2024 season. Join us for opening day activities including live music, a scavenger hunt, prizes and delicious locally grown and prepared food.

Spring Community Parking Lot Sale (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Shop from over 70 vendors at the McLean Community Center parking lot sale. Residents selling household items are welcome, but they must register in advance. 

Fishing for Parent and Child (10-11:30 a.m.)

Parents and children will learn how to fish together in this introductory course at Lake Accotink Park. The class will teach basics including how to rig and use a fishing rod, safety, environmental awareness and fishing. A rod and bait will be provided.

Stuff the Bus – Clifton (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Bring non-perishable foods and help us fill our bus at the Union Mill Giant. This Stuff the Bus event supports Western Christian Fairfax Ministries.

Cultural Explorers: Passover (10:30-11 a.m.)

Join us for stories and songs celebrating Passover at the Reston Regional Library. This event is presented in partnership with the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia.

Garden Talk - Bee Friendly Gardening (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

Bees pollinate our native flora and are responsible for one-third of our daily diet. Join us at Green Spring Gardens Park to learn how to attract and nurture bees by growing a variety of plants that support them.

"Coppelia" Ballerina Visit (11 a.m.-noon)

Watch a magical storytelling of Coppelia with the Metropolitan School of the Arts Dancers at the Martha Washington Library. This enchanting adventure is filled with laughter, mischief and the magic of dance. Don't miss this opportunity to meet a ballerina, engage in crafts and coloring, and take photos with your favorite characters.

Holi at Mosaic (5-8 p.m.)

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors at Mosaic. Get ready for an evening filled with authentic Indian flavors, music, dancing, cocktails and festivities.

Sunday, April 21 Events

Mill in Motion (noon-3 p.m.) We're running the mill like it’s 1811. Come see one of the country's remaining examples of early American mass production at the Colvin Run Mill. Learn why Oliver Evans' plans for an automated mill received one of the first U.S. patents and revolutionized food production. After you explore the mill, visit the Miller's House exhibit and the General Store to purchase grain ground at the mill.

Birding for Beginners (8-11 a.m.)

Learn basic bird identification skills at Huntley Meadows Park. This program for beginners will start with a bird identification discussion.

Nature Kayaking (10 a.m.-noon)

Paddle with a naturalist at Burke Lake Park to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. All equipment provided.

Burke Historical Society Presents: Clara Barton (3-4:30 p.m.)

Hear about the life of Clara Barton at the Pohick Regional Library. She is widely renowned for her care of the wounded during the American Civil War and her founding of the American Red Cross.

Upcoming Events

Sensory Day Saturday, April 20, 1-4 p.m. Challenge your senses at the Old Firehouse. This unique and fun event will provide a sensory exploration through taste, smell, sound, sight and touch. This event is free and open to all. Learn more.

Poetry in the Parks - National Poetry Month Saturday, April 27, 1- 2:30 p.m. Celebrate “Poetry in the Parks" at the Green Spring Gardens. The event will feature the poetry of prominent writers in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region. Come out and enjoy some poetry for National Poetry Month. Learn more.

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