Weekender Newsletter

Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28

Earth Day Celebrations

Saturday, April 27, Times Vary

Continue to celebrate Earth Day this weekend with events throughout the county, including:

• City of Fairfax HisTree Day (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
• Eileen Garnett Civic Space Earth Day Celebration (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
• Mount Vernon District Environment Expo (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Find a full list of upcoming Earth Day events from Visit Fairfax.

Weekend-Long Events

Library Book Sales

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Shop from thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and audio books for children and adults at our Great Falls, Chantilly, Oakton and Centreville library branches this weekend. All proceeds benefit library programming.

Reston Community Players: The Prom

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Come watch The Prom at the Reston Community Center. This musical follows four eccentric Broadway stars as they head to small-town Indiana to give a student the prom she deserves.

Friday, April 26 Events

Murder in Vegas: Chris Bohjalian’s Thrillers (7:30-8:30 p.m.) Meet author Chris Bohjalian, author of The Princess of Las Vegas at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center. Bohjalian is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of two dozen books, and his work has been translated into over 35 languages. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.

Solar Switch Solar 101 Webinar (noon-1 p.m.)

Learn about the benefits of solar power in a virtual informative session. This webinar will cover the ins and outs of solar energy, federal tax incentives and solar solutions tailored for Virginia.

Earth Week: Still Life Drawing (2-4 p.m.)

Create an Earth Week-themed still life drawing at the Richard Byrd Library. Materials will be provided for the first 10 attendees. 

Tea with Shakespeare (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Enjoy a cup of tea and a discussion of Shakespeare's works at the Herndon Fortnightly Library.

Chess Club for Kids (4:30-5:30 p.m.)

Learn chess, play practice games and have fun at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. For kids ages 6 to 12.

Saturday, April 27 Events

Poetry in the Parks - National Poetry Month (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.

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

The Reston 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.

Experiences of an Outdoor Beekeeper: What to Do if Bees Get in Your Pants (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

A local bee keeper will share backyard beekeeping tips and everything you need to know about bees at the Thomas Jefferson Library. See demonstrations of a real hive without bees and beekeeping equipment.

Drug Take Back Day (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at drop-off locations throughout the county for Drug Take Back Day. Disposal is free, convenient, confidential and safe.

Intergenerational Upcycled Mobiles (10:30 a.m.-noon)

Come create beautiful and unique mobiles from upcycled items at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Book pages, magazines, maps and other items will be provided.

Animal Talk with Hidden Pond Nature Center (11 a.m.-noon)

From ponds and creeks to woodlands and meadows, discover all the wonderful living things that call Hidden Pond home in a presentation at the Richard Byrd Library. 

Sensory Day (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. 

Coloring Inside or Outside the Lines (2-4 p.m.)

Unwind, de-stress and re-center while you color at the Burke Centre Library. Come join us for a mindful afternoon of coloring pictures. All materials will be provided.

Community Plant Swap (2-4 p.m.)

Bring your cuttings, seeds, seedlings, transplants and plant and garden supplies for a community plant swap at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. 

Sunday, April 28 Events

New Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Open House (1-4 p.m.) Enjoy a hands-on exploration of the stewardship center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Learn about the use of reclaimed construction materials, sustainable energy and water sources. There will also be musical performance by Marsha from Marsha and the Positrons.

City Nature Challenge Walk (1-2 p.m.)

Experience local biodiversity and be a citizen scientist at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Join a park naturalist to learn how to use the iNaturalist app, explore the park trails, upload your observations and make identifications. 

Primitive Basics (1-2:30 p.m.)

Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dugout canoe and using a bow and arrow at Riverbend Park.

Painting With Thread (1-3:30 p.m.)

Learn how the art of embroidery has contributed to dress and furnishings at Green Spring Gardens. View an exhibit of 19th and 20th century embroidered clothing items and historical embroidery tools. 

Concert: U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet (3-4 p.m.)

Come watch and listen to the U.S. Navy Band's Brass Quintet perform a variety of music styles at the Sherwood Regional Library.

Upcoming Events

Children's Mental Health and Acceptance Event Friday, May 3, noon-3 p.m. Join us at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church for our Children's Mental Health and Acceptance Celebration. This event is dedicated to promoting children's mental health and fostering a culture of acceptance. Learn more.

Tour de Hunter Mill Sunday, May 5, 8 a.m.- noon Join your neighbors, family and friends on a scenic ride that will begin and end at the North County Governmental Center. Riders will have the option to choose from a short or long route. Learn more.

Weather and Event Status

Weather and other reasons may impact the events listed above. View the weather forecast.

Be sure to check the links for each event's status. You may also view department operating status information. 

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