Weekender Newsletter

Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5

Farmers Markets Return

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Our farmers markets are in full swing for the 2024 season. Shop from a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally made goods and more at our weekend markets:

• McLean Farmers Market - Friday, 8 a.m.-noon
• Kingstowne Farmers Market- Friday, 3-7 p.m.
• Burke Farmers Market- Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
• Reston Farmers Market - Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
• Lorton Farmers Market - Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon

SNAP is accepted at the Reston and Lorton Farmers Markets.

Weekend-Long Events

KORUS Festival

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Immerse yourself in a cultural extravaganza featuring a talent show, music and dance performances, Korean and international foods, a job fair and more. The festival will be held in the K-Market parking lot in Annandale.

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with the Library

Friday and Saturday, Times Vary

Visit our libraries this weekend for multiple events celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month, including crafts and musical and dance performances.

Friday, May 3 Events

Children's Mental Health and Acceptance Event (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.

Big Spring Sale (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Shop Reston Regional Library's largest biannual sale. Shop from 35,000-40,000 items in over 20 categories. 

Coffee & a Classic: The Prisoner of Zenda (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and watch the 1952 film The Prisoner of Zenda at the Richard Byrd Library.

Admissions Q&A Session (11 a.m.-noon)

Get your college admission questions answered at the Oakton Library. Nancy Griesemer, a local author and co-author of Admission Matters, will share tips on how to prepare yourself or your teen for applying for college.

Saturday, May 4 Events

Spring Farm Day (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations at Frying Pan Farm Park. See cow and goat milking demos and participate in hands-on farm activities. Enjoy crafts, games and get an up-close introduction to the baby farm animals. A wagon ride is included with each paid admission.

Culmore Community Day (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Enjoy a family friendly day of fun, free refreshments, food and entertainment at the Woodrow Wilson Library. Activities include live music and folk dancing performances, a 
mobile medical clinic, live animal exhibits and more.

Jewish American Heritage Month Saturday Storytime (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at the Great Falls Library. Enjoy music, movement, storytelling and play in this program that promotes early literacy skills. 

The Sun - Our Neighborhood Star (11 a.m.-noon) 

Learn what causes the sun to shine, the sun's life cycle and how the sun compares to other stars at Turner Farm Park. A discussion is accompanied by an observing session of the sun with solar telescopes, weather permitting. 

Reston Water Safety Day (noon-2 p.m.)

Join us at the Reston Community Center for Water Safety Day. This family event will include an interactive water safety presentation, information booths, demonstrations and kid-friendly activities.

Family Skate and Dance Night: May the Fourth Be with You (6-9 p.m.)

Traverse the galaxy to the Franconia Rec Center for a Star Wars-themed Family Skate and Dance Night. Come dressed in the galaxy’s finest for a fun night out with family and friends. Skate or dance to music and enjoy themed decorations.

Twilight Boardwalk Stroll (7:15-9:15 p.m.)

Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience Huntley Meadows Park as it transitions from day into night. Watch and listen for nocturnal residents such as beavers and owls.

Fairfax Poet Laureate - Poetry Beneath the Stars (7:30-8:30 p.m.)

Gaze at the night sky, dig deep and contemplate the cosmos through poetic form at Turner Farm Park. Star-gazing poetry examples and writing prompts will be provided. This event will include a telescope viewing in the Roll Top Observatory, weather permitting.

Sunday, May 5 Events

Tour de Hunter Mill (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.

Hike with a Naturalist (8-9:30 a.m.)

Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails at Lake Accotink Park. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way.

Mill in Motion (noon-3 p.m.)

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.

Wetlands Awareness Day (noon-4 p.m.)

Discover the beauty and importance of wetlands at Huntley Meadows Park. Learn about plants and animals that live in the park on forested paths and an immersive boardwalk trail. 

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic (1-4 p.m.)

Got gardening questions? Visit us at the Pohick Regional Library Fairfax County Master Gardener Association is available at Pohick Regional Library this summer on Sunday afternoons.  

Upcoming Events

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival Saturday, May 11, noon-4 p.m. Join us for a celebratory day of Asian culture and heritage at Mason District Park in Annandale. Enjoy cultural performances, authentic food, lion and dragon dances, a parade and more. Learn more.

BrewWorks Sunday, May 18, noon-5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of craft beers and cider, delicious food, music, lawn games and an art battle at Workhouse Arts Center. During the event, all buildings will be open to browse our galleries, artist studios and the Lucy Burns Museum. Learn more.

Weather and Event Status

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

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