Weekender Newsletter

Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12

Park 'n' Bark

Saturday, May 11, 1- 4 p.m.

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Park ‘n' Bark!

Come to the Walney Visitor Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for family and four-legged fun. Enjoy food, live music, dog-themed vendors and adoptable dogs.

Weekend-Long Events

Farmers Markets

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Shop from a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally made goods and more at our weekend markets. SNAP is accepted at the Reston and Lorton Farmers Markets.

Plant Clinics

Saturday and Sunday, Times Vary

Calling all home gardeners! Drop-in for horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice from master gardeners at the City of Fairfax Regional Library and Pohick Regional Library this weekend.

Friday, May 10 Events

Bees of the World (2-3 p.m.) Bees are important to all living things on Earth. Join a certified master beekeeper and learn about the 20,000 bee species that buzz throughout the world at the Oakton Library. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.

Virtual Narcan Training (10-11 a.m.)

Attend a free virtual training that provides the knowledge and confidence you need to potentially save a life during an opioid overdose emergency. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan nasal spray.

Vietnamese Conversation Group (4-5 p.m.) 

Join us at the Chantilly Regional Library for a program for beginner and experienced Vietnamese speakers to learn and practice speaking Vietnamese. 

Stargazing at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (8:30-10:30 p.m.)

Stargaze at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Museum staff and members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club will help you to observe planets, stars and the moon through telescopes. 

Saturday, May 11 Events

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

Pedals with Petals Family Bike Ride (8-11 a.m.)

Join us as we ride into spring at Tysons' second annual Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride. This year’s event will feature an advanced ride and a family loop. Riders should meet at the parking lot of The Concourse. 

Foster Care Coffee Chat – Virtual Interest Meeting (9:30-10:30 a.m.)

Grab your morning cup of coffee and join us for a virtual foster care coffee chat. Get your fostering questions answered and learn more about our Foster Care program. 

Adapted Park Explorers (10-11 a.m.) 

Explore different features of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park with hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. A different topic is covered each month.

Spring Garden Tour (10-11 a.m.) and More Native Plants Saturday (10:30-noon)

Enjoy a guided tour of Green Spring Gardens' beautiful demonstration gardens. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and garden bed designs. Take their ideas home to try in your own landscape. Also at Green Springs Gardens, join us to tour the Virginia Native Plant Garden, the Wildlife Garden and the rain garden/bioretention area in the Entrance Garden.

NCS Open Hire Event - South County (10 a.m.-noon) 

Neighborhood and Community Services is holding an open hire event at the Gerry Hyland Government Center. Apply and interview on the spot for different positions, including recreation leaders and day care teachers.

Gardening with Pollinators (10:30-11:30 a.m.)

Learn about pollination and how to attract pollinators to your garden at the Thomas Jefferson Library. There will be a seed giveaway while supplies last.

Green Spring Master Gardener Interactive Mini Garden Fair (1:30-2:30 p.m.)

Join master gardeners at the Patrick Henry Library and explore four gardening stations that will include exhibit materials, posters, examples and handouts: Transitioning to Native Plants, Dealing with Deer, What to Do About Invasive Plants and General Information.

Sunday, May 12 Events

Mother’s Day Tea (1-3:30 p.m.)   Hats off to mom! Celebrate the day by crafting your own British-inspired fascinator headpiece at Green Spring Gardens. Learn about the evolution of this fun, fashionable accessory and its current use as you create your own fascinator to wear to afternoon tea.

Sunday Afternoon Craft Time (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Bring your imagination and have some fun creating art with a mix of materials at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.

Jigsaw Puzzle and Game Swap (3:15-3:45 p.m.)

Tired of the same old games and puzzles? Swap out your gently-used jigsaw puzzles and board, card and party games with other enthusiasts at the Chantilly Regional Library.

Upcoming Events

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.

McLean Day Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Come to McLean’s biggest annual festival at Lewinsville Park. Enjoy music, gourmet food trucks, games, exhibitors, sponsors, giveaways, balloon animals, a petting zoo, amusements, carnival rides and much more. 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. 

Looking for more events? Find additional activities on our Events Calendar and on Visit Fairfax's Weekend Calendar. 

To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.