Weekender Newsletter

Friday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 6

Fairfax Fiesta

Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Fairfax Fiesta! Join us at the Culmore Community Library for cultural performances and entertainment, an artisan market featuring handmade goods from local vendors, children’s activities, delicious cultural foods and more!

Weekend-Long Events

Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event

Friday-Sunday, Hours Vary

Adopt a new furry friend this weekend! Our Animal Shelter is offering fee-waived adoptions for all pets in partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Fees will be waived at both our Michael R. Frey Campus and Lorton Campus.

Workhouse Haunt: Twisted Tales of Terror

Friday-Sunday, Times Vary

Dare to visit the Workhouse Art Center's haunted trail? Twisted Tales of Terror promises a heart-pounding journey through the eerie remnants of the historic Workhouse prison.

Friday, Oct. 4 Events

Family Costume Exchange (2 - 5 p.m.) Kids are always outgrowing their clothes. Bring your child's lightly used and cleaned Halloween costumes to swap for a new-to-you costume at the Kings Park Library.

Coffee and a Classic: Citizen Kane (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Come watch the classic 1952 movie Citizen Kane and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee at the Richard Byrd Library.

Fall Family Crafternoon (noon - 1 p.m.)

Enjoy an interactive craft and creative time with your loved ones at the Reston Community Center. Supplies will be provided.

Spooky Family Read Aloud and Craft (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

Come listen to the children's book Bats at the Library be read aloud, and complete a bat craft at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library.

Campfire Fridays (7 - 8 p.m.)

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

Saturday, Oct. 5 Events

Parktober Fest (noon) Enjoy live music, delicious food and beverages at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. See the work of local artisans and vendors. Make some nature crafts with park naturalists.

Family Fishing (9:30 - 11 a.m.)

Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying the beauty of the lakefront at Lake Accotink Park. Gain a better understanding of not only how to fish, but also how we can better connect with the natural world through recreational activities. Rod and bait will be provided.

Four Club Fall Classic (10 a.m.)

Compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament at the Jefferson District Park and Golf Course. Players are only allowed a maximum of four clubs in their bag.

Animal Tea Party (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm at Frying Pan Park. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, help us decorate for the party and read a story. We will enjoy drinks and cookies and meet one of our animals. 

Fairfax Fiesta Marigold Take and Make (10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Come to the City of Fairfax Regional Library to get the materials to make marigolds at home. Visit the library's information desk to pick up a paper marigold flower craft making kit.

Spoke 'n Word: W&OD Trail Takeover (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Herndon Fortnightly Public Library is joining forces with Loudoun County Public Library and Arlington County Public Library to take over the W&OD Trail. Enjoy any section of the trail and you will find tents with library staff and community partners.

Halloween Costumes and Decorations Swap (2 - 3 p.m.)

Bring your clean, gently used Halloween costume and decorations to trade for something new-to-you at the Sherwood Regional Library.

Saturday Cinema – Coco (2 - 4 p.m.)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a showing of the film Coco at the Chantilly Regional Library.

Sunday, Oct. 6 Events

Garden Artists - Flower Pressing (10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Learn about the history and process of flower and leaf pressing, then create your own beautiful botanical creation to take home at Green Spring Gardens Park. Tour the gardens and collect materials to press for future classes to use.

Campfire Skills (10 - 11 a.m.)

Learn all about building a campfire at Burke Lake Park. Watch a demonstration and practice starting a fire without matches

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. After you explore the mill, visit the 19th century Miller's House exhibit and stop in the Colvin Run General Store to purchase grain ground at the mill. 

Indigenous Foodways (2 - 3 p.m.)

Join representatives from the Eastern Woodlands Revitalization as they discuss the foodways of the local indigenous communities, both historically and currently at the Pohick Regional Library. 

Paws and Think: Are You Ready for a Pet? (3 - 4 p.m.)

Have you been thinking about adopting a new furry friend? Learn what you need to know about taking care of a pet with an interactive presentation at the Sherwood Regional Library.

Upcoming Events

Goblin Golf Saturday, Oct. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 13, Times Vary Halloween arrives early at the Burke Lake Park mini-golf course. Enjoy a festive themed experience with ghosts, goblins and Halloween treats. Get your tickets before they sell out. Learn more.

Farm Harvest Festival and Carnival Friday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 20, Hours Vary Take a whirl on the exciting rides during this annual carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park. Watch the cider press in action, milk a cow, shell corn, peel apples and play old-fashion games. 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.

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