Weekender Newsletter

Thursday, June 19 - Sunday, June 22

Celebrating Juneteenth in Fairfax County

Celebrate this weekend with diverse events and programs honoring resilience, unity and progress, while reflecting on the end of slavery in the United States.

Thursday, June 19:

• Juneteenth Celebration at Sully Historic Site (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Saturday, June 21:

• Remembering Metilda - Growing Up Enslaved at Colvin Run Mill (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Celebrate Juneteenth: Family Skate and Dance Night at Franconia Rec Center (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Exploring our Historic Meeting House and Grounds at Frying Pan Farm Park (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Weekend-Long Events

Farmers Markets

Thursday - Sunday, Hours Vary

Shop for a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally made goods and more at our farmers markets this weekend. All markets accept food scraps for composting. SNAP is accepted at select markets.

Summer Entertainment Series

Friday and Saturday, Times Vary

Watch and listen to a variety of performances this weekend throughout the county as part of our Summer Entertainment Series. Bring a picnic dinner, chairs or blanket and enjoy the music.

Friday, June 20 Events

The Buzz on Bees (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Buzz through the ins and outs of a bee colony at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly. Learn about the park's history of bees, see how colonies thrive and watch as we open bee boxes. End the fun evening with a sweet taste of honey.

Solstice Stories and Crafts (10:30 - 11:15 a.m.)

Read stories about the seasons and summertime at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. We'll sing songs and do a sunny preschool craft. This program is for children ages 3-7.

Musical Bingo – Broadway (1:30 - 2:30 p.m.)

Join us for a bingo event featuring show tunes, fun and prizes at the Richard Byrd Library in Springfield. We will take a journey through Broadway hits and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQIA musicians and writers.

Chair Yoga for Adults (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

Find stability, alignment and integrity through stretches and safe movement in this full-body practice at the Great Falls Library. This session is taught by a certified yoga instructor.

Saturday, June 21 Events

Campfire Saturdays (8 - 9:30 p.m.) Join us for an evening campfire on the longest day of the year at Burke Lake Park. Enjoy walks, interactive activities, animal presentations or other opportunities to learn about nature. End the evening with s'mores. Registration is $12.

Children’s Concert on the Green (10 - 10:45 a.m.)

Bring the family to a free rooftop concert by Rocknoceros at the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage. Enjoy the music and explore the potential for this new green space.

Simple Machines - Work and Play (10 - 11 a.m.)

Come experiment with wheels and axels, levers, inclined planes, pulleys, wedges and screws for a morning of fun work at the Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Registration is $8. 

Police Officer Storytime (10 - 11:15 a.m.)

Meet deputies from our Sherriff's Office at the City of Fairfax Regional Library for a storytime. They'll read stories and talk to us about their work in the community. Make a police officer puppet to take home. 

Luna the Mermaid (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Come and be enchanted by stories of the sea at the Culmore Library in Falls Church. Meet Luna the Mermaid and be mesmerized by her interesting tales. After storytime, make a nautical craft. 

Decluttering 101: What is the KonMari Method for Decluttering and Downsizing? (2 - 3 p.m.)

Learn the art of decluttering and organizing from a certified professional organizer and KonMari Coach at the Centreville Regional Library. Gain practical tips to eliminate fall hazards, make daily life easier and bring more joy into your living space.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo for Adults and Teens (2 - 3 p.m.)

Learn about musical instruments in a fun and engaging experience at the Culmore Library in Falls Church. See, touch and try various musical instruments at our instrument petting zoo.

Craftivism (2 - 4 p.m.)

Explore the history of how handmade crafts can amplify activist efforts at the Pohick Regional Library in Burke. Design a project to express yourself about a current issue that moves you.

Matinee Movie: 'Jaws' (2 - 4:15 p.m.)

The movie classic "Jaws" is turns 50 this year. Come watch the movie, test your shark knowledge and have fun with shark-related activities at the John Marshall Library in Alexandria. 
 
Flower Crown Fun (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

Craft your own flower crown and dance the afternoon away at Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in style.

Sunday, June 22 Events

Ice Cream and Games at the Mill (12:30 and 2 p.m.) Enjoy a summer afternoon like they did in the 1800s at the Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Churn and eat ice cream, play with historic games and toys, and make a toy to take home. Registration is $10.

Model Train Exhibition (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Enjoy the magic of a running model train display and layout at the Chantilly Regional Library.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker (1 p.m.)

Explore the many ways people have found their mates throughout history, from ancient matchmakers to marriage markets to the origins of dating in this program at Green Springs Garden Park in Alexandria.

No-Sew Pride Fashion with NoVA Prism Center (2 - 3:30 p.m.)

Turn a t-shirt into fabulous Pride-ready fashion—no sewing required! Learn customization techniques and design your own apparel at the Centreville Regional Library. Please bring your own t-shirt. 

Burke Historical Society Presents: What’s in a Name? Bethia Fairfax and Sarah Ambrose, Free Women of Color in 19th Century Fairfax County (3 - 4:30 p.m.)

Join us at the Pohick Regional Library in Burke to hear an account of two free women of color who lived in a slave society and strategically used naming as a form of resistance, placemaking and collective world-building.

Art Supply Swap (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

Are your drawers full of art supplies gathering dust? Brush them off and come to our Art Supply Swap at the George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Browse, make an exchange and connect with like-minded artists.

Upcoming Events

Lake Fairfax Fireworks Saturday, June 28, noon - 10 p.m. Join us for the annual Lake Fairfax fireworks show. Be sure to arrive early so you can park and find a spot. Food trucks will be onsite throughout the day and all picnic areas will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are $20 per vehicle online. Learn more.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Saturday, June 28, 6:30 - 10 p.m. Join the McLean Community Center at Langley High School for a fireworks celebration. Enjoy music, a variety of food trucks and a fireworks show. Onsite parking is free. A shuttle service will be available from St. Luke School and Church, Churchill Elementary and the McLean Community Center. 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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