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Weekender Newsletter
Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16
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  Celebrate Juneteenth in Fairfax County
Saturday, June 15, Times Vary
Celebrate Juneteenth early this Saturday with events that honor resilience, unity and progress. Enjoy music, food, storytelling and learn about African American culture.
Fairfax County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. However, some facilities are open, and schedules vary. Learn more.
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Drop-in to the Kingstowne Library's to learn about this year's Summer Reading Adventure and enjoy self-directed crafts and activities. Participate in the Summer Reading Adventure to earn virtual badges and receive prizes when you reach your reading goal.
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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.
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Pride Button Making (4- 5 p.m.)
Express yourself with Pride button making at the Tysons-Pimmit Library. Join us as we create our own unique buttons that make us feel empowered with slogans, symbols and art.
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Pleasures of the Harp Concert with Eve Watters (11 a.m.- noon)
Come listen to harpist Eve Watters at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Watters has shared music with audiences for years in a multi-faceted performing career as a harpist, vocalist and storyteller.
Sully Pride Parade (11 a.m.- 1 p.m.)
Show your LGBTQ+ support at the Sully Pride Parade. Celebrate our diverse community as we march down Wall Street in solidarity. There will be resources, food and fun for all.
Magic: The Gathering Meet-Up at Herndon Library (3- 5 p.m.)
Join our volunteer game masters at the Herndon Fortnightly Library for a weekly summer Magic: The Gathering meet-up for ages 12-18. Players will use trading cards to compete in imaginary contests of magical prowess in this fantasy-themed game.
Teen Chopped Challenge Kickoff (4- 5 p.m.)
Learn how you can participate in the summer Teen Chopped Challenge in this virtual event from our library. Professional chef Becky Waldman of Becky's Pixie Kitchen will answer your cooking questions, and we'll explain the rules and guidelines of the challenge.
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Children's Summer Reading Festival (10 a.m.- 1 p.m.)
Celebrate the start of summer with us at our Children's Summer Reading Festival at the Woodrow Wilson Library. Families will enjoy games, crafts, face painting, a bounce house, petting zoo, caricature artist, food trucks and more.
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Last Day for Early Voting (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
Today is the last day to vote early for the Democratic and Republican Primary Election. Registered Fairfax County voters may vote early at any of our 16 polling sites. Voters must show one form of identification to vote.
Ferns of Hidden Oaks - Hike and Draw (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
Take a 30-minute stroll on shaded paths of the Hidden Oaks Nature Center and learn how to identify local ferns. Then, spend some time drawing ferns with watercolors or colored pencils.
Trans 101 - A TransGender Education Association Workshop (2- 3:30 p.m.)
Join us at the Pohick Regional Library for a discussion and introduction to transgenderism. This session will feature a time for questions and open dialogue. The panel will consist of representatives from the TransGender Education Association of Greater Washington, D.C.
Card Workshop (3:30- 5:30 p.m.)
Learn how to make three kinds of pocket greeting cards at the Martha Washington Library. All supplies will be provided.
Campfire Saturdays (8- 9:30 p.m.)
Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy at Burke Lake Park. Enjoy nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations and opportunities to learn about nature. End the evening with s'mores over the campfire.
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The 49th Annual Antique Car Show (10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.)
Celebrate Father's Day at the 49th Annual Sully Antique Car Show at the Sully Historic Site in Chantilly. Enjoy a spectacular day filled with live entertainment, a variety of food vendors, a craft market, a flea market and hundreds of stunning antique cars.
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Father's Day Mill in Motion (noon- 3 p.m.)
Bring dad out to see and hear 19th-century technology at work at the Colvin Run Mill. The mill will be grinding, conditions permitting. Dads will receive free admission.
Animal Dads (1- 1:45 p.m.)
Learn how penguins, wolves and beavers are as dads at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Meet live animals and make a craft for your favorite father or grandfather.
Jazz Quartet at the Library (3- 4 p.m.)
Come watch a jazz quartet led by pianist Alfred Yun perform live at the Centreville Regional Library. Yun draws inspirations from k-pop, traditional Korean music, hip hop, techno and more.
DMV Fam-Jam Allstars (4- 5 p.m.)
Have a family fun day and dance to the music as Uncle Devin, Ms. Niki and Groovy Nate perform on the porch of the historic house in Lewinsville Park in McLean.
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FathersMatter Cookout
Saturday, June 22, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Celebrate fathers with us at Burke Lake Park. Spend quality time with your family and enjoy nature hikes, a tot lot, Frisbee toss, crafts and giveaways. Enjoy a free cookout with hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted treats and beverages. Register by June 16. Learn more.
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Independence Day Celebration at Lake Fairfax
Saturday, June 29, noon- 9 p.m.
Join us for our annual Independence Day celebration at Lake Fairfax Park. Enjoy food trucks, live performances and the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole water park. Register in advance to save $5 on parking. Learn more.
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