Calendar
APRIL
April 7 – Socrates Café, George Mason Regional Library. 2-3 p.m. Get a fresh taste of philosophy along with some good discussion and light refreshments. Registration suggested.
April 9 – Open Hire Event for Fairfax County jobs at School Age Child Care centers and Summer Camps, Heritage Center, Room 348-E, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 5-7 p.m. The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is offering hiring and retention bonuses up to $1,000.
April 9 – Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, EagleBank Arena at George Mason University, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
April 7 – Learn to Relax Through Meditation, virtual, 7- 8 p.m. Hosted by George Mason Regional Library. Registration required.
April 9 – Virtual community meeting on three proposed developments submitted for Comprehensive Plan amendments, in Bren Mar Park, Lincolnia, and Springfield, 7 p.m.
April 10 – Virtual community meeting on three proposed developments submitted for Comprehensive Plan amendments, in Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads, 7 p.m.
April 11 – Brain Gym, George Mason Regional Library. 2-3 p.m. Improve your brain health with fun exercises such as sudoku, word puzzles, and memorization games. Older adults.
April 12 and 19 (two sessions) – Drawing and Learning About Native Bees, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adults and teens 16+. $40. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 12 – Annandale Cleanup, 7213 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 12-2 p.m. Hosted by the Annandale Rotary Club and the Annandale-Mason Roundtable. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
April 12 – Eggsperiments, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 5-adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 13 – Birds Around Us, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-adult. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 14 – AI Unleashed, George Mason Regional Library. 7-8 p.m. Join speaker Jennifer Swann, director of information security at Bloomberg, for an in-depth discussion on artificial intelligence. Adults.
April 16 – Coffee with a Cop, Target in Seven Corners, 12 p.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
April 16 – Taste of Annandale Happy Hour, Cue Club Café, 7016 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the Annandale-Mason Roundtable.
April 19 – Family Fun: Mother Earth, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Ages 5 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
April 19 – Spring Plants for Small Gardens, Green Spring Gardens, 10:30 a.m. Adults. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
April 20 – Breakfast hosted by American Legion Post 1976, Daniels Ave., Annandale, 9 a.m.-noon.
April 21 – Virtual community meeting on three proposed developments submitted for Comprehensive Plan amendments, in Annandale and Lincolnia, 7 p.m.
April 21 – Virtual meeting on road paving and crosswalk improvements in the Springfield and Mason Districts, 7 p.m. Hosted by VDOT and FCDOT. Access the meeting here.
April 21 – Community Forum on Accessible Transportation, virtual, 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board to identify systemic gaps in services and barriers for people with disabilities. Register here.
April 23-17 – Book Sale, George Mason Regional Library, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
April 23 – Preview sale for the George Mason Regional Library Book Sale, 5-8 p.m. $20.
April 23 – Open Hire Event for Fairfax County jobs at School Age Child Care centers and Summer Camps, Heritage Center, Room 348-E, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 5-7 p.m. The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is offering hiring and retention bonuses up to $1,000 for summer jobs.
April 23 – Teen Advocates Gameshow, James Lee Community Center, 6-8 p.m. The Fairfax County Teen Advocates are hosting a game show event with prizes to raise awareness about teen dating violence. Teens and families are invited. Free.
April 23 – Community Conversation with FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, Mason Crest Elementary School, 3705 Crest Drive, Annandale, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 25 – Spellbinders: Tales of Tails, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7-7:45 p.m. Ages 4-adult. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 26 – Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K, Falls Church HS, 8:30 a.m. The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 8 a.m.
April 26 – Drug Take Back Day, drop off unused or expired medications at any Fairfax County police station, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 26 – Unified Response Day: Bridging First Responders and All Abilities, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, 10 a.m.-noon. An event for people with disabilities hosted by public safety agencies in collaboration with the Arc of Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Practice traffic stops, meet first responders, and learn about independent living and disaster preparedness.
April 27 – Odd Jobs of Yore, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. $42 includes a full British tea; $18 for the lecture only. For reservations, call 703-941-7987.
April 27 – Spring Engineering Challenge, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 3-4 p.m. Ages 6-10. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 27 – Amazing Pollinators, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 6-10. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 27 – Odeon Chamber Music Series: Last Stand Quartet, featuring violin, viola, and cello, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m. Free; donations of $25 or more appreciated.
April 29 – Luther Jackson High School and the Black Student Experience, George Mason Regional Library.7-8:15 p.m. Presented by the Luther Jackson High School Alumni Association. Registration required. Adults and teens.
April 30 – Scam Jam 2025, Ernst Community Cultural Center at Northern Virginia Community College’s Annandale campus, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by Virginia AARP. The event features tips on fraud prevention and protecting older adults from financial exploitation
April 30 – Diabetes Self-Management, George Mason Regional Library.1-3 p.m. The first session in a six-week workshop, presented by ElderLink. Registration required.
MAY
May 1 – Annandale Farmers Market opens, Mason District Park, 8 a.m.- noon.
May 3 – Canterbury Woods Market, Canterbury Woods Swim Club, 5191 Southampton Drive, Annandale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handicrafts and more.
May 3 – Spring Story Time: Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. All ages. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
May 4 – Comic book, sports cards, and Pokemon Show and Sale, Annandale Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 4 – Woodland Wildlife Egg Hunt, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Ages 3-adult. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 7 – Wakefield Farmers Market opens, Wakefield Park, 2-6 p.m.
May 8 – Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting on transportation projects recommended for funding, VDOT Northern Virginia District, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, 5 p.m.
May 10 and 17 (two sessions) – Drawing Nature in Colored Pencils, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adults and teens 16+. $46. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 10 – Family Fun: Tree Tracker, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Ages 5 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
May 10 – FCPS Summer Extravaganza, Woodson High School, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and get a jump on summer learning. Discover educational and enrichment activities. Moon bounce, student performances, face painting, music, food, storytime, marketplace with student-made goods.
May 10 – Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Adults. $35. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
May 10 – Seven Corners Block Party, Willston Multicultural Center, Seven Corners, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 10 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival, Mason District Park, noon-4 p.m.
May 10 – Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Ages 4-adult. $15. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 11 – Mother’s Day Tea, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. Art-themed bingo game. $48 includes a full British tea; $23 for the lecture only. For reservations, call 703-941-7987.
May 11 – Animal Moms & Babies, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 4-adult. $7. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 17 – Techstravaganza, an annual STEM activity fair for students of all ages, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 17 – Wood’s Good Vibrations, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4-5 p.m. Ages 12-adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 18 – Braddock Bark Dog Festival, Lake Accotink Park, McLaren Sargent Pavilion, 5650 Heming Ave., Springfield, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw.
May 18 – Spellbinders: Tales of Tails, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4:15-5 p.m. All ages. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 21 – Coffee with a Cop, Beanetics on Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
May 24 – Terrific Turtles, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 2-4. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 25 – I Like Coffee, I Like Tea, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. $42 includes a full British tea; $18 for the lecture only. For reservations, call 703-941-7987.
May 31 – Signs of Wildlife, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
JUNE
June 2 – VDOT public hearing on the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project, Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, 6:30 p.m.
June 7 – Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Adults. $35. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
June 7 – Rare Plants at Green Spring Gardens, 10:15 a.m. Adults. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
June 11 – Coffee with a Cop, Dunkin’ on Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
June 21 – Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sleepy Hollow Manor, Seven Corners, 8 a.m.-noon. Rain date: June 28.
