Calendar

MARCH

March 9 – The History of Suffrage in Fairfax County, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8:15 p.m. Presentation by Alice Reagan, former NVCC history professor and co-author of Lorton Prisons. Adults and teens. Register if you’d like a reminder.

March 11 – Community meeting on FCDOT active transportation proposals, virtual, 12 p.m. Access the meeting here.

March 12 – Community meeting on FCDOT active transportation proposals, virtual, 7 p.m. Access the meeting here.

March 14 – Stuff the Bus, Annandale Giant, 7137 Columbia Pike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donate non-perishable food to be distributed by ACCA.

March 14 – Craft class: polymer clay, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Call 703-941-0202 to register.

March 14 – Plant Swap: Houseplants, Cuttings & Containers, Green Spring Gardens, 12 p.m. All ages. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 15 – Bird Walk with a Naturalist, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9 a.m. Ages 6 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Science, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 and 3-4 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 15 – Bingo Afternoon, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m. Literary-themed prizes. Adults. Registration required.

March 19 – George Mason Book Discussion Group: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. George Mason Regional Library, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

March 21 – Special Education Family Conference, RESCHEDULED to April 18.

March 21 – Huge rummage sale, Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Furniture, clothing, housewares, much more. Free. Presale on March 20, noon-3 p.m., $5 entrance fee.

March 21 – Dinosaur Egg Hunt, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45, 1, and 2:15. Ages 4 and up. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 21 – Nature Scavenger Hunt, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m.. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 21 – Foley Academy of Irish Dance Performance, George Mason Regional Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a performance by a talented group of young dancers. All ages.

March 22 – Dinosaur Egg Hunt, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10:30, 11:45, 1, 2:15, and 3:30. Ages 3-8 and up. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 22 – The Fairfax Choral Society presents “An Afternoon with Mozart,” Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, 4 p.m.

March 22 – Plant Swap, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m. Bring pest-free cuttings, seeds, seedlings, and transplants to share and swap.

March 23 – Craft class: wood carving, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Call 703-941-0202 to register.

March 23 – Meditation: The Gift of the Present, virtual, 7-8 p.m. Hosted by George Mason Regional Library.

March 24 – Braddock District Budget Town Hall, streamed on Channel 16, with Supervisor Sizemore Heizer, County Executive Bryan Hill, and newly elected School Board Member Tom Dannan.

March 25 – Oddball Cinema: “Mildred Pierce” (1945), George Mason Regional Library, 6:30-8 p.m.

March 27 – Brain Fitness Time, George Mason Regional Library, 2-3 p.m. Improve your brain health with fun exercises such as Sudoku, word puzzles, memorization games, and more. Adults.

March 27 – Snake and Turtle Feeding, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 3 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 28 – Garden Artists: Scentsensational Spring, Green Spring Gardens, 12 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $15. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

May 29 – Diagnosing the Past: History program at Green Spring Gardens, 1 p.m. Adults. $18. Learn about the pitfalls in attempting to diagnose historical patients. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 31 – Teen Job and Opportunity Fair, West Springfield High School, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity.

March 31 – Cancer Connections, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m. Meet cancer survivors and share stories. Register if you’d like a reminder.

APRIL

April 7 – Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, George Mason University, 6:30-8:30 p.m. More than over 200 colleges and universities represented.

April 9 – Financial Literacy Workshop, Mason Government Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about budgeting, saving, and financial planning. Free. Register here.

April 10 – Snake and Turtle Feeding, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

April 11 – Nature Scavenger Hunt, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

April 11-12 – Art Blooms at Mosaic District, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

April 11 – Eggsperiments, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

March 21 – Special Education Family Conference, Marshall High School, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

April 18 – Fairfax County History Conference, “Revolutionary Ideas: Fairfax County’s American Revolution,” Fairfax County Government Center, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by the Fairfax County History Commission. Sign up here to participate.

April 18 – Dink & Donate Pickleball Tournament to support Educate Fairfax, Down the Line pickleball center, 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Beginner clinic 12-1 p.m., social divisions 1-4 p.m., competitive divisions 4-7 p.m.

April 18 – Family Fun: Celebration of Pachamama, Green Spring Gardens, 12 p.m. Ages 7 and up. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

April 18 – Nature Walk with a Police Officer, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. All ages. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

April 18 – International Night: “Diamonds in the Rough,” Justice High School, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Rescheduled from Feb. 7.

April 19 – Soak in the Oaks, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 8 a.m. Ages 16 -adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

April 19 – Odeon Chamber Music Series: Dancing Heart Ensemble, featuring music from around the world, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m. Free ($25 donation appreciated).

April 23-26 – Book Sale, George Mason Regional Library, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A preview sale on April 22, 5-8 p.m., has a $20 admission fee. Hosted by George Mason Friends.

April 30 – Scam Jam, Fairfax County Government Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Hosted by AARP Virginia. Learn how to avoid being a victim of romance-based investment schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, and other scams.

MAY

May 1 – Garden Talk: Composting Made Simple, Green Spring Gardens, 1:30 p.m. Adults. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

May 2 – Forest Hollow 5K/ Paint the Pavement Color Run, Forest Hollow Swim Club, 4330 Old Columbia Pike, Annandale, 9 a.m. Sponsorships available.

May 9 – Amazing Pollinators, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11 a.m. Ages 6-10. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

May 9 – Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $20. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

May 16 – Techstravaganza 2026, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A free hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students hosted by the student organization Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology.

May 23 – Garden Exploration: Rooted in Nature, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m. Ages 5 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

May 31 – Garden Artists: Spring Wildflowers, Green Spring Gardens, 1 p.m.. Ages 5 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.