Calendar
APRIL
April 23-27 – Book Sale, George Mason Regional Library, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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 – Autism Resource Awareness Open House, “Beyond the Label,” FCPS Family Resource Center, Dr. Larry Bussey Family and Community Library, 2334 Gallows Road, Room 105, 12-2 p.m.
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.
April 30 – Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students with Disabilities, Woodson High School cafeteria, 6-7:30 p.m. Hosted by FCPS Career and Transition Services. Register here.
MAY
May 1 – Annandale Farmers Market opens, Mason District Park, 8 a.m.- noon.
May 1-3 – “Little Shop of Horrors,” Annandale High School, 7 p.m. on May 1, 2, and 3, 2 p.m. on May 3. Get tickets here.
May 2 – Spring Jubilee: A full day sports: Annandale High School vs. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, at Annandale High School and Ossian Hall Park. 2 p.m. – junior varisty boys soccer, track meet, and tennis; 2:20 p.m. – JV girls soccer; 3 p.m. – JV baseball, JV softball; 3:30 p.m. – JV girls lacrosse; 5:15 p.m. – JV boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse; 5:30 p.m. –boys soccer; 6 p.m. –softball; 6:30 p.m. –baseball; 6:45 p.m. – boys lacrosse. $5 for students, $7 for adults.
May 2, 3, 4 and 11 – “The Addams Family,” Falls Church High School, 7 p.m. on May 2 and 3; 3 p.m. on May 4 and 11.
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 3 – Chair Yoga for Adults, George Mason Regional Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required.
May 3 – Job Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors, George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, 12-3 p.m. Hosted by Rep. Don Beyer, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County, and Fairfax County.
May 3 – Opening Reception for the Late Spring Show at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 1-3 p.m.
May 3 – Finding Your Voice Through Your Characters: An Afternoon with Author Hena Khan, Culmore Community Library, 2-3 p.m.
May 3 – Console Gaming, George Mason Regional Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-18.
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 4 – Memory Depot Orientation, George Mason Regional Library, 3-3:45 p.m. The Memory Depot is a do-it-yourself place to digitize a variety of materials. Adults.
May 5 – 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.
May 5 – Job Fair open to all immigrants and refugees, hosted by the English Empower Center, James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, 4-7 p.m.
May 5 – Meditation in Current Times, virtual, 7-8 p.m. hosted by George Mason Regional Library. Led by Bruce Faithwick. Registration required. Adults.
May 6 – Residential Energy Efficiency: Energy Codes and What You Can Do to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Home, Herrity Building, Conference Rooms 106/107, 12055 Government Center Parkway, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
May 6 – George Mason Knitting and Crochet Group, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Bring your current project and learn, share, and create community. All skill levels welcome. Adults.
May 7 – Wakefield Farmers Market opens, Wakefield Park, 2-6 p.m.
May 7 – Taste of Annandale Planning Meeting, Mason Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 6-7 p.m. Community members are invited to learn about the next Taste of Annandale on Sept. 20 and sign up to help with logistics. The meeting can also be accessed on Zoom, Meeting ID: 760 563 1969, passcode: toa2025.
May 7 – Oddball Cinema, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8:30 p.m. “Explorers” (1985) starring Ethan Hawke, Jason Presson, and River Phoenix. Adults.
May 8 – Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting on transportation projects recommended for funding, VDOT Northern Virginia District, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, 5 p.m.
May 9 – Northern Virginia Regional Job Fair, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 9 – Spring Fling fundraiser, hosted by the Springfield-Annandale Branch of the AAUW, Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guest speaker: Juliana Valencia, News 4 and Telemundo 44 reporter. RSVP by April 26: [email protected].
May 9 – Brain Gym, George Mason Regional Library, 2-3 p.m. Improve your brain health with fun exercises such as sudoku, word puzzles, memorization games. Adults.
May 9 – Free Headshot Day, George Mason Regional Library, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. In need of a professional headshot for LinkedIn, social media, and email? Professional photographer Alex Bogachev from Alex Headshots Studio can help. Adults.
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 – Community Market & Yard Sale, Annandale High School, front parking lot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by the PTSA. Vendor spaces are available for $20, or $10 for FCPS students. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot.
May 10 – FCPS Summer Extravaganza, Woodson High School, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fire truck, moon bounce, music, story time, student performances, and other activities. Register here.
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 & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival, Mason District Park, 12-4 p.m. Cultural performances and food, parade, lion and dragon dances, art contest, crafts, games, prizes, community exhibitions. Free.
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 12 – Create a Spending and Savings Plan, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m. Learn how to set attainable financial goals and the strategies to achieve them. Presented by the Financial Empowerment Center at South County.
May 13 – Deck Boot Camp: Overview of Code Requirements and the Permitting Process, Herrity Building, Conference Rooms 106/107, 12055 Government Center Parkway, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
May 13 – Braddock District Council’s Aging in Place program presents “People Said It Couldn’t Be Done: Bob and Kathy’s Excellent Adventure to all the National Parkers in the Lower 48 States in an Electric Vehicle,” King’s Park Library, 2 p.m.
May 15 – Bike to Work Day.
May 15 – Teen Painting, George Mason Regional Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Have an afternoon of stress-free painting. All skill levels welcome. Register required. Ages 12-18.
May 16 – Red Cross Blood Drive, George Mason Regional Library, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up here.
May 17 – Saville Cancer Screening and Health Fair, 8081 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Moon bounce and other kids’ activities, healthy cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibits, giveaways, food trucks. Hosted by the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. Free.
May 17 – New Gardener Orientation and Planting Party, hosted by Hands On Harvests, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale. At 9:30 a.m., learn about the garden and how you can help grow food for the community. At 10 a.m.-noon, plant tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-weather crops. No experience needed; tools and gloves provided. RSVP: [email protected].
May 17-18 – Korus Festival, K-Market parking lot, Annandale.
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 – Sopranessence Spring Benefit Concert – “Home, Hope & Harmony” – in support of Homestretch, United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 3 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 – Plant Swap, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m. Bring your cuttings, seeds, seedlings, and transplants.
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 19 – The Railroad in Annandale, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m. Presented by Michael McDonnell, former manager of Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Register if you’d like a reminder.
May 20 – Spring Social hosted by Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 5-7 p.m.
May 20 – Building Permits 101: Overview of What Projects Require a Permit, How to Apply, and Tips for Hiring a Licensed Contractor, Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
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 24 – Asian Heritage Festival, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1-4 p.m.
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 28 – Building Permits 101: Overview of What Projects Require a Permit, How to Apply, and Tips for Hiring a Licensed Contractor, Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
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 1 – Odeon Music Series: Trio Reconteur, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m.
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 7 – Tales of Tails, Saturday, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 7 – Goodnight Walk – Frogs, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 8 Totally Turtles, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m., Ages 3 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 11 – Coffee with a Cop, Dunkin’ on Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
June 14 – Bird Walk with a Naturalist, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11 a.m. Ages 6 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 14 – Bubble Science, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 15 – Animal Dads, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11-11:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 a.m. Ages 2-6. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Ladybugs – Fierce or Friendly, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Summer Solstice Campfire, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 8 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sleepy Hollow Manor, Seven Corners, 8 a.m.-noon. Rain date: June 28.
June 22 – Digging Actual Dinosaurs for Adults, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11:30 a.m. Ages 12-adult, $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 22 – Water Critters, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-8. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 23 – Annandale High School Golf Tournament, Chantilly National Golf & Country Club, 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Atoms Booster Club to support AHS athletics.
June 28 – Drawing Seashells, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 16-adult, $20. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
