Events
APRIL
April 26 – Little River Rivalry: TJ vs. Annandale Varsity Sports Showcase. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology; 2:30 p.m. – girls tennis; 4 p.m. – boys tennis; 4:30 – boys soccer; 5:45 – girls lacrosse; 6 – softball; 6:30 – girls soccer and baseball; 7:15 – boys lacrosse. Boba tea, ice cream, Chick-fil-A. Free admission.
April 27 – Jaguar 5K, Falls Church High School, 8:30 a.m., 1-mile fun run begins at 8 a.m.
April 27 – Seven Corners Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, 8:30-10 a.m. Hosted by the Crossroads & Corners Coalition (C3), the new name of the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation. To participate, contact [email protected].
April 27 – Earth Day Trail Cleanup, Annandale Greenway, Manassas Gap Railroad Park, 9-11 a.m. Meet at 4001 Woodland Road.
April 27 – National Drug Take Back Day. Drop off expired and unneeded prescription drugs at local police stations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 27 – Earth Day Celebration, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids’ activities, crafts, nature walk and cleanup, county resources, volunteering.
April 27 – Poetry in the Parks – National Poetry Month, Green Spring Gardens, 1 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Free. Poetry readings by prominent local poets.
April 27 – Signs of Wildlife, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.
April 28 – Watershed Cleanup, Lake Accotink Park, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet on the patio by the marina. Hosted by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Nature Conservancy.
April 28 – Comic Book & Sports Card Show, Annandale Fire Station, 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 28 – City Nature Challenge Walk: Learn to use the free iNaturalist app and make observations of the plants, animals, and fungi at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. All ages. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
April 28 – Painting with Thread, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3:30 p.m. $46 includes traditional British tea; $23 for the lecture only. Call 703-941-7987 to register.
April 28 – AsianTque Market, Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge, 6911 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 5-9 p.m.
April 29 – Community Forum on Middle School Start Times, Glasgow Middle School, 6-8 p.m.
April 30 – Northern Virginia Community College application workshop for FCPS high school seniors and their families, virtual, 4:30 p.m. Contact: [email protected], 703-323-3000.
May 31-June 2 – Saint Katherine Spring Festival, Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Road, Bailey’s Crossroads, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
MAY
May 1 – Job Fair, hosted by the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services, Food Services Center, 6840 Industrial Road, Springfield, 1-2:30 p.m.
May 1 – Wakefield Farmers Market opens for the season, Wakefield Park, 2-6 p.m.
May 1 – Oddball Cinema: “Tag,” George Mason Regional Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires travel all over the country.
May 2 – Annandale Farmers Market opens for the season, Mason District Park, 8 a.m.-noon.
May 2, 4, and 5 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Falls Church High School, 7 p.m. on May 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 4, 3 p.m. on May 5. Presented by the FCHS Drama Department.
May 3 – A Celebration of Acceptance, focusing on mental health awareness and inclusion, James Lee Community Center, 12-3 p.m. Hosted by the Community Service Board’s Equity and Youth & Family divisions. The event targets youths ages 13-18. Food trucks, giveaways, LGBTQ+ panel discussions, mental wellness activities. Contact: Angela Bates, [email protected].
May 3-5 – KORUS Festival, K Market parking lot. 5-9 p.m. on May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on May 4, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on May 5. Live music and dance, food and other vendors, talent show, games, cultural experiences, much more.
May 4 – Culmore Community Day, Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Drive, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children’s activities, live music, folklore dancers, and community resources.
May 4 – EagleFest, Braddock Elementary School, 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Games, inflatables, entertainment, and more, Hosted by the Braddock PTA. $25 per kid. Adults are free.
May 5 – Memory Depot Orientation: Digitize Your Stuff, George Mason Regional Library, 3-3:45 p.m. Do-it-yourself conversion of photos, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, 3.5″ diskettes, and more.
May 4 – 30th Anniversary Concert, presented by NOVA and the Reunion Music Society, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, 8 p.m. $20, $15 for students, free for NOVA students and children under 12.
May 5 – Odeon Chamber Music Series: Irina Muresanu Violin Recital, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m. Wine and cheese reception follows the recital. Donations of $20 or more appreciated.
May 6 – Meditation for Inner Peace, virtual, 7-8 p.m. hosted by George Mason Regional Library. Registration required.
May 7 – George Mason Knitting and Crochet Group, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m. Bring your current project and learn, share, and create community.
May 10 – Garden Talk: The Magic of Shade Gardening, Green Spring Gardens, 1:30 p.m. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.
May 11 – Spring Garden Tour, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Adults. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.
May 11 – Super Native Plants in the Spring, Green Spring Gardens, 10:30 a.m. Adults. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.
May 11 – Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival, Mason District Park, 12-4 p.m. Hosted by the Park Authority and the Asian Community Center. Lion and dragon dances, food, parade, crafts, games, prizes, community resources.
May 12 – Mothers Day Tea: Craft a British-inspired fascinator headpiece, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3:30 p.m. $58 includes the workshop and a traditional British tea. Age 14 and up. Call 703-941-7987 to register.
May 14 – Woodson 5K Community Walk/Run, Woodson High School, 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Max Pound Foundation, which supports research on pediatric brain cancer. Register here.
May 14 – Board of Supervisor Jeffrey McKay’s Spring Social, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 5-7 p.m.
May 15 – Job Fair, hosted by the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services, Food Services Center, 6840 Industrial Road, Springfield, 1-2:30 p.m.
May 16 – George Mason Book Discussion Group: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, George Mason Regional Library, 2-3 p.m.
May 16 – Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations with FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, Poe Middle School, Annandale, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 17 – Bike to Work Day. Many pitstops are planned throughout the D.C. region, including George Mason Regional Library and Wakefield Park in Annandale and Bailey’s Elementary School, 6101 Knollwood Drive in Culmore.
May 18 – Bailey’s Beautification Day. Details TBA. Hosted by the Crossroads & Corners Coalition, the Friends of Holmes Run, and the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club. Contact: Katie Wilson, [email protected].
May 18 – Techstravaganza, a STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
May 18 – George Mason Knitting And Crochet Group, George Mason Regional Library, 11-12:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome.
May 18 – Summers in Seven Corners Block Party, Willston Multiculture Center, noon-3 p.m. Potential vendors can apply here. Contact: Maria Ortiz, [email protected].
May 19 – Braddock Bark, Lake Accotink Park, 1-4 p.m. Adoption opportunities, doggy splash zone, food and other vendors. Hosted by Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw.
May 19 – DinoFest in Nature Playce, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ages 3-9. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.
May 19 – Plant Swap, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m. Bring cuttings, seeds, seedlings, and transplants to swap.
May 20 – Immigration Legal Services Info Session with Just Neighbors, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m.
May 22 – Community Forum on Middle School Start Times, Frost Middle School, 6-8 p.m.
May 22 – Zine Workshop, George Mason Regional Library, 6-7 p.m. Whether you’re interested in music, poetry, politics or art, zines are a creative way to express yourself. Registration required.
May 25 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 26-May 4 – “Mean Girls,” Annandale High School. 7 p.m. plus 2 p.m. shows on April 26 and May 3.
April 28 – Writing on the Wall: Is graffiti art or vandalism? Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. $40 includes traditional British tea; $18 for the lecture only. Call 703-941-7987 to register.
JUNE
June 1 – Animal Habitat Hunt & Explore, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11 a.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 7 – Goodnight Walk, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 8 a.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 8 – Free shredding, Brightview at Woodburn, 3450 Gallows Road, 9 a.m.-noon
June 8 – Birding for Beginners, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 6:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 9 – Festival del Nino, Mason District Park, 12-4 p.m. Hosted by Fundacion Puro Peru.
June 15 – 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 16 – Animal Dads, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 2-6. $10. 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. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 22 – 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 29 – Mesozoic Dinosaur Hike, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10 a.m. Ages 4 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.