Calendar

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 24-27 – Book Sale, George Mason Regional Library, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Preview sale on Sept. 23, $20 admission, 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 25 – Oak Hill Day, 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, 4-7 p.m. Tour a privately owned historic house.

Sept. 26 – Family Fun: Garden to Table, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m. Ages 4 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 26 – BugFest, Lake Accotink Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Insect safari hikes; bug-related crafts, games, and stories; buggy maze; spiderweb slackline course.

Sept. 26-27 – Mosaic Fall Fest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live music, food and craft vendors.

Sept. 26 – Nature Walk with a Police Officer, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Free. All ages. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 26 – DMV Night Market, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 2-10 p.m. Food vendors, free entry, free parking, pet-friendly. Karaoke Night 7:30-10 p.m.

Sept. 26 – Meditation in the Garden, Green Spring Gardens, 3 p.m. $24. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Sept. 26 – Moon Festival, Eden Center, 4-7 p.m. Lion dance, cultural activities, moon cakes, contests, and more.

Sept. 27 – Monarch Tag and Tea, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $20. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 28 – FCPS boundary meeting for students in the Glasgow, Greenway Downs, Jefferson Park Village, City Park Homes, and Kingsley communities, at Falls Church High School, 6-7:30 p.m. Access the meeting on Zoom here.

Sept. 30 – Information meeting on the Fairfax County Teen Advocates Program, James Lee Community Center, 5:30 p.m. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence. Contact [email protected].

OCTOBER

Oct. 1 – Understanding Your Lease, a workshop for Vietnamese business owners, Hong Kong Pearl, 6286 Arlington Blvd., Seven Corners, 3:30-5 p.m. Hosted by the Viet Place Collective and the Soc Law Office.  

Oct. 3 – Open House, Pinecrest School, 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 3 – Lucky Launch Party, Lucky Strike Annandale, 4245 Markham St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free bowling game, arcade games, snacks. giveaways.

Oct. 3 – Shredding event and donation drive hosted by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez, Annandale High School parking lot, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop off items for the AHS pantry.

Oct. 3 – Discover Your Path Expo, James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 14-24. Connect with employers and educational resources; learn about resume writing and college admissions, take part in mock interviews.

Oct. 3 – Skeleton Science, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Ages 5-11. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Oct. 3 – Mahjong Tournament, Down the Line Sports Center, 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, 4-8 p.m. Fire Horse Fall Classic hosted by Montahj Social.

Oct. 3 – Animal Pajama Party, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 6:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Oct. 5 – Therapeutic Artmaking with ArtLords, the Community Studio at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike, 7-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 – Community meeting hosted by the Fairfax County Zoning Administration Division on potential zoning changes for specific uses in commercial and industrial districts, 7 p.m. The changes affect food trucks, recycling centers, specialized instruction centers, and vehicle sales. Access the meeting here.

Oct. 7 – Community meeting hosted by the Fairfax County Zoning Administration Division on potential zoning changes for specific uses in commercial and industrial districts, 12 p.m. The changes affect food trucks, recycling centers, specialized instruction centers, and vehicle sales. Access the meeting here.

Oct. 7 – Lifetime Learning Institute Forum: The Two Loves of George Washington by Prof. Peter Henrique, Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 9:30-11 a.m. Free, no registration.

Oct. 8 – Career Connect Expo, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus, Fine Arts Building, 3301 Netherton Drive, Alexandria, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council.

Oct. 8 – Food drive for the ACCA food pantry, Annandale Giant on Columbia Pike. Hosted by the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Mason Police District.

Oct. 8 – Boo Bash: Meet Your Bestie Karaoke Night, Songbird, 10940 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, 6:30 p.m. Icebreakers and activities to make meeting people less awkward, raffle tickets, karaoke, and surprises. Only 25 spots available. All proceeds go to local schools, including Braddock Elementary.

Oct. 9 – State Corporation Commission hearing on the proposed merger of Dominion/NextEra Energy. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 10-17 – Mason District Restaurant Week. Details TBA.

Oct. 10 – 5Dollar5K, hosted by Comunidad, Bluemont Park, 329 N. Manchester St., Arlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 1K fun run for kids 12 and under.

Oct. 10 – March for a Moratorium, a rally against the Edsall substation and for a moratorium on data centers in Virginia. Starts at a rally at Aslin Beer Co. at 950 Pickett St., Alexandria, 12 p.m.

Oct. 10 – Mason District Transportation Fair, Minnie Peyton Community Center, 5920 Summers Lane, Bailey’s Crossroads, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 17 – Mason District Art Festival, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Mason District Arts Council.

Oct. 18 – Venture into Volunteering Fair, Springfield Town Center, 12-4 p.m. Held in conjunction with the Beacon Expo for older adults.

Oct. 18 – College Fair and Postsecondary Night, George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, 4-6 p.m. Meet representatives from about 200 colleges and universities. GMU is hosting a virtual postsecondary event on Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m. Learn more here.

Oct. 18 – Odeon Chamber Music Series: Makota Nakura on marimba and baritone Randall Scarlata, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m. Free (donation of $25 or more appreciated). Wine and cheese reception follows the concert.

Oct. 25 – Pumpkin Patch in Nature Playce, 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Ages 3-5. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Oct. 26 – Community Conversation with FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, Beech Tree Elementary School, 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 14 – Mason District Health Fair, James Lee Community Center, 9 a.m.-noon.

Nov. 19 – Moving on to Life in the Community Fair, Fairfax High School cafeteria, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, 6:30-8 p.m. Hosted by FCPS Career and Transition Services, for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who continuing support after they leave school.