Calendar

OCTOBER

Oct. 21 – Community meeting on proposed zoning ordinance to reduce regulatory barriers for home daycare facilities, virtual, 12-1 p.m. Hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development. Live Spanish translation. Learn more here.

Oct. 23 – Woodson High School Homecoming Parade, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 – Community Garden Workday, James Lee Community Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Help out at a garden supported by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. No experience necessary. Learn more and register here.

Oct. 24 – Annandale Parade, Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-noon.

Oct. 24 – Drug Take Back Day – NEW location: Goodwin House, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Bailey’s Crossroads, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop off prescription and non-prescription pills, e-cigarette and vaping devices, small liquid packs for vaping devices, pet medications, and prescription ointments.

Oct. 24 – Free document shredding, Brightview Woodburn, 3450 Gallows Road, Annandale, 10 a.m.-noon.

Oct. 24 – Seed Swap, Green Spring Gardens, 12-2 p.m. All ages. Free.

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.

Oct. 26 – Candidate Forum for the 11th District of the House of Representatives. Hosted by the League of Women Voters. Participating candidates: Rep. James Walkinshaw (D), Arthur Purves (R), and Dianne Blais (G). Watch live on “Inside Scoop,” 8 p.m., on Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10 TV Cox and Verizon Fios livestreamed on YouTube.

Oct. 31 – Hillwood Halloween Rodeo, Azalea Park, 2905 Cleave Drive, Seven Corners, 1-3 p.m. Hosted by the Greater Hillwood Citizens Association. Live music, games, kids’ costume parade, pet costume photo contest.

Oct. 31 – DMV Asian Night Market, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 2-10 p.m.

NOVEMBER

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

Nov. 4 – A Day in the Life of a Virginia Vintner, presented by the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 9:30-11 a.m. The speaker is Chris Pearmund, owner of Pearmund Cellars, Vint Hill Craft Winery, and Effingham Manor Winery. Free and open to the public without registration.

Nov. 7 – Autumn Leaf Animals, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10-11 a.m. Ages 5-2. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 7 – Animal Pajama Party, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 3-7. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 8 – Dealing with Mammal Pests in the Garden, Green Spring Gardens, 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Nov. 7 – Craft class: Felted Fall Gnome, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 15 and up. $25. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.

Nov. 10 – Northern Virginia Winter Weather Briefing, VDOT NOVA District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, 9 a.m. Also available virtually.

Nov. 12 – Fairfax County Small Business Commission Reverse Tradeshow, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Sessions for small businesses on selling to Fairfax, access to capital, Fairfax CORE, and proposal writing.

Nov. 14 – Special Education Family Conference hosted by FCPS, Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 14 – Community Health Fair, James Lee Community Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Flu vaccines, hearing and vision screenings, child dental screenings, HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing, and more.

Nov. 15 – Holiday Market hosted by the Annandale High School PTSA, AHS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 60 crafters, artisans, and small businesses.

Nov. 15 – Gathering for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Woodson High School, Cavalier Hall, 9525 Main St., Fairfax, 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets.

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 need continuing support after they leave school.

Nov. 21 – Tricky Turkeys, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-5. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.Nov. 14 – Mason District Health Fair, James Lee Community Center, 9 a.m.-noon.

Nov. 21 – Craft class: Holiday Ornaments, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $20. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.

DECEMBER

Dec. 5 – Craft class: Paint Dancing Snowmen on a Board, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 1-3 p.m. Ages 8 and up. $5. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.

Dec. 19 – Craft class: Painting with Wool, Craft Gallery of Artisans United, Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 15 and up. $30. To register, visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202.