Sunset Soiree: Forest Incense Workshop

Sat · Sep 12·Fire Station #3, 3rd Floor., 4081 University Drive, 22030 · Fairfax

Take a free public safety class offered by the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department with the Fairfax City Fire Department. Topics include hands-only CPR/AED, stop the bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher and smoke alarm use, and more. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today.Note: The CPR portion of this training is…

Sat · Sep 12·10 AM – 1 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Lobby

Calling all home gardeners! Drop in for horticultural tips, information, techniques, and advice from the Fairfax County Master Gardeners . This program is open to all ages.

Sat · Sep 12·10:30 AM – 11 AM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

Listen to classic autumnal stories and try your hand at fun fall-themed songs and activities. Ages 3 and up Registration No registration is required

Sat · Sep 12·2:30 PM – 11:30 AM·Fairfax County Park Authority

(5-Adult) Join Burke Lake Park naturalists to help alleviate some of the stress of camping, whether it’s your first time camping or you’re a camping expert. Participate in a range of planned activities such as a campground orientation, a guided nature hike, a demonstration on how to set up a campfire and end the evenin…

Sun · Sep 13·2 PM – 4 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

Do you have an excess of notecards, notebooks, pens, stickers or other supplies to share? Come trade with others at our Stationery Swap! You may take home supplies that are available, swap what you've got for something new, or simply offer any unused supplies for someone to bring home. If they are in good to like-new c…

Sun · Sep 20·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

In honor of National Hobbit Day on September 22nd (Frodo and Bilbo Baggins' birthdays) we will be making a Hobbit-themed craft. For ages 10 to 14.

Sat · Sep 26·Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, · Fairfax

At this workshop, you will learn tips and tricks for successfully composting with worms and build your own worm composter to take home. Registration is required and costs $10.00 per bin.

Fri · Sep 4·12 PM – 5 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…

Fri · Sep 4·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…

Fri · Sep 4·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Location, Visitor Center & Amphitheater, Chantilly, VA 20151

(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.