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Things to do in Fairfax, VA
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events and found 95 things to do in Fairfax, VA between October 27 and November 2. The list includes nearby Merrifield, Oakton, Vienna, Tysons, McLean, Annandale, Burke and Centreville. Last updated October 27, 2026.
All things to do in Fairfax, VA — October 27 – November 2
Pumpkin Carving for Teens (Centreville Regional Library, Conference Room) — Teens carve their own pumpkins with all supplies provided, wearing comfortable, messy‑friendly clothes, registration required, ages 13–18.
Dr. Marissa Kiss presents immigration history from 1940‑2024, pairing data with personal narratives and guiding participants to document their family stories, Pohick Regional Library, ages 13 and up.
Trivia night at Mosaic District offers big prizes, fun trivia rounds, and plenty of drinks.
Free creative writing workshop teaches new skills and publishes participants' work in the Sparks Anthology, Dolley Madison Library conference room, ages 13–18.
Crochet workshops featuring granny squares, Amigurumi and other projects at Pohick Regional Library, PO DIY, for ages 13 and up.
New members mingle at Nova Labs, sharing snacks and meeting fellow community members.
Paper quilling pumpkins (Oakton Library, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2) — Hands‑on workshop rolling, shaping, gluing colorful paper strips into pumpkins, materials provided, for ages 18 and up.
Discussion of Evie Woods' *The Lost Bookshop* in the City of Fairfax Regional Library meeting room, open to ages 18 and up.
Free admission, guided 75‑minute walk across Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ 95 acres, featuring uneven hilly terrain, a positive focus, and a silent meditative segment.
Novel Society Book Club discusses A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende in the Centreville Regional Library conference room, ages 18 and up.
Cookbook Book Club (Pohick Regional Library, Meeting Room 1) — Discuss Freddie Bitsoie’s New Native Kitchen, share inspired dishes, note allergens; adults only.
Grand Cata: Trivia Tuesdays — Mosaic District, Fairfax.
Discussion of Erika Sánchez’s “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” at Tysons‑Pimmit Library’s Book Talk for Book Lovers, ages 18 and up.
Volunteer financial wellness coach answers questions, offers tools and resources, and shares best practices in Pohick Regional Library’s Meeting Room 2, for ages 13 and up.
Drop-in knitting and crochet session in Kings Park Library’s conference room, with volunteers offering stitch help, supplies for new projects, and a friendly group of adults.
Tai Chi classes at Oakton Library continue the 24‑form sequence, teaching movements 13‑24, balance warm‑ups, weight‑shifting, ending with an 8 Brocades routine, for ages 18 and up.
Social work interns offer guidance on benefits, housing, food, legal, health, employment, and more at Centreville Regional Library lobby, ages 18 and up.
Sewing club at Pohick Regional Library offers expert instruction, project options, and provided machines and materials, for ages 13 and up.
A Halloween scavenger hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens begins with a book trail featuring Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
Cosmic Smashbook at Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY (Burke) — guided art-journal sessions explore weekly prompts, creating easy art pages; newcomers welcome, no talent required, ages 13+.
At Pohick Regional Library's maker space, try a sewing machine, Cricut, or maker boxes, with sewing materials and expert advice, for ages 13 and up.
Online class teaches LED basics, TinkerCAD circuit demos, Arduino control of single‑color, RGB, strip and NEOPIXEL LEDs for all ages.
Coding Club (Dolley Madison Library) — Participants explore foundational coding concepts and build simple projects, bringing laptops, for ages 5–10 and 13–18.
ASL Interpreted and Audio Described performance of the satirical musical Urinetown at Harris Theatre, Fairfax Campus, tickets $35 adult or $15 student, staff, senior, group.
Drop-in freehand embroidery lets participants stitch designs directly onto fabric without patterns, using any project or starting new, no experience needed, ages 13 and up.
Soup Soirée at McLean Community Center features a live demo of White Bean and Chicken Chili and Southwest Pumpkin Soup, with Garlic Crostini, plus hands‑on or watch‑only participation.
Table tennis, bridge, mah‑jong, arcade games and a sensory lab are available at the Old Firehouse Center, free for all ages, with adults required for under‑18 participants.
Hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery sessions with provided materials in the Centreville Library conference room, for ages 18 and up.
One-on-one tech assistance with volunteers at City of Fairfax Regional Library, troubleshooting email, documents, internet, photos, apps, and devices, ages 18 and up.
Barks, Brews, and BOOs at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens offers tail‑wagging treats, spirited sips, and a Pup Power Walk for dogs and owners.
A presentation by Jos e E. Alvarez on human rights and international law followed by discussion in Pohick Meeting Room 1, Burke, for ages 18 and up.
Open Studio at Nova Labs offers space for leather, jewelry, stained glass, lapidary, resin and other projects with optional host assistance.
Half-mile costumed parade with floats, bands and fire trucks rolls down Maple Avenue, a rain‑or‑shine tradition since 1946, lasting about 90 minutes, free, all ages.
A Halloween scavenger hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens begins with a book trail featuring Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden.
Writers gather in the City of Fairfax Library meeting rooms to work on manuscripts, share feedback, and discuss drafting, editing, and publishing, laptops and snacks welcome, ages 18+.
Small-group English conversation practice led by volunteer instructors with varied materials and grammatical support at Burke Centre Library, for adults.
Chess club at Tysons‑Pimmit Regional Library offers games for all skill levels, fostering new friendships and mental exercise, ages 18 and up.
One-on-one computer skill sessions with a technology volunteer at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, beginner to intermediate level, registration required, ages 18 and up.
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