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Fairfax County

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Vienna

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Tysons Corner

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Oakton

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Mantua

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Brooksfield School is hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 to 11:30am. &nbsp;Come see our new state of the art location. &nbsp;Brooksfield School is a Montessori School dedicated to the arts and the outdoors and serves children ages 2-6yrs. &nbsp;We also offer a before and after care program with local FCPS schools as well as a 10 week summer camp program for children ages 3-10years. &nbsp;Families are invited to stop by, visit our classrooms, learn about our programs and meet some of our staff. &nbsp;Brooksfield is now enrolling for Fall. 2026 in all of our programs. &nbsp;To RSVP please email sarah@brooksfieldschool.org. &nbsp;

Local Event: Brooksfield School Open House on Saturday, April 25, 2026

McLean

Brooksfield School Open House on Saturday,...

Brooksfield School is hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 to 11:30am.  Come see our new state of the art...

Brooksfield School Open House on Saturday, April 25, 2026

John Carlyle Square

🌸 Alexandria Art Show &amp; Craft Spring Fair 🌸 ✨ Honoring Moms, Inspiring Art — A Spring Fair to Remember! ✨
Spring is in the air, and John Carlyle Square is coming alive with creativity! Join us for a vibrant day of art, shopping, and community at the Alexandria Art Show &amp; Craft Spring Fair.

Browse an incredible selection of handmade art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, home décor, gifts, and more from talented local artisans, makers, and small businesses. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring, support creatives, and find something truly unique.

🎨 What you’ll love: 🛍️ Unique handmade and artisan goods 🌷 A beautiful outdoor spring setting 🤝 Support local artists and small businesses 💐 A perfect outing to celebrate moms, family, and community

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA

Bring your friends, family, and spring vibes for a fun-filled day of shopping, strolling, and celebrating art in Old Town Alexandria.

Local Event: Alexandria Art Show & Spring Craft Fair ~ Mother's Day Celebration @ John Carlyle Square

Greater Alexandria

Alexandria Art Show & Spring Craft Fair ~...

🌸 Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair 🌸 ✨ Honoring Moms, Inspiring Art — A Spring Fair to Remember! ✨
Spring is in the air,...

Alexandria Art Show & Spring Craft Fair ~ Mother's Day Celebration @ John Carlyle Square

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or...

Falls Church Presbyterian Church

Crooked Steeple Literary Festival welcomes author Jeffrey Dale Lofton to close their seasonJoin the Crooked Steeple Literary Festival at Falls Church Presbyterian for the last event of their 2025-2026 season, featuring local author Jeffrey Dale Lofton!
Lofton will discuss his 2023 debut novel Red Clay Suzie, a coming-of-age story inspired by his own childhood in Georgia. It follows a gay, disabled boy named Philbet as he navigates life on the margins of his Deep South community, facing prejudice as well as self-doubt.
A book signing will follow the talk, with Bards Alley providing copies on site for purchase, and attendees can enjoy light refreshments. Registration is free with an optional donation to support future seasons of the Crooked Steeple Literary Festival.
RSVP here: <a href="https://fcpc.breezechms.com/form/CrookedSteepleJeffreyDaleLofton04252026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fcpc.breezechms.com/form/CrookedSteepleJeffreyDaleLofton04252026</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKFueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He’s happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses. But Philbet’s world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he’s not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction. Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution from beyond the grave.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORJeffrey Dale Lofton hails from Warm Springs, Georgia, best known as the home of Roosevelt’s Little White House. He calls the nation’s capital home now and has for over three decades. He is a senior advisor at the Library of Congress where he is surrounded by books and people who love books—in short, paradise. He is a contributing editor for WELL READ Magazine and co-host of the Inside Voices podcast alongside author Robert Gwaltney.
Red Clay Suzie is his first novel, a fictionalized memoir written through his personal lens as an outsider—gay and living with a disability in a conservative family and community in the Deep South. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Red Clay Suzie go to support the important work of The Trevor Project and the Born This Way Foundation.
He was the Pat Conroy Literary Center Spring 2024 Writer-in-Residence. Red Clay Suzie was Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2023 First Novel Prize, named an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association, and was awarded the Seven Hills Literary Prize for Fiction.

Local Event: Crooked Steeple Literary Festival: Jeffrey Dale Lofton

Crooked Steeple Literary Festival: Jeffrey Dale...

Crooked Steeple Literary Festival welcomes author Jeffrey Dale Lofton to close their seasonJoin the Crooked Steeple Literary...

Crooked Steeple Literary Festival: Jeffrey Dale Lofton

Bards Alley Bookshop

Horror authors Vincent Tirado and Andrew Joseph White in conversationClose the book on Independent Bookstore Day 2026 with a haunting literary discussion!
Bards Alley is thrilled to welcome author Vincent Tirado for an after-hours talk about You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom, their new Gothic thriller about an inheritance battle that conjures demons both psychological and literal. They will be in conversation with local horror author Andrew Joseph White (You Weren't Meant to Be Human), and the speakers will stay for a book signing.
We'll have Tirado and White's most recent books available for purchase along with select titles from their backlists. For a specific book, we recommend calling the store in advance to place an order for pick-up.
This event is free. RSVP here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-authors-vincent-tirado-with-andrew-joseph-white-tickets-1985055011977?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/horror-authors-vincent-tirado-with-andrew-joseph-white-tickets-1985055011977?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKWhen Papi Ramon, the patriarch of the wealthy Abreu family dies, he gives the family one last message in the will: “One of you is el bacà, the demon that I made a deal with. Get rid of them or you will be damned.” Xiomara, the uncontested favorite of Papi Ramon (and therefore the least liked in the family), watches as everyone dismisses this as the joke of a senile old man and demands the lawyer obtain the previous will Papi wrote.
While the lawyer drives back to his office, a storm breaks out, forcing the entire family—Xiomara’s aunts and uncles and cousins—to remain in the house. And the words of Papi’s will hangs over their heads even heavier than the rain clouds. Over the course of the night, scandal after scandal is revealed to the public about the family. Suddenly a tense few hours of surviving her family turns into a vicious night of recrimination, violence, accusations…and murder.
Xiomara is faced with an impossible task: uproot a demon and somehow kill it or excise the ghosts that linger within her own family. And the clock is ticking...ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORVincent Tirado&nbsp;is a nonbinary Afro-Dominican Bronx native. They ventured out to Pennsylvania and Ohio to get their bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in bioethics. Their debut YA novel,&nbsp;Burn Down, Rise Up,&nbsp;was the 2022 winner of the Pura Belpré Award and a finalist for the 2022 Stoker Awards and 2023 Lammy Awards. Their sophomore YA novel was&nbsp;We Don’t Swim Here,&nbsp;and their debut adult novel was We Came to Welcome You.

Local Event: Indie Bookstore Day Author Visit: Vincent Tirado and Andrew Joseph White

Indie Bookstore Day Author Visit: Vincent...

Horror authors Vincent Tirado and Andrew Joseph White in conversationClose the book on Independent Bookstore Day 2026 with a...

Indie Bookstore Day Author Visit: Vincent Tirado and Andrew Joseph White

Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003

Shoff Promotions Comic Book,
Sports Card and Pokemon Show 

SUNDAY
APRIL 26 ..9:30am-3pm
Annandale
Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
NOW
12 Years at This Location!! ( 10 minutes from Tysons Corner) 


The spacious 6,000 sq ft Hall will
be filled with over 60 8ft tables ( equivalent to 80 6ft tables) of
Top Area Dealers with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Comic
Books, a wide selection of Pokemon singles and packs and Plushies
Plus Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey cards vintage to the
present cards graded /raw and sports memorabilia , and Hobby Supplies
for all your needs.
Something
for Everyone! 

Admission
$3
cash only; 12 and under Free with paid Adult Adm.
******Free
Parking******* Easy Access****
***
Show Info: shoffpromotions.com Nick 301-318-4464

Local Event: Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show

Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and...


Shoff Promotions  Comic Book,
Sports Card  and Pokemon Show  

SUNDAY
APRIL 26 ..9:30am-3pm
Annandale
Virginia Fire House Expo...

Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show

Alden Theatre

Come support local musicians at The Alden Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.&nbsp;<a href="https://msmsfairfax.com/who-we-are" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Main Street Chamber Players</a> are a mixed instrumental ensemble whose collective experience spans more than 35 years. This group, hailing from our very own Fairfax County, has performed in the well-known Classical Cape May Series, Tuesday Concert Series, Lyceum Chamber Music Series and at other local performance venues. They perform works from the standard repertoire, as well as fantastic works by female composers, composers of color and living composers. Tickets are on sale now!

Local Event: Main Street Chamber Players at The Alden Theatre!

Main Street Chamber Players at The Alden Theatre!

Come support local musicians at The Alden Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. The Main Street Chamber Players are a mixed...

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

<h3>Join us for a memorable afternoon of music as internationally acclaimed Irish tenor Mark Forrest appears in concert on Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 PM at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton, Virginia.</h3>
<h3>Celebrated for his rich, heartfelt voice and deeply inspiring performances, Mark Forrest has filled concert halls and cathedrals across the United States and Europe, performing for presidents, dignitaries, and audiences of all ages. His moving interpretations of sacred music, inspirational favorites, and beloved Irish songs uplift the soul and stir the spirit. This promises to be an unforgettable afternoon celebrating faith, Irish heritage, and song.</h3>
<h3>Mark Forrest will be joined by acclaimed pianist, producer, and composer John-Paul Kaplan, known for his captivating performances and inventive arrangements. The St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Choir and St. Andrew School Children’s Choir will also perform, adding richness and warmth to this very special concert.</h3>
<h3>Free Admission – A free-will offering will be collected to support the continuation of the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series. Donations may also be made online at<a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a>.</h3>
<h3>Following the concert, please join us for a complimentary reception where you can meet the artist and enjoy fellowship with friends.</h3>
<h3>St. Andrew the Apostle 6720 Union Mill Road Clifton, VA 20124 703-817-1770 <a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a></h3>
<h3>Come and be inspired!</h3>

Local Event: Come and be inspired!  Internationally Renowned Irish Tenor Mark Forrest in Concert 

Clifton

Come and be inspired!  Internationally Renowned...

Join us for a memorable afternoon of music as internationally acclaimed Irish tenor Mark Forrest appears in concert on Sunday,...

Come and be inspired!  Internationally Renowned Irish Tenor Mark Forrest in Concert 

MyExamsPrep

Planning&nbsp; |&nbsp; Applications&nbsp; |&nbsp; Essays&nbsp; |&nbsp; Scholarships
<a href="https://forms.gle/M1YwEM4koNjKaqD37." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>$55/attendee

Local Event: More College Admissions with These 10 Secrets

Ashburn

More College Admissions with These 10 Secrets

Planning  |  Applications  |  Essays  |  Scholarships
$55/attendee

Today’s fraud landscape blends technology with emotional manipulation, making scams harder to spot and easier for criminals to scale. The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: romance‑based investment schemes and cryptocurrency fraud. Scammers often initiate contact through friendly wrong‑number texts, dating apps, and social media, then spend weeks or months building trust. Once a relationship feels established, victims are encouraged to “invest” in cryptocurrency, gold, or foreign currency through fraudulent platforms operated by criminal organizations.
You’ll learn how these schemes operate step‑by‑step, the psychological tactics scammers use, and the financial and emotional devastation they leave behind. Presenters will share actionable tools for recognizing early warning signs, having preventative conversations with loved ones, reporting fraud, and recovering when possible. Whether you're new to digital safety or a seasoned advocate, this year’s Scam Jam will give you the knowledge you need to stay a step ahead of scammers.
The 9th Annual Fairfax Scam Jam is a community collaboration between AARP Virginia and the Fairfax County Silver Shield Anti-Scam Program.
Resource Fair exhibitors will be on hand until 1 p.m. Representatives from county, state and federal agencies will be available to answer your fraud and scam questions one-on-one.
Complimentary lunch is provided to registered guests. &nbsp;

Local Event: Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding Modern Romance & Cryptocurrency Scams

Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding Modern Romance &...

Today’s fraud landscape blends technology with emotional manipulation, making scams harder to spot and easier for criminals to...

Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding Modern Romance & Cryptocurrency Scams

Vienna Community Center  120 Cherry Street SE Vienna, Virginia 22180

Saturday, May 2nd,&nbsp; 10am to 5pm.&nbsp;Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild2026 Spring Craft Show at the&nbsp;Vienna Community Center
Wood, glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, textiles and fiber, and mixed media. Free admission. Free parking.

Local Event: NVHG - Spring Craft Show

Arlington County

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

NVHG - Spring Craft Show

Saturday, May 2nd,  10am to 5pm. Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild2026 Spring Craft Show at the Vienna Community...

A party on the Plaza? Groundbreaking.
Join us on May 2 from 5-8pm on the Plaza at Fairfax Corner for The Runway Social! Celebrate the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere by bringing out your over-the-top, high-fashion, or uniquely you looks that never have the right occasion at our Nowhere to Wear It Party.
Celebrate fashion, self-expression, and fun on the Plaza with activations worthy of Miranda Priestly herself!
🎨 Get matched to your perfect palette at a free&nbsp;Express Color Analysis station
🧑‍🎨 Takeaway a Live Fashion Sketch to savor your curated outfit long after the night ends
📸 Pose at our Pop-Up Photo Studio
🍹 Enjoy a themed refreshment and DJ Tunes
🎟️ Enter onsite giveaways for movie tickets and gift cards
Activations available while supplies and availability last.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Runway Social at Fairfax Corner

Fairfax City

The Runway Social at Fairfax Corner

A party on the Plaza? Groundbreaking.
Join us on May 2 from 5-8pm on the Plaza at Fairfax Corner for The Runway Social!...

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Join the <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/tour-de-hunter-mill" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tour de Hunter Mill</a> on Sunday, May 3, for a scenic roll through Vienna's bike-friendly neighborhoods and green spaces. &nbsp;Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, this is your chance to explore the area from two wheels — with great company along the way.
<h2>Glide through Vienna</h2>
We'll wind past local parks, glide along the I-66 and Route 7 trails with their seamless transit connections and discover the hidden back roads that lead all the way to the iconic Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center. Take your pick of a short or long ride. Rides begin and end at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Ride marshals and police officers will be on hand to help ensure a safe ride and assist as needed.<h2>Why Ride:</h2>
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Ride with your friends and family. This is a ride, not a race.</li><li>Get coveted swag—this year's unique tie-dyed, souvenir bike socks.</li><li>Get discounted admission to Meadowlark after your ride.</li><li>Learn about new bike routes and infrastructure.</li><li>Support a great cause—$5 donation made to the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling.</li></ul><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-hunter-mill-2026-tickets-1986078491231?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Now</a>

Local Event: Tour de Hunter Mill Community Bike Ride

Reston

Tour de Hunter Mill Community Bike Ride

Join the Tour de Hunter Mill on Sunday, May 3, for a scenic roll through Vienna's bike-friendly neighborhoods and green spaces....

Andrew Chapel UMC

Join us for a community day of service featuring free professional paper shredding and a variety of donation opportunities. In addition to document destruction, we are collecting eyeglasses for donation, unopened pet food, American flags for appropriate disposal, and electronics recycling for Fairfax County residents.

Local Event: Free Shredding Event

Free Shredding Event

Join us for a community day of service featuring free professional paper shredding and a variety of donation opportunities. In...

Join us for a magical week at Holy Comforter&rsquo;s Hogwarts Vacation Bible School! Our popular Christian-based summer camp returns June 22&ndash;26, welcoming both parish families and the greater community.
This year, our curriculum is inspired by the themes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Don&rsquo;t miss out on this week of faith, fellowship, and fun! 
Register by May 3: <a href="https://www.holycomforter.com/hogwarts-vbs" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">holycomforter.com/hogwarts-vbs</a>

Register for Holy Comforter's Hogwarts VBS

Join us for a magical week at Holy Comforter’s Hogwarts Vacation Bible School! Our popular Christian-based summer camp returns June 22–26,...

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