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Mark your calendars! The George Mason Friends Spring Book Sale is just around the corner. The Friends will host the book sale at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.A Preview sale, $20 per adult, will be held on Wednesday evening, April 22, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.The General, free, 4-day sale, will run from Thursday, April 23 thru Sunday April 26, from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm daily.A great selection of high-quality used books, CDs and DVDs in various categories for all ages and interests will be available. Come early for the best selection, then back on Sunday for half-price bargains.&nbsp; Visit our website at georgemasonfriends. blogspot.com.Proceeds support the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program, Library Foundation Scholarships, Fall for the Book Festival, and library programs and equipment for George Mason Regional Library.

Local Event: Spring Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library

Annandale

Spring Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library

Mark your calendars! The George Mason Friends Spring Book Sale is just around the corner. The Friends will host the book sale...

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

The Woman's Club of Springfield is hosting an Annual Spring Faire, Craft &amp; Vendor Show. Shop the many unique items!

Local Event: Annual Spring Faire

Annual Spring Faire

The Woman's Club of Springfield is hosting an Annual Spring Faire, Craft & Vendor Show. Shop the many unique items!

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

Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 11am-5pm for Fairfax Corner's Sidewalk Soiree!
✨ Browse the Artisan Market with 40+ local makers curated by <a href="https://locallycraftedshop.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Locally Crafted</a>
👖 Denim Upcycling – Bring your own jeans or shop for a pair in Fairfax Corner to customize with patches, bedazzling, flair pins, and more! Bring your denim jeans, jackets, and bags to the Plaza to customize for free while supplies last.
🛍️ Shop sidewalk sales and enjoy exclusive discounts and activations from your favorite Fairfax Corner retailers, including Monkee’s, Becky’s Boutique, and King Arthur Baking Company.
🍹 Sip, Stroll, and Shop with your favorite cocktail from Crafthouse, Uncle Julio’s, or PF Chang’s
🎶 Enjoy live music on the Plaza

Local Event: Sidewalk Soiree at Fairfax Corner

Fairfax City

Sidewalk Soiree at Fairfax Corner

Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 11am-5pm for Fairfax Corner's Sidewalk Soiree!
✨ Browse the Artisan Market with 40+ local...

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...

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 

Cinema Arts Theatres

Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival is thrilled to present our monthly film screenings that will help us navigate through climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and the plastic crisis in our communities with innovative solutions.
“If you build landscapes without these powerhouse native plants that support caterpillars, the food web is doomed.” —Doug Tallamy
"The caterpillar does all the work, and the butterfly gets all the applause." — George Carlin
"Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar." — Bradley Miller
JOIN US for The Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening followed by Panel Discussion!
DATE: Monday April 27, 2026 TIME: 7:00-9:30 PM LOCATION: Cinema Arts Theatres 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 FREE! Ample Parking
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-screening-panel-discussion-the-extraordinary-caterpillar-free-tickets-1983718290808?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BOOK SEATS NOW!</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/weXWFKZAo-k?si=y6SZyYB_R-1tRIis" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TRAILER</a>
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Award-Winning THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR Directed by JEFF MCKAY, featuring Doug Tallamy TVO Films
Experience the enchanting world of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a TVO Original documentary. This captivating film reveals the crucial role of these tiny creatures in transforming parks and backyards, powering ecosystems that support everything from songbirds to grizzly bears.
With stunning macro videography by naturalist Sam Jaffe, viewers will explore the fascinating survival skills and ecological importance of caterpillars. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures and directed by Jeff McKay, the documentary features insights from leading experts, including entomologist Antonia Guidotti and author Doug Tallamy.

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OUR EXCEPTIONAL PANELISTS:
MADDIE BRIGHT, Executive Director of Earth Sangha.
DANIELLE WYNNE, Watershed Education and Outreach Fairfax County Stormwater Management. more.
JOANNE HUTTON, Co-Chair, Plant NOVA Natives campaign, Arlington Regional Master Naturalists. 

MODERATOR: ELLE KATHERINE CLEVELAND: Elle is an English and Communication Major at George Mason University, where she is dedicated to honing her skills in effective communication and literary analysis. __

EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3. EVENT PARTNERS: Plant NoVa Natives, Earth Sangha, FIRA, Trace – The Zero Waste Store, American Solar USA, Go Electric DMV, Climate &amp; Clean Energy Working Group.
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-screening-panel-discussion-the-extraordinary-caterpillar-free-tickets-1983718290808?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BOOK SEATS NOW!</a> Theatre only holds 240. We anticipate a SOLD OUT event.
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AGENDA
6:45-7:00 PM | Gathering in Theatre Atrium, connect with event Partners to learn more about how to make small changes in your lives to restore biodiversity, reduce and drawdown carbon, and live more sustainably 7:00 PM | OPENER 7:15 PM | SCREENING of The Extraordinary Caterpillar 8:30- 9:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Q&amp;A
JOIN US &amp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-screening-panel-discussion-the-extraordinary-caterpillar-free-tickets-1983718290808?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BOOK SEATS NOW!</a>
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Bring your own EMPTY drink and popcorn containers (that you can use to buy a drink and popcorn at Cinema Arts Theatres concession stand) to help make this a WASTE FREE event!
If the seats become fully booked, and there's a waitlist, please show up at the door anyway. There are usually enough no-shows for everyone to get in.

Local Event: The EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR Special Screening & Panel Discussion | FREE!

The EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR Special Screening...

Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival is thrilled to present our monthly film screenings that will help us navigate through...

The EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR Special Screening & Panel Discussion | FREE!

9508 Liberia Ave Manassas, VA 20110

Wonder, the food delivery platform to satisfy every craving, is opening a new location in Manassas! They're planning a Grand Opening week filled with great food, exclusive discounts, and fun. Check out their friends &amp; family preview from April 27-29 – register for a timeslot at the link above and enjoy up to $15* off your delivery or pickup order. Thursday, April 30 is the Grand Opening celebration at 5 p.m., featuring live music and giveaways for the first 100 guests.Photo Credit:&nbsp;Wonder

Local Event: Wonder Grand Opening Week in Manassas - Join Us 4/27-4/29!

Prince William County

Manassas

Wonder Grand Opening Week in Manassas - Join Us...

Wonder, the food delivery platform to satisfy every craving, is opening a new location in Manassas! They're planning a Grand...

Wonder Grand Opening Week in Manassas - Join Us 4/27-4/29!

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

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!...

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