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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:15 PM · Free · Cinema Arts Theatres, 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Dive into a powerful story exploring race, family ties, and what’s really dividing America today. Free but registration required.
Details for MY OMAHA: A Film About Race, Family & a Divided America
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $9.31 · Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030
Kick off your Halloween weekend at the DMV’s ultimate anime and Asian night market, featuring vendors, delicious food, and a Cosplay Contest
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $23.18–$28.52 · 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Stroll historic old town Fairfax City as local history and ghost stories come to life of this guided evening walking tour.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $129.89 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Parent & Me or Couples Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating!
Details for Parent & Me or Couples Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $17.85 · Commonwealth Brewing Co. Fairfax, 10426 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
You asked, we delivered... Join us this Halloween at Commonwealth Brewing Co Fairfax's SPOOKY DRAG BRUNCH!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM · $177.91 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Bring your most competitive kid and join us for this fun Halloween Themed, Parent & Me Cake Decorating Class & Competition!!
Details for Parent & Me Class: Halloween Nailed It Style Cake Decorating Competition
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 10:30 AM · $135.23 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Learn buttercream smoothing and cake-comb techniques while decorating a harvest cake with festive pumpkins, sunflowers, and autumn leaves!
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · 10412 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
Main St. Market is a creative community market featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses in the heart of Old Town Fairfax
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Siri Om Yoga Studio, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Experience the power of OM Chanting, then a satsang and Q&A on living the bhakti path every day with Swami Revatikanta.
Details for OM Chanting and Spiritual Talk with Swami Revatikanta
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $135.23 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Master two essential buttercreams, build confident piping skills, and decorate cupcakes and a mini cake in this hands-on class.
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/2 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs UMBC
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/2 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs Temple
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/5 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/6 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Coppin State
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $33.85 · Restaurant of the Week, Fairfax, Fairfax, VA 22030
Dinner at different restaurants each week. Build community, support local businesses, and give back to people in need. Giving Back Edition!
Details for Friday Nights in Fairfax | Dinner with New Friends (Giving Back Edition)
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · All day · Free · Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030
Join the staff at Historic Blenheim to solve a history-related mystery! Participants will find clues, solve puzzles, explore the grounds and historic house at Blenheim, all while learning different in
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · $177.91 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Enhance your cake decorating skills with us, as Chef Dawn, a seasoned expert, provides personalized instruction and guidance.
Details for Beginner Cake Decorating Foundations w/Extreme Piping & Fondant Leaves-Fall
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $39.19 · Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124
Kick back with good vibes, tasty bites, and some self-care to recharge your weekend right.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $7.18 · Commonwealth Brewing Co. Fairfax, 10426 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us at Commonwealth Brewing Co for an all-levels line dancing class hosted by Lovin' The Line!
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $129.89 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us for this fun Autumn Themed Cookie Decorating Class
Details for Sip & Cookie Decorate: A Fall Harvest Royal Icing Experience
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · $199.26 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Create your own magical Hobbit House cake! Learn buttercream piping and fondant techniques while adding charming doors, windows & flowers.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $177.91 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us for this fun class where you'll learn to work with chocolate while making delicious chocolate bars & truffles!
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · All day · Free · Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030
From 1861 to 1865, Americans fought each other with a ferocity unseen in the country’s history. The immediate cause of the war was the secession of the Southern states. However, the roots lay in growi
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM · $44.52–$129.89 · Common Culture Specialty Coffee, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Ste 107, Fairfax, VA 22030
Create your own fabric art piece in this Japanese art form that requires no sewing. Beginner friendly.
Details for Learn Kinusaiga: Painting with Fabric, but no sewing and no paint are used
Nov 13 – 21, 2026 · Free · Fairfax Corner, 11920 Grand Commons Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030
Guess who’s back at Fairfax Corner!!! Announcing the 2026 Creative Collective Holiday Pop-Up! Shop our small, local makers, artists, designers, and curators for all your holiday gifting needs! We are
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Honor Brewing, 11250 Swart Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us at The KEY Social DMV Chapter, where meaningful connections turn into lasting friendships, new opportunities, and stronger community
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $20–$25 · George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jazz4Justice™, an award-winning partnership between the George Mason University Jazz Program and Northern Virginia's legal community. For a quarter cent
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/14 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs North Carolina Central
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · All day · Free · Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030
Participants will practice the skills that soldiers used to survive long marches over rough terrain in different climates. Participants will learn how to pitch a civil war dog-tent, conduct 19th-centu
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM · $140.56 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us for a fun and interactive session where you'll learn the basics of cake decorating from our expert instructor!
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $135.23 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us to learn how to apply a smooth buttercream application along with various vintage buttercream piping techniques
Details for Vintage-Style Mini Cake Decorating for Beginners
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 3:30 PM · $39.19–$81.88 · 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Drink Local! Visit 3 breweries, pick 3 beers and explore Fairfax City, VA on this fun guided beer tour.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · 10412 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
Come sip, create, shop, and celebrate 30 years of creativity at the Grand Opening of Perfect Mistakes
Details for ✨ Perfect Mistakes Grand Opening + 30 Years of Creativity ✨
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $35.88 · Commonwealth Brewing Co FFX, 10426 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join Rooting 4 You at Commonwealth Brewing Co. to play, sip, and win live plants and prizes at this leafy twist on a classic bingo night!
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Taco Rock - Oakton, 2930 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, VA 22124
Get ready for big laughs and bold flavors! Taco Rock’s Comedy Tour stops at Oakton for a night of tacos, drinks, and top-tier comedy!
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $241.94 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Learn professional cake decorating techniques!
Details for Mini Two-Tiered Cake Decorating Workshop: Luxe Jewel Toned Celebration Cake
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/18 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs North Carolina Central
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $58.40 · 10412 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
Explore and play with textiles building layers and colors with mixed media techniques
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/21 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs South Florida
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/21 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs JMU
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM · $103.22 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us for this fun Thanksgiving Themed Cookie Decorating Class
Details for Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class with Royal Icing Techniques
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Free–$15 · GMU Field House, 4501 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
NOVA Roller Derby's Breakfast Scrambler Mixer is back!
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM · $135.23 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Bring a friend or family member—or come solo—to learn festive buttercream piping and decorate six Friendsgiving cupcakes.
Details for Friends & Frosting: Friendsgiving Cupcake Decorating
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $113.89 · Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Create a beautiful set of decorated cookies for Thanksgiving while learning fun and easy decorating techniques!
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM · $45 · 10412 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
Get crafty with us in person and sew your own festive Christmas stocking this September!
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $140.56 · Fran's Cake and Candy, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Learn 10–12 fun buttercream border designs with Sweet Sugarcraft and create a unique bar-style cake! Beginners welcome!
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/25 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Longwood
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM · $40 · Mantua Swimming Pool, 9330 Pentland Place, Fairfax, VA 22031
THANKS ~ GIVING The Fairfax Turkey Trot is celebrating our 14th anniversary this year! Join us on Thursday, November 26, 2026! The Turkey Trot starts at 9:00 am Thanksgiving morning. Proceeds from the
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · All day · $40–$50 · George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Academy of Russian Ballet and Northern Virginia Ballet present The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 28th, 2026 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Merchant Hall at George Mason University in Fairf
Details for Academy of Russian Ballet and Northern Virginia Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · All day · Free · George Mason University - EagleBank Arena
Cheer on the George Mason University basketball team while they defend their home court at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
Details for 11/28 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Marist