Free things to do in Fairfax: no-cost concerts, talks, festivals and family events this weekend and beyond, with dates and venues, updated daily.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 · 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 · 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!
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
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
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
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
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Free · Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, 10386 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Journey through two centuries of holiday traditions at Tours Through Christmas Past on Saturday, December 5th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House at 10386 Main Str
Tue, Dec 8, 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 12/8 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Morgan State
Sat, Dec 12, 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 12/12 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Old Dominion
Sun, Dec 20, 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 12/20 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs UMES
Tue, Dec 22, 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 12/22 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Bryant
Sun, Dec 27, 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 12/27 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs McDaniel
Wed, Dec 30, 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 12/30 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Richmond
Wed, Dec 30, 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 12/30 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs Dayton
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · All day · Free · Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030
Countdown to Noon and ring in the Noon year! Celebrate the New Year without staying up past bedtime. Join this event at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center for a festive midday countdown, family-fri
Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · 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 1/2 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs Rhode Island
Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · 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 1/6 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Fordham
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 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 1/9 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs St. Bonaventure
Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · 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 1/13 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs St. Bonaventure
Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · 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 1/20 George Mason University Women's Basketball vs Davidson
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 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 1/23 George Mason University Men's Basketball vs Loyola Chicago