No Funday Monday until Feb. 9, 2026 22 Jan 2026 Due to repairs at the Sherwood Center Performance Space in January, Funday Monday events are on a winter break. Programming will resume on Monday, February 9. We look forward to seeing you then! Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
2026 Women of Influence Awards- Now Accepting Nominations 22 Jan 2026 Know a woman making a difference in the City of Fairfax? Nominate her for the 2026 Women of Influence or Rising Star Award. Nominations accepted Jan. 5-March 5, 2026. Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
Un/Bound Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 28 Jan 2026 Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 will explore the lives of free Black Virginians from the arrival of the first captive Africans in 1619 to the abolition of slavery in 1865. This exhibition will be on display at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center from Jan. 28 - March 9. The Museums hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday - Monday, Closed Tuesdays. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., 22030 Tagged as: , History & Heritage
CanceledJazz on a Summer's Day 30 Jan 2026 Set in Newport, Rhode Island, Jazz on a Summer's Day is a musical/documentary, shot in vivid color, that depicts the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival and includes such luminaries as Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong, Thelonius Monk, Chuck Berry, Mahalia Jackson and many more! Sponsored by the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts. Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Museum Explorers 05 Feb 2026 A fun, history-filled program where participants will explore one object from our exhibits or collections and do an activity and/or game, sing a song, do a craft and read a story—all connected to the featured object or its related themes.Registration is required. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Click Here To Find Registration Link Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., 22030 4 more dates Tagged as: , History & Heritage
34th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival (Feb. 6-8) 06 Feb 2026 The Chocolate Lovers Festival is making its delicious return to Fairfax City! All your favorite chocolate-themed events and vendors are back, with plenty of sweet treats in store! Downtown Fairfax, 10415 North St.,, 22030 2 more dates Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
Chocolate Lover's Concert - Darden Purcell & Mason Jazz Vocals 06 Feb 2026 Kick off the Chocolate Lovers Festival with a FREE concert featuring the internationally known jazz vocalist Darden Purcell and the talented Jazz Vocalists from George Mason University! Dessert Reception provided by Lina's Bakery! Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Public Safety Class 2026 07 Feb 2026 Take a free public safety class offered by the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department with the Fairfax City Fire Department. Topics include hands-only CPR/AED, stop the bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher and smoke alarm use, and more. Classes will continue in 2026. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today.Note: The CPR portion of this training is NOT a certification course. Fire Station #3, 3rd Floor., 4081 University Drive, 22030 7 more dates Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
Chocolate Through the Senses 07 Feb 2026 Join us at Historic Blenheim for a special hands-on program presented as part of the Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax City! Families are invited to explore how colonial chocolate differed from the sweet treats we enjoy today through a series of interactive sensory stations.No registration required, bring the whole family! Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 2 more dates Tagged as: , History & Heritage
Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House Tours for Chocolate Lovers Festival 07 Feb 2026 Take a peek into the 19th and 20th centuries with knowledgeable guides who will share the fascinating stories about the house and its rich heritage. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this tour is a sweet oportunity to immerse yourself in the past while enjoying the festival atmosphere. It's the perfect mix of culture, history, and fun you won't want to miss! Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, 10386 Main Street, 22030 1 more date Tagged as: , History & Heritage