Events

2026 Home for Life Expo

Four Expert Talks & 30 Exhibitors
11 a.m. — "What's Hot? What's Not?" (Matthew Quinn, Quinn's Auction Galleries)
11:45 a.m. — Pelvic Floor Health as You Age (Dr. Kristen Dunn, Fyzical Therapy)
12:30 p.m. — Lifetime Learning Institute (Dr. Derick Malis)
1:15 p.m. — Aging With Dignity & Independence (Joanne McCarty, Independent You)

Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.,  22030

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Antique Car Show

Fairfax City’s Antique Car Show brings a day of classic charm and family fun to the heart of the city!

Stroll through rows of beautifully preserved antique vehicles—featuring cars and trucks 25 years and older—while enjoying live music, delicious offerings from local food vendors, and interactive Kid’s Safety Day activities.

Hosted in partnership with the Ford V8 Club of Fairfax, Va.
FREE EVENT

City Hall, 10455 Armstrong Street,  22030

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Arbor Day Youth Poetry Contest

Help Fairfax City celebrate its 40th Arbor Day with a poem! This contest is open to K-12 students throughout the city.

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Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day is an annual celebration of a fun, healthy and sustainable way to get to work or school. The City of Fairfax hosts a "pit stop" in Old Town Square with snacks, raffle prizes, and free t-shirts provided by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' regional Bike to Work Day committee.

Old Town Square, 10415 North Street,  22030

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Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for the Annual Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, August 30 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Green Acres Center (4401 Sideburn Road). Registration is required and costs $55 per barrel, which includes all materials, tools, and guidance needed to build your rain barrel.

Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road,  

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Build-Your-Own Worm Composting Workshop

At this workshop, you will learn tips and tricks for successfully composting with worms and build your own worm composter to take home. Registration is required and costs $10.00 per bin.

Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road,  

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Callery Pear Exchange Program

Replace up to three of your Callery pear trees with native trees with this free program from the Virginia Department of Forestry. Preregistration is required and closes March 13, 2026, or when registration is full.

Virginia Department of Forestry - Fairfax Office, 12000 Government Center Pkwy,  22035

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