Fall Tree Giveaway 07 Nov 2026 Plant a free tree at home and help bring trees to your neighborhood! Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
AB EX FFX - Art Exhibition 07 Nov 2026 Expand your mind with this abstract expressionist exhibit and sale, curated by The Rogue Art Project The exhibit will run from September 21 through December 18, 2026, with a free Opening Reception on October 14 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rotary Gallery, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Fall Leaf Collection 07 Nov 2026 City of Fairfax fall leaf collection runs Nov. 2 through Dec. 31, 2026. Learn how curbside vacuum-leaf pickup works by zone, how to rake loose leaves to the curb, what yard debris is allowed, and why bagged leaves are not collected. Includes yard waste rules and a contact number for questions. Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop 08 Nov 2026 Join us for the Annual Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 3:30 - 5:30 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, Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
The Civil War 11 Nov 2026 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 growing tensions over slavery. By the time the last shots were fired, as many as 750,000 Americans had been killed, and four million enslaved people were freed. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., 22030 20 more dates Tagged as: , History & Heritage
Veterans Day - Schedule & Services 11 Nov 2026 Get details on city holiday closures, CUE bus schedules, and trash & recycling services. Tagged as: , City Holiday
ARTScreen Film Series presents "Murder on the Orient Express" 13 Nov 2026 Join us for the screening of "Murder on the Orient Express," a 1974 film adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel — directed by Sidney Lumet and featuring performances by Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, and more.Free admission, refreshments, popcorn & candy! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, 22030 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Civil War Survival Skills 14 Nov 2026 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-century laundry, and drill like a Civil War soldier. Registration required. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Click this event to get to registration link. Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., 22030 Tagged as: , History & Heritage
Coffee & Connections 14 Nov 2026 Coffee & Connections is hosted by the City of Fairfax Commission for Women (CFW). This is a family friendly event. The CFW looks forward to seeing you there! Commonwealth Brewing Company, 10426 Main Street, 22030 Tagged as: , Community & Special Events
City of Fairfax Early Childhood Arts Program 16 Nov 2026 This program introduces children ages 2 - 5 to the joy of the arts through engaging, age-appropriate live performances and experiences. Performances take place two Mondays per month.Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030 13 more dates Tagged as: , Arts & Culture