Weekender Newsletter

Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29

Happy Spring: Springtime Events in the County

The start of a new season brings exciting events to the county and region. This weekend and throughout spring, attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival, enjoy a concert, explore gardens and parks, take a scenic hike and much more. For a complete list of activities, check out Visit Fairfax.

Weekend-Long Events

Friends of the Martha Washington Library Book Sale

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by the Martha Washington Library in Alexandria to browse our large selection of books and media for all ages and interests. Proceeds benefit the library and related activities.

Menstrual Product Drive

Friday - Sunday, Hours Vary

It's the final weekend to donate to our Menstrual Product Drive. Support shelters and nonprofits by dropping off new and sealed packages of tampons, sanitary pads, liners and menstrual cups to any library branch through March 31.

Friday, March 27 Events

LEGO Club (2 - 3 p.m.) Calling all LEGO lovers. Drop in after school to create and build with LEGO bricks at the Burke Centre Library. Meet others who love building creations just as much as you do. For children ages 6-12.

Free Artist Demo by Deborah Conn (11 a.m. - noon)

In this free public demo at the McLean Community Center, portraitist Deborah Conn will demonstrate her technique for painting portraits, including washes, transparent glazes and arbitrary color.

Chair Yoga for Adults (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

Learn how to find stability, alignment and integrity through seated stretches and safe movement at Great Falls Library. This session is taught by a certified yoga instructor. 

St. Paddy’s Day Party (3:45 - 5:45 p.m.)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the McLean Community Center, hosted by Seniors In Action. Enjoy an evening of festive fun featuring live music, a mashed potato bar and an Irish dancing performance by District Irish Dance.

Bright Beats Inclusive Music Program (5 - 6 p.m.)

Join us for joyful sing-alongs, rhythm games and instrument play at the Dolley Madison Library in McLean in this new student-led program.

Saturday, March 28 Events

Eggnormous Spring Festival (10 - 11:30 a.m.) Bring your baskets, hunt for eggs, take a photo with the bunny and enjoy nonstop fun at the Reston Community Center Hunter Woods. After the festivities, head over to RCC’s Terry L. Smith Aquatic Center for a free family swim from noon to 5 p.m.

Historic House Walk and Talk (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

Take a stroll around the 1784 Historic House at Green Spring Gardens Park in Alexandria to learn about its architecture and historic designed landscape. Step inside the house to hear compelling stories of public service, trailblazing women, espionage, civil rights, enslavement and freedom. Registration is $20.

Spring 2026 Tree Rescuer Extravaganza (10 a.m. - noon)

Learn about invasive species and how they are damaging our trees and other native plants at Pohick Regional Library in Burke. We'll cover how to spot invasive plants and work together to remove them from trees and the surrounding area.

Capital Harmonia: Women's Chorus Performances (Times Vary)

Celebrate Women's History Month by listening to and learning about American female composers at Great Falls Library and Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Join Capital Harmonia for a performance that will feature music composed and arranged by women. 

President Lincoln's Cottage (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

Join us for a presentation on President Abraham Lincoln's Washington, D.C. cottage at John Marshall Library in Alexandria. Museum staff will share the history and importance of the cottage where Lincoln made nation-changing decisions about the Union, freedom and the presidency.

Vernal Pool Ventures Campfire (5:30 - 7 p.m.)

Join us after hours as we hike and search for signs of amphibian life at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly. Learn about the life cycle and early development of local amphibians. End with s'mores by a campfire. Registration is $12. 

Nighttime Farmer (8 - 9 p.m.)

Be a farmer for the night and help us check on young and old farm animals at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. Enjoy a nighttime farm tour and learn what it takes to care for our animals during birthing season and beyond. Registration is $10. 

Sunday, March 29 Events

Junior Forest Foragers (10 a.m. - noon) Join a naturalist on a hike at Riverbend Park in Great Falls to learn how to identify plants that are edible and/or medicinal. We'll end the class with a delicious, foraged creation made with seasonal plants. Registration $16.

Spring Wildflowers and Bald Eagles Family Walk (9:30 - 11 a.m.)

Join us for a wildflower scavenger hunt and eagle watching walk at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. A spotting scope and binoculars will be available for viewing the bald eagles in their nest. After, we'll return to the visitor center for bluebell crafts. Registration is