Fairfax County Official Visitors Guide - 2026 Fairfax County Official Visitors Guide
Signature Events
2025-11-21 12:09:38
Fairfax County keeps things lively year-round with events that’ll have you coming back for more!
February 2026
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month through meaningful local events, museums and historic landmarks honoring the stories of culture, resilience and community.
March 20– April 12, 2026
Fairfax County Garden Tours & National Cherry Blossom Festival
Stroll beautifully kept gardens and enjoy a vibrant festival where kites twirl in the sky, cherry blossom-inspired bites tempt and performances celebrate Japanese culture.
Mid-April 2026
Fee-Free Day / National Park Week at Great Falls
Get outside for National Park Week with free entry to all National Parks, including Great Falls, where you can see rushing waterfalls, winding trails with scenic views and paths that hold history.
Starts Late May 2026
Summer Season at Wolf Trap
Grab tickets for events throughout the summer to hear blues drift through the night air, opera notes ring out and folk and pop beats echo across the open-air stage of America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts.
June 2026
Innovations in Flight Family Day
Chat with pilots, marvel at more than 50 stunning aircraft and fly into family-friendly activities at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
July 4, 2026
Independence Day Celebrations
Ring in America’s 250th Birthday and the Fourth of July with booming fireworks, hometown parades, live concerts and more patriotic fun throughout our nation’s capital.
Late July to Early August 2026
4-H Fair & Carnival
Bring the whole family together at Frying Pan Farm Park for a festival where kids cheer from spinning rides, visitors pet farm animals and the scents of fair foods fill the air.
September 2026
Reston Multicultural Festival
Join the festivities as Reston’s community comes alive with global beats, dance performances, flavorful fare and art that celebrates the area’s rich cultural mix.
Mid-September to Early November 2026
Cox Farms Fall Festival & Fields of Fear
Spend a fall day with themed slides, a twisting maze, goat feedings and more, then venture into 20 acres of haunted trails and spine-tingling scares after dark.
November 2026 to January 2027
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
End the day with a cheerful stroll through an enchanting garden with glowing tree lights and bright displays that sparkle with holiday magic.
Late November to Late December 2026
Christmas at Mount Vernon
Soak up holiday magic with lively fireworks, a winter market filled with artisan goods and candlelit tours that celebrate 18th-century festive traditions.
throughout 2026
Celebrate the 250th in Fairfax County
In honor of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy a variety of Revolutionary War-themed events across the county celebrating our nation’s big birthday. Visit FXVA.com/USA250 for more details!
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