The Connection

Ongoing

“Gold Rush.” Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Sept. 26. at Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. Artwork with “gold” as the theme. This can be interpreted in many ways, gold colors, gold coins, golden hair, gold leaf and more. The show is open to the public, and visitors can also view small items of original art, scarves, jewelry, notecards etc. All hand made by VAS artists – great for gifts.

Vienna’s Summer on the Green Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the weekend and listen to some good music.Visit http://www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2640

“Along the Way.” Through Sept. 30 at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. "Along the Way," Jill Banks solo exhibit of original oil painting.

“Figuratively Speaking.” Friday-Sunday through Oct. 11 at 1st Stage in Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. Portraits and figures in watercolor and mixed media by Deborah Conn. Tickets: $15-$30. www.1ststagetysons.org.

JamBrew. Every Friday in September,through Sept. 25. 6-10 p.m. Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Outdoor music festival. http://jambrew.com/.

Celebrating Vintage Disney at ArtInsights. Through Oct. 6 at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Original production art from classic Disney movies for fans and Disney lovers of all ages: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and many more. 703-478-0778 artinsights.com

“Ephemeral” Exhibition at GRACE. Through Nov.r 14 at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Explore the nature of non-permanent, three-dimensional works addressing the concept of ephemerality. Presented in conjunction with the Washington Sculptors Group. restonarts.org

“No Spring Chicken.” Playing Sept. 24-Oct. 11 at NextStop Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. This one woman comedy presents a poignant and funny look at pregnancy at 40. Visit http://www.nextstoptheatre.org/ for show timings.

Friday/Sept. 18

Back-to-School Party. 7-10 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. $35/$25 OFTC members.

Douple Symphonies. 7:30 p.m. United Christian Parish of Reston, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington season opener. Tickets: $10-$25. www.PACOdc.org.

Great Decision Series. 2 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. A roundtable discussion on the U.S. foreign policy process. September's topic is Syria's Refugee Crisis. Discussion materials will be available two weeks before the event.

Movie Night in the Campground. 7-9 p.m. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Join in the fun of Movie Night by watching The Goonies at the Campground at Burke Lake Park this fall.

Best of FAVS Showcase. 3 p.m. Harris Theatre, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The Best of FAVS Showcase will be highlighting award winning student films.

Saturday/Sept. 19

STEM Project. 11 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. National Honor Society tutoring project in STEM subjects for elementary students.

NAMIWalks Northern Virginia. 9-11 a.m. Tysons Corner Center, Fashion Boulevard. The walk will help raise awareness and support programs that offer help and hope to people living with mental health conditions and family members.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. 12-6 p.m. Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive. A great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’.

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser. 4-7 p.m. Nottoway Park, shelter 1, 9610 Courthouse Road, Vienna. An ice cream social fundraiser to raise money for Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation campaign that works to empower adolescent girls in developing countries.

Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. http://greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.

Susco 8K. 8:30 a.m. South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. Running for brain aneurysm and organ donation awareness. www.susco8k.com.

Family Fun Day. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Woody’s Golf Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. A Family Fun Day to help the five teens that were in the tragic accident in Texas, in which three Herndon teens died. A day of healing and remembrance for the friends and families. There will be mini golfing, art, hula hooping and much more fun.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm

Beethoven’s 5th with Alon Goldstein. 8 p.m. GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets: www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Raise a Glass of Hope. 4-7 p.m. Private residence in Mason Neck. A wine tasting to benefit the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC). Tickets are $50/person ($35 tax deductible) and $75/couple ($45 tax deductible.

Mosby Fall Bus Tour. 8 a.m. 10520 Main Street, Fairfax. Visit the Hibbs Bridge, North Fork Church (the formation of Company H), the scene of the Harmony Fight in Hamilton, Ebenezer Church and Harry Hatcher’s House. To sign-up for the tour call Don Hakenson at 703-971-4984 or email: dhakenson@verizon.net.

Fairfax County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet. 1-5 p.m. Waterford Springfield, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield. Eric Broyles, co-author of “Encounters with the Police: A Black Man’s Guide to Survival” will be the event speaker. There will be book signing and books available for purchase. See the author discussing his book in a TV interview. The rest of the evening enjoy the silent auction, cash bar, door prizes and great speakers. Buy your tickets today and become a sponsor at www.fairfaxnaacp.org.

Fashion Show. 2-4 p.m. The Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Fashion show, silent auction and dessert. A Gogo Grandmothers benefit helping African grandmothers raising orphans of AIDS. Fashions by Stein Mart. $15. To register go to burkecommunity.com/adults/women.

Children’s Book Sale. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fairfax City Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Thousands of gently-read books and nonbook media organized into categories including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, holiday, chapter books and more.

Potomac Jazz Club Picnic. 12-6 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Join the Potomac River Jazz Club for an afternoon of jazz music. Three bands will be featured during this event: The Jefferson Street Strutters, The Capital Focus Jazz Band and The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band. Tickets $25.

2015 Bead Challenge Event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Beads of Challenge(BOC) is an exclusive Beads of Courage “beadraiser” and fundraiser that brings together children who are BOC members, along with their families, by encouraging them to attend a BOC event in their community and request a dream bead. A dream bead answers the question “if I could have any bead, what would it be?” During the event, participants will see how “act of courage beads” are made and learn more about the artistic process of glass bead-making.

Date Night: Chef’s Table. 7-9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Anyone can go out for dinner and a movie so why not make your night something special to be remembered? Date Night cooking classes are designed to be fun, relaxing and an escape from the daily grind. They are great way to learn some basic cooking techniques while enjoying your company and making new friends. The menu items will be prepared by participants working together at each of the cooking islands. Participants will be served a tasting portion of all the entrees and a pre-chef-selected drink of choice.

Sunday/Sept. 20

Artist Reception. 5-7 p.m. 1st Stage in Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. Artist reception with featured 1st Stage gallery artist and curator, Deborah Conn. Performance tickets are: $30 general admission, $26 seniors (65+), $15 students and military. Purchase online at www.1ststagetysons.org or 703-854-1856.

Food for Others Tysons 5K. 9:30 a.m. 7925 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. The second annual Tysons 5K organized by Food for Others volunteers to benefit the food bank. Last year they had approximately 200 participants and raised over $9,000. This event allows people who live and/or work in Tysons to support less fortunate neighbors while enjoying a great run or walk.

Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org.

Country Western Dance. 4-9 p.m. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Dancing to "The Bastards of Twang Band." Versatile, popular band of seasoned pros will keep you moving to a wide range of new and classic country tunes. $20.

Family Fun Day. 2-4 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. Join the Reston Historic Trust & Museum and Robert E. Simon, Jr. for Family Fun Day and Membership drive on Lake Anne Plaza. There will be live music, children’s activities, beer tasting, and fun for the entire family. www.restonmuseum.org

Herndon Kids Triathlon. 8 a.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. This kids triathlon gives youngsters an opportunity to compete in one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The event is designed for any youth, ages 6-16, regardless of athletic ability or prior triathlon experience. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

Celebrating Jaguars with Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owners Club. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion & Market Street. NCJOC presents its 51st Annual Concours d'Elegance judged car show. Displays from the 1927 Swallow to the new Jaguar F-Type, and Concours celebration of a "Salute To Our U.S. Veterans!" ncjoc.org.

NTRAKScale Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern Virginia NTRAK members will have a display and N gauge trains running. Tickets: $2-$4.

Doggie Splashdown. 7 p.m. Fairfax Swimming Pool, 4200 Roberts Road, Fairfax. Bring your canine for a chance to romp in the pool. A $5 cash donation per dog is suggested, with all proceeds going to the Humane Society of Fairfax County.

Monday/Sept. 21

Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Join us for an exciting storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 13 - 23 months with adult.

Legos in the Library. 3 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with Legos. Legos provided. Ages 5-12.

Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Unique, heart-centered music for kids and their grown-ups. Free. restontowncenter.com.

Toddlers & Twos. 10:30 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. On the go: Hit the road, fly the skies, sail the seas as we explore vehicles of all kinds through stories, songs, movement and rhyme. Age 19 months to 35 months with adult.

Small Wonders. 11 a.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Stories, songs and finger play. Age 12-23 months.

PJ Library Book Buddies. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Enjoy Jewish storybooks from the PJ Library and make a craft.

Hidden Pond Monday: Snakes. 4:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Presented by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature Center.

Let’s Hear it for the Girls. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All girls book discussion group. Water Street by Patricia Reilly Giff. Age 9-12 with adult female.

Tuesday/Sept. 22

Snakes in the Library. 4 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Great Falls National Park presents a program on snakes. Age 6-12.

Fun Run. 6:30 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. For beginners or competitive runners, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. potomacriverrunning.com.

Budding Engineers: Story Time with Wood Blocks. 2 p.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Creativity, scientific thinking, problem solving, and language skills all come into play as we use wood blocks to build, explore, create, and learn (STEAM). Age 3-5 with adult.

Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Come experience the benefits of Tai Chi led by Dante Gilmer of Still Water Tai Chi Center. Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement. Adult.

Storytime at Old Town Square. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Come across the street to Old Town Square to hear some stories, weather permitting. Age 2-5 with adult.

Legos in the Library. 4:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Use your imagination and make friends with LEGO bricks free build.

Wednesday-Sunday/Sept. 23-27

Reston’s Big Blowout Book Sale. Sept 23: 5-8 p.m. Sept: 24: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 25: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 26: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 27: 12-3:30 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Come and browse thousands upon thousands of great books in great condition. From the latest popular titles and classic favorites to the rare and unexpected fiction and non-fiction. The Reston Friends have something for everyone.

Wednesday/Sept. 23

Treasured Two-Fives. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. An early literacy enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 2-5 with adult.

Rock-A-Bye Baby. 11:30 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. An early literacy enhanced storytime, featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult.

Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play Pokemon with your friends.

Meet Me at the Movies-Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Reston Association presents "I'll See You In My Dreams." Refreshments and door prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+. Information at Ashleigh@reston.org, 703-435-6530, or reston.org

What’s in the Sky? 11 a.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Stories, songs and finger play. Age 3-5 with adult.

Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Children ages 6-12 read to a trained therapy dog. With adult.

Thursday-Saturday/Sept. 24-26

Children’s Book Sale. 6 p.m. Thursday till 2 p.m. on Saturday. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Children’s books of all ages will be available to purchase.

Thursday/Sept. 24

Starlight Storytime. 7 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages.

Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Recent title change: “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Adults.

STEM Project. 4:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. National Honor Society tutoring project in STEM subjects for elementary students.

Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Grab a buddy! Teen Volunteers available to read to or with beginning readers. Ages 3-9.

Live More Block Party. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Learn the benefits of new transportation options, including Silver Line Metro, plus entertainment, face painting, refreshments, giveaways and more.

Fun Run. 6:30 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. For beginners or competitive runners, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social. potomacriverrunning.com

Friday-Sunday/Sept. 25-27

Successful Painting with Armand Cabrera. The Arts of GF School, 756-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Armand will teach the Fundamentals of Painting in both oil and acrylic. Students learn all aspects of painting and drawing—perspective, composition, color mixing and theory. Advanced students are helped with problem solving and overcoming challenges in their painting. All students get plenty of individual attention at their easels—no matter what level or style they paint.

Friday/Sept. 25

OFTC Friday Field Trip: Double Feature at AMC Tysons. 3:30-10 p.m.Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. $33/$23 members.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18.

Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Toys and playspace for children. Coffee and conversation for grownups. Ages birth-5.

A Taste of the Vine. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Historic Fairfax City, Inc. is sponsoring a Wine Tasting Fundraiser o benefit the historic Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center. Sample wines from local vineyards paired with hors d'oeuvres. Silent Auction. Tour the Historic Mansion. Free parking. $55 per person. For reservations contact Hildie Carney at 703-591-5305 or visit the website at www.historicfairfax.org.

TGIFairfax Rock the Block: Almost Journey/U2. 6-9 p.m. Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. The second best U2 show in the world and the complete Journey experience. www.fairfaxva.gov/RockTheBlock

Friday-Sunday/Sept. 25-27

Fall Book Sale. Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 1-3 p.m. Thousands of gently-read books in all categories including art, architecture, history, cooking, gardening, foreign language, travel, spirituality, reference, classic and popular fiction.

Saturday/Sept. 26

STEM Project. 11 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. National Honor Society tutoring project in STEM subjects for elementary students.

Talk on Writing. 2-3 p.m. Books a Million, 1451 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Local Author Helaine Mario will talk about her novel of suspense, “The Lost Concerto.” She will focus on inspiration, character and plot, and on missing art and music during World War II.

Fall Bazaar. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great Falls United Methodist Church, 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. A silent auction, crafts and curios, baked items, youth toys and activities, clothes and sports equipment, jewelry and scarves, used books and previously owned hand tools/ hardware for sale and more.

Aztec Two-Step: The “Second Step” Album 40th Anniversary Show. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna. Renowned folk-rock duo Aztec Two-Step will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their ever-popular 1975 RCA album release "Second Step" by performing the album straight through, in its entirety, along with other ATS favorites. Tickets: $25-$30.

Harvest Happenings. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. This indoor-outdoor festival features live entertainment, craft projects and games that celebrate the change of season. $5 per person/Free for children 36 months and younger. For children ages 3–8.

Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.

Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. The Reston Multicultural Festival celebrates all the entertainment, dress, food, and cultural treasures from all over the world that are all here in Reston. Rain or shine. Free. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com/MulticulturalFestival.shtml

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 10 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk and fundraise to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=7382&pg=entry.

Cooking Class at Il Fornaio. 12 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Includes three-course luncheon with wine and recipes. $55. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations at banquetsRES@ilfo.com or 703-437-5544.

OKTOBREWFEST. 12-10 p.m. Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Music, food and beverages, vendor booths and fun all day.

Pohick Annual County Fair. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. The 70th Annual Country Fair includes games, booths, barbecue, homemade apple butter, historic church tours, living history re-enactors, organ concerts, live music, pony rides and more. 703-339-6572. http://www.pohick.org.

Fighting Chance 8K Run/Walk. 8 a.m. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Burke. Run to give an orphaned child a fighting chance for a future free from poverty, disease and violence. Register for the 8K run/walk at www.2540.org

20th Annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival. Noon-7:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax and The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. All are invited to enjoy, free of charge, the “pure drop” - the beauty and depth of Irish music, dance, language and sport as it has taken root and come into full flower in our community. Visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival.

Azalea Sale. 1-4 p.m. Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield. The Northern Virginia Chapter, Azalea Society of America (ASA), will be holding their 8th Annual Public Azalea Sale and Auction.

Saturday-Sunday/Sept. 26-27

Workhouse Fall Arts Festival 2015. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Over 100 of the nation's best artists will exhibit their original fine art and crafts. The two-day outdoor festival will include work by artists from across the Mid-Atlantic region, showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted furniture and much more.

Sunday/Sept. 27

Butterfly Crafts. 1-5 p.m. Church Street, Vienna. As part of the Town of Vienna’s, Afternoons on Church Street, the Ayr Hill Garden Club will be hosting a table featuring butterfly crafts geared for ages 3 through 6th grade. Free packages of milkweed seeds (butterfly magnets) will be offered. All children are welcome to stop by and learn more about butterflies.

Stride Forward 5K and Family Health Fair. 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion and Streets. Join family and friends in Pediatric Specialists of Virginia's first fundraiser to benefit all children under their care. 5K race begins at 9 a.m., followed by a Tot Trot. Create your own fundraising team or join one of the specialty-based teams. Strollers and pets welcome. Family Health Fair activities include giveaways and booths by PSV sponsors with something for everyone: health tips, recreation, kids’ activities, food and music! psvcare.org

NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore various nature stations throughout the park including butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life and much more with live animal shows throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm

The Best Roses for Your Garden. 2-4 p.m. Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Learn new roses and the best sources for ordering roses that are hard to find, full of form or fragrant.

Sunday/Sept. 27 - Saturday/Oct. 3

Annual Fall for the Book Festival. George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A week-long, multiple-venue, regional festival that brings together people of all ages and interests. Featured authors are National Book Award winner Tim O’Brien and “Outlander” author Diana Gabaldon. Visit www.fallforthebook.org.

Monday/Sept. 28

Healthy Eating. 2 p.m. Brightview Great Falls, 10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. The community is partnering with Salud, a local organic market in Great Falls to present an interactive, wellness presentation on Healthy Eating.

Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Unique, heart-centered music for kids and their grown-ups. Free. restontowncenter.com

Toddlers & Twos. 10:30 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. On the go: Hit the road, fly the skies, sail the seas as we explore vehicles of all kinds through stories, songs, movement and rhyme. Age 19 months to 35 months with adult.

Music and Movin’ with Miss Susan. 11:15 a.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Miss Susan for singing and moving to music with your little ones.

Animal Decomposers. 4:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Learn about the hidden insects that can be found in decomposing logs that you dissect yourself with the help of staff from Hidden Pond Nature Center.