Model Train shows, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30 at Fairfax Station. Photo by Mike Salmon.
Thursday/July 20
Lunch N’ Life. noon-2 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.The guest presenter will be Elizabeth Gray, Esq., speaking on legal issues for older adults. $10. Sponsored by Shepherd’s Center. Call 703-273-5730 or see www.scfbva.org for more.
Summer Under the Stars Concert. 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Alte Kameraden band. Visit www.fairfaxband.org or call 703-385-7855 for more.
Friday/July 21
Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. at Topgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf, music from Sway DJ, food and drink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.
Saturday/July 22
Civil War Amputees. 2 p.m. at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. “Artificial Limbs in the Civil War” with Guy R. Hasegawa, Pharm D. Learn about the wartime provisions made for amputees and the stark differences between the resources and capabilities of the North and the South. Free. Call 703-591-0560 for more.
Aspiring Filmmakers Screening. 4:15-7 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton. Each screening will be followed by an award ceremony. Call 703-584-2900 for more.
Mount Vernon Nights Concert Series. 6 p.m. at Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Free old-time musical performance by the Sheets Family. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances or call 703-780-7518.
Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. at Topgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf, music from Radyus DJ, food and drink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.
Stargazing and Snacking on S’mores. 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Learn about the creatures that fly through the night skies. Ages 4 to adult. Call 703-323-6600 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelakepark/.
Sunday/July 23
Z Scale Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. Z scale is the smallest mass-marketed model train available anywhere. Museum members and ages 4 and under, free; ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703-425-9225 for more.
Cancer Fundraiser. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dolce Vita Restaurant, 10824 Fairfax Blvd. Supporting Team Kristen Strong in the 192 mile Pan-Mass Challenge, proceeds of the night will go to Team Kristen Strong, as they raise money for The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Call 703-385-1530 or email Info@DolceVitaFairfax.com.
July 24-28
Fine Arts and Crafts Camp. 12:30-3:15 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church,5690 Oak Leather Drive Instructor Carol Zeitlin. Drawing and/or watercolor, mixed medias. Ages 8 and up. Visit www.czartlessons.com or call 703-250-6930 for more.
Wednesday/July 26
Pop Up Adventure Playground. 10 a.m.-noon at Kutner Park, 3901 Jermantown Road, Fairfax. LEGO, Games, crafts, coding and more. This program is free, no registration required, and all ages welcome. Child care is not provided. Parents or guardians are required to attend with children not old enough to walk to and play in the park on their own. Call 703-385-7858 or email karen.lussier@fairfaxva.gov for more.
Thursday/July 27
Summer Under the Stars Concert. 8 p.m. Veterans Amphitheater (adjacent to City Hall), 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. City of Fairfax Band. Visit www.fairfaxband.org or call 703-385-7855 for more.
Friday/July 28
Rock the Block. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. “The Reagan Years,” ’80’s band is featured. Food available, Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, children can wear swim suits and bring towels to enjoy the spray pad! No pets allowed except service animals. For more details visit www.fairfaxva.gov/rocktheblock
Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. at Topgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf, music from Silver DJ, food and drink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.
Saturday/July 29
Scarf Painting Workshop. noon-3 p.m. at the Fairfax Art League Village Gallery, 3950 University Drive. The Fairfax Art League invites the public to a hand painted scarf workshop. $10. Call 703-569-8760 for more.
Mount Vernon Nights Concert Series. 6 p.m. at Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Free musical performance by Jarekus Singleton. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances or call 703-780-7518.
Sunday/July 30
G-Scale Model Train Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Washington, Virginia & Maryland Garden Railway Society (WVMGRS) will have a G-Scale train display running. 4 and under free; ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older,$4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225 for more.
Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Call 703-385-7858 for more.
Taste of Springfield. noon-6 p.m. outdoors event at the Springfield Town Center, 6500 Springfield Mall Drive. Locally focused, family friendly ‘feast-ival’ with tastings, entertainments and activities for all ages. Weather dependent. Visit www.tasteofspringfield.com for more.
Monday/July 31
Funday Monday for Children. 10:30 a.m. in Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Storytelling and songs. Weather permitting. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7855 for more.