If you love learning more about where your food comes from and what it takes to produce cheeses that are “best in class,” then you won’t want to miss Wegmans’ “Talk & Taste” events. At the meet-and-greet tasting, customers can sample some of North America’s best cheeses from cow’s, goat’s or sheep’s milk. Come out to Wegmans Fairfax, 11620 Monument Drive, Fairfax, on Aug. 20 from 5-7 p.m.
Ongoing
Evenings on the Ellipse Summer Concert. Thursdays, through Aug. 20. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center Ellipse (Backyard), 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Relax with music, tastes of local wines and great company.
Burke Arts in the Parks. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-323-6601.
Stars on Sunday Concert Series. Sundays, through Aug. 30. 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Northern Virginia. Concerts are free to attend and are perfect for families, a special date or a relaxing afternoon of music and dance.
Summer Reading Program. Friday-Saturday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Come to the library all summer for books and events. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/.
Follow Your Heart: Recent Work by Nancy Hannans through Sept. 6 at Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Nancy Hannans' recent paintings weave stories of love, joy and harmony in magical lands filled with unlimited possibilities. Hannans combines her love for storytelling and universal symbolism to communicate that we are all interconnected, and to celebrate our common humanity. The women in her work represent all cultures and races. They embody the beauty of the human spirit and are symbols of wisdom, strength, honesty, courage and perseverance.
Frying Pan Farm Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Amphitheater, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-437-9101.
“The Road Less Traveled” through Aug. 23 at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. David Skibiak and Keith Naquin’s artistic endeavors and experience the quiet place in their hearts and minds from which the art is born. By listening, by looking and by following their own perceptions, each viewer will discover something fresh and new in even the most commonplace of subject matter in this exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public.http://www.artspaceherndon.com/the-road-less-traveled
Herndon Friday Night Live. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 6:30 p.m. at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listen to great music on Friday nights during the summer. herndonrocks.com/schedule.php.
“Paint and Beyond,” through Aug. 28 at U.S. Geological Survey, National Gallery, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. The League of Reston Artists is displaying paintings, mixed media, and two-dimensional works suitable for wall hanging. Many of the artworks reflect USGS’s environmental mission. The exhibit is free and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“Birds of a Feather.” Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. through Sept. 3 at Reston Art Gallery & Studios, 11400 Washington Plaza, Reston. Marie Straw works with different media, discovering the changing properties in each. In her works of acrylics and collage elements on paper, canvas, plywood and even tar paper, she is constantly experimenting to attain the look she wants to achieve. Straw is primarily self-taught through study with several local artists, art books and visiting art shows and museums.
Take a Break Concert Series. Thursdays, through Sept. 3. 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Listen to some great music live.
Reston Concerts on the Town. Saturdays, through Sept. 5. 7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain or shine. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts
Summer Reading Program. Saturdays, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Come to the library all summer for books and events. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/rr/.
Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come out on Sundays and listen to some live music. Visit http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
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
Thursday-Sunday/Aug. 20-Sept. 13
Kiss Me, Kate. A jazzy musical comedy about a divorced couple staging an outlandish musical version of “Taming of the Shrew.” For tickets and show timings visit www.nextstopHerndon.com.
Friday/Aug. 21
Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.
McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Nov. 20. 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm
Disney in Concert With Wolf Trap Orchestra. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch disney magic light up the stage as your favorite songs for Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and more are sung live. Tickets: $25-$60.
RCC End of Summer Pool Party. 4-7 p.m. Dogwood Pool, 2460 Green Range Road, Reston. Come and have a last hurrah before school starts. The pool party will have food starting at 5 p.m., entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm
Fun and Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Board games and fun. Ages 6-12. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Friday-Sunday/Aug. 21-23
Workhouse Music Hall. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Friday & Saturday: 8 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. A good old-fashioned rowdy music hall filled with laughter and songs (both vintage and modern songs that evoke the mood) will fill the air in an homage to the famously unique brand of entertainment. Purchase tickets at workhousearts.org.
Saturday/Aug. 22
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down the river through riffles and flat water.
Bands for Bikes Concert. 4-8 p.m. Old Fire House Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. The second annual Bands for Bikes concert to benefit Wheels to Africa (a youth-led all volunteer 501c(3) that collects used bikes for needy kids in Africa. Live music on outdoor stage. Donate your old bike for a good cause.
“Plunder and Deceit” Signing with Mark Levin. 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Barnes & Noble Tysons will host an author signing with Mark Levin. The signing will begin at 10 a.m. but Barnes & Noble will open at 7 a.m. to accommodate those attending the signing. “Plunder and Deceit” is Levin’s newest book and was released early this month.
Legos in the Library. 2 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with Legos.
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.
Gladys Knight And The O'Jays. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Come enjoy the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B trip who brought you "Love Train." Tickets: $30-$60.
Back 2 School Bash. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. An afternoon filled with interactive activities and important information to help prepare children of all ages and grades to go back to school.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for A New Orleans porch party of Louisiana zydeco, high-energy blues. Free admission. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.
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
Art of Movement Class on the Quad. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy a free yoga class - no experience is necessary, bring your own mat.
Date Night: Chef’s Table. 7-9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Date Night cooking classes are designed to be fun, relaxing and an escape from the daily grind. Participants will be served a tasting portion of all the entrees and a chef-selected drink of choice. No one will leave hungry. $150 per couple.
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: The United States Air Force "Celtic Aire". 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. "Celtic Aire," the premier folk ensemble of the Air Force, performs great classic Irish melodies with refreshing new flavor! From foot-stomping tunes to heart-warming ballads, these professional vocalists play it all while accompanying themselves on traditional Celtic instruments. Free admission.
Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm
Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.
Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Join for sharing, discussion and feedback on your works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Ages 13-18. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
From Seed To Sprout. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. See how amazing seeds are and learn to sprout seeds by making your own Bean Baby American Horticultural Society and National Capital Area Garden Club. Age 6-12.
Saturday-Sunday/Aug. 22-23
Greenberg Model Train Show. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. The show will feature many dealers with operating model trains as well as collectibles for sale, hands on exhibits and demonstrations.
Sunday/Aug. 23
Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. This half-hour introductory course at Riverbend Park covers river hazards, water safety and paddling basics. Fees include equipment and same-day, half-day kayak rental. $29.
Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Potomac River with this two-hour, naturalist-led tour. No previous experience is required. $38.
Bluegrass Concert. 5-7 p.m. St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road, McLean. Free outdoor bluegrass concert by local artist Ashby Run. Food will be available for a modest donation or bring your own. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org.
The Beach Boys. 3 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. America's favorite surf rockers bring the "Fun, Fun, Fun" with their iconic summer soundtrack featuring their hit songs. Tickets: $30-$60.
Reston Century Bike Tour. 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pavilion & W&OD Trail. Riders select 33, 66 or 105 mile routes. Rain or shine. Post-ride party with food and music for participating cyclists; friends and family join for a $15 fee. Register online. restonbicycleclub.org.
Summer Activities Day. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Crafts and hands-on activities for all ages. $2-$4.
Monday/Aug. 24
Bouncing Babies. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. An early literacy enhanced storytime featuring rhymes, stories and songs. Birth-12 months with adult.
Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Heart-centered music for children.
Book Bingo. 7 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Prizes are gently used books. Everyone who plays is a winner. Ages 7-12. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Hidden Pond Monday: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs. 4:30 p.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Presented by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature Center.
Tuesday/Aug. 25
Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Teen volunteers available to read to/with beginning readers. Ages 3-9.
Star Language Learners. 4:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean .Become a language star. Join for a fun foreign language storytime in Mandarin, Spanish, French or Arabic. No previous experience needed. All ages.
New Moms Meet & Greet. 12:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Join other new moms & babies (newborn to 6 months) and discover what the library and the town of Vienna has to offer your growing family. Adults.
Santana: The Corazon Tour. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 10-time Grammy-winning guitarist leads his namesake band in the fusion of Latin, rock, and blues, to perform smash hits. Tickets: $40-$85.
Side by Side. 6 p.m. Amphora Diner Deluxe, 1151 Elden Street, Herndon. Doris Justice & Sean McGhee will be performing as Side by Side. The Folk Club of Reston-Herndon will be presenting the Aloha concert as Doris Justice retires from her day job and moves to Hawaii. Tickets: $11-$12.
Pokemon Club. 2:30 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Bring your Pokémon trading cards to trade or play the Pokémon game with your friends. Age 6-12.
Short Book Conversations. 1:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Discussion on books That Quail, Robert by Margaret A. Stanger. Adults only. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Pokemon Club. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Bring your Pokemon trading cards to trade or play the Pokemon game. Age 6-12.
Wednesday/Aug. 26
Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play Pokemon with your friends. School ages.
Luke Wade. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Texas pop/soul singer Luke Wade from Season 7 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning music competition, “The Voice,” just launched the third leg of his multi-city summer tour. Tickets: $15-22.
Little Big Town: The Painkiller Tour; Charlie Worsham, Cassadee Pope. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Enjoy free-wheeling, harmony driven songs from these Grammy-winning country rockers, as they perform fan favorites and songs for their boldest album yet. Tickets: $35-$55.
Meet Me at the Movies: Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Reston Association presents "American Sniper." Refreshments and door prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+. Information at Ashleigh@reston.org, 703-435-6530, or reston.org.
Octopus’ Garden. 7 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Join Busia Bear for family storytelling adventures with his underwater friends. All ages.
Classic Tales. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Develop your child’s early literacy skills with stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Fun with Ones. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Enjoy books, songs and rhymes in a special story time just for ones. Age 12 to 23 months with adult.
Thursday/Aug. 27
ArtJamz Paint Class & Wine Tasting. 6:30 p.m. The Vineyard, 1145 Laughlin Avenue, McLean. Tuscany-themed ArtJamz at The Vineyard in McLean will transport you overseas as you paint beautiful Tuscan Vineyards and taste Italian wines. Tickets are only $40 for a mini 8×10 canvas and $45 for a small 12×16 canvas and include an hour and a half of studio time and wine tasting.
Ice Cream Social. 3 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Come join us for our end of the Summer Reading ice cream social. Ages 4-17.
Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Sideways on a Scooter by Miranda Kennedy.
Not Just for Teens Adult Book Club. 7 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Are you an adult who loves YA lit? If so, join us for discussion, fun and dessert. August's title will be Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen. Adults.
Rock On, Reston! 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from the decades in the Pavilion.
Group Fun Run. 6:30 p.m. Potomac River Running, Reston Town Center, 11911 Democracy Drive, Reston. For beginners or competitive runners, come out for a fun, low-key run that's safe and social.
Junior Farmer Family Fun. 4 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. This family program goes behind the scenes to help the farmers at Frying Pan Farm Park. Come help with farm chores such as milking the cows, feeding the animals, and shelling corn. Topics and activities vary. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
I’ll Be Me. 2 & 6 p.m. The Fairfax, 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir. The Fairfax & Alzheimer's Association invite you to attend a full length screening of Glen Campbell I’ll Be Me. The event free and open to all. Proceeds from concessions and any donation will be presented to the Alzheimer's Association, NCA. RSVP to beth.mclean@sunriseseniorliving.com
Children & Teen Book Sale. 1-8 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Plenty of books as well as CDs and DVDs.
Friday/Aug. 28
Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Children enjoy toys and a play space, while adults enjoy coffee and conversation. Ages birth-5.
Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.
McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Nov. 20. 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm
Kristin Chenoweth. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. This Tony-and Emmy-winning star takes center stage performing theater and pop standards as well as songs off her 2014 album. Tickets: $25-$60.
Midsummer on a Playground. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. This adaption of Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream is told by a traveling magician, his assistant and some unsuspecting "volunteers.” Tickets: $10-$12.
Library Playdate: Toddlers. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Play with other toddlers at the library. Ages 1-2 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Build your child’s early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm.
Friday-Saturday/Aug. 28-29
“Midsummer on a Playground.” 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. This adaption of Shakespeare's classic “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is told by a traveling magician, his assistant, and some unsuspecting "volunteers." Appropriate for all ages, this zany production brings the fun of the playground to the stage. Tickets: $10-$12.
Saturday/Aug. 29
Women Unplugged. 8 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Unplug and spend the weekend outdoors with kayaking, a dinner and bonfire Saturday night, camping under the stars, and archery lessons on Sunday. The program ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For women only. The cost is $214. Call 703-759-9018.
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down the river through riffles and flat water.
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.
Afro-Cuban Drumming Class. 4:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Your chance to see/learn the hot Havana beats to Afro-Cuban drumming. Tickets: $15.
Asian Sauces Cooking Demo. 9 a.m. Big Bowl, 11915 Democracy Drive, Reston. Learn how classic Asian sauces are made. $10-$25.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the pavilion for the U.S. Navy big band jazz in a concert format. Free admission. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.
Art of Movement Class on the Quad. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy a free pilates class - no experience is necessary, bring your own mat.
Teen Art and Digital Media Contest Award Ceremony. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Winners of the Art and Digital Media Contest will be announced and prizes awarded. Ages 12-18. Teen. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Family Math Games. 2 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Games for all levels with tips for parents to use at home to improve math and logic skills. All ages. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. This five man-band, hailing from the Salt Lake City, Utah, is a breath of fresh air with their organic approach to performing. Free admission.
Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm
Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.
Sunday/Aug. 30
Afternoons on Church Street. 1-5 p.m. Church Street along the Town of Vienna. Theme: Wheely Fun Time. Church Street businesses will be open and residents enjoy entertainment, food, wine and beer tastings.
Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. The cost is $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. This half-hour introductory course at Riverbend Park covers river hazards, water safety and paddling basics. Fees include equipment and same-day, half-day kayak rental. $29.
Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Potomac River with this two-hour, naturalist-led tour. No previous experience is required. $38.
Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org.
Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: Jazz on a Summer’s Day. 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. The free outdoor festival will take place each month on selected Sunday’s and will feature some great flicks from classic to comedy. Grab a date, the family or a group of friends, bring the lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy flicks under the stars.
Reston Fit Club. 11 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy a variety of free fitness classes including yoga, dance, self-defense, cardio, and core strength. RSVP requested. 703-668-0256 stores.athleta.net/store-4866/.
29th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Festival USA. Noon. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The Pakistan Independence Day Festival includes musical performances, rides and games. Visit www.pakistanfestivalusa.com.
Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm
Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/
Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.