Veterans Amphitheater

Join the Fairfax Choral Society’s Symphonic Chorus and the City of Fairfax Band for a powerful and uplifting concert, “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday: Let Freedom Ring.”&nbsp;This special collaboration brings together voices and instruments in a vibrant program honoring our nation’s history, spirit, and shared traditions.Audiences can expect a dynamic mix of patriotic favorites, stirring choral works, and beloved band repertoire performed in a festive outdoor setting. Whether you come to enjoy the music, celebrate with family and friends, or simply take in a beautiful spring afternoon, this concert offers something for everyone.This event is free and open to the public, making it an ideal outing for families, music lovers, and members of the community of all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax, and experience the joy of live music as we come together to celebrate this historic milestone. #FCSLetFreedomRing

Local Event: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: Let Freedom Ring

Fairfax city

Fairfax

Virginia

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: Let...

Join the Fairfax Choral Society’s Symphonic Chorus and the City of Fairfax Band for a powerful and uplifting concert,...

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: Let Freedom Ring

Oakton High School

Games · Magic by Mark Mitton · Awards · Prizes for Everyone · Complimentary Entry
Experience a day of Math, Magic and Excitement!
Featuring games, prizes and a special Magic Show by Mark Mitton, coming to us from Broadway, NY, along with live demonstrations from the Rubik’s Cube World Association.

Local Event: RSM Festival 

Fairfax County

Vienna

RSM Festival 

Games · Magic by Mark Mitton · Awards · Prizes for Everyone · Complimentary Entry
Experience a day of Math, Magic and...

The Falls Church Episcopal

As a musical prelude to our country 250th
anniversary, we present a celebration of the people, stories, and songs that give voice to the American spirit and our unique and varied musical identity.
The program begins with the traditions of Indigenous peoples and continues through the hymns of early settlers and the spirituals born from slavery, music that reflects both struggle and hope. As America grew, immigrant cultures enriched its musical landscape, leading to songs of unity and resilience from the Civil War through World Wars I and II. The journey continues to Broadway, where American stories and aspirations came vividly to life on stage.

The concert concludes with Randall Thompson’s The Testament of Freedom, a powerful musical affirmation of liberty and the enduring ideals that continue to define America and remind us of music's ability to bring people together.

Local Event: From America With Song

Fairfax City

From America With Song

As a musical prelude to our country 250th
anniversary, we present a celebration of the people, stories, and songs that give...

Shhh… we’re reading! Bring your book, order a drink, and enjoy a reader’s night out on the Plaza, including a mobile bookstore, giveaways, and more.
Show your Eventbrite RSVP at check-in to receive a FREE book bedazzling kit while supplies last!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-read-sip-tickets-1990122882113" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite</a>
Show your book to enter the event on Friday, June 5, from 6-8 pm, plus:
🍷 Sip and read with a perfect pour or fresh cocktail on the Plaza 📚 Buy or donate a book at the mobile bookstore pop-up, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingshelf.va?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=NG1nNGFoNXFrNmtj" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Wandering Shelf</a> 🎁 Enter an exclusive onsite giveaway
FAQs:
<ul><li>Where is the event located?&nbsp;On the Plaza across from Cinemark and Coastal Flats.</li><li>Are children and dogs allowed to attend? Yes, as long as they are accompanied by an adult and supervised. This is a quiet reading event, so please be courteous of other event attendees.</li><li>Can I bring my own alcohol? Outside alcohol is not permitted. Visit Uncle Julio’s, Crafthouse, or PF Chang’s to purchase alcohol onsite to drink on the Plaza.</li><li>Is there seating? Yes! We will have extra chairs and tables at the Plaza; however, you are also welcome to bring your own chairs, mats, or cushions to make yourself comfortable. Plaza seating is first come, first served.</li><li>Will it be silent? Well, no. While we’re quietly reading, please keep in mind that this is an outdoor space, so ambient noise is to be expected. However, you do not need to talk to neighbors or other event goers if you do not wish to!</li><li>Is the event free? Yes!</li></ul>

Local Event: Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip

Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip

Shhh… we’re reading! Bring your book, order a drink, and enjoy a reader’s night out on the Plaza, including a mobile bookstore,...

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Join JSchaus &amp;&nbsp;Associates for their annual Federal Government Contractors Summer Soiree at The John F&nbsp;Kennedy Center on Monday JUNE 22, 2026 in The KC&nbsp;Cafe, Terrace Level.Come out for this fast paced, high end event to mix, mingle and meet with fellow US&nbsp;Federal Government Contractors, large and small businesses as well as US&nbsp;Federal Government Office (OSDBU&nbsp;+&nbsp;OSPBP&nbsp;Offices).&nbsp; Expected attendance is 200+&nbsp; Check the Eventbrite Registration Page for confirmed Sponsors and Federal Government.Tickets required in advance. &nbsp;Ticket price increase on FRIDAY&nbsp;JUNE&nbsp;05 at 5pm ET.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please visit the Eventbrite Registration Page to purchase a ticket, become a Sponsor, and get FAQ's.&nbsp; POC:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jennifer Schaus jschaus@jenniferschaus.com&nbsp;

Local Event: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT

District of Columbia

Washington DC

District Of Columbia

The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors...

Join JSchaus & Associates for their annual Federal Government Contractors Summer Soiree at The John F Kennedy Center on Monday...

The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT

Centreville Stake Center

Experience an inspiring evening featuring The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square along with guest stars Donny Osmond, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Stephanie J. Block, and Sebastian Arcelus broadcast on a giant outdoor jumbotron. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy pizza and treats while supporting a good cause by bringing a new toiletry item for the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter.

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Centreville

Songs of Hope: Multi-Stake Watch Party

Experience an inspiring evening featuring The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square along with guest stars Donny Osmond, David...

<a href="https://eclpfriends.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends</a> is proud to present the inaugural Summer Slugfest, a charity softball game uniting alumni from two legendary local youth sports organizations for an afternoon of friendly competition, community spirit, and charitable impact.
The six-inning game will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12 to 3 pm at the softball fields at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (5000 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151). The event features alumni players (ages 21 and over) from the <a href="https://www.chantillyyouth.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chantilly Youth Association (CYA)</a> and the <a href="https://syasports.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Southwestern Youth Association (SYA)</a> competing for the 2026 Slugfest Cup.
The free public event will feature:
<ul><li>An alumni softball game between former CYA and SYA players</li><li>Food trucks featuring gourmet hot dogs and cool summer treats&nbsp;</li><li>Giveaways, merchandise, and a 50/50 raffle</li><li>Family fun and community engagement</li><li>Live on-field broadcast from CYA’s The Sideline podcast</li></ul>“Summer Slugfest is exactly what youth sports should be about—community, connection, and giving back,” says SYA CEO Gary Flather. “We’re excited to see former players come together again, represent SYA, and support opportunities for kids and families throughout our area and through ECLP.”
Organizers say the event is about giving back to the next generation and shining a light on all that <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ellanor C. Lawrence Park</a> offers—over 650 acres of sports fields, trails, historic Cabell’s Mill and Walney Visitor Center, plus the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center and more.
Proceeds from donations, raffles, and merchandise sales at the Summer Slugfest will support scholarships, summer camps, school field trips, and educational programming through local nonprofit Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (ECLP) Friends, helping underserved children access outdoor recreation and learning opportunities.
“With the Summer Slugfest, we hope to get more young adults out enjoying ECLP,” said Friends volunteer and Slugfest organizer Zach Velis. “Funds raised will provide more scholarships for park programs. We grew up attending ECLP camps and playing youth sports—we want every child to enjoy the same opportunities.”
Summer Slugfest is a free, family-friendly event open to the public, with players registering through either CYA or SYA. Community members are encouraged to dig out their purple or red gear and come cheer on their favorite team as local alumni take the field for a great cause.
“The Slugfest is about more than winning a trophy,” added CYA Executive Director Mark Abbott. “It’s about reconnecting alumni, celebrating our shared history in youth sports, and investing back into a park that serves as an educational and recreational resource for the entire community.”
To learn more or to register as a Summer Slugfest player for either CYA or SYA, visit <a href="https://www.eclpfriends.org/summer-slugfest-22026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ECLP Friends</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;###


<h3>About Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends</h3>
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization dedicated to supporting park initiatives and activities that help protect and preserve our park—and our planet. Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eclp.friends" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eclp.friends/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.eclpfriends.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.eclpfriends.org</a> and <a href="https://eclpfriends.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6c393e62879cab4e4ec07125c&amp;id=68d949a468" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">subscribe</a> to learn more, donate and get involved.&nbsp;

Local Event: Free Community Event: Summer Slugfest at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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Free Community Event: Summer Slugfest at...

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends is proud to present the inaugural Summer Slugfest, a charity softball game uniting alumni from...

Free Community Event: Summer Slugfest at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

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Neutral Ground Counseling Group

At Neutral Ground Counseling Group in Fairfax City, we provide high-quality, affordable mental health services for individuals, couples, teens, families, and groups. With multiple fee options starting at $50 per session and in-network coverage with TRICARE East, Aetna, Anthem BCBS, and Carelon, we make therapy accessible without compromising quality. Our clinicians support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum concerns), relationship difficulties, identity exploration, substance-use challenges, and other mental health struggles. We are deeply committed to serving military service members, veterans, and their families, offering care that honors the unique stressors of deployment, reintegration, relocation, and family adjustment. We also specialize in LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapy, providing a safe space for gender-diverse individuals and those navigating identity, transition, or relationship concerns. Our practice offers individual and couples therapy as well as group programs, including domestic-violence recovery groups and mindfulness-based, acceptance-focused programs such as EMAP. Clients can access therapy in person in Fairfax or online throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, and Colorado. Our team includes licensed clinicians and Residents-in-Counseling under expert supervision, allowing us to offer a wide range of specialties and price points to meet diverse needs. Neutral Ground Counseling Group is a welcoming and inclusive practice where your story is heard, your strengths are honored, and your path forward is supported. Reach out today—affordable, compassionate care is available.

At Neutral Ground Counseling Group in Fairfax City, we provide high-quality, affordable mental health services for individuals, couples, teens,...

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Saturday, May 30

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5:00 PM

Veterans Amphitheater, 10485-10489 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA

Sunday, May 31

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MAY

31

2:30 PM

Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA

From America With Song

MAY

31

4:30 PM

The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA

Friday, June 5

Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip

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6:00 PM

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