# Things to do with kids in Fairfax, VA

> 4 upcoming family events and 3 places and ongoing programs in Fairfax, VA (Fairfax County, VA), in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Nova Labs Trunk or Treat Halloween](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/nova-labs-trunk-or-treat-halloween--listing-027ca034cf9ef6123a7902ec) — Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Nova Labs, Fairfax · Free · checked Oct 11. Family Halloween event with decorated trunks, treats, carnival games and a robot activity.
- [The Haunted Lab at the Children's Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/the-haunted-lab-at-the-children-s-science-center--listing-23ac308e943e40611bbc36d8) — Oct 3 – Nov 3 · Children's Science Center Lab, Fairfax · Ages 2–12 · Paid · checked Oct 16. The Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall turns into the Haunted Lab for all timed entries from October 3 to November 3, 2026. Alongside the usual weekend Lab…
- [Festival of Lights and Carols — Downtown Fairfax](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/festival-of-lights-and-carols-downtown-fairfax--listing-0b2261312b9f3e74e49bf935) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Old Town Square, Fairfax · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The City of Fairfax turns Old Town Square into a winter scene for its Festival of Lights and Carols, an afternoon-into-evening holiday party in Downtown Fairfax. From noon there…
- [The Gingerbread Games — City of Fairfax](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/the-gingerbread-games-city-of-fairfax--listing-f5ef7e901f4382f5431cb067) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, Fairfax · From $35 · checked Oct 16. The Gingerbread Games is a gingerbread house building and decorating competition run by City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center. Each…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Fairfax Ice Arena](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/fairfax-ice-arena--listing-c359ed70cd4da45595ba4513) — Open year-round with daily public skate sessions; winter public skate hours apply… · Fairfax Ice Arena · All ages · From $10.25 · checked Oct 21. Fairfax Ice Arena is an independent indoor rink in Fairfax that runs public skating every day of the year, with extra holiday sessions. Its winter public skate hours (November 1…
- [Nova Labs MakerSchool After-school STEM and Sewing](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/nova-labs-makerschool-after-school-stem-and-sewing--listing-96426b2bf715409ebd255e4b) — Weekly school-year enrichment 16:30–18:30; class-specific enrollment dates not exposed. · Nova Labs MakerSchool, Fairfax · checked Oct 11. Real-tool maker learning in 3D design, circuits, fabrication, prototyping, sewing and wearable technology.
- [Romp n' Roll Fairfax Va Baby, Toddler and Preschool Classes](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/romp-n-roll-fairfax-va-baby-toddler-and-preschool-classes--listing-f66cc727fda0399621e63ffb) — Ongoing · Romp n' Roll Fairfax Va · Up to 5 · Paid · checked Oct 16. Gym, art, music and other play-based classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at this local Romp n' Roll branch. Most classes involve a parent or caregiver; some older…

## Recently ended

- [Nova Labs Youth Robotics Information Session and Tour](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/nova-labs-youth-robotics-information-session-and-tour--listing-d2f6e3b5b80bb7abca912a94) — ended Wed, Oct 14

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Fairfax County, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/counties/fairfax-county-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/counties/fairfax-county-va.md)
- Other towns in Fairfax County, VA: [Alexandria, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/alexandria-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/alexandria-va.md), [Great Falls, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/great-falls-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/great-falls-va.md), [McLean, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/mclean-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/mclean-va.md), [Falls Church, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/falls-church-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/falls-church-va.md), [Chantilly, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/chantilly-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/chantilly-va.md), [Vienna, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/vienna-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/vienna-va.md), [Fairfax Station, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/fairfax-station-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/fairfax-station-va.md), [Annandale, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/annandale-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/annandale-va.md), [Centreville, VA](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/centreville-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/towns/centreville-va.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Washington, DC](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc.md)
- [This weekend in Washington, DC](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/this-weekend.md)

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