Hey gang, Matt here!

It’s hard to believe June is here! If you’re like me, it’s great to have the sun out in the late evening hours. It’s perfect for those evening walks “out and about” in the neighborhood or on the local trails. 😉 

In this week’s edition, we have details about this month’s Fairfax Funky Flea, the Fil-Am Spring Fest at the Fair Oaks Mall, and a pair of events at the Dulles Expo Center. For the wine lovers among us, the Bull Run Wine Festival is set for this weekend.

We also have plenty of great concerts and live performances on tap this weekend, including The Avett Brothers at Wolf Trap and the Fairfax Symphony at George Mason University.

Have an upcoming event you think we should include? Maybe you just want to say hi? We always love to hear from you — shoot us an email! ⬇️

In this week’s newsletter:

• Fil-Am Spring Fest, Fairfax Funky Flea Return

• Bull Run Wine Fest, Bags & Brews

• Fairfax Symphony at GMU, Workhouse Art Center’s “Homecoming Concert”

• Kids Field Day, book sale in Tysons

• Nationals hit the road, Mystics and Defenders are home

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See you Out & About! 👋

Cheers,
Matt

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Things To Do

Funky fun, cultural festivals, and a whole lot more! ⬇️

• Fil-Am Spring Fest at Fair Oaks Mall

  • Spring Fest 2025, the annual celebration of Filipino-American culture, comes to the Fair Oaks Mall on Saturday, May 31. Enjoy Filipino food, music, live performances, and plenty of cultural heritage celebration from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Admission is free. The event will be held in the parking lot near Macy’s Furniture.

    • 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

• Big Lick Comic Con at Dulles Expo Center

  • The Big Lick Comic Con comes to the Dulles Expo Center for two-days of fun and laughs, Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Check out exhibits and vendors, the massive display of comics and toys, and much more. Times and tickets can be found in the link above.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Summer Euphoria 2025 at the Dulles Expo Center

  • Looking for something vintage? The Dulles Expo Center may have what you’re looking for this weekend with the Summer Euphoria 2025, a one-stop shop for plenty of throwbacks and items of days gone by. The event runs Sunday, June 1 from 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Nature Kayaking at Lake Fairfax

  • Enjoy a day on the lake and learn about the aquatic life that call Lake Fairfax their home. The fun runs Saturday, May 31 at 9:00a.m. Ages 12+, tickets are $43, and single kayaks will be provided.

    • 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston

• Fairfax Funky Flea

  • It’s back! The Fairfax Funky Flea is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Check out 70+ vendors in an outdoor flea market-style setting. Runs the last Saturday of every month through December.

    • 4031 University Drive, Fairfax

• Bingo Night at Vienna Volunteer Fire Department

  • Sunday, June 1 kicks off a new month of bingo at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department. The event, held every Sunday, serves as a key fundraiser for the department. Games begin at 6:00p.m.

    • 400 Center St. South, Vienna

Food & Drink

Wine festivals, farmers markets, and a coupla beers! 🍷🍻

• Bull Run Wine Festival

  • The Winery at Bull Run is hosting The Bull Run Wine Festival on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Enjoy wine tastings from some of Virginia’s top wineries, food trucks, live music, and shop the vendor market. Tickets: $45 per person. The fun runs 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

    • 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville

• Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament

  • Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton is hosting a Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, May 29 at 5:30p.m. The event is hosted by Old Man Sports Club. Registration is free. Win prizes and, of course, bragging rights.

    • 7000 Newington Rd., Suites K-L, Lorton

• Jokes on Tap: Free Comedy Night at Port City Brewing Co.

  • Alexandria’s Port City Brewing Company hosts their free comedy night on Saturday, May 31. Doors open at 7:00p.m. with sets starting at 7:30p.m. Food options will be on site.

    • 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria

• Looking for Fresh Produce and Other Goodies? Check out our 2025 Farmers Market Guide!

  • Looking for a farmers market near you? Check out our 2025 Out & About Fairfax Farmers Market Guide to find the freshest produce and local tasty treats. We also include dates, times, and the number of vendors scheduled to attend each market, plus specialty items you can find at the markets.

Go Out & About Together

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

Homecoming concerts, Midway musicals, and music on Main! 🎶

• “Aladdin” Opening Weekend at Creative Cauldron

  • The Disney classic comes to life this weekend at Falls Church’s Creative Cauldron. Opening night is Saturday, May 31, and the show runs through June 15. Tickets start at $25 for students and $40 for adults.

    • 127 E. Broad St., Falls Church

• Workhouse Performing Arts Homecoming Concert

  • Roll out the purple and gold carpet at Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center on Sunday, June 1 for the annual Homecoming Concert. Enjoy a performance, catch a sneak peek preview of the 2025-26 season, and enjoy a night of dancing.

    • 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

• “Chicago: The Musical” Headlines Capital One Hall

  • “Chicago” takes centerstage at Capital One Hall this weekend with five shows in three days starting Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1. Tickets remain on sale, prices vary by show.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• Fairfax Symphony at GMU’s Center for the Arts

  • A milestone performance at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 31 as the Fairfax Symphony performs and celebrates Maestro Zimmerman’s 15th anniversary. Tickets start at $20 for students and $40 for adults. Showtime: 8:00p.m.

    • 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax

• The Avett Brothers Headline Wolf Trap

  • Limited availability remains for The Avett Brothers’ Friday night performance, May 30, at the Filene Center. Heartless Bastards will open. Showtime: 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $61.

    • 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna

• Tiny Music Fest on Main in Fairfax

  • The monthly Old Town Fairfax concert series returns on Sunday, June 1 with pop/rock artist Cathy DiToro taking the stage. The show runs from 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m. The show is free, and pizza and beer will be available for purchase.

    • 10409 Main St., Fairfax

Families & Kids

Book sales, movie nights, and more! 📔

• 19th Annual Inova Children’s StarKid 5K & Family Fun Run

  • The 19th annual StarKid 5K and half-mile family fun walk/run is Sunday, June 1 at the Plaza at Fairfax Corner. Raise money for a good cause and enjoy a post-race festival at the plaza with family-friendly fun. The Fun Run starts at 8:00a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:30p.m.

    • 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax

• Family Movie Night at Reston Station

  • A family-friendly movie night at Reston Station featuring Scooby Doo and the gang is set for Saturday, May 31. This free event runs 6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

    • 1800 Reston Row Plaza, Reston

• Kids Field Day at Shipgarten

  • A day all for the kiddos at Shipgarten in McLean, complete with moon bounces, face painting, playgrounds, arts and crafts, and more. Kids Field Day runs Sunday, June 1 from 12:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Admission is free.

    • 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean

• Book Sale at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

  • We’ve heard from some of you that you like book sales, so we wanted to make sure we included this one even though it’s not in the “Things To Do” section (which is pretty packed this week). On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, the Tysons Library Friends will hold their quarterly book and media sale from 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. each day. Proceeds benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library.

    • 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

Sports & Recreation

Looking to hit the big game or perhaps go Out & About outdoors? We run down the news, notes, and schedules for our local teams and events this weekend.

News & Notes

• ⚽️ The Washington Spirit is off this week, and D.C. United is at FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

• ⚾️ The Washington Nationals continue their West Coast road-trip with a three-game series at Arizona Friday-Sunday. They return home Tuesday, June 3.

Home Games

• 🏀 WNBA: New York Liberty at Washington Mystics

  • Friday, May 30 at 7:30p.m., CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.

• 🏈 UFL: St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders

  • Friday, May 30 at 8:00p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• ⚽️ USL: Louisville City at Loudoun FC

  • Saturday, May 31 at 6:00p.m., Segra Field, Leesburg

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: Approximately 70% of global internet traffic moves through data centers in Northern Virginia, according to Amazon estimates.

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Matt Knoedler
Publisher, Out & About Fairfax