# Great Falls events

> What's on in Great Falls, Virginia itself: village celebrations, park programs at Great Falls and Riverbend parks, the Grange, the library, studio tours and the farmers market.

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### [Great Falls Studios Annual Studio Tour](https://wknd.app/r/trsxtm/great-falls-studios-annual-studio-tour)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Great Falls Studios, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9981653, -77.2883157)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, studio-tour, open-studios
- About: The 23rd annual self-guided tour of working art studios across Great Falls, with dozens of local artists opening their doors. Free, two days only.
- Source: https://www.greatfallsstudios.com/home-2026-studio-tour

### [Our Prehistoric Park](https://wknd.app/r/uxqd2s/our-prehistoric-park)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0187357, -77.2461667)
- Ages: 4 to adult
- Category: kids
- Topics: dinosaurs, nature, outdoor, crafts
- About: Dig for fossil shark teeth and walk where dinosaurs did on a short hike, with a dino craft to finish. A naturalist program on the park's prehistoric past, ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/events

### [Historic Crafts and Trades](https://wknd.app/r/masmv2/historic-crafts-and-trades)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: history, crafts
- About: Watch 19th-century craftspeople at work at the mill: lace making, woodcarving and other trades people once relied on every day, demonstrated live.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/historic-crafts-trades/101826

### [9th Street Quartet: Visions and Miracles](https://wknd.app/r/3twsp8/9th-street-quartet-visions-and-miracles)

- When: 2026-10-18 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9874703, -77.2641405)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $50.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music
- About: Amadeus Concerts brings the 9th Street Quartet to St. Francis for Theofanidis, Mendelssohn and Caroline Shaw, with a pre-concert talk and a wine reception after.
- Source: https://www.amadeusconcerts.com/events/9th-street-quartet/

### [Telescope Observing for Beginners](https://wknd.app/r/rwdq5c/telescope-observing-for-beginners)

- When: 2026-10-19 19:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: 8 to adult
- Price: $13.00
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening
- About: Learn the basics of telescope observing and the astronomy resources available locally, then practice on the night sky at the Roll-Top Observatory. Ages 8 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/telescope-beginner/101926

### [Community Safety Town Hall with the Fairfax County Police](https://wknd.app/r/f2rf3w/community-safety-town-hall-with-the-fairfax-county-police)

- When: 2026-10-21 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.997682, -77.2856216)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- About: GFCA hosts Fairfax County Police leadership from the Reston District for a town hall on traffic, safety and quality-of-life issues, with data and an open Q&A.
- Source: http://www.gfca.org/

### [Virginia Hauntings: Legends and Lore](https://wknd.app/r/g2s822/virginia-hauntings-legends-and-lore)

- When: 2026-10-23 19:00, 19:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: 12 to adult
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: halloween, history, tour, evening
- About: A lantern-lit night tour of the historic house and gristmill, telling local ghost stories and legends and what they say about the people who told them. Ages 12 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/virginia-hauntings-legends-lore/102326

### [Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft](https://wknd.app/r/3ye7zh/autumn-leaves-hike-and-craft)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0187357, -77.2461667)
- Ages: 5 to adult
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, hiking, nature, crafts, outdoor
- About: A naturalist-led hike through Riverbend's fall foliage to learn the trees, then a keepsake craft made from a favorite autumn leaf. Ages 5 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/events

### [Great Falls Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/3yk52j/great-falls-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-13:30 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Great Falls Farmers Market, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9972252, -77.2896521)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, food, outdoor
- About: The year-round Saturday market on Walker Road, with local produce, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts from regional growers and makers.
- Source: http://www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/

### [Cider Making](https://wknd.app/r/u8a65e/cider-making)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: food, farm, fall, workshop
- About: Bring about 100 apples and up to eight people, and press your own cider on the mill's old-fashioned press to take home in your own sealed containers. All ages.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events

### [Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory](https://wknd.app/r/96yaa4/night-sky-tour-at-the-roll-top-observatory)

- When: 2026-10-24 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening, rain-ok
- About: Tour planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies through the observatory's telescopes, or with the naked eye. No experience needed; held rain or shine.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/events

### [Meteorites: Exploring Visitors from Space](https://wknd.app/r/3cp2zd/meteorites-exploring-visitors-from-space)

- When: 2026-10-26 19:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: 8 to adult
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening
- About: Examine real meteorite specimens, including pieces from the moon and Mars, in a classroom session with Analemma Society volunteers, then view through telescopes. Ages 8 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/events

### [Family Fun Fridays at Riverbend Park](https://wknd.app/r/d9x8wu/family-fun-fridays-at-riverbend-park)

- When: 2026-10-30 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0187357, -77.2461667)
- Ages: 0 to adult
- Category: kids
- Topics: nature, crafts, indoor, drop-in
- About: Stay-and-play afternoons at the Riverbend Nature Center: books, crafts, games, a microscope and a sandbox, with a short naturalist presentation each session. All ages.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/events

### [Bat Walk at the Bend](https://wknd.app/r/4g2m4g/bat-walk-at-the-bend)

- When: 2026-10-30 19:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0187357, -77.2461667)
- Ages: 5 to adult
- Category: class
- Topics: animals, nature, evening, outdoor
- About: Celebrate Bat Week with an evening scavenger hunt through the Riverbend woods to learn about local bats, ending with a bat craft to take home. Ages 5 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/events

### [Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular](https://wknd.app/r/s3gkf9/great-falls-halloween-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Falls Village Centre Green, 772 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9965899, -77.2902358)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, parade, outdoor, rain-ok, animals
- About: The village Halloween party on the Green: a pet parade and costume contest at 3, a haunted house, live music, and trick-or-treating with local merchants from 5 to 7.
- Source: https://celebrategreatfalls.org/halloween

### [Halloween in the Hollows](https://wknd.app/r/c2tmkk/halloween-in-the-hollows)

- When: 2026-10-31 19:00-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0187357, -77.2461667)
- Ages: 4 to adult
- Price: $12.00
- Category: class
- Topics: halloween, animals, nature, evening, outdoor, hiking
- About: A guided night hike down the Follow the Hollows trail in search of bats, toads, salamanders, spiders and owls, ending by the campfire. Ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/halloween-in-hollows/103126

### [High Seas and Hardtack](https://wknd.app/r/3kjdx3/high-seas-and-hardtack)

- When: 2026-11-01 12:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: 4 to adult
- Price: $14.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: history, food
- About: See how War of 1812 sailors were fed: grind grain with the waterwheel, meet Ship's Company reenactors, and bake your own ship's biscuit hardtack. Ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/high-seas-hardtack/110126

### [Annual Chili Cook-Off](https://wknd.app/r/kgsu27/annual-chili-cook-off)

- When: 2026-11-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9874703, -77.2641405)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: food, halloween, fall
- About: St. Francis' annual chili cook-off in the parish hall, this year with a Halloween theme and costumes encouraged. Families and singles are warmly welcome.
- Source: https://www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org/

### [Planet Adventure Night](https://wknd.app/r/67jtf4/planet-adventure-night)

- When: 2026-11-04 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: 6 to adult
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening, rain-ok
- About: Tour the planets and moons visible in the current night sky, then explore them through telescopes, rain or shine. Ages 6 and up; children attend with a registered adult.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/events

### [Art Night Out: First Friday Art Walk](https://wknd.app/r/8j34uh/art-night-out-first-friday-art-walk)

- When: 2026-11-06 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Artists' Atelier and Arts of Great Falls Gallery, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9972252, -77.2896521)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, evening, indoor
- About: First Friday evening open studios and a fresh gallery show at the Village Centre, with artists on hand at the Atelier and the Arts of Great Falls Gallery.
- Source: https://www.greatfallsstudios.com/events

### [Exploring the Moon](https://wknd.app/r/v3rkcd/exploring-the-moon)

- When: 2026-11-16 19:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: 8 to adult
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening
- About: Learn how the moon's craters and lava flows formed, hear about Apollo and future missions, then observe the surface through high-powered telescopes. Ages 8 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/events

### [Great Falls Studios Holiday ArtFest](https://wknd.app/r/a6374u/great-falls-studios-holiday-artfest)

- When: 2026-11-21 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Great Falls Studios, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9981653, -77.2883157)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, winter-holidays, christmas, market
- About: Great Falls Studios' holiday art show and sale returns November 21 and 22. Times and venue details have not been published yet; the dates are set.
- Source: https://www.greatfallsstudios.com/events

### [Dark Sky Patch: Daisy and Brownie](https://wknd.app/r/j3dcdx/dark-sky-patch-daisy-and-brownie)

- When: 2026-11-28 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.0138417, -77.3089901)
- Ages: 5 to 9
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, evening
- About: Girl Scouts ages 5 to 9 learn why dark skies matter, see light pollution's effects firsthand, and earn a patch, with support from the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm/events

### [Children's Holiday Shopping](https://wknd.app/r/rk4s67/childrens-holiday-shopping)

- When: 2026-12-05 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sale
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market
- About: Kids shop the General Store for holiday gifts with help from a secret shopper, who also helps wrap and tag each surprise. Gift costs are extra; adults can tour the site.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events

### [Celebration of Lights: Great Falls Christmas Tree Lighting](https://wknd.app/r/7cz943/celebration-of-lights-great-falls-christmas-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-12-06 16:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Falls Village Centre Green, 772 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9965899, -77.2902358)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening, animals
- About: Free Great Falls tree lighting with school choirs, petting zoo, pony rides, and Santa by fire truck. Kids visit Santa after the 5pm lighting; live nativity closes the night.
- Source: https://celebrategreatfalls.org/lights

### [Santa at the Mill](https://wknd.app/r/xhfz6m/santa-at-the-mill)

- When: 2026-12-12 12:45-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, history
- About: Visit Santa at the working gristmill, tour the Miller's House dressed for the holidays, roast a marshmallow, and sip cocoa with crafts and festive music.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events

### [Holiday Lantern Tour](https://wknd.app/r/7rmddy/holiday-lantern-tour)

- When: 2026-12-18 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, history, tour, evening
- About: Tour the 200-year-old mill and the decorated Miller's House by lantern light, hear how mill families spent the winter, and finish with holiday treats.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events

### [Holiday Greetings](https://wknd.app/r/g9ku6r/holiday-greetings)

- When: 2026-12-19 15:00-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: 4 to adult
- Category: kids
- Topics: christmas, crafts, history
- About: Make your own holiday greeting cards inspired by traditions of the past, with a look at greeting history in the historic house and hot cocoa to finish. Ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events

### [Candy Canes and Cocoa](https://wknd.app/r/emxxzz/candy-canes-and-cocoa)

- When: 2026-12-21 10:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.9690645, -77.2933176)
- Ages: 4 to adult
- Category: kids
- Topics: christmas, food, crafts
- About: Decorate candy canes made by the mill's blacksmith, explore holiday traditions of the past, and finish with hot cocoa and candy canes. Ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events