First Fairfax - A Night to Remember Located in Downtown Fairfax, Happening each New Year's Eve, this fun evening for all ages includes music, theatre and storytelling, puppets, a circus, bands, balloons, ice skating, dancing, and traditional food vendors followed by a spectacular laser and light show., 703-352-2787

UA Fairfax Town Center 12110 Fairfax Towne Center, Fairfax, VA 22033, First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema which also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand., 703-591-1020

Festival of Lights and Carols Located in Downtown Fairfax, Enjoy holiday festivities in a winter wonderland during this festival which lasts for 16 days each December and includes lunch with Santa, smores by the yule log, ice sculpting, hot cider, face painting, puppet and magic shows, pictures with Santa, children's games, sleigh rides, the lighting of the tree, and caroling., 703-385-7949

Celebrate Fairfax 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035, Located at the Fairfax County Government Center, Known as the official start of summer in Fairfax County, Celebrate Fairfax is an annual three day festival featuring more than 80 concerts on six stages, over 400 exhibitors, vendors and crafters, interactive activities, the SciTech Center, food, and the County Expo program. , 703-324-3247, 800-880-6629