NOVA with Trent / The Fairfax edition
Public art, a record shop, library resources, performance venues and a seasonal farmers market.
Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
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Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, Fairfax VA
Meet by the clock, gardens and pergola before exploring the surrounding streets. The square is both an everyday public space and a setting for programmed city events.
The splash pad closed for the season on October 9, 2026; do not plan an autumn water-play visit. Check the city calendar if you want a concert or festival rather than an ordinary square visit.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax VA
Use the downtown library for books, public programs, meeting spaces and an indoor break from an Old Town walk. It is a county-operated branch located within the independent city.
The parking-garage elevator is currently out of service. Call 703-293-6227, extension 7, for status and access planning. Event registration and room reservations are separate; check those requirements before bringing a group.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax VA
See music, dance and theater at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. This campus venue expands the area’s performance options beyond the smaller spaces in Fairfax City.
The venue is on the university campus outside the city’s downtown. Use its directions, parking and accessibility pages for the specific performance, and allow time between parking and reaching the hall.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax VA
Attend a community program or explore room-rental options at the existing Sherwood Center. Its facilities serve a different role from a theater with a single fixed performance calendar.
Match your program or rental to the published room and check arrival instructions. The nearby Willard-Sherwood construction project is a separate development; its groundbreaking does not mean a new public facility is already open.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA
Shop a seasonal market with produce and other vendors, picnic tables and nearby parking. The Page Avenue site offers an easy outdoor stop distinct from the city’s restaurant corridors.
The published 2026 season runs Saturdays through October 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recheck weather updates and the vendor list; leashed pets are permitted, but individual products depend on the week.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Use the city’s artwork map to turn an ordinary Old Town stroll into a search for public art. Individual works provide short stopping points rather than requiring a full indoor gallery visit.
Open the artwork map before choosing a route and select the pieces you want to see. Their locations are spread across public spaces, so plan the walking distance and street crossings around your group’s needs.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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10409 Main Street, Suite D, Fairfax, VA 22030
Browse new and used vinyl at a local record shop on Main Street. It adds a listening and collecting stop to an Old Town visit, alongside the area’s food and public-art destinations.
Use the shop’s current contact information for hours and stock questions. A particular release or used record may sell quickly; contact the store before traveling for one item rather than relying on a directory description.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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