Music

Festival of Lights and Carols

Name: Festival of Lights and Carols
Start: 2026-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-05T18:00:00-05:00
Location: City of Fairfax

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM City of Fairfax

Celebrate the holiday spirit as Downtown Fairfax transforms into a winter wonderland aglow with sparkling tree lights and festive cheer! Enjoy live holiday music, complimentary s’mores, warm cider, children’s crafts and activities, and much more!

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