Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive
Join the Kiwanis Club of Fairfax for its Chocolate Lovers Pancake Breakfast. The menu features pancakes (regular and chocolate chip) and sausage. Coffee, juice and milk also will be served.
Face Painting
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive
Children may have their faces painted. Cost is $2 per child.
Taste of Chocolate
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive
Chocolate Challenge and Silent Auction
10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Nutrition Kitchen, 3950 University Drive
Child Fingerprinting
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Historic Fairfax Court House, 4000 Chain Bridge Road
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office will offer fingerprinting for children.
Be Our Valentine: Music with Cody & BJ
11 a.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Harley Eye Candy Photos
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library front porch, 10360 North St.
Sit on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, courtesy of the Fairfax Harley Owners Group and take photos. (Weather permitting).
The Chocolate Caper Mock Trial
Noon -- Wolf vs. Pig
Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road
The Fairfax Bar Association will hold a mock trial based on a children's fairytale to explain the justice system to children and adults.
Fire Safety Puppet Show
12:30 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Enjoy the City of Fairfax Fire Department’s singing puppets as they teach children important fire-safety lessons.
So You Think You're Smarter Than a Lawyer?
1:15 p.m.
Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road
Play a legal game against a lawyer.
Chocolate-Dipped Tales
2-3 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Kaydee Puppets present a show for children.
The Chocolate Caper Mock Trial
2:30 p.m. -- Joey Wolfcryer
Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road
The Fairfax Bar Association will hold a mock trial based on a children's fairytale to explain the justice system to children and adults.
Cantare
3:30 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Music and magical tales from the heart of the rain forest for all ages.
Chocolate and a Movie – The original version of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” featuring Gene Wilder, will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway. Attendees will receive a “golden” ticket; a drawing will be held at intermission and the winning ticket will receive a mini iPad. Popcorn and an ice-cream-sundae bar are included in the fun. Admission is $5/person.
Pre-registration is requested by Feb. 4. Only a limited amount of walk-ins will be allowed. For more information and registration, visit www.chocolatefestival.net and click on “Chocolate & a Movie” under the Events tab. Or register at: City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St.; Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road; or the Sherwood Center.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Taste of Chocolate
Noon - 4 p.m.
Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive
Chocolate Challenge and Silent Auction
Noon - 4 p.m.
Nutrition Kitchen, 3950 University Drive
Construct a Cupcake
Noon-4 p.m.,
Twins Ace Hardware, 10310 Main St.,
Complimentary cupcakes to decorate and eat; open to all ages.
Fire Safety Puppet Show
12:30 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Enjoy the City of Fairfax Fire Department’s singing puppets as they teach children important fire-safety lessons.
“Chocolate-Covered Fairytales” with storyteller Gary Lloyd
2 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Jonathan Austin - Magic & Juggling
3:30 p.m.
City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St.
Austin’s personality, hilarious sense of humor, timing and skill combine to provide a must-see show for children and adults.