Event

“Scenes in the City” Plein Air Fest Set for October 3 in Falls Church

Man painting en plein air under a white umbrella in a garden, standing at an easel with brushes and a canvas.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn at the 2026 Falls Church Arts Scenes in the City Plein Air Festival on Saturday, October 3 beginning at 9 a.m. with a lively morning of art and community on the grounds of Falls Church City Hall at 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA. The festival concludes four weeks of painting “en plein air,” French for painting in the air, in the historical surroundings of the Falls Church. Paintings entered into the festival competition will be judged and an awards ceremony will be held at noon.

Visitors to the event can vote for the People’s Choice Award, meet participating artists, and purchase original artwork to take home the same day.