Weekender Newsletter

Friday, Dec. 13 - Sunday, Dec. 15

Celebrate Fairfax 4th Annual Winter Market

Saturday, Dec. 14, noon to 5 p.m.

Step into a winter wonderland filled with festive holiday spirit and discover unique gifts from 20+ local makers, artisans and crafters. The Winter Market at The PARC at Tysons offers family-friendly activities, holiday cheer and live performances.

Weekend-Long Events

Holiday Events at Our Parks Friday - Sunday, Times Vary Celebrate the season at our parks. Ride the Holiday Express and take a spin on the Carolers Carousel at Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake Park. Enjoy wagon rides, animal visits and more at Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Mosaic Holiday Village Market 

Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Visit Mosaic to shop for unique gifts from over 65 talented makers at its Holiday Village Market. Celebrate the season, support local artisans and complete your holiday shopping. 

Holiday Giving Guide

Friday - Sunday, Hours Vary

If you're shopping this weekend, consider giving back to your community and neighbors. Giving opportunities include gift card donations, our Adopt-a-Family Holiday program, Toys for Tots and a Winter Gear Donation Drive.

Friday, Dec. 13 Events

Flying Squirrel Camp Fire (7 - 8 p.m.) Sit around the campfire, toast marshmallows over the embers and learn about flying squirrels that live in our area at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Registration is $8.

Coffee and a Classic: The Big Sleep (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Join us at the Richard Byrd Library to watch the classic film The Big Sleep and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Movies and coffee are provided by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library.

Maker Lab: Explore, Learn and Discover (2 - 4 p.m.)

Learn new skills, work on fun projects and connect with others at the Herndon Fortnightly Library's Maker Lab. You will have access to a variety of tools including a 3D printer, sewing and embroidery machines, a Cricut and more.

A Christmas Carol (5 - 5:30 p.m.)

Come watch a shortened 15 minute performance of A Christmas Carol performed by the Herndon High School Theatre at the Herndon Fortnightly Library. 

Saturday, Dec. 14 Events

Candy Cane Mini Golf (Times Vary) Come to the Oakmont Rec Center and play mini golf with Mrs. Claus. Santa’s elves have set up festive Christmas lights and other holiday displays for all ages. There will be hot chocolate, treats, crafts and fun.

Milk and Cookies with Santa (10 a.m. - noon)

Meet and greet Santa and other holiday characters at the McLean Community Center. Enjoy cookie decorating, snowy crafts and hot chocolate. Register online in advance. 

World Arabic Language Day Story and Craft (noon - 1 p.m.)

Join us for an early celebration of World Arabic Language Day at the Pohick Regional Library. We will read The Arabic Quilt by Egyptian American author Aya Khalil, followed by a short Arabic alphabet lesson.

Mystery Authors Extravaganza (1 - 3 p.m.)

Caroling Wagon Ride and Campfire (2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.)

Join us in song and exploration on a wagon ride at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Warm up with refreshments at the campfire. Registration is $9.

DIY Snowman Ornaments (2 - 3:30 p.m.)

Looking for something festive to put on your Christmas tree? Join us for a fun afternoon and make your very own snowman ornament at the John Marshall Library.  All materials and supplies will be provided. 

Santa at the Mill (Times Vary)

Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa, tour the Miller's House, enjoy festive music, make crafts, roast marshmallows and sip cocoa. Registration is $10. 

Library Open Houses (Times Vary)

Join us for open houses at our Burke Centre, Tysons-Pimmit Regional and Thomas Jefferson Libraries. Celebrate the holidays with crafts, stories, music and more. 

Sunday, Dec. 15 Events

Dosas and Dreidels: An Afternoon with Author Pamela Ehrenberg (2 - 3:30 p.m.) Join us for an afternoon of reading and fun with author Pamela Ehrenberg at the Chantilly Regional Library. The event will feature her book Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas. Please register in advance.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime (11 - 11:30 a.m.)

Bienvenido! Join us for storytime in English and Spanish at the Pohick Regional Library. We will read books, sing songs and do activities to build your child's early literacy skills. 

Burke Historical Society Presents: The History of Occoquan (3 - 4:30 p.m.)

Mayor Earnie Porta will discuss the history of the Town of Occoquan at the Pohick Regional Library. Learn how the land changed throughout history and became what it is today.

Santa at the Mill (Times Vary)

Experience old-fashioned holiday fun at Colvin Run Mill. Visit Santa, tour the Miller's House, enjoy festive music, make crafts, roast marshmallows and sip cocoa. Registration is $10. 

Upcoming Events

Holiday and Ugly Sweater Skate and Dance Night Saturday, Dec. 21, 6 - 9 p.m. Celebrate the holiday in style by wearing your most festive sweater while taking laps around the skate floor at the Franconia Rec Center. Enjoy music, refreshments and fun decorations. Learn more.

Holiday Crafting for Kids Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Get your creative juices flowing and make whimsical holiday crafts for your family and friends at the Oakton Library. All supplies will be provided. Learn more.

Weather and Event Status

Weather and other reasons may impact the events listed above. View the weather forecast.

Be sure to check the links for each event's status. You may also view department operating status information. 

Looking for more events? Find additional activities on our Events Calendar.

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