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SUMMARY:Let the Music Dance!
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Balalaika Orchestra presents an enchanting program of music performed by our own musicians on balalaika\, bayan\, domra\, flute\, oboe and clarinet. And for the first time\, we are pleased to present medley of Ukrainian folk songs on the bandura\, the national instrument of Ukraine. \nClassical favorites like “Danse Macabre\,” “Hungarian Rhapsody\,” and “Swan Lake” are on the program along with a klezmer tune on clarinet\, a medley of ’60’s pop favorites including “Love Is Blue\,” and a potpourri of American music. You’re bound to leave humming a familiar tune or a new favorite. \nBuy Tickets \nNote:  MaryO is in this orchestra!
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/let-the-music-dance/
LOCATION:Capital One Hall\, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd\, Tysons\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Concert,Cost,MaryO,New Year
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Registration for Vacation Bible School
DESCRIPTION:Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC\nGet ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026! \nSnowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides\, they can share their gifts\, be brave\, give their all\, pray\, and hope. \nYour kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet\, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible)\, they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories\, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core\, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13\, NRSV). \nBring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter\, life lessons\, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God\, you’ll hear them say\, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.” \nAges\nPotty-trained three year olds through ninth grade \nEarly Bird Registration is $25 per child until May 31. Registration includes lunch and a T-shirt.\nStarting June 1 registration will be $30 per child. \nQuestions?\nContact\nJane McKee\nVBS Director\n(703) 278-8023 \nRegister here. \nCan you help? \nVolunteer here.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/early-bird-registration-for-vacation-bible-school/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cost,Crafts,Educational,Greenbriar,Kids,Music,Preteen,Registration,Summer,Teens,Youth
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SUMMARY:Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026! \nSnowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides\, they can share their gifts\, be brave\, give their all\, pray\, and hope. \nYour kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet\, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible)\, they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories\, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core\, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13\, NRSV). \nBring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter\, life lessons\, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God\, you’ll hear them say\, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.” \nAges\nPotty-trained three year olds through ninth grade \nEarly Bird Registration is $25 per child until May 31. Registration includes lunch and a T-shirt.\nStarting June 1 registration will be $30 per child. \nQuestions?\nContact\nJane McKee\nVBS Director\n(703) 278-8023 \nRegister here. \nCan you help? \nVolunteer here.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/snowball-mountain/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cost,Crafts,Educational,Greenbriar,Kids,Music,Preteen,Registration,Summer,Teens,Youth
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SUMMARY:Last Call for Early Bird VBS Registration
DESCRIPTION:Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC\nGet ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026! \nSnowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides\, they can share their gifts\, be brave\, give their all\, pray\, and hope. \nYour kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet\, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible)\, they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories\, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core\, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13\, NRSV). \nBring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter\, life lessons\, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God\, you’ll hear them say\, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.” \nAges\nPotty-trained three year olds through ninth grade \nEarly Bird Registration is $25 per child until May 31. Registration includes lunch and a T-shirt.\nStarting June 1 registration will be $30 per child. \nQuestions?\nContact\nJane McKee\nVBS Director\n(703) 278-8023 \nRegister here. \nCan you help? \nVolunteer here.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/last-call-for-early-bird-vbs-registration/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cost,Crafts,Educational,Greenbriar,Kids,Music,Preteen,Registration,Summer,Teens,Youth
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SUMMARY:Register for VBS!
DESCRIPTION:Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC\nGet ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026! \nSnowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides\, they can share their gifts\, be brave\, give their all\, pray\, and hope. \nYour kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet\, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible)\, they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories\, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core\, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13\, NRSV). \nBring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter\, life lessons\, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God\, you’ll hear them say\, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.” \nAges\nPotty-trained three year olds through ninth grade \nRegistration is $30 per child and includes lunch and a T-shirt. \nQuestions?\nContact\nJane McKee\nVBS Director\n(703) 278-8023 \nRegister here. \nCan you help? \nVolunteer here.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/register-for-vbs/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cost,Crafts,Educational,Greenbriar,Kids,Music,Preteen,Registration,Summer,Teens,Youth
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SUMMARY:Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC Next Week!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026! \nSnowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides\, they can share their gifts\, be brave\, give their all\, pray\, and hope. \nYour kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet\, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible)\, they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories\, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core\, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13\, NRSV). \nBring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter\, life lessons\, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God\, you’ll hear them say\, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.” \nAges\nPotty-trained three year olds through ninth grade \nRegistration is $30 per child and includes lunch and a T-shirt. \nQuestions?\nContact\nJane McKee\nVBS Director\n(703) 278-8023 \nRegister here. \nCan you help? \nVolunteer here.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/snowball-mountain-challenge-at-pender-umc-next-week/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cost,Crafts,Educational,Greenbriar,Kids,Music,Preteen,Registration,Summer,Teens,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Pickle Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Return of Pickle Fest at Great Country Farms & Henway Hard Cider! \nJune 27 & 28\, 2026 | Time 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm \nSummer is in full swing and we’re dedicating an entire weekend to celebrating the cucumber in its finest form: PICKLED! \nBring the whole family and enjoy: \nAll things pickle—from food to fun! \nLocal artisan vendors \nFarm-fresh eats & craft beverages from Henway Hard Cider \nClassic farm attractions and plenty of silly pickle-themed games \nNEW for 2026 \nMore Pickled food including Pickle Pizza & Pickled Irish Nachos featuring Route 11 Pickle Potato chips \nMore Drinks – Pickled Slushies + Pickle Cideritas \nMore Games – We have added Pickle Flip Cup & B-I-N-G- O on both Saturday & Sunday! \nTake a wagon ride through our regenerative farm fields\, visit with our friendly goats\, and challenge yourself on our Farm Ninja obstacle course\, giant slides\, and jumping pillow. Farm 15-acre play area open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nHead to our website for all the details and schedule of funtivities.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/pickle-fest/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Great Country Farms\, 34345 Snickersville Turnpike\, Bluemont\, VA\, 20135\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cost,Crafts,Family,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
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SUMMARY:K-Street Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:K-Street Food Truck Returns June 27 with Summer Food\, Live Music\, and a Mission \nThe KUMC Fellowship Food Truck\, affectionately known as K-Street\, will return to Pender United Methodist Church on Saturday\, June 27\, beginning at 5:00 p.m.\, offering an evening of delicious food\, live music\, and community fellowship. \nThis year’s event will feature a special summer menu prepared by members of KUMC’s Missions Department and IT Department\, with dishes selected especially for the season. Guests can also enjoy live music from the 1970s and 1980s performed by a fellow church member who is a former singer with the well-known Korean band Shinchon Blues. \nEveryone is welcome to come anytime after 5:00 p.m. to enjoy the food\, music\, and fellowship. \nTickets are currently on sale at Pender. The ticket price includes a donation to support the Philippi Tiny House Project. Because the event is made possible entirely through donated materials\, volunteer labor\, and musical talent\, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help fund Tiny House construction costs in Philippi. \nCome enjoy a summer evening of great food\, classic music\, and meaningful mission support while helping make a difference in the lives of others. \n 
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/k-street-food-truck/
LOCATION:Pender UMC\, 12401 Alder Woods Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cost,Family,Help Others,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T081053Z
CREATED:20260626T081053Z
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SUMMARY:Pickle Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Return of Pickle Fest at Great Country Farms & Henway Hard Cider! \nJune 27 & 28\, 2026 | Time 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm \nSummer is in full swing and we’re dedicating an entire weekend to celebrating the cucumber in its finest form: PICKLED! \nBring the whole family and enjoy: \nAll things pickle—from food to fun! \nLocal artisan vendors \nFarm-fresh eats & craft beverages from Henway Hard Cider \nClassic farm attractions and plenty of silly pickle-themed games \nNEW for 2026 \nMore Pickled food including Pickle Pizza & Pickled Irish Nachos featuring Route 11 Pickle Potato chips \nMore Drinks – Pickled Slushies + Pickle Cideritas \nMore Games – We have added Pickle Flip Cup & B-I-N-G- O on both Saturday & Sunday! \nTake a wagon ride through our regenerative farm fields\, visit with our friendly goats\, and challenge yourself on our Farm Ninja obstacle course\, giant slides\, and jumping pillow. Farm 15-acre play area open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nHead to our website for all the details and schedule of funtivities.
URL:https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/pickle-fest/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Great Country Farms\, 34345 Snickersville Turnpike\, Bluemont\, VA\, 20135\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cost,Crafts,Family,Summer
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