Diwali: Festival of Lights

Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre Dr,, Alexandria, VA, United States

Learn about Diwali the  "Festival of Lights," celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists around the world. This is an event for families.  We will have craft stations, storytime and Light […]

Deepavali (Diwali)- Festival of Lights

Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Dr,, Reston, United States

Celebrate Deepavali/Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at Reston Library with storytime, crafts, and henna designs, Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. All ages.

Diwali Festival

Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

Join us for a cultural themed program - Diwali, the Festival of Lights at Chantilly Regional Library. Families will enjoy crafts, puzzle, storytime and photo booth. Please register every attendee.

Native American Life in Fairfax County

Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Explore what life may have been like for Eastern Woodland Indians and the relationship they had with the land that is now Fairfax County. Learn about Native American culture, skills and jobs practiced in this area, and the use and stewardship of natural resources. Drop in any time between 1:30pm […]

Blue Star Family Playdate

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, United States

Get to know your neighbors during National Military Family Appreciation Month! This event is for military and civilian families to meet, craft, and play together. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Election Day

The 2024 United States elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. During this presidential election year, the president and vice president will be elected. In addition, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate will be contested to […]

Marine Corps Silent Rifle Drill Team

Centreville Regional Library 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, United States

Celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month and experience the precision of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon! The Centreville Regional Library is proud to host an 8-man rifle platoon that will perform a […]

Veterans Day Ceremony

City of Falls Church Veterans Memorial 223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA, United States

Every year, the Recreation and Parks Department honors all those who served in the armed forces with a ceremony presented by the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council. Watch Previous Veterans Day Ceremonies. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015

Community Thanksgiving Service

Chantilly Baptist Church 14312 Chantilly Baptist Lane, Chantilly, VA, United States

A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday November 24, at 7:00 pm hosted by Chantilly Baptist Church.

A Very Victorian Christmas

Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA, United States

Start your Christmas season off with a visit to Cherry Hill Farmhouse to see how Christmas was celebrated during the Victorian age. Costumed re-enactors welcome friends and neighbors who gather for some holiday cheer during the 1860s and 1870s. Period decorations, music and Christmas carols, and children’s activities are all part of the festivities.

Gift-Making Workshop

City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

Have fun making simple gifts suitable to give to family and friends. Just in time for this season of giving and receiving! Ages 5-11. Registration Pre-registration is required to attend this program. Please register each child, ages 5-11, who will attend.

Nutcracker Storytime Theatre

Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre Dr,, Alexandria, VA, United States

Metropolitan School of the Arts brings to you the story of The Nutcracker. Enjoy a magical escape into the fairytale world of Ballet as you delight in meeting Clara, the captivating Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters from this well loved ballet. Enjoy this interactive tale using words, mime and ballet steps. Be introduced to Tchaikovsky’s […]