Overstock Book Sale
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29, 2025-11-30 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Stop by Kings Park Library during open hours September 2 through September 13 for a special sale of overstocked books by popular authors provided by the Friends of Kings Park Library.
Wide range of titles is available. Stock will be replenished; so, come more than once. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Kings Park Library.
Please note: All FCPL Libraries will be closed on September 12 for Staff Development Day.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States
Pictures of leaves and nuts and even a squirrel are scattered among the children’s books. This scavenger hunt at the City of Fairfax branch is fun for all ages and runs from October 1 to November 30.
Pick up your checklist at the Information Desk. Return the completed list and win a small prize.
All ages.

Brain Power
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr,, Reston, 20190, United States
Enhance your mental fitness with “Train Your Brain” activities! Sudoku, crosswords, Color Me Happy, and word searches.
Each activity is aimed at stimulating cognitive function and supporting memory improvement.
These activities are located at the information desk.
This is a whole month passive program open to all adults.

Optical Oddities Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr,, Reston, 20190, United States
Peculiar illusions are placed around the Children’s Section for all of November!
Locate 10 images for a prize! Ages 0-13, with an adult.

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt!
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Walk through the children’s area during November and locate 12 dinosaurs!
Come to the Info Desk when done and collect a prize!

Moccasin Scavenger Hunt: A Celebration of Native American Heritage Month
2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Celebrate and learn about the diversity of Indigenous tribes in North America through our Moccasin Scavenger Hunt!
Visit the information desk for more information including a small prize

English Conversation Group
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Practice English with a native speaker in a small group setting.
Walk-in Only.

Knits and Knots
2025-11-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Learn to knit with an expert knitter or bring your knitting project and work at your own pace.
Enjoy the company of fellow knitters and get expert advice.
All levels welcome.
Basic supplies provided.
No registration required. Just drop-in!

Christmas Train Rides at Strasburg Rail Road
2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Strasburg Railroad, 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA, 17572, United States
Can you hear the sound? It’s the jingle, jolly, and joy of a steam engine pulling into the station with a very special guest: Mr. Kris Kringle.
Hop aboard the Paradise Express for a Strasburg Rail Road Christmas and experience all of your winter wishes coming true. This all-inclusive package features a:

Historic Train Ride: A 45-minute ride through the Winter Wonderland of Amish Country on a working steam locomotive. Choose between the standard coach, first class, club, and dining cars.
Santa Ride Along: Visit with Santa on the train, snap a selfie, and get merry!
Mrs. Claus Meet-and-Greet: Visit Mrs. Claus at the station and make your next holiday memory.
Christmas Revue Show: Visit the Town Square Stage for a theatrical Christmas revue show.
North Pole Letter Station: Write your letter to Santa and ship it to the North Pole to let him know what you’d like for Christmas this year.

Searching for the perfect Christmas train rides for kids? Embrace sleigh bells and smiles with the Santa Clause Limited Christmas train ride at Strasburg Rail Road.
Build a new tradition this year with a 45 minute ride on one of our historic steam train rides. Enjoy a brief personal visit with Mr. Claus and grab a photo op.
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere with a real pot-belly stove and holiday music. Embrace the reason behind the season – spreading smiles and sparkles to the young and old.
Experience a Storybook Holiday With the Night Before Christmas Train Rides
Cookies, milk, and holiday cheer abound at the Night Before Christmas train event. This exclusive Strasburg Rail Road event brings Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas” to life.
Each authentic Victorian train car features a professional performer, who dramatizes the story with a live reading. All guests, young and old, will receive a complimentary cup of milk and a cookie.
Hop aboard the best Christmas train around and step into the world of a classic storybook this Christmas!
Book Christmas Trains

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Herndon Quilters
2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects.
No registration needed. Just drop-in!

English Conversation Group
2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group.
Adults.

Bingocize®
2025-11-28 14:00 - 15:00 | George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
Bingo + Gentle Exercises = BINGOCIZE®: Bingocize® is an evidence-based program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing) and fall prevention information.
Participants play bingo, win prizes, and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls and increase activity.
This program meets Wednesdays and Fridays from October 2 to December 11. It is provided through ElderLink with a certified facilitator. Older Adults.
Register https://tinyurl.com/Bingocize123

Teen Volunteering Hour
2025-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
It takes a lot of work to keep a library running – do your part & give back by volunteering at your local public library… and earn service hours along the way!
Tasks will vary depending on the needs of the library but may include preparing supplies for programs, building displays, decorating the branch, straightening shelves, cleaning computers and more.
Space is limited, so registration is required. Open to middle & high schoolers aged 12-18.

The Power of Renewable Energy
2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Come to Oakton library and learn about renewable energy with fun and educational STEAM activities!
The focus will be on solar energy and we will be making solar cars and racing them.
Designed for kids 8-12.
Registration is required, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available.
