Christmas In Fairfax

Herndon Quilters
2026-01-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Brain Power
2026-01-09, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-06 | 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.

Go for the Gold Scavenger Hunt
2026-01-09, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-06 | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States
Pictures of winter sports and the Olympic games are scattered among the children’s books.
Pick up your checklist at the Information Desk.
Return the completed list and win a small prize. This scavenger hunt at the City of Fairfax branch is fun for all ages and runs from December 1 to January 31.
All ages
Winter Reading Adventure
It’s also time for FCPL’s Winter Reading Program. Join, read, and earn coupons!

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2026-01-09, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-06 | 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.

Overstock Book Sale
2026-01-09, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-06 | 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.

VHS Christmas Carol
2026-01-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
I don’t know a lot about this but it’s definitely local and Christmas-y!
Music and Lyrics by Clark Baxtresser – Originally produced by StarKid Productions | The classic Christmas story about human goodness.
Join StarKid for a new holiday tradition blending Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with 80’s music videos into a synth-elating Live Visual Album experience!
This reimagining of the classic tale from composer Clark Baxtresser features and all-star(kid) cast serving up vibes from Christmases past, an escape from Christmas present, and a cutting edge blend of live and filmed performances straight out of Christmas future!
Is this Christmas Carol?

It is the exact story you know and love with a brand-new soundtrack! The language and music is updated to more 80s style. This is about a PG for language.
Info about cost and tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vhs-christmas-carol-tickets-1512694001479

Library Playdate
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd,, Burke, VA, United States
Enrich your child through play and enjoy socializing with other parents and caregivers in a welcoming environment.

A variety of toys and books will be spread out for you and your little one to enjoy.

Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime!
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean, 22101, United States
Stories and Songs Together!
Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories!
Stay for playtime after!
Ages 3 – 5 years
Register here.

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Join us for hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery!
Chat, make friends, and work on sewing projects with your community.
Sewing machine and basic sewing materials provided.
Adults and teens.
Registration not required.

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Join us for hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery!
Chat, make friends, and work on sewing projects with your community.
Sewing machine and basic sewing materials provided.
Registration not required.
Adults and Teens.

AA Open Meetings
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, starting January 3rd, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC’s Library.
At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the “meeting before the meeting”.
Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
These are open meetings.
OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)
DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)
STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)

Move and Groove Storytime
2026-01-07 10:15 - 10:45 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Get up and get moving with an energetic and interactive storytime. We will explore old and new favorite children’s books through songs, rhymes, storytelling, dance, and creative movement! Ages 24–35 months.
**Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.

January Make and Take: Stained Glass Jars
2026-01-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Transform old jars into beautiful stained glass art during Maker Lab Drop-In hours.
For ages 12 and up while supplies last.

Crochet Ami!
2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Granny squares, Amigurumi and more!
Learn to crochet and connect with other stitchers.
No experience needed.
Ages 13 and up are welcome.

Wonderful Ones Storytime
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke, VA, 22015, United States
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with an early literacy foundation geared towards ages 12-23 months.
Participation is limited to 15 one-year olds with an adult on a first come, first serve basis.
Tickets will be distributed at the information desk starting at 10 AM.
