Christmas In Fairfax

Hooked on Crochet at Herndon Library
2025-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Explore new crochet techniques or advance your current project alongside crochet enthusiasts.
Adults of all skill levels are welcome.
Basic supplies provided.
Registration is not required. Just drop-in!

Mini Medics
2025-11-19 17:00 - 17:45 | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Learn about first-aid through activities and crafts! For children ages 5-10.
Seating is limited to 20 kids. Registration required.

AA Open Meetings
2025-11-19 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)

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels
2025-11-19 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.

Mozart's La finta giardiniera
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, 8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Mistaken identity.
Unrequited love.
A botched stabbing?
Follow the story of Marchioness Violante as she assumes a new identity as a gardener, Sandrina, to escape her jealous fiancé.
J. Bradley Baker, conductor
Overgrown with love triangles, mistaken identities and madness, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) is a sharp-witted comic opera that does not shy away from emotional complexity. In a jealous rage, the Count Belfiore attacks his betrothed, Marchioness Violante, on their wedding night. Violante flees from her fiancé, with only a new name, Sandrina, and her trusted servant Roberto—now Nardo—in tow. “Sandrina” assumes the role of a gardener and settles into a new life, but when Belfiore arrives in town with his eye on marrying the noble Armida, her plan to start over quickly goes awry.
Written when Mozart was just 18, La finta giardiniera displays much of the charm and chaos that define his later comic masterpieces, making this early gem a delight to see and hear.
Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
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Overstock Book Sale
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21, 2025-11-22 | 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
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21, 2025-11-22 | 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
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21, 2025-11-22 | 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
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21 | 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!
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21 | 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
2025-11-20, 2025-11-21 | 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

Write a Letter to a Soldier!
2025-11-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Stop into the library and write an encouraging letter or draw a picture for a soldier.
Letters will be sent to the Support Our Troops organization at the end of the month.

Little Wiggles Storytime
2025-11-20 10:15 - 10:45 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Join us to have fun together with stories, songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, books and social time for children from birth to 20 months!
Register here.

English Conversation Group
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
2025-11-20 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!

Herndon Quilters
2025-11-21 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
2025-11-21 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.

Preschool Music and More
2025-11-21 10:30 - 11:15 | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States
Music and Movement!
It’s a library, so make some noise! Music makes everything better. Reading with rhyme and rhythm – join the fun! Ages 3-5.
Registration
Pre-registration is required. Please register each child, and only children in the specified age range, 3-5 years.

Classic Movie Matinee: 12 Angry Men (1957)
2025-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd,, Burke, VA, United States
Come to Burke Centre Library for a monthly classic movie watch party. Rediscover or experience for the first time a silver screen classic with us!
November’s title will be 12 Angry Men (1957) directed by Sidney Lumet.

Tempers rise as a jury of middle-aged men find themselves unable to sway a single member of their group to the majority opinion. Confronted with a seemingly clear-cut case, bolstered by opinions and assumptions, but with no verdict in sight the group threatens to become deadlocked.
Will the 12th juror (Henry Fonda), stubbornly convinced of a young defendant’s innocence, be able to sway the entire group to his viewpoint, or will the group ultimately force the holdout to forgo his concerns, potentially ignoring truth in a rush to judgment?

Bingocize®
2025-11-21 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
