Christmas In Fairfax

Fun with Music
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Step into a world of giggles and song with “Fun “with Music at Pender! This is not just any music class – it’s a journey through sound and imagination designed especially for preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups. Since 2013, Jim and Roberta Pont have been creating a space where tiny toes tap, and little voices echo with joy, crafting a magical musical experience for children from birth to five years old.
Wave ‘hello’ and join us every Monday morning for a delightful 30-minute musical escapade! Our littlest musicians and their families come together at 10 AM to sing, dance, and make friends with tunes. We dive into a treasure trove of stuffed animals and toys, transforming the room into an enchanting stage for our budding performers. With every stuffed lion’s roar or elephant’s trumpet, your child’s imagination will soar!
After the musical fiesta, it’s time for a yummy snack, followed by playtime where kids can explore and make-believe. Meanwhile, moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers can relish a homemade brunch prepared with love – a perfect chance to mingle and share stories.
Our box of wonders is always brimming with surprises! One day it’s a car zooming around, another day it’s a train chugging along. Flip it over and voilà, it’s a drum or even a rumbling thunder to match the beat of our songs. From ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ to sparkling new Bible-based rhymes, we have tunes that will make your little one’s heart dance with every beat!
Last week, our pint-sized percussionists marched on bubble wrap to the rhythm of a march, popping and hopping with glee. And guess what’s next? A tunnel adventure awaits their curious little eyes and eager hands!
So, if you’re a parent with a playful tot between zero to five, and Monday mornings are open, come and make a splash in our sea of melodies at ‘Melody Mornings’. It’s not just fun; it’s a musical hug for the heart and soul. Can’t wait to sing and swing into a new day of joy with you and your little one!
This class meets every Monday starting September 9 at 10 am except for school holidays.
Pender UMC is at 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033.

Write a Letter to a Soldier!
2025-11-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-19 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.

Sensory Storytime
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Join us for stories, songs, and play!
Sensory Storytime is for all children and all abilities.
Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Limited to 15 seats.
Get tickets at the information desk on the day of the program, 30 minutes before the program.

Beginner Spanish Chat
2025-11-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, 22307-1799, United States
Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join our weekly Beginner Spanish group, where we review basic Spanish in beginner level conversation.
This program is for adults.

Lego Building Challenges
2025-11-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, United States
Make new friends and Lego creations! Collaboration and friendly competition is encouraged! All Legos are provided and stay at the library.

This is for ages 6-12 years old with one parent.
Space is limited to 32 kids. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, starting 30 minutes before the program begins.
If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program or its content please call the branch at 703-790-8088 (option 4).

Writers of Chantilly
2025-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
A diverse group of published and aspiring writers, we transform our words and thoughts into creative stories that we share with each other for thoughtful discussion, positive direction and maximum impact.
New members are always welcomed.
Adults.

Maker Monday
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
LEGOs, KEVA planks, arts & craft supplies, tech tools and more are also laid out to allow kids to express their creativity and building skills. Build to your heart’s content while you socialize with other STEAM enthusiasts.
Ages 6-12.

Moccasin Scavenger Hunt: A Celebration of Native American Heritage Month
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt!
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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!

Optical Oddities Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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.

Brain Power
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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.

Autumn Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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.

Overstock Book Sale
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19 | 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.

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-18 10:15 - 10:45 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Join us for a fun early literacy Toddler Storytime.
We will share books, songs and body movement that encourages interaction between you and your Toddler.
Ages 13-23 months.
**Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 2 to 3 years old with adult.
No registration. Space is limited. Please arrive early to receive a ticket.

ELL- Newspaper Reading Circle
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Would you like to read simple newspaper articles and discuss words and build vocabulary with a group of English Language Learners?
Please join the ELL-Newspaper Reading Circle on Tuesdays from 11am to 12pm.
This program is geared towards adults with Beginner to intermediate English language skills.
Registration is not required.
Walk-ins welcome!

German Conversation Group
2025-11-18 14:30 - 17:00 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Practice your German language conversation skills with a skilled instructor.
Basic knowledge of German required. Adults. No registration required.

Kids Crafternoon
2025-11-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Stop in and get creative with some fun Fall crafts!
For ages 3-12.

Story Project Book Club
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, 22307-1799, United States
Join the Story Project Book Club if you love to listen to books and talk about them.
We will meet one Tuesday a month at 6:00 pm.
We’ll read a couple of books, talk about what you like (or don’t like) about them, and make a craft, too!
Grades 2 – 4

*Please register for each meeting.

Mozart's La finta giardiniera
2025-11-18 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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ROMEOs
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Bob Evans, 14050 Thunderbolt Pl, Chantilly, 20151, United States
Retired Old Men Eating Out are currently meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at Bob Evans on Route 50.
Contact Keith Saddler for more information.
